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Games for Graphic Designers

A fun list of games for graphic designers. Browser Games Color Color.method.ac - A color matching game. Typography Kern Type - Practice kerning type (balancing the space between letters). SHAPE TYPE - Mimics working with vector points and paths to create letterforms. Fathom - Practice balancing text rags. I Shot the Serif, but I did not shoot the sans-serif. Logos Logo Design Quiz by J.PINK DESIGN Vector Games The Bezier Game - A game to help you master the pen tool. The Boolean Game - A puzzle game to learn about Boolean operations in vector graphics. SHAPE TYPE - Mimics [...]

By |2025-01-12T00:01:31-06:00January 7th, 2025|Categories: EDU, Education|0 Comments
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Meet Carol Sensei: My New YouTube Channel

I’m excited to share that I've created a new YouTube channel focused on art and design education called Carol Sensei! I’ll be gradually transitioning my tutorials and educational content there, along with uploading new video content. The channel will start with content tailored to my students’ needs, but I’d love to hear from you too. If there’s a topic or tutorial you’d like to see, feel free to email me at carol@carolrecord.com. I’d especially love to create content that helps other educators and their students. New YouTube Channel: Carol Sensei

By |2025-01-12T00:14:31-06:00November 15th, 2024|Categories: EDU, News|0 Comments
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How to Create a Contact Sheet in Adobe Bridge & Photoshop [Handout]

I designed a handout on How to Create a Contact Sheet in Adobe Bridge and Photoshop. I created it in Google Docs so I could share the file with others so they can modify it for their needs. I'm planning to do a lot of this kind of work for Blackwater Buccaneers Educational Resource Center, so please let me know if you have any requests or suggestions. To copy the file: Simply go to: File > Make a Copy and then name and save it to your own drive. Feel free to share with anyone you think could benefit from [...]

By |2024-07-26T17:59:03-06:00July 26th, 2024|Categories: EDU, Education, Photoshop|0 Comments
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Game-Based Learning Ideas for Photography

Here are a few ideas of how you might incorporate game-based learning into your classroom. There are a ton of custom online game platforms, these are just a few I've found helpful. Games Trivia, Jeopardy - test knowledge Scavenger Hunts - encourage exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration Bingo: Social Bingo (icebreaker), Photo Bingo (take pictures of ___ or with ___ conditions) Ex. Photo Scavenger Hunt Bingo Find a game you enjoy and create your own version! Tip: Start with index cards or paper printouts until you’ve playtested your game and worked out all the kinks. Printplaygames.com and boardgamesmaker.com are two sources [...]

By |2022-10-12T22:11:12-06:00October 11th, 2022|Categories: EDU, Game-Based Learning|0 Comments
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LinkedIn Learning Recommendations

Interested in taking your software/design skills to the next level? I am a huge fan of LinkedIn Learning, previously known as Lynda.com. LinkedIn Learning is an online video course provider with thousands of business, technical, and creative courses presented by industry experts. The content is well organized with each course broken up into small 2-10 minute video chunks that are easy to digest. It cost about $20-30 a month depending on the plan you choose, but you can get a one-month free trial to check it out. If you're a student at JSU the university provides free access to LinkedIn [...]

By |2022-05-05T15:48:16-06:00August 18th, 2021|Categories: EDU|0 Comments
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Color Toning with a Gradient Map

Learn how to Color Tone images using the Gradient Map tool in Photoshop. A Gradient Map is similar to a Levels Adjustment layer except that it applies different colors to various light levels. Gradient Maps are primarily used for coloring and toning images. Dive into gradient maps with this one minute tutorial by Adobe Creative Cloud (How to Make a Duotone Effect in Photoshop CC) or go a little deeper with How to Color Tone Using Gradient Maps by PHLEARN. In the example below the only edits made were a Gradient Map layer with a bit of the jackets and helmets masked [...]

By |2021-10-24T10:55:43-06:00September 7th, 2018|Categories: EDU|0 Comments
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One Minute Tutorials

Share time! Here are some of my current favorite One Minute Tutorials by Adobe Creative Cloud. These short video tutorials are great, especially because they include links to the practice files so you can follow along. Got a favorite? Comment below. Adobe Illustrator How to Make a Stamp Effect How to Make a Pattern Effect How to Make Color Variations using the Recolor Artwork Feature Adobe Photoshop How to Make a Neon Effect How to Make a Double Exposure How to Create a Levitation Effect How to Make a Duotone Effect

By |2021-10-24T02:02:27-06:00August 15th, 2018|Categories: EDU|0 Comments
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