8/18: Multimedia Design

We are going to begin using Fireworks, a graphic editing and design program from Macromedia.  I describe it as a combination of Photoshop (photo editing) and Illustrator (original vector graphics).  It may not be as powerful as either of these but it provides a more than adequate substitute for our class.


Today we will:

• Set up a laptop and network folder to save work.  (The "two copy" rule is always in effect - save your work in two places.)
• Review computer use (no music, no food, no checking email unless specifically directed by me, no unauthorized use, ncths and HCS rules apply, consequences)
• Notes: Vector vs bitmap images (notebook or google doc)
• Fireworks skills:
• new image
• workspace
• basic shapes - make and edit
• square, rectangle, circle, ellipse, polygon, star, triangle
• use different stroke sizes and colors
• use different fills
• View video: basic shapes
• View video: combining shapes
• Add text
• Auto-shapes (those underneath basic)
• HW: Draw 3 logo designs for NC using text/shapes/modified shapes
• Project 1 (Friday): Create 3 New Century logos using different shapes combined with text
• One must use an autoshape
• One must combine shapes
• Size: no larger than 200 x 200 pixels (you can work with a larger shape and then scale down)
• Canvas background: one must be black; one must be white
• Use sub-selection tool to modify original shape on at least one image
• Should be aesthetically pleasing and represent NC