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; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] | ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] | ||
: (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) | : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) | ||
| + | ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] | ||
| + | : (Trying New Things, Basics) | ||
| + | ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] | ||
| + | : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) | ||
| + | ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects]] | ||
| + | : (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions) | ||
| + | ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips]] | ||
| + | : (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy) | ||
| + | ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] | ||
| + | : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) | ||
| + | ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] | ||
| + | : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) | ||
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --> | <!-- ===Fall Semester=== --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --> |
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --> | <!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --> |
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --> | <!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|Class with Ben]] --> |
<!-- : (To be updated) --> | <!-- : (To be updated) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --> |
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --> | <!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Actions & Special guests from Fresco team]] --> |
<!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --> | <!-- : (Flexible Compositions, Tablets brushing and motion for Pros) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Digital & Analog Composites & Smart Objects]] --> |
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --> | <!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --> | <!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review with Ben]] --> |
<!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --> | <!-- : (MAX, Motion Refinement, Tween) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Animation Updates Project Review & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --> |
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --> | <!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|InkJet Printing Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --> | <!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|Intro to InDesign & Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator]] --> |
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --> | <!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --> |
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --> | <!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13| Review Sketches: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic with Ben]] --> |
<!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --> | <!-- : (Sketches, Vector bits, Pixel bits) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14| Review Final: Multi-panel Personal Rituals or Routines Comic]] --> |
<!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --> | <!-- : (Print Ready, Well constructed, Complex project) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 15 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 15|End of semester chat & Ai tools conversation]] --> |
<!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --> | <!-- : (Hich Fives, Ai Thoughts, Project Turntable) --> | ||
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --> | <!-- ===Spring Semester=== --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16|Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --> |
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --> | <!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --> | <!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --> | <!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --> | <!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --> | <!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --> | <!-- : (Simplify, Utility, Replicate) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs concepts Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --> | <!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & one more self promo final assigment given]] --> |
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --> | <!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Final Four-Projects Self Promo Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --> | <!-- : (Clarity, Polish, Business) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --> |
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --> | <!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --> | ||
<!-- ===Fall Semester=== --> | <!-- ===Fall Semester=== --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 1|Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear]] --> |
<!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --> | <!-- : (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 2|Intro to Gear & How we work]] --> |
<!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --> | <!-- : (Trying New Things, Basics) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 3|1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop]] --> |
<!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --> | <!-- : (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4|2nd Assignment Review, Coloring in Ps Part 2]] --> |
<!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --> | <!-- : (Levels, Channels, Layers) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 5|Photoshop, Composites & Smart Objects]] --> |
<!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --> | <!-- : (Deeper, Flexible Compositions) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 6|Adobe MAX week: Tiny Town Composite Review with Ben]] --> |
<!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --> | <!-- : (Intro to Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 7|Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --> | <!-- : (Motion, Tween, Add Frame) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 8|Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project]] --> |
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --> | <!-- : (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 9|Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator & General Printing Tips]] --> |
<!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --> | <!-- : (Color, Graphics, Pencil Tool, Bézier Curves) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 10|Full Bleed Illustration Tips for InkJet Print Project]] --> |
<!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --> | <!-- : (Ai Bleed, Printers Marks, Color Profiles) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 11|InkJet Printing Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --> | <!-- : (Color Accuracy, Quality Paper, ICC Profiles) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 12|Illustrator Still Life Review & Vector Tips]] --> |
<!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --> | <!-- : (Object Groups, Compound Path, Shapes are fun) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 13 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 13|Remote Session with Adobe Product Teams]] --> |
<!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --> | <!-- : (Content Authenticity, Adobe Fresco, Project Neo) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 14 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 14|Debrief from last week & Adobe Illustrator Three-panel Vector review & tips]] --> |
<!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --> | <!-- : (Compound Paths, Flat Shapes, Lovely Textures) --> | ||
<!-- --> | <!-- --> | ||
<!-- ===Spring Semester=== --> | <!-- ===Spring Semester=== --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 1 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 16| Semester Two Discussion & Intro]] --> |
<!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --> | <!-- : (Loose Ends, Web, Identity, Discussion) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 2 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 17|Self Promo Kick-off Archive Share-out & Postcard Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --> | <!-- : (Hierarchy, Typefaces, Personality) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 3 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 18|Self Promo Postcard Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --> | <!-- : (Design, Print, Revise) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 4 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 19|Self Promo Postcard Revisions Review & Business Card Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --> | <!-- : (Revise Again, Check Type, Enhance Art) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 5 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 20|Self Promo Business Card Review & Stamp Assignment]] --> |
<!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --> | <!-- : (Connect, Exchange, Follow) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 6 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 21|Self Promo Postcard/Business Card updates & Stamp Designs Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --> | <!-- : (Align, Check Type, Update Info) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 7 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 22|Self Promo Business Stamp Review & Assignment 4 check-in]] --> |
<!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --> | <!-- : (Rubber, Ink, Pressure) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 8 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 23|Final Self Promo Review]] --> |
<!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --> | <!-- : (Stickers, Buttons, Posters) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 9 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 24|Website Project Kickoff & Discussion]] --> |
<!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --> | <!-- : (Themes, Navigation, Identity) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 10 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 25|Website Project Working Review 01]] --> |
<!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --> | <!-- : (Branding, Project Hierarchy, Mobile view) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 11 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 26|Website Project Working Review 02]] --> |
<!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --> | <!-- : (Refine, Descriptions, More Descriptions) --> | ||
| − | <!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration | + | <!-- ; Week 12 - [[Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 27|Special visit with Adobe Fresco, CAI & Behance teams]] --> |
<!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --> | <!-- : (Smooth Brushes, Motion, Provanance, Snacks) --> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:26, 26 October 2026
Fall Semester
- Week 1 - Hello, Introduction, First Contact & Gear
- (Discussion, Foundation, Core Concepts)
- Week 2 - Intro to Gear & How we work
- (Trying New Things, Basics)
- Week 3 - 1st Assignment Review, Intro Scanning & Coloring in Photoshop
- (Camera Phone Scans, Flatbeds, Histograms)
- Week 4 - Assignment Review, Coloring,Composites & Smart Objects
- (Levels, Channels, Layers, Flexible Compositions)
- Week 5 - Tiny Town Review 1, Color Calibration, Smart Object Illustration Tips
- (Flexible Compositions, Accurate Color, Production Joy)
- Week 6 - Catch up on Tiny Town Review, Animation Overview & Assignment
- (Motion, Tween, Add Frame)
- Week 7 - Animation Project Review, inDesign 101 & Full Bleed Illustration Tips for Print Project
- (Ai Bleed, PDF, Open in Ps)