GRDSN 122: Design Technology III

Project: T-Shirt Design


Terminology: Intranet

Resources: You are required to purchase the Graphic Design Tutorial CD from the bookstore.

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


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.

  1. Follow oral instructions and those posted to the web in order to get the comprehensive
    t-shirt design completed on time.

    0 1 2 3 4

  2. a. Develop bezier curve illustrations for the t-shirt design and save in the appropriate format by...
    1. creating smooth curves using a minimum number of anchor points
    2. using bezier curve handles
    3. saving illustration files as an encapsulated postcript file (.eps)

      or

    b.Develop raster illustrations for the t-shirt design and save in the appropriate format by...

    1. converting halftones to large dots appropriate to silk screen printing
    2. using spot colors
    3. saving illustration files as a DCS file

      0 1 2 3 4

  3. Use layers to isolate graphic elements in order to manipulate/change specific elements
    without effecting other elements of the t-shirt design.

    0 1 2 3 4

  4. Adjust the letter spacing and leading of type in the t-shirt 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

  5. Use spot colors in the t-shirt design by choosing specific pantone colors.

    0 1 2 3 4

  6. Print out color separations that are correct by visually checking the
    separation of ink colors in the text and graphics on the print outs.

    0 1 2 3 4

  7. 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

  8. Save files and print report for a service provider by packaging all pagelayout files, graphics, and fonts.

    0 1 2 3 4

  9. Present your project by ..
    1. linking your project up to the student roster page
    2. using the html template provided for presenting your work
    3. making sure that only web files (.jpg, .html, .gif, and .html) are within the correct folder that will be uploaded to the server.

      0 1 2 3 4

  10. Maintain a positive attitude when computer issues arise by remaining calm under pressure and in stressful situations.

    0 1 2 3 4

  11. Meet the deadline within stated time parameters by delivering the final comprehensive t-shirt design on time to the client.

    0 1 2 3 4

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Last Updated: 3/11/04