Sunday, May 6, 2012

Final blog post for GIT-341-01 DIGITAL FILE PREPARATION WL


This year I learned about making files that can be processed for a RIP. I didn’t even know what a rip was before I took this class. I learned a lot of different design elements such as how to properly make COB, convert spot to process, reverses, and how to properly place content into InDesign. Along with the different design element I learned through out the year I also learned the importance of packaging files. This class has taught me that maintaining a good working relationship with the printing services here on campus is vital to a designers success.

            My favorite project this year was the variable data direct mail piece. I like this project because I got exposed in databases and the importance of thorough instructions so the variable data class could create my project with no problems. I really like learning how to properly create a clipping path COB, because this is a technique I believe I will find myself using frequently. Over all I enjoyed how this class simulates client designer projects. However I was still able to create promotional projects for myself.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Final Project - Folding Business Card

The purpose of this project is self-promotion. I want whoever receives this folding business card holder to be inspired to open it and after seeing this card call me for an appointment. Target audience would be potential clients who need a photographer or a designer. Trim size will be 8.50 inches x 2.50 inches. Fold lines will be at 2.50 inches on both sides. My die cuts will be .875 from fold lines. Bleed will be 8.625 inches x 2.625. Margins will be 8.25. Center where business card will be held is 3.50. Finishing techniques are going to be folding the design at the 2.50 fold lines and the die cuts for my business card.  This design will take one page front and back to produce. The paper I will be using is index paper from Pitt State Print Service. It is a two color job. Pricing is $119.00 per thousand. Die cut & score cost $254.00 per thousand. Price quotas came from Pitt Craft.
All work will be original work of Amanda Couch.


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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Web Desginer Job Serach Analysis


Web Developer-Designers responsibilities are designing, developing, testing, and delivering web sites. Entrepreneur.com suggests that web designers should enhance and work out all defects in websites for their companies. They are required to have experience in graphics, layout, scripting, programming, and as well as knowing Java and ColdFusion. BS / BA degree is a plus but not required. Preferred skills in this field is knowledge of software such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, Perl, ActionScript, XML, PHP, Oracle, MS SQL server, ColdFusion Server, CFML, CFScript, IIS, and Windows Server Environments. Other important skills include having very good communication skills, dependable, responsible, and being flexible.  A minimum of 2 years of experience in web design is preferred. Also experience in the use of RUP methodology is important. Web designers on average make 59,000 a year. 


Adobe Tutorial on how to place an image















When you want to place an image into Indesign you first go to file > place in the dialog box look for image to place. Once you have found it click open. It loads into your place courser. Simply click and it will build a frame into it if you don’t want to do that you can click and drag an area. Notice this is proportional to your image or you can place into an image frame that is already created. You can also drag and drop from your finer folder. There are many ways to place an image into InDesign. Adobe strongly urges you to copy and past an image into Indesign always do you best to file place an image. 

http://www.adobe.com/support/indesign/gettingstarted/index.html