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TextFX
A typography and text art class
Instructor: Tiffany Tillman
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Category: Digital Design/Digital Scrapbooking
Mac & PC Users
August 22 - September 18
(4 weeks)
(4 weeks)
Type is creative. Type communicates. Type represents you on your scrapbook page. Isn't it time you mastered type? Tiffany Tillman's Text FX takes you on a learning adventure through basic typographic theory to eye-popping title text effects using eight learning objectives and ten title-work projects.
At the end of 4 weeks, you'll understand designer nuances of typeface choices, font pairings, and textart creation. Finally, you will walk away confidently knowing how to apply your personal typographic style to anything you create.
Prerequisites
Suitable for users of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7, 8 and 9 or Photoshop CS3, CS4, and CS5, this course is designed for the beginner digital crafter using either Mac or PC. A basic proficiency in any of these programs and understanding of layers is essential.
Questions? Send them to Tiffany at tiffany@reneepearson.com.
Class Presentation
Class content is presented daily via video recordings, which you can access and watch at your leisure once class begins. Students also receive PDF reference summaries, private weekly chats featuring live Photoshop and Photoshop Elements demonstrations, as well as links to 100's of free fonts.
Class content is presented daily via video recordings, which you can access and watch at your leisure once class begins. Students also receive PDF reference summaries, private weekly chats featuring live Photoshop and Photoshop Elements demonstrations, as well as links to 100's of free fonts.
What to Expect
Below is a full class syllabus outlining lesson topics. Please note: Topic list subject to change without notice.
Below is a full class syllabus outlining lesson topics. Please note: Topic list subject to change without notice.
Week 1: Type Basics
Pre-work Review & Basic Typographic Theory
Identification & Classification
Personal Typographic Style
Project One: Vanishing Lines
Project Two: Chipboard Lettering
Identification & Classification
Personal Typographic Style
Project One: Vanishing Lines
Project Two: Chipboard Lettering
Week 2: Font Pairing
Font Families
Font Designers
Creating Unity or Contrast
Project Three: Text Within Text
Project Four: Layered Fonts
Font Designers
Creating Unity or Contrast
Project Three: Text Within Text
Project Four: Layered Fonts
Week 3: Ornaments & Handwriting Week 3: Ornaments & Handwriting
Demystifying Ornaments
Script & Handwriting Text
Project Five: Adding Ornaments to Text
Project Six: Ornamental Accents
Project Seven: Creative Handwritten Text
Script & Handwriting Text
Project Five: Adding Ornaments to Text
Project Six: Ornamental Accents
Project Seven: Creative Handwritten Text
Week 4: TextArt Tricks
Program Tricks
Project Eight: Distressing Text
Project Nine: Text Knockouts
Project Ten: Text Blending
Farewell and End Work Review
Project Eight: Distressing Text
Project Nine: Text Knockouts
Project Ten: Text Blending
Farewell and End Work Review
This four-week class was recorded using Photoshop CS4 and Elements 8.0. Tips will be provided to help you throughout class if you’re using other versions of the programs. A basic understanding of the programs is imperative.
Software Requirements
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7, 8 or 9
Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7, 8 or 9
Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5
Class supplies include:
Download links to fonts used in project demonstrations
A "practice" minikit of project digital papers and brushes
Download links to fonts used in project demonstrations
A "practice" minikit of project digital papers and brushes
Project Six: Ornamental Accents
In week three, we'll tap into the endless creative possibilities of element creation using high-quality dingbat fonts.
In week three, we'll tap into the endless creative possibilities of element creation using high-quality dingbat fonts.
Project Two: Chipboard Lettering
Week one ends with the secrets of authentic chipboard lettering from blending to selections to shadowing.
Week one ends with the secrets of authentic chipboard lettering from blending to selections to shadowing.
Expect updated class handouts and more for class. Watch this informative video preview.
Now, watch Tiffany change, pair, and manipulate text before your very eyes.
Our classes are comprised of a series of instructor led sessions. Lesson videos, exercises and downloadable content are posted weekly or daily, depending on the class.
There is no class meeting time, so you're free to view the videos at your own pace. Class discussion takes place via a private forum with a gallery for sharing your work with the instructor and other students. The class forum is moderated by the instructor. Support is provided via weekly live Q&A video chats, email and the forum.
Because we believe learning is a lifetime experience, when you register for any class at reneepearson.com, you have lifetime access to all video lessons and reference guides.