{"id":165,"date":"2021-03-10T02:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T02:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/mma100-seslow-spring-2019\/?p=165"},"modified":"2021-03-18T00:42:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T00:42:00","slug":"week-67","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu\/mma100-spring-2021\/2021\/03\/10\/week-67\/","title":{"rendered":"Weeks #6 & 7 – Info & Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Hey, Welcome back to MMA100 Weeks #6 & 7!<\/strong><\/p>\n

**I will begin a series of Illustrator demonstrations that will be recorded on 3\/17 and placed here after class – See below for an intro to Illustrator**<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/STMf6CEWm45ztRhNWojMiGnyhBZKsDmyTLScmPqVhvIbSX36ghXBRlynpwJSLics.EXfzvtYyNXu-z9m_ <\/a><\/p>\n

Passcode: .7CYcP?7<\/p>\n

Here is this week\u2019s useful information and class resources: Please keep in mind, there is a lot to see here below, take your time through out each week to explore what is below, if you have any questions or reactions please add them to the comments section.<\/p>\n

*Did you miss the post from Weeks #4 &5 – go Here!<\/a><\/p>\n

Lets jump back in and start with some NYC Design History!! Behold, the NYC Transit Authority Graphics Standards Manual. See below<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Inspiration \u2013 The NYC Transit Authority Graphics Standard Manual<\/a><\/p>\n

The link above will you take you to a page with an active full PDF version of the manual. I would like for EVERYONE to leave a comment at the bottom of this page<\/strong> after exploring the manual and answering the questions below (you can work on this outside of class over this week or next)<\/p>\n

Designed by Massimo Vignelli and Bob Noorda, Unimark, 1970<\/em><\/p>\n

I would love to hear your reactions and feedback in the comments section below!<\/p>\n

**after you “post” your comment I will have to manually approve it – you may not see it show up right away. No need to post the comment twice \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Some Questions to ponder and react to:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. What is your general feedback on the manual? Do you like it? Dislike it? Please Explain. Do you find it to be well designed, illustrated and clear in its application?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. The manual was published in 1970. Does it still hold up for today’s world?<\/p>\n

    3. What is missing or should be added for today’s world of NYC Transit?<\/p>\n

    4. What additional questions are you left with?<\/p>\n

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    Link to the video above – https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qg03z1H6cfA<\/a><\/p>\n

    Imagine being offered the opportunity to visually solve, design and illustrate the entire NYC transit system!? What goes into this process and research? Do you know who is responsible for this? How much does the designer charge for a project of such scale? Lets dig in and discuss.<\/p>\n

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    Last week we continued talking about Assignment #2\u00a0 – The Post Card project<\/a> ! Lets talk about some work in progress and the potentials of the project. Students will share their work via Zoom. Discussions about presentation methods and why presentation is so important. Please navigate to the assignment #2 page<\/a> to view the assignment details with me again.<\/p>\n

    Tonight’s Video tutorial will be for trouble shooting photoshop questions and issues, bring your questions!<\/p>\n

    Color Theory!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Adobe’s awesome Color Wheel Simulator (must see)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    GO HERE to Experiment<\/a><\/p>\n

    Several up and coming assignments will surely benefit from the use of understanding Color Theory and the Adobe Color Wheel!<\/p>\n

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    *Above – Color Theory Continued<\/strong> -> GREAT RESOURCE – Must Read<\/a><\/p>\n

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    *Above – Color Theory Continued<\/strong> -II >https:\/\/99designs.com\/blog\/tips\/the-7-step-guide-to-understanding-color-theory\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Let’s Talk about Adobe Illustrator!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Its time to take a class tour of Illustrator and get talking about Assignment #3<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    *only move onto to assignment #3 when assignments &1 & 2 have been completed and submitted to google drive.*<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    **I will begin a series of Illustrator demonstrations that will be recorded on 3\/17 and placed here after class – See below for an intro to Illustrator**<\/strong><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/STMf6CEWm45ztRhNWojMiGnyhBZKsDmyTLScmPqVhvIbSX36ghXBRlynpwJSLics.EXfzvtYyNXu-z9m_ <\/a><\/p>\n

    Passcode: .7CYcP?7<\/p>\n

    You can also take an additional tour with Adobe Wizard – Terry White<\/a><\/p>\n

    10 Things Beginners Want To Know How To Do with Adobe Illustrator (subscribe to Terry’s Channel!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Adobe has a great series of videos on their channel on YouTube:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Check this series with a focus on Illustrator<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/AdobeCreativeCloud\/search?query=illustrator<\/a><\/p>\n

    Designer Inspiration :: You need to know Paul Rand<\/strong><\/p>\n