EMBELLISHED TEXT

To add ornament so as to adorn. To add decorative elements.

What are we doing?

• Taking simple letters and adding decorative elements and details
  • Start by choosing a word that has at least six letters. You can use your
    name if you would like.
  • Chose a basic font to use from the options you have in Illustrator.
  • Go to CREATE OUTLINES so that you can edit each letter individually
• Choose decorative elements that help to:
• create a mood based on the meaning of the word
• further enhance the viewers' understanding of the meaning of the word
• express things about your own personality, if you are using your own name.
• Things to make sure to do:
  • make sure font, colors, placement, and details all work together to convey meaning
  • make active use of positive and negative space in the letters and overall design
  • think about layering and overlapping. Choose which letters/elements should come forward and which should recede backwards.
  • incorporate the Principles and Elements of Design to create a stronger image
  • don't forget about the pathfinder tools!

CHECKLIST: What should I turn in /participate in? What will be graded?

• 2 initial sketches in sketchbook
• The final design
• Class Critique/Reflection
• Classroom citizenship (attitude, effort, clean-up)
  
  
  

What should I make sure to do? What should I think about?

• Think about what kinds of shapes, colors, and lines would be best to express
  the meaning of the word.
• Check the rubric again to really review what I expect from you in your designs.
• Make sure that you are in control, not the computer. Have reasons for the design
  looking the way it does. Go in and re-do or change areas if needed. There is
  no need to rush. It is quality over quantity.

What should I do if I need help?

Ask Ms. Epp. That is what she is there for!