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This exercise examines the traditional notions of collage, and if we begin to use this as a visualization tool, such collages can then inform and create new dialogues within the subject matter. As you have learned from the lecture, the collage, as a formal definition, is an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a potential for a new whole or a didactic conceptual perception.

The goal of this exercise is to successfully convey high level concepts through the use of collaged visualization.

Examine:Note the properties of the given board dimensions (11x17). You will be investigating images and developing a concept that you wish to express. Choose your images wisely as they will have a direct impact on the overall collage effectiveness.

Procedure:You will be creating a collage of several images (overlay, blending, cut, assemblage ect..) in conjunction with “negative space” masking.

Example:

Assignment 2

Notes:You should have the following softwares installed.

1. Adobe CS52. Autodesk Architectural CAD 2012

Layout11”x17” Printed board with title box

Assigned: January 31stDue : February 7th

Notes: Using Photoshop in the first phase. Refer to notes from class as well as procedures used in the previous assign-ment.

Notes: Make sure your RULERS are turned on by pressing “CTRL + r”

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Notes: Remember, to scale an image proportionally, you must hold down the SHIFT key as you scale.

1. For this exercise, you will need a minimum of 5-8 images. Each image must be at least around 1000x1000 resolution size. Anything less will reduce the quality of your assignment so pay attention to the image size. After each image is se-lected, you will need to open them individually in photoshop and adjust the resolution to 300 ppi. By default, most images that are downloaded from the internet is around 72 ppi, so you have to adjust them before you start assembling them together.

2. In Photoshop: Open new file, canvas dimensions must be 11x17 (inches) at 300 ppi.

3. In Photoshop: Open your images into PS5 and properly organize your layers. To insert your individual collage images into PS5, go to “FILE” then “PLACE.” This will bring up a dia-logue box asking to select the file you wish to insert. Browse to the file you want to use then say OK. PS5 will then insert the image onto your canvas and will ask you to place and size the image as you wish. After you done moving or scaling the image, press ENTER. Remember to RASTERIZE the layers you just inserted by right clicking and the layer and selecting “Rasterize layer.”

4. To create the negative space mask, cut out the object you wish to use by using the lasso tools, quick selection, magic wand or refine edge tools you have been shown previously. Once you have the object you wish to cut out selected, delete the selection so that you can see through the cut out to the other images below. While the selection is still visible, right click in the selection and choose “select inverse” to then select the rest of the image. When you have the inverse selected, go to EDIT then FILL and choose a solid color from the drop down menu to color in the inverse selection.

The negative mask can also add an additional level of depth to your collage concept by either reiterating the conceptual elements you are putting together, or even depicting a juxta-position between collage and mask. For example, assembling depictions of war inset within a negative mask of the peace symbol.

5. In Photoshop: Once you’ve completed your collage, save file as a JPEG and PSD format.

Example: 001_DM1_Collage_RD.jpg | 001_DM1_Collage_RD.psd

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6. In Illustrator: Create a new document with the set dimen-sions as your photoshop file. Go to FILE then PLACE to insert your collage (Illustrator can read PSD, JPG, PNG, TIFF, and PDF files). You will be using the same procedure as last class to insert title blocks and relevant information.

7. In Illustrator: You may need to insert a colored box under-neath your text as needed. However if you are using a solid fill , you may be fine with just clear, readable text.

Title

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spring 2012 / ARCH 1353_SEC

Instructor name

8. In Illustrator: save file as PDF and AI format like below.

002_DM1_Collage_RD.pdf |

002_DM1_Collage_RD.ai

11. Print your file: Print your file on printer 7760 or higher. Do not print on anything lower than that printer quality, your grade will reflect upon the quality of the print. Ensure that all your im-ages are of the correct resolution to avoid pixilation when you print. Refer to posted instruction on how to print in the Print Bureau and use the staff resources available to you if you have any questions as well as your instructors.

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Assignment 2 +assigned 1.31.12 +print due 2.07.12 in class +server TBA

Notes: You must have your work printed prior to start of class and pinned up in the designated locatation given by instructor.

You need to BackUp your file onto an external drive.

Font size: 24-34 Font size: 12

12: insert your section number here.

12: All text will be justified to the left if on the left side of the page or to the right if on the right side.

Acceptable font types. Choose one and be consistent through-out your presentation board.

Fonts: (Helvetica, info web, Eurostyle, League Gothic,Courier New).

SANS SERIF FONTS

(Initials)