Other iPhone Apps

Color Palette Design
Font Shuffle
Nerds Only: The Font Game
PhotoShop Mobile App
What the Font

Font Resources

http://www.fonts.com/
http://www.dafont.com/
http://www.urbanfonts.com/
http://ilovetypography.com/
http://new.myfonts.com/
http://typekit.com/

iPhone App for New Designers

So if you're feeling a little overwhelmed with on file formats, color modes, resolutions and the battle between bitmap vs. vector...you may want to check out this iPhone App called PrintProof.

Click here. Check it out. While it does cost $1.99 (whoa, steep, I know!) it might be beneficial as a reminder for new designers. It features little check-lists for each project with descriptions of the different types of file extensions, color modes, reminders, etc.

Typography

If you enjoyed what we did last week in Lesson 6 (creating a label for a bottle or can) then check out this tutorial for how to create a 3D textured spray can. It's a much more advanced and detailed process, but you might find it enjoyable.

Having trouble understanding how to combine typefaces? We will learn more about fonts and elements of typographical design soon. If you're feeling overwhelmed, this might help. Below is an example from this page:

Here is also a good article about typography that might help/interest you. It discusses many of the elements of typography we discussed as well as what are popular practices, techniques and fonts in the industry. Check it out if you want to learn more!

Speaking of typography, here is a link to a site with stellar examples of hand drawn typography. I like to draw and sketch, so seeing stuff like this is really cool. Here is an example below:

Fashion Designers

Try this link....

http://www.photoshopstar.com/graphics/design-a-stylish-fashion-advert/

Here is a great resources for patterns and brushes.

http://www.brusheezy.com/

Making Digital Wallpaper

A great tutorial for making a digital wallpaper.


http://www.psdmonthly.com/wallpsample/wallpsample.html

Fonts

An interesting article for the font-snobs in all of us!

http://www.techmic.com/magazine/issue-1/typography-is-important

Masking Instructions

Quick Mask

Open horse image < Show them how to use the magnetic lasso tool to select the horse < Select Quick Mask from the layers palette < refine the selection < make sure the Quick Mask Channel is displayed < Load selection < demonstrate deleting the background

Channel Mask

Open Fireworks photo < look at the channels and determine which has the most contrast< duplicate the channel < make the background a layer < load your channel < invert the selection < delete the background< Remove black matte

Clipping Mask

Type text < place image on a separate layer < make sure the image layer is above the text layer in the layers palette < select the image layer and right click < Create clipping mask

Using Color

Here is a great resource!
http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2f59d1/colorschemedesigner.com/

Tutorials are your best friend!

So starting to learn about graphic design, photo editing, fonts, layout, packaging, etc. can be a daunting task. Remember there are always MULTITUDES of resources out there to help you! If you can't figure something out, remember tutorials are just a Google search away! Here is a link to the Adobe Photoshop help site so you can find Photoshop tutorials to help you get started in this class!

Link to AdobeTV Photoshop tutorial videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-photoshop-cs5/

I'll be posting resources, tips, and links to some cool stuff you can use to help you in Graphic Design in AFLS!

Welcome! And Meet the Professor

Welcome to AGED 4243! I am excited to teach this course during the second summer term. This course will have guided instruction, but you will be expected to learn on your own also. Be sure to use the resources provided in your books and on your assignments sheets.

About the Professor

I am an assistant professor of agricultural communications in the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education at the University of Arkansas. I provide instruction for undergraduate and graduate agricultural communication and education courses.

I received a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education with emphases in Agricultural Communications, Leadership Education, and Distance Education from Texas A&M University in 2007. I earned a M.S. in Agricultural Systems, Technology and Education with an emphasis in Adult Learning from Utah State University in 2002. Additionally, I have a B.S. in Animal Science with an emphasis in Management and a minor in Business.

Prior to completing my education, I worked for five years in the not-for-profit business sector and five years in the not-for-profit division. Within my work experience, I gained management, leadership, marketing, advertising, public relations, programming and sales experience. As a faculty member, I have developed ten new courses (five undergraduate and five graduate). Since beginning my position at the University of Arkansas, I have taught 12 courses, and I continually look for ways to enhance/improve my courses. Please let me know how I can improve this course to better meet your needs as future professionals.

I am married to Dr. Don Edgar who is a faculty member in the AEED department. We have five children: Madison (12), Paden (12), Alissa (11), Emily (10), and Ryle (8).

I look forward to working with you as we expand our learning about graphic design.
~Dr. Leslie Edgar