Introduction to Computer Art

Vector Images | Poster

• In Illustrator, Create one document with the following dimensions: 10x21" (File>New>type the right dimensions)
• Design a poster that will be folded in three seven inch parts (use guides to divide you paper in three equal parts).
• The poster should represent the Fine Arts building that we are in.
• Create top view diagrams for each floor, and identify the studios where specific instruction takes place (i.e.. Show where the painting studio is), and use text, graphics and placed images (File>Place) to mark each room.

Only create diagrams for the Art part of the building (do not include the music or theater areas), and only represent the 2nd and 3d floors. DO include the gallery in your plans.

Be creative with how you represent each area (use images from art history along with signs), and use text minimally and creatively.

Do your own research of the building and try to design it with aesthetics in mind. Don't worry if it is not accurate in proportion (or in any other way). It is "artistic Design" that we are after.

We will print our creations on the large printer.

What is Due:

1. one Illustrator file.
2. one TIFF file

Think of the little diagrams you get when you visit a museum. How are they able to pack a great amount of information on a very tight space.

To use Photographs in your poster, use the File>Place command (do not use File>Open)

Do not use Photoshop to create this poster. Only use Photoshop if you have to manipulate an image before you place it in your Illustrator file.

Take advantage of the unique text capabilities of Illustrator, and create type that contributes to the information and the aesthetics of the work.

Alter the outlines of the images (do not leave them square if you can help it) You can do this in Illustrator by using masks.

Think that your poster might be sent out to thousands of people to showcase our art facilities.