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<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]]<br />
: (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)<br />
; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]]<br />
: (Motion, Tween, Add Frame)<br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_7&diff=1777Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 72026-10-26T03:45:10Z<p>Admin: /* Assignment */</p>
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<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review animations<br />
* InDesign Overview<br />
* Generative Ai open discussion<br />
* Brief overview of next week's assignment.<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
{{InDesign Basics for Illustrators}}<br />
<br />
=== Printing 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
On the front page of this wiki I have created a new reference page for you [[Reference:Printing Best Practices|Printing (and Inkjet Paper) Best Practices]]<br />
<br />
: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices Printing Best Practices]<br />
: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices#Options_for_InkJet_Printer_Papers_.2B_ICC_Profiles Options for InkJet Printer Papers & ICC Profiles]<br />
: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices#Where_to_shop_for_InkJet_Printer_Papers_in_NYC Where to shop for InkJet Printer Papers in NYC]<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241028_MFAI_01_TinyTownAnimationAssignmentRev2ReviewPtA.mp4 Tiny Town Animation Assignment Rev 2 Review Part A]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241028_MFAI_02_IntroAndBasicsOfInDesign.mp4 Introduction and Basics of InDesign]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241028_MFAI_03_OverviewAndPrepForNextWeekPrintingAssignment.mp4 Overview and Prep for Next Week’s Printing Assignment]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Use the techniques reinforced in class over the past few weeks to create a new hand and/or digitally created illustration, composited, and colored composition.<br />
* Compositions must be 6" x 6" and printed on 8.5" x 11" paper.<br />
* Subject matter is should be a colorful illustration of a song. You will share the song that inspired you with the class.<br />
* You should use a range of colors in this illustration. Do not stay monochromatic; add a complementary color or use a more significant part of the spectrum.<br />
* Your illustration must contain 3 areas of 3 different primary or secondary colors!<br />
* Should be a composite image, multiple colored drawing parts from paper or iPad assembled into one psd illustration<br />
<br />
<br />
And Then:<br />
* Your task is to also bring two printed copies of your composition.<br />
* Find our use a high-quality printing paper (Epson, Ilford, Red River, Moab, etc...).<br />
* Each print should be centered on 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper.<br />
* Each print should have written notation on the front or back:<br />
** Paper Manufacturer / Paper Type<br />
** Printer Manufacturer / Model<br />
** Print settings if possible<br />
* This is the ideal week to experiment with print settings, write em down!<br />
** Try different papers (matte, glossy, luster, bright, natural, warm, cool, and so on).<br />
** Try different printers<br />
* One print should be your best attempt at a perfect exhibition print.<br />
* The other can be more exploratory, must be two different types of paper.<br />
* Both prints must have the printer's marks from the photoshop file linked below.<br />
<br />
Note:<br />
* No prints on cheap/standard printer paper. I will not accept them.<br />
* No prints on paper smaller than 8.5" x 11".<br />
* No prints without the printer marks and color bars below.<br />
<br />
We created a Photoshop file containing square printer marks and color bars. In Photoshop, you can place your art in the center and print your files with the crop and color bars.<br />
LINK WILL BE ADDED!<br />
<br />
Bring prints with you to class next week and upload your digital files to Google Drive: <br />
* One layered photoshop file.<br />
* Two fabulous prints with color bars (above).<br />
* A link to your song in Apple Music, Spotify, etc...<br />
<br />
Linework created as digital or analog, it's up to you.</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_7&diff=1776Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 72026-10-26T03:44:36Z<p>Admin: Created page with "== Last Week == * Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique * Photoshop animation techniques * New assignment: tiny town animations == This Week == * Review..."</p>
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<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review animations<br />
* InDesign Overview<br />
* Generative Ai open discussion<br />
* Brief overview of next week's assignment.<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
{{InDesign Basics for Illustrators}}<br />
<br />
=== Printing 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
On the front page of this wiki I have created a new reference page for you [[Reference:Printing Best Practices|Printing (and Inkjet Paper) Best Practices]]<br />
<br />
: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices Printing Best Practices]<br />
: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices#Options_for_InkJet_Printer_Papers_.2B_ICC_Profiles Options for InkJet Printer Papers & ICC Profiles]<br />
: [https://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Reference:Printing_Best_Practices#Where_to_shop_for_InkJet_Printer_Papers_in_NYC Where to shop for InkJet Printer Papers in NYC]<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241028_MFAI_01_TinyTownAnimationAssignmentRev2ReviewPtA.mp4 Tiny Town Animation Assignment Rev 2 Review Part A]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241028_MFAI_02_IntroAndBasicsOfInDesign.mp4 Introduction and Basics of InDesign]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241028_MFAI_03_OverviewAndPrepForNextWeekPrintingAssignment.mp4 Overview and Prep for Next Week’s Printing Assignment]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Use the techniques reinforced in class over the past few weeks to create a new hand and/or digitally created illustration, composited, and colored composition.<br />
* Compositions must be 6" x 6" and printed on 8.5" x 11" paper.<br />
* Subject matter is should be a colorful illustration of a song. You will share the song that inspired you with the class.<br />
* You should use a range of colors in this illustration. Do not stay monochromatic; add a complementary color or use a more significant part of the spectrum.<br />
* Your illustration must contain 3 areas of 3 different primary or secondary colors!<br />
* Should be a composite image, multiple colored drawing parts from paper or iPad assembled into one psd illustration<br />
<br />
<br />
And Then:<br />
* Your task is to also bring two printed copies of your composition.<br />
* Find our use a high-quality printing paper (Epson, Ilford, Red River, Moab, etc...).<br />
* Each print should be centered on 8.5" x 11" sheets of paper.<br />
* Each print should have written notation on the front or back:<br />
** Paper Manufacturer / Paper Type<br />
** Printer Manufacturer / Model<br />
** Print settings if possible<br />
* This is the ideal week to experiment with print settings, write em down!<br />
** Try different papers (matte, glossy, luster, bright, natural, warm, cool, and so on).<br />
** Try different printers<br />
* One print should be your best attempt at a perfect exhibition print.<br />
* The other can be more exploratory, must be two different types of paper.<br />
* Both prints must have the printer's marks from the photoshop file linked below.<br />
<br />
Note:<br />
* No prints on cheap/standard printer paper. I will not accept them.<br />
* No prints on paper smaller than 8.5" x 11".<br />
* No prints without the printer marks and color bars below.<br />
<br />
We created a Photoshop file containing square printer marks and color bars. In Photoshop, you can place your art in the center and print your files with the crop and color bars.<br />
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PjpEYVvlt34yAil5mi-KE32WKUZtg2iz&usp=drive_fs<br />
<br />
Bring prints with you to class next week and upload your digital files to Google Drive: <br />
* One layered photoshop file.<br />
* Two fabulous prints with color bars (above).<br />
* A link to your song in Apple Music, Spotify, etc...<br />
<br />
Linework created as digital or analog, it's up to you.</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1775Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-26T03:43:19Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]]<br />
: (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)<br />
; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]]<br />
: (Motion, Tween, Add Frame)<br />
; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]]<br />
: (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps)<br />
<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
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<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
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<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
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<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
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<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
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<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
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<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
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<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1774Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-23T03:20:40Z<p>Admin: /* Video Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on raindrop.io:<br />
:https://matthew-nyc.raindrop.page/animated-illustration-62364612<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_01_ClassIntroductionAndAssignmentReviewTeeUp.mp4 Class introduction and assignment review tee-up]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_02_ComponentBasedIllustrationAssignemtReviewPt01.mp4 Component-based illustration assignment review: Part 1]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_03_ProperIntroToMasksInPhotoshop.mp4 A proper introduction to masks in Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_04_SmartObjectsForColoringAndAnimationIntro.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects for coloring and animation]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20251020_MFAI_02_PsIllustrationMaskingForAnimationOverviewAndTips.mp4 Photoshop Illustration Masking for Animation – Overview and Tips] 🚨 Demo of masking from previos session 🚨<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_05_BriefIntroductionToLoadingAMultiPartScanIntoPhotoshop.mp4 Brief introduction to loading a multi-part scan into Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_06_IntroductionToIllustratorsWhoAnimateWithLinks.mp4 Introduction to illustrators who animate, with links]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_07_PhotoshopAnimationDemoFrameByFrame-Timeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: frame by frame, Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_08_PhotoshopAnimationDemoObjectBasedMotion-VideoTimeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: object-based motion, Video Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_09_IntroductionToAdobeFrescoWithMotion.mp4 Introduction to Adobe Fresco with motion]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cKzGmZBY2ZW7aT6h_ggm4L5I1J1ygvcd&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261026-assignment-tiny-town-animation-project]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1773Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-23T03:20:24Z<p>Admin: /* Video Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on raindrop.io:<br />
:https://matthew-nyc.raindrop.page/animated-illustration-62364612<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_01_ClassIntroductionAndAssignmentReviewTeeUp.mp4 Class introduction and assignment review tee-up]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_02_ComponentBasedIllustrationAssignemtReviewPt01.mp4 Component-based illustration assignment review: Part 1]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_03_ProperIntroToMasksInPhotoshop.mp4 A proper introduction to masks in Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_04_SmartObjectsForColoringAndAnimationIntro.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects for coloring and animation]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20251020_MFAI_02_PsIllustrationMaskingForAnimationOverviewAndTips.mp4 Photoshop Illustration Masking for Animation – Overview and Tips] 🚨 Demo of masking from previos class 🚨<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_05_BriefIntroductionToLoadingAMultiPartScanIntoPhotoshop.mp4 Brief introduction to loading a multi-part scan into Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_06_IntroductionToIllustratorsWhoAnimateWithLinks.mp4 Introduction to illustrators who animate, with links]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_07_PhotoshopAnimationDemoFrameByFrame-Timeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: frame by frame, Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_08_PhotoshopAnimationDemoObjectBasedMotion-VideoTimeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: object-based motion, Video Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_09_IntroductionToAdobeFrescoWithMotion.mp4 Introduction to Adobe Fresco with motion]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cKzGmZBY2ZW7aT6h_ggm4L5I1J1ygvcd&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261026-assignment-tiny-town-animation-project]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1772Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-23T03:11:34Z<p>Admin: /* Video Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on raindrop.io:<br />
:https://matthew-nyc.raindrop.page/animated-illustration-62364612<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_01_ClassIntroductionAndAssignmentReviewTeeUp.mp4 Class introduction and assignment review tee-up]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_02_ComponentBasedIllustrationAssignemtReviewPt01.mp4 Component-based illustration assignment review: Part 1]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_03_ProperIntroToMasksInPhotoshop.mp4 A proper introduction to masks in Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_04_SmartObjectsForColoringAndAnimationIntro.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects for coloring and animation]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20251020_MFAI_02_PsIllustrationMaskingForAnimationOverviewAndTips.mp4 Photoshop Illustration Masking for Animation – Overview and Tips]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_05_BriefIntroductionToLoadingAMultiPartScanIntoPhotoshop.mp4 Brief introduction to loading a multi-part scan into Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_06_IntroductionToIllustratorsWhoAnimateWithLinks.mp4 Introduction to illustrators who animate, with links]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_07_PhotoshopAnimationDemoFrameByFrame-Timeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: frame by frame, Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_08_PhotoshopAnimationDemoObjectBasedMotion-VideoTimeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: object-based motion, Video Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_09_IntroductionToAdobeFrescoWithMotion.mp4 Introduction to Adobe Fresco with motion]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cKzGmZBY2ZW7aT6h_ggm4L5I1J1ygvcd&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261026-assignment-tiny-town-animation-project]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1771Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-23T01:49:54Z<p>Admin: /* Bring upload for class next week */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on raindrop.io:<br />
:https://matthew-nyc.raindrop.page/animated-illustration-62364612<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_01_ClassIntroductionAndAssignmentReviewTeeUp.mp4 Class introduction and assignment review tee-up]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_02_ComponentBasedIllustrationAssignemtReviewPt01.mp4 Component-based illustration assignment review: Part 1]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_03_ProperIntroToMasksInPhotoshop.mp4 A proper introduction to masks in Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_04_SmartObjectsForColoringAndAnimationIntro.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects for coloring and animation]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_05_BriefIntroductionToLoadingAMultiPartScanIntoPhotoshop.mp4 Brief introduction to loading a multi-part scan into Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_06_IntroductionToIllustratorsWhoAnimateWithLinks.mp4 Introduction to illustrators who animate, with links]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_07_PhotoshopAnimationDemoFrameByFrame-Timeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: frame by frame, Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_08_PhotoshopAnimationDemoObjectBasedMotion-VideoTimeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: object-based motion, Video Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_09_IntroductionToAdobeFrescoWithMotion.mp4 Introduction to Adobe Fresco with motion]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cKzGmZBY2ZW7aT6h_ggm4L5I1J1ygvcd&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261026-assignment-tiny-town-animation-project]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1770Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-23T01:34:01Z<p>Admin: /* Video Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on raindrop.io:<br />
:https://matthew-nyc.raindrop.page/animated-illustration-62364612<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_01_ClassIntroductionAndAssignmentReviewTeeUp.mp4 Class introduction and assignment review tee-up]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_02_ComponentBasedIllustrationAssignemtReviewPt01.mp4 Component-based illustration assignment review: Part 1]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_03_ProperIntroToMasksInPhotoshop.mp4 A proper introduction to masks in Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_04_SmartObjectsForColoringAndAnimationIntro.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects for coloring and animation]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_05_BriefIntroductionToLoadingAMultiPartScanIntoPhotoshop.mp4 Brief introduction to loading a multi-part scan into Photoshop]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_06_IntroductionToIllustratorsWhoAnimateWithLinks.mp4 Introduction to illustrators who animate, with links]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_07_PhotoshopAnimationDemoFrameByFrame-Timeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: frame by frame, Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_08_PhotoshopAnimationDemoObjectBasedMotion-VideoTimeline.mp4 Photoshop animation demo: object-based motion, Video Timeline]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261019_MFAI_09_IntroductionToAdobeFrescoWithMotion.mp4 Introduction to Adobe Fresco with motion]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1769Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T14:47:39Z<p>Admin: /* Animation Examples */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on raindrop.io:<br />
:https://matthew-nyc.raindrop.page/animated-illustration-62364612<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1768Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-19T13:11:50Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]]<br />
: (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)<br />
; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]]<br />
: (Motion, Tween, Add Frame)<br />
<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1767Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T04:15:00Z<p>Admin: /* Animation in Photoshop Videos */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1766Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T04:14:29Z<p>Admin: /* Animation in Photoshop Videos */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Create Awesome Animations in Photoshop<br />
** http://designshack.net/articles/graphics/create-awesome-animations-in-photoshop/<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1765Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T04:10:15Z<p>Admin: /* Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* How To Animate in Photoshop CS6 & CC - Tutorial for Beginners<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQJbN5M1Y8<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Create Awesome Animations in Photoshop<br />
** http://designshack.net/articles/graphics/create-awesome-animations-in-photoshop/<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1764Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T04:06:31Z<p>Admin: /* Animation in Photoshop Videos */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* Tweening/Keyframing in Photoshop Animation- A Lazy Tutorial<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uawQR5UudtU<br />
<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Create Awesome Animations in Photoshop<br />
** http://designshack.net/articles/graphics/create-awesome-animations-in-photoshop/<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1763Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T03:59:00Z<p>Admin: /* This Week */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review "tiny town" projects and your separation technique<br />
* Photoshop animation techniques<br />
* New assignment: tiny town animations<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Create Awesome Animations in Photoshop<br />
** http://designshack.net/articles/graphics/create-awesome-animations-in-photoshop/<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1762Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T03:56:37Z<p>Admin: /* Assignment */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Create Awesome Animations in Photoshop<br />
** http://designshack.net/articles/graphics/create-awesome-animations-in-photoshop/<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
!!! For this week you can '''make a new drawing to animate or use your tiny town art to refine and finish a polished animation''' !!!<br />
<br />
<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop or Fresco file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all core elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc. From there, you can add or draw anything digitally in Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco.<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop, Procreate or Fresco techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop/Fresco file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be square and the right size for animation.<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: and put the link here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ZRcZh4bVyTjHw5YteOubQ_ligq1Mmic&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241028-assignment-Ps-Animation-Round2-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1761Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T03:50:10Z<p>Admin: /* Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Animation Examples ===<br />
<br />
;Animated illustration examples on pinboard:<br />
:https://pinboard.in/u:choppingblock/t:animated-gif/t:illustration<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Photoshop Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Watch this one: Photoshop Animation Techniques (Redux, Creative Cloud)<br />
** https://vimeo.com/80851591<br />
<br />
* Creating animations in photoshop<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omdfcGYEqPY<br />
** http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-timeline-animations.html<br />
<br />
* Create Awesome Animations in Photoshop<br />
** http://designshack.net/articles/graphics/create-awesome-animations-in-photoshop/<br />
<br />
* Photoshop animation overview<br />
** http://www.alexgrigg.com/Photoshop-Animation-Techniques<br />
<br />
=== Animation in Adobe Fresco Videos ===<br />
<br />
* Easy Animation in Adobe Fresco<br />
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63sryq8Q08<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1760Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T03:48:30Z<p>Admin: /* Last Week */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
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== This Week ==<br />
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* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
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== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1759Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-19T03:39:47Z<p>Admin: /* Fall Semester */</p>
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<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]]<br />
: (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)<br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1758Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T03:39:24Z<p>Admin: </p>
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* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
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== This Week ==<br />
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* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
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== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
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== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_6&diff=1757Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 62026-10-19T03:39:10Z<p>Admin: Created page with "foo"</p>
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<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]]<br />
: (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)<br />
; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]]<br />
: (Motion, Tween, Add Frame)<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1755Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T05:02:25Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Color Calibration 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
This week we discussed color calibration, and I demonstrated the hardware and process<br />
<br />
: https://calibrite.com<br />
: I left my Calibrite scanner with the class so that you could all try it this week.<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop feature: Rotate Object ===<br />
<br />
: Thanks to a student who asked, I briefly demoed the Rotate Object feature in Photoshop<br />
: Here is an illustration-based demo: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DeMEAgSsLR8/<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
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== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
=== Your assignment is 'Tiny Town' cleanup & prep ===<br />
<br />
No new drawing this week! I just want you to clean up and prepare the parts you already made, so we can spend class next week on Smart Objects, motion, and animation.<br />
<br />
* Keep breaking your Tiny Town illustration down into little self contained pieces.<br />
* Make each bit a Smart Object or a group, depending on what you want to do with it.<br />
* If you are working in Procreate, keep your parts as groups, BUT bring them into a Photoshop file and convert them to Smart Objects for class next week. You're going to have to do it anyways 😉.<br />
** Make a copy of your file from laat week and move it into the new folder so your original stays untouched.<br />
* Your file should stay at the 5" x 5" size from the Tiny Town assignment.<br />
<br />
=== The calibrator ===<br />
* I left my Calibrite calibrator with the class this week so that everybody can try it.<br />
* I will take it back next week, so figure out a way between yourselves for everyone to have time with it.<br />
<br />
=== Alert ===<br />
* Bring your laptop next week if you can.<br />
* Definitely bring your iPad if you have one, and make sure it's charged!<br />
* We will be working with Smart Objects, motion, and animation, and I am hoping to arrange a walkthrough of animation inside Adobe Fresco.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* Bring your updated tiny town file with smart objects (stacked outliines and color layers ) plus any new working files, scans, etc...<br />
# I have created a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IHHHEa4yCmkvggfmeXh8rtvg5aov8wwq&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261019-assignment-tiny-town-smart-objects-update]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1754Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T05:02:05Z<p>Admin: /* Assignment */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Color Calibration 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
This week we discussed color calibration, and I demonstrated the hardware and process<br />
<br />
: https://calibrite.com<br />
: I left my Calibrite scanner with the class so that you could all try it this week.<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop feature: Rotate Object ===<br />
<br />
: Thanks to a student who asked, I briefly demoed the Rotate Object feature in Photoshop<br />
: Here is an illustration-based demo: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DeMEAgSsLR8/<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
=== Your assignment is 'Tiny Town' cleanup & prep ===<br />
<br />
No new drawing this week! I just want you to clean up and prepare the parts you already made, so we can spend class next week on Smart Objects, motion, and animation.<br />
<br />
* Keep breaking your Tiny Town illustration down into little self contained pieces.<br />
* Make each bit a Smart Object or a group, depending on what you want to do with it.<br />
* If you are working in Procreate, keep your parts as groups, BUT bring them into a Photoshop file and convert them to Smart Objects for class next week. You're going to have to do it anyways 😉.<br />
** Make a copy of your file from laat week and move it into the new folder so your original stays untouched.<br />
* Your file should stay at the 5" x 5" size from the Tiny Town assignment.<br />
<br />
=== The calibrator ===<br />
* I left my Calibrite calibrator with the class this week so that everybody can try it.<br />
* I will take it back next week, so figure out a way between yourselves for everyone to have time with it.<br />
<br />
=== Alert ===<br />
* Bring your laptop next week if you can.<br />
* Definitely bring your iPad if you have one, and make sure it's charged!<br />
* We will be working with Smart Objects, motion, and animation, and I am hoping to arrange a walkthrough of animation inside Adobe Fresco.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* Bring your updated tiny town file with smart objects (stacked outliines and color layers ) plus any new working files, scans, etc...<br />
# I have created a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IHHHEa4yCmkvggfmeXh8rtvg5aov8wwq&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261019-assignment-tiny-town-smart-objects-update]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1753Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T04:57:22Z<p>Admin: /* Assignment */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Color Calibration 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
This week we discussed color calibration, and I demonstrated the hardware and process<br />
<br />
: https://calibrite.com<br />
: I left my Calibrite scanner with the class so that you could all try it this week.<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop feature: Rotate Object ===<br />
<br />
: Thanks to a student who asked, I briefly demoed the Rotate Object feature in Photoshop<br />
: Here is an illustration-based demo: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DeMEAgSsLR8/<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* Bring your updated tiny town file with smart objects (stacked outliines and color layers ) plus any new working files, scans, etc...<br />
# I have created a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IHHHEa4yCmkvggfmeXh8rtvg5aov8wwq&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261019-assignment-tiny-town-smart-objects-update]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1752Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T04:32:00Z<p>Admin: /* Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Color Calibration 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
This week we discussed color calibration, and I demonstrated the hardware and process<br />
<br />
: https://calibrite.com<br />
: I left my Calibrite scanner with the class so that you could all try it this week.<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop feature: Rotate Object ===<br />
<br />
: Thanks to a student who asked, I briefly demoed the Rotate Object feature in Photoshop<br />
: Here is an illustration-based demo: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DeMEAgSsLR8/<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1751Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T04:31:47Z<p>Admin: /* Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Color Calibration 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
This week we discussed color calibration, and I demonstrated the hardware and process<br />
<br />
: https://calibrite.com<br />
: I left my Calibrite scanner with the class so that you could all try it this week.<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop feature: Rotate Object ===<br />
<br />
: Thanks to a student who asked, I briefly demoed the Rotate Object feature in Photoshop<br />
: Here is an illustration-based demo: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DeMEAgSsLR8/<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1750Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T04:11:38Z<p>Admin: /* Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Color Calibration 101 for Illustrators ===<br />
<br />
This week we discussed color calibration, and I demonstrated the hardware and process<br />
<br />
: https://calibrite.com<br />
: I left my calibrite scanner with the class so that you could all try it this week.<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop feature: Rotate Object ===<br />
<br />
: Thanks to a student who asked, I briefly demoed the Rotate Object feature in Photoshop<br />
: <br />
<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1749Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-16T04:04:30Z<p>Admin: /* Fall Semester */</p>
<hr />
<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]]<br />
: (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1748Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T04:03:02Z<p>Admin: /* This Week */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Tiny Town Review 1<br />
* Color Calibration Demo<br />
* Smart Object Illustration Tips<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1747Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T04:00:20Z<p>Admin: /* Video Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_01_IntroToBasicInkjetColorPrintingSettings.mp4 Introduction to basic inkjet color printing settings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_02_ColorCalibrationDemoAndConnectingPsDesktopToYourAppleiPad.mp4 Color calibration demo and connecting desktop Photoshop to your Apple iPad]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_03_RotateObjectInPhotoshopDemo.mp4 Photoshop demo: rotate an object]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_04_DefaultNewProjectFolderTip.mp4 Default new project folder tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261012_MFAI_05_AssignmentAndDetailsForNextWeek.mp4 Assignment and details for next week]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1746Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T03:58:20Z<p>Admin: /* Last Week */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1745Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-16T03:54:45Z<p>Admin: /* Fall Semester */</p>
<hr />
<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_5&diff=1744Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 52026-10-16T03:54:21Z<p>Admin: Created page with "== Last Week == * One * Two * Three == This Week == * One * Two * Three == Open Questions == == Notes == === Subsection === == Video Notes == <!-- *[http://assets.chop..."</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* One<br />
* Two<br />
* Three<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1743Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-16T03:50:05Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]]<br />
: (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1742Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-08T18:13:01Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1741Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-08T18:04:30Z<p>Admin: /* Bring upload for class next week */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.<br />
* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_01_IntroToColorCalibratingComputerMonitors.mp4 Introduction to color calibrating computer monitors]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_02_AddingBleedToPhotoshopFilesAlsoLookAtVideo05.mp4 Adding bleed to Photoshop files: also see video 05]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_03_FallAssignmentReviewPt01_FixTransparentLineWorkTip.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 1, fixing transparent line work tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_04_FallAssignmentReviewPt02_PlusWatercolorExamplesWithThisTechnique.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 2, plus watercolor examples with this technique]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_05_PrintingQuestionsAnsweredViaCalibrationFilesAndUsingIllustratorPdfBleedTrick.mp4 Printing questions answered: calibration files and the Illustrator PDF bleed trick]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_06_TinyTownProjectSetupAndIntroToPsSmartObjects.mp4 Tiny town project setup and introduction to Photoshop Smart Objects]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.<br />
<br />
=== Alert ===<br />
* We will be working on these files IN CLASS next week, so bring your laptop and/or iPad!<br />
* Make sure your devices are charged! <br />
* We will be working with Photoshop, animation, and some iPad apps.<br />
* We will be exploring smart object use, layer effects, clipping masks, and animation skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces that will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* The other parts should be stuff that moves or multiplies (cats, people, taxi cabs, flying cars, buildings)<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be 5"x 5"<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working anywhere between 1200 * 2400 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1n76BUrH7BMVo8-UnRx0xybKIzvZ7ga63&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261012-assignment-tiny-town-sketch-and-parts-prep]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1740Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-08T17:49:38Z<p>Admin: /* Process */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.<br />
* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_01_IntroToColorCalibratingComputerMonitors.mp4 Introduction to color calibrating computer monitors]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_02_AddingBleedToPhotoshopFilesAlsoLookAtVideo05.mp4 Adding bleed to Photoshop files: also see video 05]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_03_FallAssignmentReviewPt01_FixTransparentLineWorkTip.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 1, fixing transparent line work tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_04_FallAssignmentReviewPt02_PlusWatercolorExamplesWithThisTechnique.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 2, plus watercolor examples with this technique]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_05_PrintingQuestionsAnsweredViaCalibrationFilesAndUsingIllustratorPdfBleedTrick.mp4 Printing questions answered: calibration files and the Illustrator PDF bleed trick]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_06_TinyTownProjectSetupAndIntroToPsSmartObjects.mp4 Tiny town project setup and introduction to Photoshop Smart Objects]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.<br />
<br />
=== Alert ===<br />
* We will be working on these files IN CLASS next week, so bring your laptop and/or iPad!<br />
* Make sure your devices are charged! <br />
* We will be working with Photoshop, animation, and some iPad apps.<br />
* We will be exploring smart object use, layer effects, clipping masks, and animation skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces that will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* The other parts should be stuff that moves or multiplies (cats, people, taxi cabs, flying cars, buildings)<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be 5"x 5"<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1739Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-08T17:47:33Z<p>Admin: /* Alert */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.<br />
* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_01_IntroToColorCalibratingComputerMonitors.mp4 Introduction to color calibrating computer monitors]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_02_AddingBleedToPhotoshopFilesAlsoLookAtVideo05.mp4 Adding bleed to Photoshop files: also see video 05]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_03_FallAssignmentReviewPt01_FixTransparentLineWorkTip.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 1, fixing transparent line work tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_04_FallAssignmentReviewPt02_PlusWatercolorExamplesWithThisTechnique.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 2, plus watercolor examples with this technique]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_05_PrintingQuestionsAnsweredViaCalibrationFilesAndUsingIllustratorPdfBleedTrick.mp4 Printing questions answered: calibration files and the Illustrator PDF bleed trick]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_06_TinyTownProjectSetupAndIntroToPsSmartObjects.mp4 Tiny town project setup and introduction to Photoshop Smart Objects]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.<br />
<br />
=== Alert ===<br />
* We will be working on these files IN CLASS next week, so bring your laptop and/or iPad!<br />
* Make sure your devices are charged! <br />
* We will be working with Photoshop, animation, and some iPad apps.<br />
* We will be exploring smart object use, layer effects, clipping masks, and animation skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be 5"x 5"<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1738Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-08T17:47:09Z<p>Admin: /* Assignment */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.<br />
* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_01_IntroToColorCalibratingComputerMonitors.mp4 Introduction to color calibrating computer monitors]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_02_AddingBleedToPhotoshopFilesAlsoLookAtVideo05.mp4 Adding bleed to Photoshop files: also see video 05]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_03_FallAssignmentReviewPt01_FixTransparentLineWorkTip.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 1, fixing transparent line work tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_04_FallAssignmentReviewPt02_PlusWatercolorExamplesWithThisTechnique.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 2, plus watercolor examples with this technique]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_05_PrintingQuestionsAnsweredViaCalibrationFilesAndUsingIllustratorPdfBleedTrick.mp4 Printing questions answered: calibration files and the Illustrator PDF bleed trick]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_06_TinyTownProjectSetupAndIntroToPsSmartObjects.mp4 Tiny town project setup and introduction to Photoshop Smart Objects]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.<br />
<br />
== Alert ==<br />
* We will be working on these files IN CLASS next week, so bring your laptop and/or iPad!<br />
* Make sure your devices are charged! <br />
* We will be working with Photoshop, animation, and some iPad apps.<br />
* We will be exploring smart object use, layer effects, clipping masks, and animation skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be 5"x 5"<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1737Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-08T17:33:49Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.<br />
* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_01_IntroToColorCalibratingComputerMonitors.mp4 Introduction to color calibrating computer monitors]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_02_AddingBleedToPhotoshopFilesAlsoLookAtVideo05.mp4 Adding bleed to Photoshop files: also see video 05]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_03_FallAssignmentReviewPt01_FixTransparentLineWorkTip.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 1, fixing transparent line work tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_04_FallAssignmentReviewPt02_PlusWatercolorExamplesWithThisTechnique.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 2, plus watercolor examples with this technique]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_05_PrintingQuestionsAnsweredViaCalibrationFilesAndUsingIllustratorPdfBleedTrick.mp4 Printing questions answered: calibration files and the Illustrator PDF bleed trick]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_06_TinyTownProjectSetupAndIntroToPsSmartObjects.mp4 Tiny town project setup and introduction to Photoshop Smart Objects]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be 5"x 5"<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1736Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-08T17:33:29Z<p>Admin: /* Video Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.<br />
* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_01_IntroToColorCalibratingComputerMonitors.mp4 Introduction to color calibrating computer monitors]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_02_AddingBleedToPhotoshopFilesAlsoLookAtVideo05.mp4 Adding bleed to Photoshop files: also see video 05]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_03_FallAssignmentReviewPt01_FixTransparentLineWorkTip.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 1, fixing transparent line work tip]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_04_FallAssignmentReviewPt02_PlusWatercolorExamplesWithThisTechnique.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 2, plus watercolor examples with this technique]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_05_PrintingQuestionsAnsweredViaCalibrationFilesAndUsingIllustratorPdfBleedTrick.mp4 Printing questions answered: calibration files and the Illustrator PDF bleed trick]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_06_TinyTownProjectSetupAndIntroToPsSmartObjects.mp4 Tiny town project setup and introduction to Photoshop Smart Objects]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be 5"x 5"<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1735Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-05T04:42:28Z<p>Admin: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.<br />
* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Project Review<br />
* Photoshop:<br />
** Smart Object deep dive<br />
** Compositing and coloring tips<br />
* New Assignment "tiny town"<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
=== Subsection ===<br />
<br />
=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html<br />
* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] --><br />
<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_01_TwoPanelShadowCompositeProjectReviewPtA.mp4 Two-Panel Shadow Composite Project Review Part A] --><br />
<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_02_IntroToSmartObjectsAndContentAutnenticityOverview.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects and Content Authenticity Overview] --><br />
<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_03_ColoringWithLayerAdjustmentsAndIntroToLayerMasks.mp4 Coloring with Layer Adjustments and Introduction to Layer Masks] --><br />
<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_04_TwoPanelShadowCompositeProjectReviewPtB.mp4 Two-Panel Shadow Composite Project Review Part B] --><br />
<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_05_TinyTownAssignmentOverview.mp4 Tiny Town Assignment Overview] --><br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'<br />
* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.<br />
* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...<br />
<br />
Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.<br />
<br />
Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.<br />
<br />
=== Bring upload for class next week ===<br />
* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...<br />
* Compositions should be 5"x 5"<br />
# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.<br />
# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here<br />
<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026&diff=1734Class:MFA Illustration 20262026-10-05T04:19:32Z<p>Admin: </p>
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<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_4&diff=1733Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 42026-10-05T04:19:08Z<p>Admin: Created page with "boo"</p>
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<div>===Fall Semester===<br />
; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]]<br />
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)<br />
; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]]<br />
: (Trying New Things, Basics)<br />
; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]]<br />
: (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)<br />
; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]]<br />
: (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)<br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (To be updated) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --><br />
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --><br />
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<br />
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --><br />
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --><br />
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --><br />
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --><br />
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --><br />
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --><br />
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --><br />
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --><br />
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --><br />
<!-- --><br />
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --><br />
<!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --><br />
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --><br />
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --><br />
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --><br />
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --><br />
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --><br />
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --><br />
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --><br />
<!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --><br />
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --></div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_3&diff=1731Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 32026-10-02T02:26:36Z<p>Admin: /* Assignment */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Intro to Gear<br />
* Intro to healthy computer habits<br />
* First Assignment<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Medium is the Massage project review<br />
* Introduction to scanning & possibly tips for using your phones.<br />
* Introduction to proper scan preparation for Photoshop illustration work.<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
* RGB? CMYK?<br />
* Photoshop Brushes<br />
<br />
=== Image Compression Stuff ===<br />
* https://fixthephoto.com/tiff-vs-jpeg.html<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop Stuff ===<br />
* The Ruler tool<br />
* http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/family/<br />
* http://photoshoptips.net/<br />
* http://morris-photographics.com/photoshop/shortcuts/<br />
<br />
==== Photoshop Key Commands ====<br />
* http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WSD578BD7D-07BC-46f6-AAC2-6E491E8AD818a.html<br />
<br />
==== Adobe Global Key Commands ====<br />
* Spacebar = pan<br />
* Spacebar - Command = Zoom In<br />
* Spacebar - Command - Option = Zoom Out<br />
* F = toggles through view modes<br />
* Command + ; = hide guides<br />
* Bigger Brush - ]<br />
* Smaller Brush - ]<br />
<!-- === Prep and color scanned drawings === --><br />
<!-- * http://blog.choppingblock.com/2009/10/photoshop-prep-color-scanned-drawings/ --><br />
<br />
=== The Scan Prep Color Process ===<br />
* [https://blog.choppingblock.com/2009/10/photoshop-prep-color-scanned-drawings/ Photoshop Prep Color Scanned Drawings] !!!<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_01_ShortOverviewOnPrintCalibrationDocument.mp4 Short overview of the print calibration document]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_02_ProjectScanAssignmentReview.mp4 Project scan assignment review]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_03_PhotoshopRotateAndAlignScansTip.mp4 Photoshop tip: rotate and align scans]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_04_PhotoshopColorViaMultiplyShortcomings.mp4 Photoshop color via Multiply: shortcomings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_05_TheMagicalPhotoshopChannelTrickForIllustrators.mp4 The magical Photoshop channel trick for illustrators] !!!<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_06_PhotoshopColorRangeStudentQuestion.mp4 Photoshop Color Range: student question]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_07_AssignmentDiscussionAndRecap.mp4 Assignment discussion and recap]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
* Assignment: 5-Part Illustration — Start on paper! Scan and composite at least FIVE drawings to create a brand-new 6” by 6” digital illustration.<br />
* Your prompt is: “fall” — interpret it any way you like. Fall as in autumn? Falling down? Totally up to you. The only rule: your composition must be built from at least five separate drawn-on-paper and scanned into Photoshop, visual elements.<br />
<br />
* Review the techniques and videos from class this week. Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited 6" x 6" colored digital illustration.<br />
* This technique specifically: [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_05_TheMagicalPhotoshopChannelTrickForIllustrators.mp4 The magical Photoshop channel trick for illustrators] !!!<br />
* You will upload one layered Photoshop file (and ALL related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* All of your core parts/pieces must be drawn by hand and scanned using the techniques shown in class. You can add additional layers with things drawn digitally in Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator or similar tools. (You will have to disclose this in the review).<br />
* Yes, you can hand-draw and scan all the parts if you prefer.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each hand-drawn part/piece as independent items.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* Create your final 6" x 6" composition by assembling. You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
<br />
* I expect to see clean, intentional scanning at a good resolution — USE CLASS TECHNIQUES SHOWN LAST WEEK; no phone photos for scans will be accepted.<br />
* Your working pixel resolution should be at least 2400 x 2400 pixels per inch.<br />
* Pro tip: You should NOT need tons of blend modes. Keep it clean. Use Multiply only when you actually want a blend mode.<br />
<br />
=== Bring and upload for class next week ===<br />
# One LAYERED Photoshop file of your completed illustration.<br />
# If you wish to additionally make a flat .png version of your layered file, that's fine to add. <br />
# The scans of your parts/pieces must be in your project folder.<br />
# Whatever additional files you used to make parts (Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator, etc...), also in the project folder<br />
<br />
* Upload your original scans AND your layered Photoshop source file to the Google Drive folder: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=16nI7u7AnCBJgTwZjtJogVdYT-pQuv3pa&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261005-assignment-scan-and-digitally-color-fall-project-Photoshop]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_3&diff=1730Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 32026-10-02T02:25:48Z<p>Admin: /* Video Notes */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Intro to Gear<br />
* Intro to healthy computer habits<br />
* First Assignment<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Medium is the Massage project review<br />
* Introduction to scanning & possibly tips for using your phones.<br />
* Introduction to proper scan preparation for Photoshop illustration work.<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
* RGB? CMYK?<br />
* Photoshop Brushes<br />
<br />
=== Image Compression Stuff ===<br />
* https://fixthephoto.com/tiff-vs-jpeg.html<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop Stuff ===<br />
* The Ruler tool<br />
* http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/family/<br />
* http://photoshoptips.net/<br />
* http://morris-photographics.com/photoshop/shortcuts/<br />
<br />
==== Photoshop Key Commands ====<br />
* http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WSD578BD7D-07BC-46f6-AAC2-6E491E8AD818a.html<br />
<br />
==== Adobe Global Key Commands ====<br />
* Spacebar = pan<br />
* Spacebar - Command = Zoom In<br />
* Spacebar - Command - Option = Zoom Out<br />
* F = toggles through view modes<br />
* Command + ; = hide guides<br />
* Bigger Brush - ]<br />
* Smaller Brush - ]<br />
<!-- === Prep and color scanned drawings === --><br />
<!-- * http://blog.choppingblock.com/2009/10/photoshop-prep-color-scanned-drawings/ --><br />
<br />
=== The Scan Prep Color Process ===<br />
* [https://blog.choppingblock.com/2009/10/photoshop-prep-color-scanned-drawings/ Photoshop Prep Color Scanned Drawings] !!!<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_01_ShortOverviewOnPrintCalibrationDocument.mp4 Short overview of the print calibration document]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_02_ProjectScanAssignmentReview.mp4 Project scan assignment review]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_03_PhotoshopRotateAndAlignScansTip.mp4 Photoshop tip: rotate and align scans]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_04_PhotoshopColorViaMultiplyShortcomings.mp4 Photoshop color via Multiply: shortcomings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_05_TheMagicalPhotoshopChannelTrickForIllustrators.mp4 The magical Photoshop channel trick for illustrators] !!!<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_06_PhotoshopColorRangeStudentQuestion.mp4 Photoshop Color Range: student question]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_07_AssignmentDiscussionAndRecap.mp4 Assignment discussion and recap]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
* Assignment: 5-Part Illustration — Start on paper! Scan and composite at least FIVE drawings to create a brand-new 6” by 6” digital illustration.<br />
* Your prompt is: “fall” — interpret it any way you like. Fall as in autumn? Falling down? Totally up to you. The only rule: your composition must be built from at least five separate drawn-on-paper and scanned into Photoshop, visual elements.<br />
<br />
* Review the techniques and videos from class this week. Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited 6" x 6" colored digital illustration.<br />
* This technique specifically: <br />
* You will upload one layered Photoshop file (and ALL related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* All of your core parts/pieces must be drawn by hand and scanned using the techniques shown in class. You can add additional layers with things drawn digitally in Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator or similar tools. (You will have to disclose this in the review).<br />
* Yes, you can hand-draw and scan all the parts if you prefer.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each hand-drawn part/piece as independent items.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* Create your final 6" x 6" composition by assembling. You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
<br />
* I expect to see clean, intentional scanning at a good resolution — USE CLASS TECHNIQUES SHOWN LAST WEEK; no phone photos for scans will be accepted.<br />
* Your working pixel resolution should be at least 2400 x 2400 pixels per inch.<br />
* Pro tip: You should NOT need tons of blend modes. Keep it clean. Use Multiply only when you actually want a blend mode.<br />
<br />
=== Bring and upload for class next week ===<br />
# One LAYERED Photoshop file of your completed illustration.<br />
# If you wish to additionally make a flat .png version of your layered file, that's fine to add. <br />
# The scans of your parts/pieces must be in your project folder.<br />
# Whatever additional files you used to make parts (Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator, etc...), also in the project folder<br />
<br />
* Upload your original scans AND your layered Photoshop source file to the Google Drive folder: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=16nI7u7AnCBJgTwZjtJogVdYT-pQuv3pa&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261005-assignment-scan-and-digitally-color-fall-project-Photoshop]</div>Adminhttp://wiki.mfaillustration.com/index.php?title=Class:MFA_Illustration_2026/Week_3&diff=1729Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 32026-10-02T02:25:23Z<p>Admin: /* The Scan Prep Color Process */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Last Week ==<br />
<br />
* Intro to Gear<br />
* Intro to healthy computer habits<br />
* First Assignment<br />
<br />
== This Week ==<br />
<br />
* Medium is the Massage project review<br />
* Introduction to scanning & possibly tips for using your phones.<br />
* Introduction to proper scan preparation for Photoshop illustration work.<br />
<br />
== Open Questions ==<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
* RGB? CMYK?<br />
* Photoshop Brushes<br />
<br />
=== Image Compression Stuff ===<br />
* https://fixthephoto.com/tiff-vs-jpeg.html<br />
<br />
=== Photoshop Stuff ===<br />
* The Ruler tool<br />
* http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/family/<br />
* http://photoshoptips.net/<br />
* http://morris-photographics.com/photoshop/shortcuts/<br />
<br />
==== Photoshop Key Commands ====<br />
* http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WSD578BD7D-07BC-46f6-AAC2-6E491E8AD818a.html<br />
<br />
==== Adobe Global Key Commands ====<br />
* Spacebar = pan<br />
* Spacebar - Command = Zoom In<br />
* Spacebar - Command - Option = Zoom Out<br />
* F = toggles through view modes<br />
* Command + ; = hide guides<br />
* Bigger Brush - ]<br />
* Smaller Brush - ]<br />
<!-- === Prep and color scanned drawings === --><br />
<!-- * http://blog.choppingblock.com/2009/10/photoshop-prep-color-scanned-drawings/ --><br />
<br />
=== The Scan Prep Color Process ===<br />
* [https://blog.choppingblock.com/2009/10/photoshop-prep-color-scanned-drawings/ Photoshop Prep Color Scanned Drawings] !!!<br />
<br />
== Video Notes ==<br />
<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_01_ShortOverviewOnPrintCalibrationDocument.mp4 Short overview of the print calibration document]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_02_ProjectScanAssignmentReview.mp4 Project scan assignment review]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_03_PhotoshopRotateAndAlignScansTip.mp4 Photoshop tip: rotate and align scans]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_04_PhotoshopColorViaMultiplyShortcomings.mp4 Photoshop color via Multiply: shortcomings]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_05_TheMagicalPhotoshopChannelTrickForIllustrators.mp4 The magical Photoshop channel trick for illustrators]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_06_PhotoshopColorRangeStudentQuestion.mp4 Photoshop Color Range: student question]<br />
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20260928_MFAI_07_AssignmentDiscussionAndRecap.mp4 Assignment discussion and recap]<br />
<br />
== Assignment ==<br />
<br />
* Assignment: 5-Part Illustration — Start on paper! Scan and composite at least FIVE drawings to create a brand-new 6” by 6” digital illustration.<br />
* Your prompt is: “fall” — interpret it any way you like. Fall as in autumn? Falling down? Totally up to you. The only rule: your composition must be built from at least five separate drawn-on-paper and scanned into Photoshop, visual elements.<br />
<br />
* Review the techniques and videos from class this week. Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited 6" x 6" colored digital illustration.<br />
* This technique specifically: <br />
* You will upload one layered Photoshop file (and ALL related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.<br />
<br />
=== Process ===<br />
* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.<br />
* All of your core parts/pieces must be drawn by hand and scanned using the techniques shown in class. You can add additional layers with things drawn digitally in Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator or similar tools. (You will have to disclose this in the review).<br />
* Yes, you can hand-draw and scan all the parts if you prefer.<br />
* At least one part/piece should be a "background"<br />
* Scan and prep each hand-drawn part/piece as independent items.<br />
* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.<br />
* Create your final 6" x 6" composition by assembling. You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.<br />
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* I expect to see clean, intentional scanning at a good resolution — USE CLASS TECHNIQUES SHOWN LAST WEEK; no phone photos for scans will be accepted.<br />
* Your working pixel resolution should be at least 2400 x 2400 pixels per inch.<br />
* Pro tip: You should NOT need tons of blend modes. Keep it clean. Use Multiply only when you actually want a blend mode.<br />
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=== Bring and upload for class next week ===<br />
# One LAYERED Photoshop file of your completed illustration.<br />
# If you wish to additionally make a flat .png version of your layered file, that's fine to add. <br />
# The scans of your parts/pieces must be in your project folder.<br />
# Whatever additional files you used to make parts (Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator, etc...), also in the project folder<br />
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* Upload your original scans AND your layered Photoshop source file to the Google Drive folder: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=16nI7u7AnCBJgTwZjtJogVdYT-pQuv3pa&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261005-assignment-scan-and-digitally-color-fall-project-Photoshop]</div>Admin