Deliverables
Deliverables Breakdown
- Exercises:
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24% of Grade
10 exercises
- Assignments:
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45% of Grade
3 assignments
- Discussions:
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11% of Grade
3 discussions
- Quizzes:
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20% of Grade
2 quizzes
Due dates and times
Unless otherwise stated in the deliverable description or on Brightspace, deliverables must be submitted before the start of class on the assigned due date. For example: Exercise 1: Logo Recreation is due on January 25, 2021January 26, 2021 and must be submitted before the start of class at
If there is ever a discrepancy between due dates or times on this site vs on Brightspace, the due date and time on Brightspace will be used as it automatically tracks submission times and records late submissions. If you discover any issues with due dates and times, please notify me of the issue.
Exercises
Logo Recreation
The goal of this assignment is to learn how basic shapes can be used to create logos and other designs.
Due: January 25, 2021 January 26, 2021
Button Design
In this assignment we will be creating a variety of buttons using different colours and styles. The goal is to get familiar with the Color, Swatches, and Gradient panels.
Due: February 1, 2021 February 2, 2021
Character Vectorization
The goal of this assignment is to learn how basic shapes can be used to create logos and other designs.
Due: February 8, 2021 February 9, 2021
Personalized Name
The goal of this assignment is to learn to use Typography and Appearance settings in Illustrator.
Due: February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021
Select & Mask
The goal of this assignment is to learn basic masking techniques in Photoshop.
Due: March 8, 2021 March 9, 2021
Retouching
The goal of this assignment is to learn basic retouching techniques and non-destructive editing.
Due: March 8, 2021 March 9, 2021
Photo Composite
The goal of this assignment is to learn basic image compositing and non-destructive editing.
Due: March 15, 2021 March 16, 2021
Web Banner
The goal of this assignment is to practice using vector shapes in Photoshop.
Due: March 22, 2021 March 23, 2021
Interactive SVG
The goal of this assignment is to put our SVG skills to the test and create an interactive banner.
Due: April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021
Basic Wireframe
The goal of this assignment is to create a basic greybox wireframe in Adobe Xd.
Due: April 12, 2021 April 13, 2021
Assignments
App Icon
The goal of this assignment is to apply your Illustrator skills to create a professional app icon for an original iOS app.
Due: February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021
Profile Card
The goal of this assignment is to apply your Photoshop skills to create a professional profile card on a subject of your choice.
Due: March 22, 2021 March 23, 2021
App Branding
Combining all of the skills learned this semester, create a brand for a mobile application.
Due: April 19, 2021 April 21, 2021
Discussions
App Icon Feedback
Post your draft of your App Icon assignment to receive and give feedback to your peers.
Due: February 8, 2021 February 9, 2021
Profile Card Feedback
Post your draft of your Profile Card assignment to receive and give feedback to your peers.
Due: March 15, 2021 March 16, 2021
App Brand Feedback
Post your draft of your App Brand assignment to receive and give feedback to your peers.
Due: April 12, 2021 April 13, 2021
Quizzes
Illustrator Quiz
Test your knowledge of Illustrator with this quiz on tool, terminology, and best practices!
Due: February 19, 2021 - 11:59PM February 19, 2021 - 11:59PM
Photoshop Quiz
Test your knowledge of Photoshop with this quiz on tool, terminology, and best practices!
Due: March 26, 2021 - 11:59PM March 26, 2021 - 11:59PM