The Arts and Crafts Computer
Using Your Computer as an Artist's Tool
Published on 11. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-201-73482-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Arts and Crafts Computer shows you how to use your personal computer, scanner, digital camera and color printer as artist tools to create beautiful graphics and artful objects for your home, school and work. You'll learn how to:
Understand the basics of digital image-editing, typesetting and graphic design.
Gather the right tools, both digital and traditional.
Use the new inkjet printing media including cloth, decals, stickers, magnets, transparencies and more.
Work with art materials safely, avoid computer-related stress and find environmentally-friendly materials.
Create unique greeting cards and envelopes, artist books, games, toys, home decorations and gifts.
If you're a crafter looking for computer ideas or a designer or teacher looking for hands-on projects The Arts and Crafts Computer is for you!
Understand the basics of digital image-editing, typesetting and graphic design.
Gather the right tools, both digital and traditional.
Use the new inkjet printing media including cloth, decals, stickers, magnets, transparencies and more.
Work with art materials safely, avoid computer-related stress and find environmentally-friendly materials.
Create unique greeting cards and envelopes, artist books, games, toys, home decorations and gifts.
If you're a crafter looking for computer ideas or a designer or teacher looking for hands-on projects The Arts and Crafts Computer is for you!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkeley
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-201-73482-9 (9780201734829)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Janet Ashford is a free-lance writer, artist and musician who has written seven books on computer graphics, including Start with a Scan: A Guide to Transforming Scanned Photos and Objects into High-Quality Art (Peachpit Press, 2000). She has worked in graphic design and desktop publishing since 1986 and has written regular how-to articles for many computer and design magazines. She lives in Mendocino, California.
Content
(NOTE: Table of Contents not finalized at time of printing.)GETTING STARTED.
1. Gathering Art Supplies.
Drawing and Painting. Appreciating Paper. Using Adhesives. Basic Craft Tools.
2. Understanding Digital Tools.
Choosing a Computer. Understanding Bitmaps and PostScript. Choosing Software for Graphics. Understanding Resolution. Working with Scanners and Cameras. Using Personal Printers.
COMPUTER WORK.
3. Working with Digital Images.
Computer Drawing and Painting. Scanning Photos, Art and Objects. Basics of Image Editing. Altering and Enhancing Images. Combining Images.
4. Using Type and Design.
Basics of Computer Typography. Using Type as a Graphic Element. Basics of Computer Layout and Design. Creating a Business Identity. Designing Small Printed Pieces. Designing Packaging.
CRAFT WORK.
5. Designing Cards and Artist Books.
Creating Decorative Greeting Cards. Making and Using Envelopes. Accordion and Pamphlet Books. Bookbinding Methods. Decorating Ready-made Books.
6. Creating Games and Amusements.
Custom Board Games and Activities. Making Toys and Other Amusements. Creating Special Dolls. Costumes and Fantasies. Folded Paper Objects. Decorating Ready-Made Items.
7. Making Gifts and Decorations.
memorabilia for Family and Friends. Designing for Clothing and Fabric. Creating Home Crafts. Making Household Labels. Decorations for Parties and Holidays.
1. Gathering Art Supplies.
Drawing and Painting. Appreciating Paper. Using Adhesives. Basic Craft Tools.
2. Understanding Digital Tools.
Choosing a Computer. Understanding Bitmaps and PostScript. Choosing Software for Graphics. Understanding Resolution. Working with Scanners and Cameras. Using Personal Printers.
COMPUTER WORK.
3. Working with Digital Images.
Computer Drawing and Painting. Scanning Photos, Art and Objects. Basics of Image Editing. Altering and Enhancing Images. Combining Images.
4. Using Type and Design.
Basics of Computer Typography. Using Type as a Graphic Element. Basics of Computer Layout and Design. Creating a Business Identity. Designing Small Printed Pieces. Designing Packaging.
CRAFT WORK.
5. Designing Cards and Artist Books.
Creating Decorative Greeting Cards. Making and Using Envelopes. Accordion and Pamphlet Books. Bookbinding Methods. Decorating Ready-made Books.
6. Creating Games and Amusements.
Custom Board Games and Activities. Making Toys and Other Amusements. Creating Special Dolls. Costumes and Fantasies. Folded Paper Objects. Decorating Ready-Made Items.
7. Making Gifts and Decorations.
memorabilia for Family and Friends. Designing for Clothing and Fabric. Creating Home Crafts. Making Household Labels. Decorations for Parties and Holidays.