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Traditional Design is the framework in which all art can be made and critiqued. In the American classroom, Two Dimensional and Three Dimensional Design centers on using the Elements of Art (Line, Value, Texture, Space, Shape/Form & Color) and Principles of Art (Balance, Rhythm, Proportion, Unity/ Harmony, Emphasis, Movement & Variety/ Contrast).
Logorama by H5 from Grafik Magazine on Vimeo.
Articles:
AIGA:
In Search of Ethics in Graphic Design by Paul Nini
for designers. http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/in-search-of-ethics-in-graphic-design
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/in-search-of-ethics-in-graphic-design
Digital Design Magazine:
The Principle of Design by Joshua David McClurg-Genevese
http://www.colormatters.com/entercolormatters.html
Color Systems:
color mixing. http://home.att.net/~l.hillier/Color.html
http://home.att.net/~l.hillier/Color.html
Interactive Color Wheel:
http://r0k.us/graphics/SIHwheel.html

Articles:
Blogs:
8 Drawing Exercises that Every Artist Should Practice:
A guide to simple drawing exercises to build proficiency drawing.
http://todayinart.com/2009/12/22/8-drawing-exercises-that-every-artist-should-practice/
Make Your Own Scratchboard (ala Scratch Off Ticket Tutorial):
A tutorial for the creation of scratch off tickets which can be expanded to form homemade scratch board or interactive sections of artwork. This post includes textual instruction.

Illustrated look at Principles of Art in Web Design.
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/principles_of_design/
Boarding Pass/Fail:
Redesigning the Boarding Pass by Tyler Thompson:
An explanation of designing for a particular purpose.
http://passfail.squarespace.com/
Blogs:
Jacob Cass's Blog: Just Creative Design

This blog post describes how to use freezer paper to mask out a screen for a screen print. This post includes process photos and textual instruction.
http://www.neitherhipnorfunky.com/?p=106
Seed Paper Tutorial:
Blog post describing the creation of seed paper from previous paper stock and small screen (with information on creating screen).
http://www.graciousrain.com/2010/04/27/seed-paper-tutorial/
Silk Screening 101:
Professional style silk screening on a smaller scale. This post includes process photos and textual instruction. http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/07/craft_101_silkscreening.html
Simple Screen Printing with Mod Podge:
and textual instruction.
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/490/diy-screen-printing-how-toinstruction.http://www.threadbanger.com/post/490/diy-screen-printing-how-to
Books:
PowerPoint Presentations:
Webpages:
Created By Danielle Slentz and Rachel Stockbridge
Fall 2009

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Templates:
DownloadableBox Templates:
Various Printable shaped box templates. http://www.paperandmore.com/articles/box_templates/
Downloadable Folded Paper Box Template:
OnlineOnline tutorial for
http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/fry_box_download
Video Tutorials:
Armature Making:
A how to with materials guides and safety cautions.
http://www.squidoo.com/armatures
Artshow:
An index of sculpture resources and related links.
How to Make a Pinata:
Directions for the creation of a Pinata
http://www.ehow.com/how_5318189_make-pinata.html
How to Make a Plaster Sculpture:
Directions for building an armature and mixing plaster to create a sculpture.
How to Make a Sculpture Garden at School:
A plan created by students to turn their empty courtyard into a sculpture garden.
http://www.sculpture.org/documents/curriculm/sculpturegarden/contents.shtml
How to Make Wood Dough:
Step by Step instruction for the creating of air drying sand-able wood dough sculpture.
http://www.firehow.com/2010060315607/how-to-make-wood-dough.html
How to Repair a Broken Plaster Project:
Step by step instructions for reattaching broken pieces to a plaster sculpture.

http://www.markboulton.co.uk/
Particularly his post 5 Simple Steps to Designing a Grid System
Books:Books & Magazines:
Chapman, C. (Jan 2010). Color Theory for Designers. Smashing Magazine.
Exploratory look at color theory in web designs with examples for all colors discussed.
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/28/color-theory-for-designers-part-1-the-meaning-of-color/
White, A. (2002). The Elements of Graphic Design. Allworth Press
Handouts:

Digital Arts: Inspiration for Digital Creatives
Group Blog includes linked pages for tutorials (iffy) and news. Must be a member to submit/ comment.
http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/blogs/index.cfm?blogid=2
Books:
Lee, Derek. Creative Photoshop CS4 Digital Illustration and Art Techniques: ISBN 024052134X
inspiration." Krazzy7.com
Lupton, E. Type: A Critical Guides for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students:
Online Website Companion to the Lupton's Book. Includes resources and links and technical descriptions of text as well as information of the book itself.
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D19BCF9D57320E03
Webpages:
Hexagonal Color Names:
A website which displays colors with name and hexagonal code to aid color selection.
http://www.colorname.org/#B22222
Photoshop Elements and KidPix Tutorial:
A page of tutorials and linked content on Photoshop Elements and KidPix.
http://www.olejarz.com/arted/imaging03/index.html
Photoshop Shortcuts the Fun Way:
Illustrated guide to Photoshop Shortcuts.
http://bluefaqs.com/2010/03/photoshop-shortcuts-the-fun-way/
Photoshop Toolbox Reference Sheet:
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/indexf.htm
A Comprehensive Introduction to the Type Tool:
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/a-comprehensive-introduction-to-the-type-tool/
Selection Tools:
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/a-comprehensive-introduction-to-photoshop-selection-techniques/
Tutorial_Magazine.Com:
to erase.
http://www.tutorialmagazine.com/tutorials/view/how_to_use_layer_masks_to_erase_23
Photoshop Layer Mask for Texture Effects: Use masks to form textures/ background images into designated shapes.
http://www.tutorialmagazine.com/tutorials/view/mastering_photoshop_with_paths_63
Web Typography: Learn Baiscs of Typography and how to improve typography for audieunces.
http://www.tutorialmagazine.com/tutorials/view/6_ways_to_improve_your_web_typography_18
Created By Danielle Slentz and Rachel Stockbridge
Fall 2009