Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Something Wicked This Way Comes...

Yes, I know I have been slacking at this blog thing... comes with the territory of those of us who work more than we know we do.

ANYWAY... So, we got this Mid-Term thing coming up at college and of course, you all know what that means.

Time. To. Study.

I was asked about a study guide... hmmm, well... I am not gonna cover anything we have not already covered in class. But I will give some pointers cuz I am cool like that.

The Mid-Term will be divided into two parts... An Hour time limit each, and yes I will be timing the test. Written and Illustrated.

Part 1:
First off... Tool Bar. Study that. Could be 'fill in the blank' or could be 'multiple choice'
Second...  Tool Shortcuts. Those would be helpful. Also could be the above aforementioned.
Third...     Basic Shapes. Know how to draw them and with what tools. Cuz I may ask you to write out the procedure to doing it, and it has to be in the correct order. (Can't make everything easy can I?)
Everything from the advantage of making guides, using smart guides and the best ways to protect your art in progress (like locking layers so you don't mess stuff up... heh heh)
and Fourth... Back to our first class... I gave you a hand out that explained the difference between Vector art and Bitmap Art. You will explain that to me in your own words. Yes, written with a pen. :-)
Do NOT plagiarize. That will not help you.

Part 2:
Get ready to put all those tools we have covered into practice with a basic vector art that you will duplicate. Remember the importance of using a template, and the advantage of using multiple layers.
Everyone will get the same illustration to duplicate, you will all be on the same level playing field.
I want to see just how much you have all retained from our classes together... I will not tell you 'how' to duplicate the artwork... I want to see how you guys duplicate it on your own. What I WANT to see, is how you use the tools.

Simple enough, right?

Review your previous projects, The Mid -Term will be a based on them. Only this time I am gonna keep my mouth shut and stroll around, whistling the tune to 'The Twilight Zone'...


Remember, this is fun ladies and gentlemen.

Do not look at any exam as merely an 'exam'... look at it as a 'Job Application'.

See you guys Monday, if you have ANY concerns whatsoever please do not hesitate to email me. I check it periodically and all I get is spam...


...and that makes me sad.