To Do: Pick one of the common metaphors below and Illustrate its meaning.
1. In your sketchbook, on one page, draw an idea cluster starting with your phrase at the center.
2. On a second page, locate and sketch simple objects that can symbolize your words in the same shape that your word cluster was designed in.
3. Next class we will transfer your ideas into illustrator.
Sea of grief - How and where does one come across a sea that is filled not with water, but with grief?
Fishing - It is not used to mean that the person is actually fishing; it is an expression which is used to signify that the person is looking for something that is difficult to obtain.
Success is a sense of achievement, it is not an illegitimate child! - The saying is used to reinforce the age-old belief that everyone wants to take credit for something that became a success, either by fluke or by conscious effort. On the other hand, no matter how much effort or creativity may have gone into an enterprise, the moment it is considered a failure, no one wants to take responsibility for it, much like an abandoned infant.
Broken heart - Your heart is not literally broken into pieces; you just feel hurt and sad.
The light of my life - The person described by this metaphor isn't really providing physical light. He or she is just someone who brings happiness or joy.
It's raining men - Men do not literally pour from the sky; there are simply an abundance of male suitors around at the time.
Time is a thief - Time isn't really stealing anything, this metaphor just indicates that time passes quickly and our lives pass us by.
He is the apple of my eye - There is, of course, no real apple in a person's eye. The "apple" is someone beloved and held dear.
Bubbly personality - A bubbly personality doesn't mean a person is bubbling over with anything, just that the person is cheerful.
Feel blue - No one actually ever feels like the color blue, although many people say they are "feeling blue" to mean they are feeling sad.
Fade off to sleep - You don't actually fade, you simply go to sleep.
Inflamed your temper - The news inflamed your temper is not a situation where there is any actual fire or flames, it is just a situation where someone gets mad.
Reeks of infidelity - When said about a cheating partner, this doesn't actually mean that there is a literal smell. Instead, it is just apparent that the person is cheating.
Rollercoaster of emotions - A rollercoaster of emotions doesn't exist anywhere, so when people are on a rollercoaster of emotions, they are simply experiencing lots of ups and downs.
Stench of failure - The stench of failure is strong, according to the common metaphor, but of course failing doesn't really smell.
Homework 1.In your sketchbook, neatly draw an infographic that describes how to make something. Try to not use any words, no ink, pencil only. We will work on them in class next Saturday. I suggest going on line and collecting source images that can be brought into Illustrator. As you build your graphic, think about composition and how your eye moves around the page. Information can be organized to help tell your story.
How to make a sandwich
2. In your sketchbook, neatly draw 6 animals or insects of any kind. Organize the the drawings into a grid. Keep the drawings simple No color, go ahead and ink. See samples below.
Monster Draw: The goal for the event is to create and share drawing ideas and see some great movies with others. At different times the movie will pause and the drawing begins, the times for the drawing will range from 4 to 6 minutes. Bring your sketchbooks, pencils and pens. Admission is free.
2. In your sketchbook, neatly draw 12 tools that you would find around the house. Organize the the drawings into a grid. Notice how simply the drawings are done and how evenly spaced they are. No color, go ahead and ink.
2/4 Homework Nice job working on text today everyone. Here is the homework 1. In the Text book please read: 51-62 We will talk about it on Saturday. 2. Look at the logos of small businesses in the city were you live, when you find one that is really in need of some help, take a picture of it. 3. In your sketchbook draw 6 rectangles at 1"x 1 1/2". In each box draw an object that could be associated with the business you have chosen. Keep the drawings simple, even if you are not used to drawing, the important part is that you start building up your visual memory. (Example: For a hamburger stand, could draw a simple cow.) 4. Next week in class we will redesign the logos you have chosen.
If you missed the first class,
please watch the video below
1. Take notes on the 4 elements of good design as described by the speaker. 2. In your sketchbook draw 6 rectangles at 1"x 1 1/2" 3. Look at the DVC website to find clues concerning how you would design a flag for the college. Look at design, think about the naturally occurring landscape and the school mascot as possible elements in your design. 4. In each rectangle design a different flag. (Use pencil only) 5. Next Saturday I will review them with you, we will pick the best one and create it in Illustrator.
Wonderful Day Everyone! Homework: 1. Next week bring your blank sketchbook, pencils and pens. 2. Bring a sample collection of all the letters of the alphabet on one page. You can go hands on, cut out the letters, glue them to the page or create a word document with a wide sample of letters, no two the same and with different colors. 3. Next week we will be talking about fonts. 4. Click on the video tab and watch the 3rd & 4th videos down from the top of the page. Both are about Typography. We will talk about them next week.
