How to merge your flag design sketches in Photoshop
super awesome artwork be Melissa Sorbara
Once you’ve finished you sketches, you will have to prep them for illustrator. Follow these steps carefully: Read more
May 14
super awesome artwork be Melissa Sorbara
May 7
Aboriginal Art Style
The ancient art of Native Canadians transcends the conformity of most artistic styles, relying on traditional forms to communicate their unique culture and heritage. By exploring the inspiration behind the art, and the purpose that it serves in the Aboriginal community, a greater understanding of the style can be achieved. Read more
May 1
Colour Theory and Adobe Kuler
As we reach a conclusion to our semester, we shall explore colour and the role of Adobe Kuler in our final CPT. The role of colour in design and art cannot be overstated. For a more detailed understanding of colour theory in design, please click here for your notes. Read more
May 1
CPT: The National Aboriginal Day Flag Contest 2013
The Aboriginal Perspectives Television Network (Canada’s only aboriginal network), is hosting the annual National Aboriginal Day celebrations on June 22, 2013. Our very own Cynthia Undyantara from last year won it all and was flown to Winnipeg. Watch her video broadcast here. Read more
Apr 22
Writing your Creative Brief
While you’re trying to complete your DX certificate designs, you must complete your creative brief. Briefs are very important as they help to explain and defend the rationale of your own work. Please click here for details.
The brief, along with your design is due this Friday, April 26. Read more
Apr 16
April 18 – Parent Teacher Night
Photo courtesy of HCFWeb
Unfortunately, due to conflicting schedules and prior commitment on April 18th, I will be unable to personally attend Parent / Teacher night at St. Elizabeth. In an effort to keep you informed, I would prefer to get in touch with you via phone / email. This will be on a first contact, first serve basis. In the comment area of the form, please feel free to instruct me as to the best time / location to contact you. Please remember that your contact number, along with your name are mandatory information for the form to be submitted to me. Thank you once again and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Fred Galang
Apr 10
How to Start your Certificate Design
INTRODUCTION
Information design is no laughing matter. Well, the reality is that most novice designers do not understand the key concepts of information design. First, we start with LATCH. Read more
Apr 8
Gr. 11 Design Mark Update
This is your current mark update. They include the following items completed to date: Read more
Apr 3
Gr. 11 Graphic Design: The DX Certificate Competition
The Design Exchange (DX) is Canada’s design centre and museum with a mission to promote the value of design. We are an internationally recognized non-profit educational organization committed to promoting greater awareness of design as well as the indispensable role it plays in fostering economic growth and cultural vitality. We build bridges by improving communication between various design disciplines, educators, businesses and the general public through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops. Read more
Mar 26
Bitmap Vs. Vector Based Images: What’s the Diff Bro?
All image files can be categorized into two kinds, Pixel / Bitmap-based and Vector-based files. The two differ in the way computers analyze their content. Read more
Mar 13
Black, White and the Power of Negative Spaces
Le requin et la jambe / The shark and the leg by Benjamin Azalet Read more
