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Graphic Design III – Locating Place: Book

For this project we had to visit East Cesar Chavez Street many times which was pretty fun. I liked that we had to do a scavenger hunt for many different photos. I also enjoyed the app we worked with. This … Continue reading

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Graphic Design III – Locating Place: Animated Gifs

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Advanced Typography – Program Booklet

For this project, we were asked to design a program booklet for the Fulbright Conference. We were also given the information that the booklet contained and it was up to us to decide how to arrange everything. This project was … Continue reading

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Graphic Design II – Place Video

For this project we had to choose a place in Austin and make a video about it. The place that I chose was the Texas State Capitol. The video had to show what it feels like experiencing the place. I … Continue reading

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Image Methodology – Critical Mass

For this project, we were required to make an animated video of any kind using the skills we had learned during the course. I chose to do a hand drawn animation and I transferred it to after effects through photographs. … Continue reading

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Image Methodology – Scales: Constructivism

This project required us to deconstruct a poster using Photoshop and then animate that poster using After Effects to create a short video. It was a very simple project that allowed me to learn more about the combination of Photoshop … Continue reading

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Image Methodology – Material Studies

For this project we worked with different materials to make two letters. The first letter I chose was the letter R and I used wire and cardboard to make it. The second letter I chose was the letter E and … Continue reading

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Graphic Design II – Instructional Design

This project required us to go on two new adventures in the city of Austin. We had to create a memento and a set of instructions for each adventure, as well as packaging it in a way that related to … Continue reading

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Advanced Typography – Weather Report

For this project we had to use the skills we learned during the LATCH exercise and create a Weather Report for three different cities. In our weather report we had to include three of the LATCH structures. I chose to … Continue reading

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Advanced Typography – LATCH Exercise

The LATCH exercise project was my first introduction into using After Effects. For this project we had to create five short animations for graphics that we created in Illustrator. Each animation had to show components of the LATCH structure which … Continue reading

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Graphic Design II – Backpack Project

For this project we had to pack a bag full of items that we would take on an adventure through the city. We then photographed our items and arranged in a way that displayed the bag and the items in … Continue reading

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Image Methodology – Scales: Dada

For this project, our instructions were to create some collages in Photoshop while also relating the collages to some of the principals of design. For the first collage, our professor provided us with the images to use. My idea for … Continue reading

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Image Methodology – Element Sequence

For this project, we had to take six different photographs using a digital camera and put them into a sequence that made sense. I put the photographs in a sequence in Photoshop. Each photograph had to relate to an element … Continue reading

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Graphic Design I – Personal Geography: Cognitive Map

The third map of the Personal Geography Project was the Cognitive Map which was also created in Illustrator. My map shows the different choices and decisions one can take when building a pizza. I am not too happy with this … Continue reading

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Graphic Design I – Personal Geography: Perceptual Map

The second map of the Personal Geography Project was the Perceptual Map created in Illustrator. Our instructions were to create a map that showed the way the human senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch perceived one of our … Continue reading

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Graphic Design I – Personal Geography: Artifact Map

The Personal Geography Project consisted of three different maps created using Illustrator. The first map was the Artifact Map. My map shows the path I take from my apartment to my job in Moody Hall. Since I live on campus, … Continue reading

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Graphic Design I – Symbol Methodology

 

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Graphic Design I – Illustrator Exercise: Duck

The assignment for the Duck Exercise was to learn some of the basics of Illustrator to be able to trace an image of a rubber duck using the pen tool and turn it into a vector image.

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Typography I – Type Specimen Book

Type Specimen Book For this project we were to create a book showcasing a specific typeface. The typeface of my choice was Didot LT Std. My book showcased the different weights of the typeface individually and in comparison to each … Continue reading

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Typography I – Design Culture Now

For the Design Culture Now project, we had to create a poster for a fake event in Illustrator. This project taught me how having a good sense of hierarchy can make a poster more appealing visually. I made the decision … Continue reading

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