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<!-- * A few students asked me about scanners after class, so I made this [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]] reference for you today 😎. --> | <!-- * A few students asked me about scanners after class, so I made this [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]] reference for you today 😎. --> | ||
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== Downloads == | == Downloads == | ||
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== Video Notes == | == Video Notes == | ||
| − | + | *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20230911_MFAI_01_WikiAndSyllabus.mp4 Wiki & Syllabus] | |
| − | + | *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20230911_MFAI_02_ClassIntroSurveyDiscussion.mp4 Class Intro & Survey Discussion] | |
| − | + | *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20230911_MFAI_03_MemoryManagementAndIntroToGear-PartA.mp4 Memory Management & Intro To Gear-PartA] | |
== Assignment == | == Assignment == | ||
There is no official drawing assignment this week. There are, however a few things I expect you all to investigate and/or think about. We will discuss these as a group next week: | There is no official drawing assignment this week. There are, however a few things I expect you all to investigate and/or think about. We will discuss these as a group next week: | ||
| − | + | * Please log into your SVA Adobe Creative Cloud account. Get it set up on all of your devices, make sure you can download and install the basic tools like Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign. | |
| − | # | + | * On your iPad, please install the following Adobe applications (some are also available on your phone): |
| − | # Spend some time evaluating your current computer/remote video/technology situation and what you might want to change in the next 3 months. If it's a list, write that list down and be prepared to share it. | + | *# [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-creative-cloud/id852473028?platform=ipad Adobe Creative Cloud] |
| − | + | *# [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-capture-illustrator-ps/id1040200189?platform=ipad Adobe Capture] | |
| + | *# [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-fresco-painting-studio/id1458660369?platform=ipad Adobe Fresco] | ||
| + | *# [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-photoshop/id1457771281 Adobe Photoshop] | ||
| + | *# [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-lightroom-for-ipad/id804177739 Adobe Lightroom for iPad] | ||
| + | *# [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-illustrator-graphic-art/id1018784575 Adobe Illustrator] | ||
| + | * Spend some time evaluating your current computer/remote video/technology situation and what you might want to change in the next 3 months. If it's a list, write that list down and be prepared to share it. | ||
| + | * Come up with one good question to ask me at the start of class next week. | ||
Latest revision as of 06:43, 18 September 2023
This Week
- Introductions and backgrounds
- The Digital Portfolio class
- SVA MFAI CO 2025 Intro Questionnaire
- If time: Start talking about gear
- Open questions and discussion
Open Questions
- Questions for Matthew
- What are your process/production/presentation thoughts & fears?
- SVA Adobe Creative Cloud accounts?
Notes
Day one was about meeting and getting to know each other, building a better understanding of the group dynamic.
- I shared a little about my background and how this class has grown over the years.
- We reviewed the group survey and talked about some of the ways that each of you work.
- Most importantly, we discussed the challenges of 1st year at MFAI, presenting in the classroom, being present.
Links
Downloads
Video Notes
Assignment
There is no official drawing assignment this week. There are, however a few things I expect you all to investigate and/or think about. We will discuss these as a group next week:
- Please log into your SVA Adobe Creative Cloud account. Get it set up on all of your devices, make sure you can download and install the basic tools like Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
- On your iPad, please install the following Adobe applications (some are also available on your phone):
- Spend some time evaluating your current computer/remote video/technology situation and what you might want to change in the next 3 months. If it's a list, write that list down and be prepared to share it.
- Come up with one good question to ask me at the start of class next week.
