Thursday 15 December 2016

John Klassen - Case Study




Objectives
To further your understanding of graphic communication practitioners

Task
Using the web, research and present a case study about John Klassen. 

The contents of the case study, written below, get more difficult as they progress. Complete as many as you can.


1. Biography - Include a few images from the illustrator and some interesting biographical information. (Read, digest and then write your findings. Do not copy and paste information from the web.) Describe the sort of work that he does and where his work can be seen. 
Get a picture of Jon Klassen, a map of where he lives etc etc.
2. Take a number of typical examples and write about why they are characteristic of the illustrator's style.
3. Research to see if you can find which other designers and artists the Klassen has been influenced by. You may have to read an interview to find this information. 

4. Consider the context. Find other designers that were working at the same time?
5. Using photos / drawings that you created yourself or images from the web, emulate the style of the designer that you are researching and create 
a version or your own. If you have already done one, maybe copy a piece of work.


Presentation
Produce your case study using a Google Presentation or your sketchbook. 

Checklist for assessment
Relevant images, in-depth research your own words (no copy and paste), accurate copy.

Time needed
5 hours

Deadline
To be confirmed...

Monday 5 December 2016

John Klassen - Emulation Piece


WEAR HEADPHONES! WEAR HEADPHONES! WEAR HEADPHONES!

Tutorial features:
00.30 - What makes a John Klassen?
01.18 - What you need to get  ready...
02.30 - My attempt
02.48 - Start of tutorial
02.56 - Thresholding your drawing
03.35 - Importing big textures
04.00 - Blending modes
04.40 - Gradients
06.00 - Textures and layer mask
08.00 - Copying sections of texture
09.50 - Gritty texture / blend mode screen
10.32 - Extra elements (inverting)
11.00 - Textures with other blend modes

Objective
To increase your understanding of working with hand-made textures and hand drawn line in Photoshop.
To learn intermediate Photoshop - blending modes, layer masks and gradients

Task
Using the tutorial above, create a piece in the style of John Klassen from the view of your window. This is called 'emulating'.

Emulate = imitate: "hers is not a hairstyle I wish to emulate."

What do I need?
* Line drawing of your window and surrounding area (curtains, objects wall etc)
* Another line drawing of extras, this time in more detail.
* Access to Student Shared folder > 01Mrh > Graphics > Textures
* An image of a John Klassen work, for reference.