monoprint (etching on plate)

PART 1:
Based on the One on One Video Lesson 10: Vector Based Objects answer the following questions:
1. What is a vector shape?

2. How do you access the shape library in photoshop CS 3?

3. What is the short cut command to access the marquee tool?

4. Give four advantages to working with vector shapes. Name one disadvantage to working with vector shapes.

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PART 2:
Complete the tutorial: Creating and Formatting Text (P. 360).
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PART 3:
Read the following sections: Introduction, Design, History, Family Classifications at An Introduction to Type .

Define the following terms:
ascender, descender, san serif, serif, x-height, baseline, weight, stress, counter, bowl, stem.

Answer the following questions:
i) What does the term 'typeface' mean?
ii) Give an example of a light weight font and a heavy font that you have on your system (not from the website).
iii) What is the difference between a font and a type family. Give an example.
iv) Write one paragraph about Johann Gutenburg and his contribution to the printed word.
v) Why is a 'modern' typeface not an appropriate font for the web?
vi) Why is Baskerville considered a readable typeface? What characteristic (one of the type terms from above) specifically makes it legible?

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PART 4:
1. Read the typography tips.

2. TYPOGRAPHY GRAPHIC
Image Requirements:
Choose one typeface and one piece of text {haiku, part of a poem, lyrics, quote from a person, quote from a newspaper article or your own poem...} that will set the tone and theme for this graphic.

Use one background graphic, or create a composited image that supports and works with your text. Prepare your background using image editing skills we have previously covered. You may use original photographs, stock photography, a web graphic (provide a credit if you do).

You may choose to try the filter techniques outlined in my video tutorials for this week or try a technique of your own.

Work to integrate your text as a graphical element within the imagry. Establish a focal point in your graphic, and apply appropriate tracking, leading and choose a typeface and type treatment that aptly conveys your message. You may include a title for your text and who wrote it, or give credit in the email when you submit it.


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In the subject field of the email put your last name and first initial with the number of the homework.

Example: McIntosh J-HW8
Please use this format for each assignment that you email me throughout the semester.

I have included a sample of the graphic I used from the video archives (CS videos) lesson 5.