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Select Tool
 
Select Tool
 
Master Files and Naming Conventions
 
Master Files and Naming Conventions
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[[Chapter 2 CS4]]: Searching and Sampling - Becoming an Expert Web User
 
[[Chapter 2 CS4]]: Searching and Sampling - Becoming an Expert Web User
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Formal Principles: Copyright, Fair Use, Appropriation
 
Formal Principles: Copyright, Fair Use, Appropriation
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Searching for images: Stock websites
 
Searching for images: Stock websites
 
=Adobe Illustrator=
 
=Adobe Illustrator=
 
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[[Chapter 3 CS4]]: Color Theory and Basic Shapes
 
[[Chapter 3 CS4]]: Color Theory and Basic Shapes
 
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Formal Principles: Color Models, Relationships on the Wheel, Hue, Value, Saturation
 
Formal Principles: Color Models, Relationships on the Wheel, Hue, Value, Saturation
 
Visual References: Johannes Itten (color wheel), Joseph Albers, Edouard Manet
 
Visual References: Johannes Itten (color wheel), Joseph Albers, Edouard Manet
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Copying and Moving shapes
 
Copying and Moving shapes
 
Tools and Palettes
 
Tools and Palettes
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Formal Principles: Line, Plane, Balance, The Grid, Type Basics
 
Formal Principles: Line, Plane, Balance, The Grid, Type Basics
 
Visual References: Theo van Doesburg, STILL NEED ONE MORE [we wanted:Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Piet Modrian, Jan Tschichold, Wolfgang Weingart] [we found: Theo van Doesburg, El Lissitzky, Leonardo da Vinci, August Macke]
 
Visual References: Theo van Doesburg, STILL NEED ONE MORE [we wanted:Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Piet Modrian, Jan Tschichold, Wolfgang Weingart] [we found: Theo van Doesburg, El Lissitzky, Leonardo da Vinci, August Macke]
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Zoom Tool, Hand Tool
 
Zoom Tool, Hand Tool
 
Introduction to the Direct Select Tool
 
Introduction to the Direct Select Tool
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[[Chapter 5 CS4]]: Symmetry
 
[[Chapter 5 CS4]]: Symmetry
 
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Formal Principles: Symmetry, Asymmetry, Focal Point, Passive and Active Negative Space
 
Formal Principles: Symmetry, Asymmetry, Focal Point, Passive and Active Negative Space
 
Visual References: The Bookman (Advertisement) and Leonardo da Vinci
 
Visual References: The Bookman (Advertisement) and Leonardo da Vinci
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Scaling with the Selection Tool
 
Scaling with the Selection Tool
 
Align Palette
 
Align Palette
 
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[[Chapter 6 CS4]]: Line Art and Flat Graphics
 
[[Chapter 6 CS4]]: Line Art and Flat Graphics
 
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Formal Principles: Gesture Drawings, Line, Weight, Texture, Atmospheric Perspective
 
Formal Principles: Gesture Drawings, Line, Weight, Texture, Atmospheric Perspective
 
Visual References: A Diagram from Harper's Bazar and Ronen Eidelman
 
Visual References: A Diagram from Harper's Bazar and Ronen Eidelman
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Live Trace (I DIDN'T GET TO THIS - WE CAN ADD IT HERE IF WE HAVE TO)
 
Live Trace (I DIDN'T GET TO THIS - WE CAN ADD IT HERE IF WE HAVE TO)
 
=PhotoShop=
 
=PhotoShop=
 
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[[Chapter 7 CS4]]: Scanning
 
[[Chapter 7 CS4]]: Scanning
 
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Formal Principles: Photograms and Scanograms, Abstraction
 
Formal Principles: Photograms and Scanograms, Abstraction
 
Visual References:Anna Atkins, Lemons (unknown artist)
 
Visual References:Anna Atkins, Lemons (unknown artist)
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History Palette
 
History Palette
 
Basic Image Adjustments
 
Basic Image Adjustments
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[[Chapter 8 CS4]]: Tonal Scale
 
[[Chapter 8 CS4]]: Tonal Scale
 
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Formal Principles: Contrast, Value and Tonal Scale in Photography
 
Formal Principles: Contrast, Value and Tonal Scale in Photography
 
Visual References: Nicéphore Niépce, Dorthea Lange
 
Visual References: Nicéphore Niépce, Dorthea Lange
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Levels and Curves
 
Levels and Curves
 
Hue and Saturation
 
Hue and Saturation
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[[Chapter 9 CS4]]: Layering and Collage
 
[[Chapter 9 CS4]]: Layering and Collage
 
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Formal Principles: Scale, Hierarchy, Collage, Double Exposure, Exquisite Corpse
 
Formal Principles: Scale, Hierarchy, Collage, Double Exposure, Exquisite Corpse
 
Visual References: Hippolyte Bayard, El Lissitzky
 
Visual References: Hippolyte Bayard, El Lissitzky
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Layer Groups
 
Layer Groups
 
Merging Layers
 
Merging Layers
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[[Chapter 10 CS4]]: Repetition and Cloning
 
[[Chapter 10 CS4]]: Repetition and Cloning
 
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Formal Principles: Unity, Harmony
 
Formal Principles: Unity, Harmony
 
Visual References: The Anti-Advertising Agency, Bansky, The Billboard Liberation Front, The Bubble Project (depending on who gives us rights)
 
Visual References: The Anti-Advertising Agency, Bansky, The Billboard Liberation Front, The Bubble Project (depending on who gives us rights)
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Duplicating and Flattening
 
Duplicating and Flattening
 
Rasterizing and Creating Outlines
 
Rasterizing and Creating Outlines
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[[Chapter 11 CS4]]: Non-Destructive Editing
 
[[Chapter 11 CS4]]: Non-Destructive Editing
 
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Formal Principles: Chaos, Anti-Order
 
Formal Principles: Chaos, Anti-Order
 
Visual Examples: Theo Van Doesburg (presumed) and Kurt Schwitters [we wanted: F.T. Marinetti, Hannah Höch, Martha Rossler]
 
Visual Examples: Theo Van Doesburg (presumed) and Kurt Schwitters [we wanted: F.T. Marinetti, Hannah Höch, Martha Rossler]
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Adjustment Layers
 
Adjustment Layers
 
Clipping Groups
 
Clipping Groups
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[[Chapter 12 CS4]]: Digital Output for the Web
 
[[Chapter 12 CS4]]: Digital Output for the Web
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Formal Principles: Low-fi & Dirt Style
 
Formal Principles: Low-fi & Dirt Style
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File Size/Download Time
 
File Size/Download Time
 
=InDesign=
 
=InDesign=
 
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[[Chapter 13 CS4]]: Multiple Pages: Unity
 
[[Chapter 13 CS4]]: Multiple Pages: Unity
 
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Formal Principles: Sequence, Repetition, Harmony
 
Formal Principles: Sequence, Repetition, Harmony
 
Visual References: NONE YET - Saul Bass, Alexey Brodovitch, Muriel Cooper, Quentin Fiore
 
Visual References: NONE YET - Saul Bass, Alexey Brodovitch, Muriel Cooper, Quentin Fiore
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Linking Text Boxes
 
Linking Text Boxes
 
Exporting a PDF
 
Exporting a PDF
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[[Chapter 14 CS4]]: Multiple Pages: Chaos, Tension, Disarray
 
[[Chapter 14 CS4]]: Multiple Pages: Chaos, Tension, Disarray
 
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Formal Principles: Deconstruction, Disarray
 
Formal Principles: Deconstruction, Disarray
 
Visual References: NONE YET - Neville Brody, Émigré Magazine (Rudy VanderLands and Zuzana Licko), Ray Gun Magazine (David Carson)
 
Visual References: NONE YET - Neville Brody, Émigré Magazine (Rudy VanderLands and Zuzana Licko), Ray Gun Magazine (David Carson)
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Modifying Text Box Settings
 
Modifying Text Box Settings
 
=Dreamweaver=
 
=Dreamweaver=
 
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[[Chapter 15 CS4]]: Hello World
 
[[Chapter 15 CS4]]: Hello World
 
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Formal Principles: Code as Aesthetics
 
Formal Principles: Code as Aesthetics
 
Visual References: Jodi's wwwwwwwww.jodi.org, Superbad
 
Visual References: Jodi's wwwwwwwww.jodi.org, Superbad
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Basic Text Formatting (H1, Strong, Em)
 
Basic Text Formatting (H1, Strong, Em)
 
Choosing Colors (sidebar: CSS)
 
Choosing Colors (sidebar: CSS)
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[[Chapter 16 CS4]]: Files and Servers
 
[[Chapter 16 CS4]]: Files and Servers
 
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Formal Principles: Network Logic
 
Formal Principles: Network Logic
 
Visual References: JODI's 404, MTAA's Internet Art Diagram, Lisa Jevbratt, RSG/Alex Galloway's Carnivore
 
Visual References: JODI's 404, MTAA's Internet Art Diagram, Lisa Jevbratt, RSG/Alex Galloway's Carnivore
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Uploading to a Server
 
Uploading to a Server
 
Webhosting
 
Webhosting
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[[Chapter 17 CS4]]: Form and Content on the Web
 
[[Chapter 17 CS4]]: Form and Content on the Web
 
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Formal Principles: Appropriation and Collage Online
 
Formal Principles: Appropriation and Collage Online
 
Visual References: Heath Bunting's "Own, Be Owned or Remain Invisible", Mark Napier
 
Visual References: Heath Bunting's "Own, Be Owned or Remain Invisible", Mark Napier
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Adding YouTube video V in Video should be Capitalized
 
Adding YouTube video V in Video should be Capitalized
 
=Flash=
 
=Flash=
 
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[[Chapter 18 CS4]]: Elements of Motion
 
[[Chapter 18 CS4]]: Elements of Motion
 
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Formal Principles: Time and Rhythm
 
Formal Principles: Time and Rhythm
 
Visual References: Oskar Fischinger, 4/4 Time
 
Visual References: Oskar Fischinger, 4/4 Time
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Document Properties
 
Document Properties
 
Publishing
 
Publishing
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[[Chapter 19 CS4]]: Pacing
 
[[Chapter 19 CS4]]: Pacing
 
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Formal Principles: Motion, Speed and Stillness
 
Formal Principles: Motion, Speed and Stillness
 
Visual References: Lotte Reiniger, Walter Ruttmann
 
Visual References: Lotte Reiniger, Walter Ruttmann
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Motion Tween
 
Motion Tween
 
Instances
 
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[[Chapter 20 CS4]]: Commanding the Timeline: ActionScript
 
[[Chapter 20 CS4]]: Commanding the Timeline: ActionScript
 
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Formal Principles: Game Theory, Play Logic
 
Formal Principles: Game Theory, Play Logic
 
Visual References: Space Invaders, Natalie Bookchin's Intruder, McVideoGame (www.mcvideogame.com), Eric Zimmerman's SissyFight 2000
 
Visual References: Space Invaders, Natalie Bookchin's Intruder, McVideoGame (www.mcvideogame.com), Eric Zimmerman's SissyFight 2000
 
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Read Me! Introduction

Introduction to Digital Foundations Introduction to Operating Systems Introduction to Bauhaus

Chapter 1 CS4: The Metaphor of Using Graphics Applications

Formal Principles: Dynamic and Static Compositions, Movement versus Stillness Visual References: Amedeo Modigliani, Egon Schiele Technical: Welcome to the OS, Common Metaphors Opening, saving and closing files with Adobe Illustrator Creating a dynamic composition in Adobe Illustrator Rectangle Shape Tool Fill and Stroke Select Tool Master Files and Naming Conventions
Chapter 2 CS4: Searching and Sampling - Becoming an Expert Web User

Formal Principles: Copyright, Fair Use, Appropriation Visual References: Marcel Duchamp, Kenneth Ti Technical: Searching for images: Filtering search engines Saving images from the web to the harddrive Searching for images: The public domain Licensing artwork Searching for images: Stock websites

Adobe Illustrator


Chapter 3 CS4: Color Theory and Basic Shapes
Formal Principles: Color Models, Relationships on the Wheel, Hue, Value, Saturation Visual References: Johannes Itten (color wheel), Joseph Albers, Edouard Manet Technical: Custom Document Artboard Rulers and Guides Shape Tools Selecting Objects RGB and CMYK Color Palette Creating Tints and Shades Copying and Moving shapes Tools and Palettes
Chapter 4 CS4: Type on the Grid
Formal Principles: Line, Plane, Balance, The Grid, Type Basics Visual References: Theo van Doesburg, STILL NEED ONE MORE [we wanted:Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Piet Modrian, Jan Tschichold, Wolfgang Weingart] [we found: Theo van Doesburg, El Lissitzky, Leonardo da Vinci, August Macke] Technical: Repositioning Rulers Line Tool Using the Type Tool for Headlines and Text Boxes Justification, Leading, Kerning Zoom Tool, Hand Tool Introduction to the Direct Select Tool
Chapter 5 CS4: Symmetry
Formal Principles: Symmetry, Asymmetry, Focal Point, Passive and Active Negative Space Visual References: The Bookman (Advertisement) and Leonardo da Vinci Technical: Copy, Paste, and Move Objects with Key Commands Short-cuts and Key Commands Grouping and Ungrouping Locking Layers Fill and Outline Scaling with the Selection Tool Align Palette
Chapter 6 CS4: Line Art and Flat Graphics
Formal Principles: Gesture Drawings, Line, Weight, Texture, Atmospheric Perspective Visual References: A Diagram from Harper's Bazar and Ronen Eidelman Technical: Pen Tool Anchor Points and Bezier Handles Convert Anchor Point Tool Vector graphics Selection Tool vs. Direct Selection Tool Clipping Mask Live Trace (I DIDN'T GET TO THIS - WE CAN ADD IT HERE IF WE HAVE TO)

PhotoShop


Chapter 7 CS4: Scanning
Formal Principles: Photograms and Scanograms, Abstraction Visual References:Anna Atkins, Lemons (unknown artist) Technical: Scanning objects Photoshop Palette Basics Pixels and Raster Images Resolution Image File Formats: PSD, TIF History Palette Basic Image Adjustments
Chapter 8 CS4: Tonal Scale
Formal Principles: Contrast, Value and Tonal Scale in Photography Visual References: Nicéphore Niépce, Dorthea Lange Technical: Downloading Images from the Camera Unsharp Mask Image Size Understanding the Histogram Levels and Curves Hue and Saturation
Chapter 9 CS4: Layering and Collage
Formal Principles: Scale, Hierarchy, Collage, Double Exposure, Exquisite Corpse Visual References: Hippolyte Bayard, El Lissitzky Technical: Free Transform, Scaling, Layer Palette Cropping Adjustment Layer Layer Groups Merging Layers
Chapter 10 CS4: Repetition and Cloning
Formal Principles: Unity, Harmony Visual References: The Anti-Advertising Agency, Bansky, The Billboard Liberation Front, The Bubble Project (depending on who gives us rights) Technical: Type Tool Layer Styles Cloning Layer Groups Duplicating and Flattening Rasterizing and Creating Outlines
Chapter 11 CS4: Non-Destructive Editing
Formal Principles: Chaos, Anti-Order Visual Examples: Theo Van Doesburg (presumed) and Kurt Schwitters [we wanted: F.T. Marinetti, Hannah Höch, Martha Rossler]

Quick Masks Saving Selections Channel Palette Layer Masks Shape Tool Path Palette Adjustment Layers Clipping Groups
Chapter 12 CS4: Digital Output for the Web

Formal Principles: Low-fi & Dirt Style Visual References: Michael Bell-Smith, Olia Lialina, Marisa Olson, Nasty-Nets Technical: Resolution Image Size Save for web File Formats: JPG, GIF File Size/Download Time

InDesign


Chapter 13 CS4: Multiple Pages: Unity
Formal Principles: Sequence, Repetition, Harmony Visual References: NONE YET - Saul Bass, Alexey Brodovitch, Muriel Cooper, Quentin Fiore Technical: Creating a New Document Pages Palette Master Pages Rulers and Guides Type Tool Color Palette Linking Text Boxes Exporting a PDF
Chapter 14 CS4: Multiple Pages: Chaos, Tension, Disarray
Formal Principles: Deconstruction, Disarray Visual References: NONE YET - Neville Brody, Émigré Magazine (Rudy VanderLands and Zuzana Licko), Ray Gun Magazine (David Carson) Technical: Placing Images and Text Text Frame Breaks Creating a Character Style Leading, Kerning, Hyphenation Eyedropper Tool Modifying a Text Box with the Direct Select Tool Modifying Text Box Settings

Dreamweaver


Chapter 15 CS4: Hello World
Formal Principles: Code as Aesthetics Visual References: Jodi's wwwwwwwww.jodi.org, Superbad Technical: Hello World via TextEdit Hello World in Dreamweaver Editing versus Previewing File Naming Conventions Basic Text Formatting (H1, Strong, Em) Choosing Colors (sidebar: CSS)
Chapter 16 CS4: Files and Servers
Formal Principles: Network Logic Visual References: JODI's 404, MTAA's Internet Art Diagram, Lisa Jevbratt, RSG/Alex Galloway's Carnivore Technical: Defining a Site Uploading to a Server Webhosting
Chapter 17 CS4: Form and Content on the Web
Formal Principles: Appropriation and Collage Online Visual References: Heath Bunting's "Own, Be Owned or Remain Invisible", Mark Napier Technical: Images Links Point to File Absolute vs Relative URLs Adding YouTube video V in Video should be Capitalized

Flash


Chapter 18 CS4: Elements of Motion
Formal Principles: Time and Rhythm Visual References: Oskar Fischinger, 4/4 Time Technical: Frames and Keyframes Shape Tween Document Properties Publishing
Chapter 19 CS4: Pacing
Formal Principles: Motion, Speed and Stillness Visual References: Lotte Reiniger, Walter Ruttmann Technical: Symbols Library Motion Tween Instances
Chapter 20 CS4: Commanding the Timeline: ActionScript
Formal Principles: Game Theory, Play Logic Visual References: Space Invaders, Natalie Bookchin's Intruder, McVideoGame (www.mcvideogame.com), Eric Zimmerman's SissyFight 2000 Technical:

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