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Digital Translations

Develop your set of translations using digital processes.

Scan

Scan all hand-drawn translations. Do this as follows:

1. Scan the translation.
2. Save the high-contrast scan in a ‘scans’ folder with other project files.
3. Enhance the contrast to sharp white and black contrast using ‘levels’  in PhotoShop.
4. Save the enhanced scan as a PhotoShop file (.PSD) in a separate folder called “edited”.
5. Use the number of the translation from the project list as the file name, Please consult the previous assignment for translation numbers.
6. Create a new Illustrator file called “last name_translations.ai”
7. Create art boards for each scan and place them into the file.

New Digital Translations

List of Digital Translations:

8. Curved Shapes Vector: Create a tightly translated image of the creature using all curved vector shapes (no angles).

9. Geometric Shapes vector: Use the pen tool with only corner points (just sharpe angles, no curves) to create form.

10. Triangles:  Use only triangle to create all forms and values using that shape. Do not let the shapes touch each other.

11. Abstraction: Strongly amplify and simplify the creature’s features. This must express the idea and spirit of the creature using stylistic form.

12. Your Choice: Create a new digital translation that expresses the shapes, volume, and spirit of the original image.

Due Thursday, March 23

1. All hand drawn translation scans enhanced and placed in the illustrator file.
2. One PDF with 12 translations all positioned in the same place and scale.
3. Translations number 8-12 printed and trimmed to 6″x6″

Due Tuesday, March 28

1. All hand drawn translation scans enhanced and placed in the illustrator file.
2. One PDF with 12 revised translations all positioned in the same place and scale.
3. All translations number 1-12 printed and trimmed to 6″x6″ in a manilla envelope.