GRDSN 102: Design Technology I

Project: Poster Design

Terminology: Email Attachment, PDF, Spot Colors, Color Separations, Line Art, Resolution, Anchor Points, Bezier, EPS, Pantone Colors, Service Bureau,

Resources: Illustrator: Visual Quickstart, Photoshop: Visual Quickstart

Exercises: Scanning, Color Separation, Overprinting

Instructions: Select a score for each outcome below based on the following scale..

0= No exposure, experience or knowledge in this area. Cannot perform any part of the task at a level sufficient for participation.
1= Can do most parts of the task. Demonstrates partial understanding of the competency. Need instruction and/or supervision.
 2= Can complete the task with limited supervision. Demonstrates a very good understanding of the competency.
3= Demonstrates excellent understanding of the competency. Can work independently without supervision.
4= Can teach the competency / skill to others.

Performance Objectives: (Things you will be able to learn...)
and Criteria: (This is how well it has to be finished...)

 

  1. Follow oral instructions and those posted to the web in order to get the comprehensive poster design completed on time
    0 1 2 3 4

  2. Scan line art and rough drawings to use as a template by...
    a)     scanning the client's logo in grayscale with enough resolution to trace the image
    b) importing the logo to a vector based program and creating a template layer to trace over
    c) scanning original rough drawings to create bezier curve objects
    0 1 2 3 4

  3. Develop bezier curve illustrations for the poster design and save in the appropriate format by...
    a) creating smooth curves using a minimum number of anchor points
    b) using bezier curve handles
    c) saving illustration files as an Encapsulated Postcript file (.eps)
    0 1 2 3 4

  4. Use layers to isolate graphic elements in order to manipulate / change specific elements without effecting other elements of the poster design.
    0 1 2 3 4

  5. Adjust the letter spacing and leading of type in the poster design . The space between the letters and words should be consistent. The letter and line spacing should enhance the theme of the design.
    0 1 2 3 4

  6. Use spot colors in the poster design by choosing 2 specific Pantone colors.
    0 1 2 3 4

  7. Create a duotone raster image using two Pantone Colors.
    0 1 2 3 4

  8. Overlap vector shapes using knockout and overprint attributes for stroke and fill.
    0 1 2 3 4

  9. Create bleeds to create the illusion that the press printed to the edge of the sheet of paper.

    0 1 2 3 4

  10. Convert text to paths / outlines in order to...
    a) change each letter into a separate graphic object
    b) re-shape the letter / font
    c) fill, create gradients, scale, rotate, flip or transform like any non-type object
    d) allow a user to open or print your document without having to load a particular font
    0 1 2 3 4

  11. Find resources to solve any technical problems by using the software help menus, textbooks, online resources and communicating with colleagues.
    0 1 2 3 4

  12. Save files for a service bureau or printer by...
    a) packaging all page layout files, graphics, and fonts
    b) using logical naming conventions
    c) putting files on the server in the appropriate location
    0 1 2 3 4

  13. Create color separations for the poster design that are correct by printing them out on a laser printer and visually checking color and graphics accuracy.
    0 1 2 3 4

  14. Maintain a positive attitude when computer issues arise by remaining calm under pressure and in stressful situations.
    0 1 2 3 4

  15. Meet the deadline within stated time parameters by delivering the final comprehensive poster design on time to the client.
    0 1 2 3 4

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