SUMMaTIVE: Client Pin
Project Brief
Design an enamel pin for a specific client. Your client, and project specifications are up to you (you get to make them up).
Must be vector artwork (no raster: no blending/smudging colors or gradients)
Vector brush to create outlines (metal)
Paint bucket to fill in with color
Optional: include dangling parts, spinning parts, and blinking lights:
Save the Template Image
Long press on the template photo on the right
Click "Save in Photos"
Start a New File Fresco
Open Adobe Fresco.
Start a new document: tap "+ Create new"
Tap the "Print" tab
Tap "Tabloid"
Add Template to Fresco
Tap the photo icon and tap "Photos"
Choose the template image.
Drag the corners to fill the page. Do not drag the sides.
Click "Done"
Rename
Tap the "Untitled..." at the top of the screen
Tap the "Untitled..." again
Rename to "Last Name, Client Pin"
Tap "Save"
Fill Out Client/Project Info
Fill out the client and project area on the template according to your choice below:
Movie:
Project Title: (Movie's Title) Pin
Client: (Movie's Director)
Video Game:
Project Title: (Video Game's Name) Pin
Client: (Video Game's Designer)
Music:
Project: (Album/Concert/Tour Name) Pin
Client: (Musician's Name)
Sports:
Project: (Player or Team Name) Pin
Client: (Player's Name, Coach's Name, or Team Owner's Name)
Sketch idea Or find Reference Images
Before you start on your official drawing, start by:
Sketching out your idea on a separate layer that you'll hide later
Finding and uploading reference images
Drawing Options / Copyright
Your design must follow our in-class rules on copyright material and tracing.
You may:
Free-hand draw (no reference/trace)
Trace photographs (images of real life, taken on a camera) - either yours or found online
Trace drawings/illustrations (must combine, cannot only trace one)
Or a combination of free-hand drawing, tracing photographs, and/or tracing drawings/illustrations
Trace a Photo (YES)
Find a photograph (or multiple) online, trace it, and be done.
Trace Multiple Illustrations (YES)
Find multiple illustrations online, trace them, and combine.
Trace an Illustration (NO)
You may not only find one illustration online, trace it, and be done.
Choose an Outline Color
Choose a color for your outlines (this is the metal portion):
Black
Silver
Gold
Black:
Gold:
Silver:
Draw Outlines (Metal)
Choose a Vector brush (3rd brush icon)
Your outlines should be at least size 20
Draw your outlines (this is the raised metal portion)
Optional: Outline Vector Brush Option
There is a vector brush option with an outline where you can choose the outline and fill color.
Make sure the outline is your metal color and then you can choose your fill color (enamel)
Choose Up to 8 colors and a Color Scheme
Review your color notes or the color page: https://www.hodgesclass.com/design/color
Use one of the various color scheme (such as analogous, warm/cool, complementary, etc.) that we learned about to choose your colors for your enamel pin.
You can use up to 8 colors.
Fill in the colors (enamel)
Use the paint bucket tool (do not use a brush to add color) to fill in your outlines with color
Remember you can use up to 8 colors.
Fill in Color Blocks
Use your vector brush to trace the blocks
Use your paint bucket tool to fill in your color blocks with the colors you used.
Your recently used colors will pop-up in the color area to easily choose from.
Move Reference Images
Move your reference images down to the "Reference Images" area.
Add Your Name
Write your name next to "Designer:"
Save as a PDF File
Tap the share icon at the top
Tap "Publish & Export"
Tap "Export as"
Make sure it is named "Last Name, Client Pin"
Choose "PDF"
Tap "Export"
Tap "Google Drive"
Add PDF to New Folder in Portfolio
Go into the "Folder" area and tap "My Drive"
Tap your "Graphic Design Folder"
Tap the "+" folder icon to make a new folder
Title the new folder "2 - Client Pin" and tap "Create"
Tap "Save here" in the bottom right
Tap "UPLOAD" in the top right
Save Timelapse Video to Google Drive
Tap the share icon (the arrow and box) (top right corner)
Tap "Preview timelapse"
Tap "Export" then "Drive"
Go into the "Folder" area and tap "My Drive"
Tap your "Graphic Design Folder" > "2 - Client Pin"
Tap "Save here" in the bottom right
Tap "UPLOAD" in the top right
reflection Questions
Create a Google Doc in your Portfolio
Open Google Drive on your iPad
Navigate to your "Graphic Design" folder then "2 - Client Project"
Click the "+" in the bottom right and click Google Docs.
Respond to The Reflection Questions
Copy and paste these questions into your Google Doc and answer them.
Describe the difference between vector and raster files.
Why did we use vectors only for the enamel pin design?
Did you use complementary or analogous colors? Describe your color scheme.
Check Files
Check your "2 - Client Project" folder - it should have the following in it:
Reflection Questions (Google Doc)
Timelapse (.mp4)
Enamel Pin Design (PDF)
Submit Portfolio Link to Canvas
Copy Link
Go to the "Google Drive" app
Go to "Files"
Find your "Graphic Design" folder and click the "..." to the right then "Copy link"
Submit to Canvas
Go to the Canvas app and find the assignment
Click "Submit Assignment"
Tap the text entry area twice and tap "Paste"
Click "Submit"