Welcome to your first day, and your first assignment!

Hello everyone! Welcome to ART 180: Introduction to computer graphics! In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Adobe© products: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You will be creating a wide variety of projects that are designed to give you the vocabulary and technical skills needed to prepare yourself for other follow-up courses in this program. It is your goal to start building an understanding of computer graphics, as well as learning about the world of graphic design.

Rule #1 of this class: Check this blog often for assignments. All assignments will be posted here. Please come to class prepared to do the work I'll be asking of you. It may be necessary for me to cancel class on occasion. I will post the cancellation on this blog when that happens. Please do your best to check the blog before coming to class to see if there are cancellations, or special requests for class.

I am looking forward to a great semester with all of you!

T.J.

HOMEWORK:

Find three examples of graphic design that inspire you. These can come from anywhere: Magazines, packaging, stickers, newspapers, shoeboxes, ANYTHING. They can NOT be digital items! You must bring in the actual items with you to class. I don't care where you find it, if it inspires you, bring all three examples to class with you on 1/11/12. Now, don't STEAL anything to accomplish this. :) You'll be surprised what you can find in your own house! Be prepared to tell the class WHY it inspires you and what you like (or dislike) about it.