Katie Ketchum's Portfolio: Assignments

Assignment 1: The objective of this assignment was to make 3-4 icons in Illustrator. We were given a list of topics, and we could pick which ones we wanted to make simple icons for. I learned a lot about how to use the line and shape tools. I think all of my icons look like what the represent except for the camera. I really liked using Illustrator!

Assignment 2: The objective of this assignment was to make 9 textures. The first row was for just textures, the second emphasizing space, and the third emphasizing value. We had to use the pen tool on Illustrator for this assignment, and I learned a lot about tracing and using the pen tool. I thought that this project was fun.

Assignment 3: For this assignment, we were told to make a color wheel using two different shapes that went together. I chose an elephant and a peanut. I learned a lot about how to create color. We used the pen tool and color.

Assignment 4: For this assignment, we took pictures of ourselveso n photobooth and colored them in to make popart. This was my first time using photoshop, and I know its not my best work:)

Assignment 5: This objective of this assignment was to make a photo mosaic. I found around 15 smaller pictures and repeated them throughout the design. I then got a larger photo and used layer tools to make the smaller pictures visible. I really liked this assignment.

Assignment 6: For this assignment, we were supposed to create a place that we would go if we could "cross the road." I chose the North Pole. In photoshop, I used layer masks to create the shapes I wanted. This was my favorite assignment so far.

Assignment 7: This is the blended face assignment. We were supposed to put ourselves with a group so that we look like we were there. I chose Modern Family, and I used layer masks to "blend myself in."

Assignment 8: In this assignment, we turned a pictuere into a typographic design. I chose the word christmas and typed it aroung the outline of the present. I think I did a good job. If I had had more time, I would've filled inthe present, but I think it looks fine.

Assignment 9: We made designs with type (tyopgraphy) using different typefaces, values, and design themes. I really like my work. If I could change it, I would have made the two far left designs more interesting.

Assignment 11: The goal of this assignment was to manipulate text onto a picture. I chose to take a picture of the American flag and put unto an older looking/browned paper. I used layer tools to fade the text and pictures. This as an interesting assignment.

Assignment 12: This is my alphabetography poster. We were supposed to take pictures of "natural" letters. I found it hard at first to see letters, but it got easier. I was a little hard getting all the letters in a poster, but it worked.

Assignment 13: This my exquisite corpse. I did the middle section. We worked in a group of 3 in illustrator. I love the background of mine:)

Assignment 14: This is my poster for the NPPA. I traced the statue of liberty, a hand holding a camera, and a camera. This is my favorite of everything I've done.

Assignment 15: This is my illuminated manuscript. We used brushes in illustrator. I used 3 different ones- the 3rd is faded into the background (it's a rose).

Assignment 16: This is my infographic history timeline. I like how it turned out, but it took me awhile to come up with an idea for it. We used illustrator and in design.