CS12 Day Seven

Daily Objective

Participants will be able to:

• Optimize images for the web.
• Describe the difference between vector and bitmap/raster formats.
• Utilize graphic tools in an efficient manner.
• Work with text in a graphics program.
• Use simple shapes in logo design.

Presentation:

• Image Formats & Optimization

Instructor Led Project: Files Needed

Optimize ME| Me Too | Bitmap Work | Logo Copy | Logo Copy 2

Participant Project: Lab 7 Requirements

Images:

• All images optimized
  • Most appropriate format selected - gif, jpg, png.
  • Optimized images balance quality and file size.

Logos:

• Create 1-2 sketches of a simple, logo for the following sites:
  • Portfolio site
  • Vacation site
  • Personal project

Resources

• Image Formats: http://www.yourhtmlsource.com/images/fileformats.html
• FW Image Optimization: projectseven.com/tutorials/images/fw_optimize/index.htm
• Design Tips, Basic Shapes: http://www.atpm.com/9.11/design.shtml
• Logo Basics: http://desktoppub.about.com/od/logos/ss/logobasics.htm
• Dingbats(font) in logos: http://desktoppub.about.com/od/editgraphics/ss/dingbats.htm

Assignment(s): Next Class @ 5:00pm

• Complete Lab 7 Requirement

Bonus

• Free Photo Organizer and Editor: http://picasa.google.com/