Student Introduction Assignment

DUE:

- Self Portrait - "FullName_DART135_Introduction_Portrait.jpg"  

     - Portrait orientation, high resolution image

     - Must show form (light side/dark side)

     - Must capture likeness
     - Must be drawn
     - 2 hour maximum limit

- Digital Portfolio  - "FullName_DART135_Introduction_Portfolio_X.jpg" 

     - Five examples of strongest artwork

- Word Document - "FullName_DART135_Introduction.doc" 

   - Name

   - 2 Most Inspirational Artists: Why? What specific work is your favorite; why?

   - What do you want to do with art? Is there a company/studio do you want to work for? Why?

         - What position/job do you want in that company/studio?
         - Why do you think that company and position is the best choice?
   - Do you have a sketchbook you work in outside of this class?
         - How many hours of the week are you sketching?

   - What do you want to get out of this class? 

Health & Ergonomic Resources

VITAL STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR THE HARD-WORKING DIGITAL ARTIST

THE 20/20/20 RULE FOR THE HARD-WORKING DIGITAL ARTIST'S VISION

ERGONOMIC POSTURING FOR THE HARD-WORKING DIGITAL ARTIST

Project 07- Digital Portfolio

DUE: 

Turn in all final versions of work done for Project 02-06 and Extra Credit (if applicable):

- All images must be: 

• Properly labeled- "LastName_FirstName_107_Project(#)_(File#).jpg"
• Ex. Project 04 Toned Paper Drawing Project-
• "Matsumoto_Michael_107_Project04_01.jpg"
• "Matsumoto_Michael_107_Project04_02.jpg"
• Etc.
• Ex. Extra Credit 
• "Matsumoto_Michael_107_ExtraCredit_01.jpg"
• Etc.
• In high-resolution 300 pixels per inch 
• In JPEG format

Important: Be sure to double-check that your USB/files work on another computer before coming to class. Corrupted files/flash drive will not be excused under any circumstances and will negatively affect your project grade.

Project 05- Pilot Character Design

DUE:

-Guidelines-

On an 11"x17" page, you will design a pilot that looks belonging to your vehicle design based on its similar design theme (ex. shape, patterns, features, characteristics).

We will follow the design process in steps-

Design Process (per subject)-

1. Silhouettes (12+ minimum)

2. Sketch line drawings over silhouettes (3+ variations)
3. Rough line drawings over sketch drawings (3+ variations)

4. Rough clean up
5. Perspective lay-in

6. Tone

7. Highlights
8. Details

9. Final Presentation

Should have 3 minimum printed pages for Character project-

PAGE 1: Thumbnails (Solid Silhouettes)

PAGE 2: Process (Line Drawings Over Silhouettes, Variations of Line Drawing, & Final Line Drawing Design)

PAGE 3: Presentation (Final Presentation of Character Design in Action/Victory Pose) 

[COLOR OPTIONAL]

Examples

Extra Credit Opportunities

DUE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 11th

As an opportunity for extra credit, students may choose to do the following assignments. On 11"x17" pages with toned paper texture, using the white highlight technique that was displayed in the last project:

1. Tree House in Organics 

- Draw a tree house in a large organic tree. Please consider lost and found edges and areas of detail as mentioned before in class. ( Don't over detail the entire page.) You may use references provided below to help. Take a look at artists like Paul Felix and Michael Spooner for inspiration.

2. Organics Sketches

- Draw 2 whole pages of different organic trees, plants, and environmental element parts using the techniques in class. Must show some indication of lights, shadows, and textures.

References

Additional Demo Videos for Project 06

Vehicle Design Demo:

Side Silhouette Demo
3/4 View Silhouette Demo
Sketching from Silhouette to Rough Pt. 1
Sketching from Silhouette to Rough Pt. 2
Sketching Vehicles Techniques
Lighting Basics
Adding Tone to Vehicle Line Art

These videos are somewhat on the long side, so feel free to just play them on your secondary monitor as you are working on your vehicle/pilot design development.

Project 06- Vehicle Concept Drawing

DUE:

-Guidelines- On 11"x17" pages, design a vehicle that has no wheels. It can fly, float, dive, swim, or hover.

(In following project, on another 11"x17" page, you will design a pilot that looks related to the vehicle based on its similar design theme (ex. shape, patterns, features, characteristics))

We will follow the design process in steps-

Design Process (per subject)-

1. Side silhouettes (5 minimum)

2. Top view silhouettes (2 minimum)
3. Line draw over thumbnails (4 minimum; 2 over side silhouette, 2 over top silhouette)

4. Rough perspective block in

5. Rough clean up

6. Tone

7. Highlights
8. Details

9. Final Presentation (Vehicle @ 3/4 View in 2 Pt. Perspective)

Should have 3 minimum printed pages for Vehicle project-

PAGE 1: Thumbnails (Side & Top/Front Solid Silhouettes)

PAGE 2: Process (Line Drawings Over Silhouette AND/OR Under Drawing of Final Vehicle)

PAGE 3: Presentation (Final Presentation of Vehicle Design)

Reference Link for Inspirational Ship Designs:

conceptships.blogspot.com

Examples-