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ALBUM & CONCERT GRAPHICS

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DIRECTIONS. Using fonts/type/typography that you have access to, create a concert poster/album cover, or something music-related that you love. NOTE. Each of you are likely to have different software on different devices. You might be limited in some way, so do what you can. ...and remember, it's not always about the tools, but rather your willingness and creativity.  We will spend this week and next on this challenge.  If you choose an album cover this week, choose a concert poster next week.  Choose any genre, artist, etc. - modern or classic...even classical.  Make up tour dates, catch phrases, etc. Use photos & graphic from online, but make sure they are high resolution.  Think about the TONE and SPIRIT of the music you're advertising. Choose typography that mirrors the tone and spirit of the music. Matching typography to the artist is important.  Remember: https://pixlr.com/ will allow you to layer images and text in a way that a ...

CONSIDERING TYPOGRAPHY

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  Article 1: TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN TIPS Article 2: WHEN TYPOGRAPHY SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS

THE POWER OF TYPOGRAPHY

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LOOK & READ: TYPOGRAPHY (Updated daily, April 29-May 1)

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  APRIL 29: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/beginning-graphic-design/typography/1/ https://www.canva.com/learn/how-to-marry-text-and-images/ https://creativemarket.com/blog/typography-rules APRIL 30: MAY 1:

TYPOGRAPHY

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COLOR THEORY

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR: Take a look at these videos:  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=color+theory+emotion COLOR BASICS:

DESIGN CHALLENGE #2: A Color Vision of Your Future

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  THE CHALLENGE: Create a 2D image - in  a c o l o r s c h e m e  - that represents a vision of your future.  DIRECTIONS & IDEAS: 1. Use one of the browser-based programs if you can...or something on your phone...or...? 2. The final image does not have include you...but it could.  3. The final image should be a created in a color scheme that is intentionally chose. I am aware that the program/app you might be using is limited, and that's OK. Do your best with what you have.  TO START: Remember this site(?):  https://color.adobe.com/create Use it as a starting point to get back into color.  Do a search for "future dreams illustration"... Yes, you can use TEXT, if you would like.  REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: This is a challenge, and as such, you have a lot of leeway. I have kept directions & ideas relatively open for that reason.  Get creative , but don't stress if you find yourself limited with the digital opti...