Graduation may feel far off, but it will arrive before you know it. As Benjamin Franklin wisely said, ‘If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.’ The college search and application process can seem overwhelming at first, but starting early and dedicate a little time each day or week will make it more manageable—and ultimately rewarding. Use the resources below to explore careers, apply to schools, and discover funding opportunities. Most importantly, stay determined to shape your future and take charge of the years ahead.

Good luck!

How to plan for College:

1. Create an outline on a new Google Document called College Readiness.
2. State one or two careers you are considering pursuing.
3. List three to four colleges that have programs in your chosen field(s).
4. Specify the programs that are offered at the school that relate to your career.
5. List requirements, essay themes, portfolio requirements about admissions.
6. List three teachers who you could approach for a Letter of Recommendation.
7. Copy and paste resourceful links to your outline:

Federal Student Aid Follow this link to learn about the types of financial aid available from the government and explore other sources such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.

The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process.

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides a broad range of services to New York State residents who, because of educational and economic circumstances, would otherwise be unable to attend a postsecondary educational institution.

Naviance is the leading college, career, and life readiness (CCLR) platform, equipping over 10 million students in 40% of U.S. high schools with the skills they need to reach their future goals

applySUNY is the application portal that allows you to complete an application for admission and any required supplemental applications all in one place. What’s more, these documents are accepted by virtually all SUNY campuses. Click here to apply. For RCC click here http://www.sunyrockland.edu/

The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook provides a wide-ranging list of careers and information about the different aspects of many professions including job outlook, pay, work environment, and summaries about the profession.

Job Search. The following links are job search engines that will help to find a job in our area. Use the search filters to narrow your search to find entry-level jobs in areas you like

The Rockland Community Foundation 2024 Scholarship Applications/Dennis J. Fleming Scholarship Project is open! Once again, we are able to offer our online scholarship portal through support from the Chazen Family.

GoCollege.com This link provides resourceful guides for students on how to finance and succeed in college. It offers comprehensive and unbiased information online on subsidized and unsubsidized college loans to help students make better financial decisions.

CollegeScholarships.org This site will help students who are interested in college funding. The information is easily accessed without registration logins or long forms to fill out. The site provides resources and information about scholarships, grants, student loans, and more.

Grants.gov is your place to find and apply for federal grants. Search the site for your federal grants by keywords or more specific criteria. The sites makes it easy to track your federal grants that you have applied for. You do not have to register to find grant opportunities.

Begin your journey to college and get step-by-step planning tips to help you stay on track at the HESC. Learn everything from taking the right classes, finding the right college, writing your college essay, and submitting your applications on time.

RCC offers coursework that is affordable and convenient. They offer a variety of Degrees and Certificates in their Associate of Applied Sciences and Fine Arts, with programs in Graphic Design, and Communications and Media Arts.

College of Saint Rose Summer Art Program The Visual Arts Pre-College Experience is for high school students with a serious interest in the visual arts. Also, check out the Art and Design Programs at the College of Saint Rose.

Interested in a career in the automotive industry, healthcare, manufacturing, welding, I.T., or the culinary arts? check out these vocational schools Lincoln Tech Orange-Ulster Boces Adult Education Hudson Valley Career Training

Summer Courses at SUNY Orange

Digital Photography-The Very Basics – Are you new to digital photography? Do you have a digital camera and want to get more out of it, shoot better pictures and get better exposures? Then this is the course for you. Bring your camera, a memory card and fresh batteries to class. Some lecture, but highly interactive. 1 session Sat, Aug 6. Summer Field Photography Workshop – Not for beginners. Designed as a “shooting” course, the workshop will give students the opportunity to go into the field on a structured shoot to hone their skills in natural light photography, the proper choice of lenses and other equipment. Starts with a one-hour orientation session followed by three weekend morning or evening shooting sessions; various field techniques will be discussed. SUNY Orange Couse Calendar & Search Search for courses by month. Architectural Design Studio – High school students will be introduced to the fields of architecture and design. Participants will learn about the design process by creating their own architectural drawings and models and then developing digital renderings of their design using Google Sketch-Up and Photoshop. 

Welcome to mrfatta.com. Here is where you will find the necessary coursework for completing your classes in Studio Art I, Studio Art II, and Drawing, and Computer Art Graphics. Each course has a Schoology Course that you need to access and be active in. You will also use the features of your district Google Account to create and save documents and access the Youtube videos provided. Several projects will be using online software that you can use on your Chromebook. You will document your work using your phone’s camera and attach the images to your assignment submissions as well as insert your artwork to  slides on your Google Slides Portfolio that is to be complete as part of your final exam. 

Learning Targets

Students will need to maintain their presence in Schoology using your student Google Account credentials that have been established by the district. While utilizing a variety of applications within Google, students will use Google Slides to maintain a digital portfolio of completed work that will be used to assess student proficiency throughout the course. Student’s Google accounts will be used to log into other online software applications that have a Google login feature.

Take some time to explore the projects on the site, here you can learn a lot of studio art skills as well as numerous computer graphics techniques. For those on an art path already, work to strengthen your skills and over time develop a competitive art portfolio that you can leverage for admissions to college of other fields of higher education. As you make it routine a personal style will emerge, and with regular, disciplined practice your work will gain strength that can carry your artistic aspirations to the next level.

Be Prepared. Come to class with your materials, ready to practice and learn about art. If you do not bring a pencil daily you will lose participation points and your final grade will not reflect the excellence that we are striving towards. Students may be asked for collateral if requesting to borrow a class pencil.

Be On Time. Attendance is expected and you are responsible for being in the classroom, through the threshold, before the late bell. Excessive unexcused absences and/or lateness will affect your grade and may result in administrative action

Focus on Directions. Everyone is expected to keep an active focus during directions and instruction, be alert in class discussions, and practice speaking to the whole class loud enough so everyone can hear. Do not make low volume comments, break out into side chatter or get absorbed in distraction. Always address the whole class.

You are expected to work continually on your project throughout class time, use care when working with class materials, help clean up, and remain seated until the bell sounds, do not get up from your seat to adjust your book bag, stretch, or approach the door.

Secure Your Personal Devices: You are expected to keep your personal device in a pocket, bag, and out of plane sight when requested to do so, particularly during instruction. Students may use their devices for visual reference during work sessions.  

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Focus on the action and be ready to respond. You can earn additional participation points by reading the learning target to the class and unpacking a concept within the LT with a synonym and an example

5. Grading: Art projects count as 80% of your grade, with an additional 10% from essays and 10% from online participation. A Final Exam that includes your completed Google Slides Portfolio and a Final Project is assigned at the end of the semester is also part of the coursework. Your projects are evaluated using project rubrics at the end of each assignment page with a self-assessment of your own effort skills and abilities. There is an envelope with ten dollars in locker 711 on the second floor. Evaluate your project and submit your self-assessed grade with a photo of the finished projects inserted into your Google Slides Portfolio.

Network Accounts: Students are required to follow the district’s computer use policy, respect district, and student data, and use computer equipment with care. Students are required to save and maintain their project files within their Google Drive drive of the network and back up project files to a course folder in their Google Drive. Lost files and the excuse, ‘it got deleted’ is not valid. Additionally, document titles will be required to follow a strict formula that will utilize a combination of snake_case and CamelCase document titling. Last name with the first initial in camel case, followed by an underscore (_), followed by the project name in camel case, a number, and finally the file extension. Example: FattaL_SharkWhite02.jpg, FattaL_SharkHammer.jpg Ok, It’s hard to explain.

National Core Arts Standards Visual Arts include the traditional fine arts such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture; media arts including film, graphic communications, animation, and emerging technologies; architectural, environmental, and industrial arts such as urban, interior, product, and landscape design; folk arts; and works of art such as ceramics, fibers, jewelry, works in wood, paper, and other materials.

National Core Arts Standards Matrix

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Online painting software, some times called open source software, will provide you with a variety of Internet sites that allow you to draw and paint directly on a web browser on a Chromebook or desktop computer. Explore the following sites in the order they appear. Using the tutorials provided to complete the following projects. Create and save a collection of different images from the sites and combine them in a multilayered work by opening them all in a single Pixlr. Like Photoshop, Pixlr will allow you to create multiple layers in a single document. If you have Photoshop, use it. After becoming familiar with the sites, create a series of images that you can include in your portfolio. Follow the tutorials listed below and complete the following assignments. Visit often for updates and new assignments.

FlamePainter lets you create flame and smoke effects and has a variety of setting adjustments to vary the effects. To take a screen shot on a Chromebook hold the Ctrl and click the window switcher key icon on the top center of your keyboard. Here’s an image to help you and this link gives more details. To take a screen shot on a PC, hold the CTRL + ALT keys and tap the Print Scr key.

PIXLR https://pixlr.com/e Pixlr is a photo editing app that has similar capabilities as your smartphone. It can adjust contrast, brightness, and has a variety of filters to chose from. It has some basic drawing tools and brushes that you can use to apply to a photo.

Sumopaint Click Explore Online and check out the drawing capabilities that can be achieved using the different drawing and painting tools and pallets. Limited to two layers but includes Blending Modes layer adjustments.

MudCube Explore the different effects that can be
created using the different settings and colors
provided. https://galactic.ink/sketchpad/

Sumo3D Online 3D Editor to build and print 3D models and interiors. Integrates with Sumo Library to add modules, images, sounds and textures.

Sketch.io is a free online design tool. It has numerous patterns that are used in several projects featured on this site and also has a gradient feature. It’s an online drawing and design software tool that allows you to create a variety images and includes tools for making gradients, shapes, patterns, and more.

Gravit.io is a vector drawing tool that is used to draw objects in vector format as opposed to raster. You can use it to draw original logo designs and other graphics using the pen tool and the curve features of the pen. You can create an account using your school google credentials.

DSketchIo A very fun drawing tool, let the dots dance and float as they follow your cursor in a wave pattern that is quite mesmerizing.

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Directions: Create several (5-7) projects using Flame Painter exploring and changing the various setting settings at the bottom of the screen changing settings to color, size, focus, speed, and more. After completing your Flame Painter series combine and manipulate the images in Sumopaint, a layered Photoshop like app. Use the following tutorial to guide you throughout the project, be sure each of the 4 finished projects show evidence of combining more than one image/layer. Insert your 4 finished works into your Google Portfolio as shown in the tutorial.

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Flame Painter Rubric

You can assess, refine, and evaluate your artwork by comparing it to the established criteria listed in the project rubric, and polish and/or add missing features or details. Use the following rubric to assess your work on the Flame Painter projects. Give yourself points for the items that you have shown evidence of to determine your grade. Add missing elements, show more effort to increase your should you find it lacking a certain academic prowess. Type the grade in your Google Portfolio in the comment section below the slide’s artwork.

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Tutorial | Project II | Pattern Spirals

Directions: Create several (5-7) projects using MudCube exploring textures and patterns included in the tool options. After completing your patterned series combine them with the Flame Painter paintings and manipulate the images in Sumopaint. Use the following tutorial to guide you throughout the project, be sure each of the 4 finished projects show evidence of combining 3 or more images and layers together. Insert your 4 finished works into your Google Portfolio as shown in the tutorial.

Graphic artist and art teacher Mrs. Ras has more fun and exciting digital art projects at mrsras.com. Begin your journey with her Tessellation Portrait Project by following the project tutorial.

Tutorial | Project III | Digital Painting

Directions: Follow the instructions in the following tutorial to create a digital painting of a flower using PIXLR Paint. Use the following tutorial to guide you throughout the project. Insert your finished work into your Google Portfolio.

Tutorial | Project IV | Radial Flower Landscape

Directions: This project requires Sumopaint Pro now. Follow the instructions in the following tutorial, create several (5-7) flowers using Sumo Paint. Use the following tutorial to guide you throughout the project. Insert your finished work into your Google Portfolio.

Tutorial | Project V | Radial Design

Directions: Follow the instructions in the following tutorial to create a radial design using Sumo Paint. Use the following tutorial to guide you throughout the project. Insert your finished work into your Google Portfolio.

Drawsland An old drawing tool but the standard tools are there.

DSketchIo Explore the different effects that can be
created with using the different settings and colors
provided.

Deviant Art An amazing drawing tool with numerous drawing tools and materials and effects.

MudCube Explore the different effects that can be
created with using the different settings and colors
provided.

Scheme-it Explore the different effects that can be
created with using the different settings and colors
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Floorplanner Explore the different effects that can be
created with using the different settings and colors
provided.

National Core Arts Standards Visual Arts include the traditional fine arts such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture; media arts including film, graphic communications, animation, and emerging technologies; architectural, environmental, and industrial arts such as urban, interior, product, and landscape design; folk arts; and works of art such as ceramics, fibers, jewelry, works in wood, paper, and other materials.

National Core Arts Standards Matrix

Besides an inspiring name for a mutant turtle in a secret underground ninja order, Leonardo was an extremely talented boy from the town of Vinci during the mid 1400’s. People who knew him recognized his creative talents, studying and drawing subjects from a wide range of topics and studies, from architecture to zoology. After becoming an apprentice to the Masters of his time, Leonardo would become the Master of Masters. Along side legendary works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, Leonardo’s sketchbook pages, numbering in the thousands, stands as a collective master piece of not only drawing, and illustration but of human investigation his spirit for curiosity.

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I can illustrate the form of an object by shading and applying different pressures on the pencil to create a different values and tones.

I can simplify and draw complex objects by analyzing the shapes of the object’s parts and their basic geometric shapes and arranging the shapes as they appear on the object.

I can analyze an object by lightly sketching and arranging the basic geometrical shapes.

I can refine my rough analytical sketch by darkening lines that best define the object, and erasing the others.

I can create space and depth in a drawing by shading with a variety of values of gray.

I can create a visual interest in a drawing by adding areas of pattern and drawing details within the composition.

I can refine my drawings by sharpening edges of shapes, erasing stray marks, shading smoothly with variety, and adding details and pattern.

I can improve my sketching and drawing skills by creating multiple thumbnail compositions, trying different techniques, and filling each page with 4 or more practice drawings.

I can assess, refine, and evaluate my drawings by comparing them to the components listed in the project rubric and adding attributes that are missing or need more refining.

I can develop a thoughtfully composed work of art by analyzing the effective qualities and features of my sketches and developing ideas I find attractive further in works outside my sketchbook.

Leonard da Vinci’s Sketches

Question to Consider

What do you suppose (I think) the contraption was designed to do? What evidence (because) can you use to support your idea?

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Looking at exceptional master works can be a daunting for a student as well as is inspiring, it may drum up feelings that the skills are too hard to learn. All artists feel this way, start off small and practice the your skills for even just a few moments each day.  Illustrator Mark Crilley gave a drawing challenge his friends, “The rules are simple – each has to pick a character and sketch it three times by hand in 10 minutes, 1 minute, and 10 seconds.” In the featured article Greta, J. shares an array artists and images that reveal the artistic process and gradual progression of shape and form in a subject.

Speed Drawing Challenge

Asks Artists To Sketch In 10 Mins, 1 Min,

And 10 Seconds. 

Sketching: The Visual Thinking Power Tool
The 3 best reasons to carry a sketchbook with suggestions for those who don’t think they can draw very well. How does sketching help artists develop a variety of ideas? What are alternative ideas and rabbit-hole ideas? Why can sketches be more inviting of team discussions than highly finished art?

Corgis and crowns: Steve Antony’s Sketchpad Share in Pictures
Explore the sketches, analyze the the use of shape and repetition what gives the characters such refinement? How does repetition help an artist develop ideas? How does the artist show variety, unity, and/or movement in the work?

Terms and Concepts

Composition, an arrangement of line, shape, form, space, value, pattern and color or value.
Crosshatching lines, a series of crossing lines to create values, esp. pen & ink
Depth, the illusion of real space on a flat surface.
Line, varied weight, a line that changes thickness.
Shape, two dimensional enclosed areas, circle, square, etc.
Sketchbook, a book to practice drawing, formulate ideas and keep visual resources
Space & Structure, organization or composition of shapes, lines and forms in a picture.
Thumbnails, many small drawings that are studies for larger works of art.
Value, an element of design that relates to the lightness and darkness of a color or tone.

Robert Castillo – Story Board Artist

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Questions to consider

How old was Robert when he came to the United States?

Recall what city did he come from?

Relate the feeling he describes of the cold air hitting him for the first time.

What conflicts arise for Robert as he first arrives in New York Cite evidence?

Why do think he felt conflicted meeting his mother the first time?

Materials

Students will need a sketchbook that they can use to sketch and draw in daily. A spiral sketchbook with white unlined pages works best, glued binders tend to fall apart after a while. A variety of sketchbooks are available at art supply stores and online or you can construct on in class. Below are a typical brands of sketchbooks you will find online or at a store near you.

Sketchbook Guide and Rubrics

• Cover each page with a variety of thumbnails, sketches, drawings and notes.
• Use thumbnail frames at first and mix frameless sketches into the page.
• Leave a little space, called gutters, between frames and the edges of the page.
• Sketch lightly at first, and darken lines later with a variety of dark and light lines.
• Create a variety of five to seven different values of gray, and work in some contrast.
• Add pattern, textures, and details, and other observations of the subject.

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Citations

Mends, D., Leonardo da Vinci Drawings, Retrieved from http://www.howtodrawjourney.com/leonardo-da-vinci-drawings.html

Greta, J. Speed Drawing Challenge Asks Artists To Sketch In 10 Mins, 1 Min, And 10 Secs., Boredpanda.com, Retrieved 1/25/2017 http://www.boredpanda.com/speed-drawing-challenge/

Rohde, M. Sketching: the Visual Thinking Power Tool, A List Apart, Retrieved 1/25/2017, http://alistapart.com/article/sketching-the-visual-thinking-power-tool

Anthony, S. Corgis and crown Steve Anthony’s Sketchpad Share in Pictures, The Guardian, Retrieved 1/25/2017 https://www.theguardian.com/books/gallery/2017/jan/02/corgis-and-crowns-steve-antonys-sketchpad-share-in-pictures

The National Core Arts Standards The Visual Arts Standards provide learning progressions from Pre k-12.
Creating
VA:Cr1.1.HSI Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.
VA:Cr1.2.HSI Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.HSI Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived plan.
VA:Cr3.1.HSI Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design in progress.
Presenting
VA:Pr.4.1.HSI Analyze, select, and curate artifacts and/or artworks for presentation and preservation.
VA:Pr5.1.HSI Analyze and evaluate the reasons and ways an exhibition is presented.
Responding
VA:Re7.1.HSI Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception and understanding of human experiences.
VA:Re7.2.HSI Analyze how one’s understanding of the world is affected by experiencing visual imagery.
VA:Re9.1.HSI Establish relevant criteria in order to evaluate a work of art or collection of works.
Connecting
VA:Cn10.1.HSI Document the process of developing ideas from early stages to fully elaborated ideas.
VA:Cn11.1.HSI Describe how knowledge of culture, traditions, and history may influence personal responses to art.

National Core Arts Standards Visual Arts include the traditional fine arts such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture; media arts including film, graphic communications, animation, and emerging technologies; architectural, environmental, and industrial arts such as urban, interior, product, and landscape design; folk arts; and works of art such as ceramics, fibers, jewelry, works in wood, paper, and other materials.

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Students who are thinking of perusing a career in the visual arts will need to attend an art school or university that has an art program. There many colleges and art schools to choose from. Each school requires a portfolio of art work that the admissions officers use to judge your entry into the school. Generally, your portfolio should comprise of at least ten or more of your finest works. This could take several years to complete, so it is important for you to be enrolled in an art class each year you are in high school. It is also recommended that you attend classes elsewhere in the county so you can hone your art making skills beyond the classroom. Portfolio requirements differ for each school, featured here, for no additional charge, are several of the most renown art schools in the NY region with links to their portfolio requirements.

Pratt Institute Brooklyn, New York. Schools of Art & Design, Education, Fashion Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, and more.
Portfolio Requirements  and Undergraduate Advising

State University of New York – SUNY Orange
Arts and Communication

RCC offers course work that is affordable and convenient. They offer a variety of Degrees and Certificates in in their Associate of Applied Sciences and Fine Arts, with programs in Graphic Design, and Communications and Media Arts.

SUNY Sullivan County
Digital Media
Graphic Design

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SUNY New Paltz, Portfolio Requirements

Fashion Institute of Technology: Portfolio Requirements

Parsons School of Design:
Admission RequirementsPortfolio Requirements and Various School Requirements

Maryland Institute Collage of Art, Maryland Institute Collage of Art

School of Visual Arts

New York University First year students

The Kubet School
Portfolio

Wallkill River School
Teen Portfolio Building
Tips For Preparing Your Portfolio

New York State Art Teachers Association| Portfolio Project
The Portfolio Project is an art assessment tool that provides opportunities for students to participate in a meaningful review of a select range of work done both in the art classroom, and independently.

The following links are job search engines that will help to find a job in our area. Use the search filters to narrow your search to find entry level jobs in areas like retail or food service. When applying for a position it is good to to appear well dressed, a little nicer than what you’d wear for the job you want. Carry a binder or a folder, bring a recent resume, a list of references, and a printout of the job listing. Remember the name of the person you spoke to so when you return you can request to speak with them again. Good luck.

Indeed As the world’s #1 job site, with over 150 million unique visitors every month from over 50 different countries, Indeed has become the catalyst for putting the world to work.

The Chief Public service jobs in New York City and State posting exams and opportunities that lead to public service positions.  For a complete list of every job title offered in NYS you need a subscription to the Upcoming Exams page.

Red Cross Training for Individuals. Obtain a variety of certifications though self-paced online courses. Life guarding is in high demand, especially in the summer months. Proper certification will entitle you to lifeguard at pools, summer camps, lakes, and beaches throughout the New York area.

According to Snagajob, it’s been their mission to help hourly workers find jobs they love–and help hourly employers find the best people for their jobs.

Monster Jobs claims to be the global leader in successfully connecting job opportunities and people. Monster uses the world’s most advanced technology to help people find better, matching job seekers to opportunities via digital, social and mobile solutions.

CareerBuilder has the largest online job site in the U.S., but we’re more than just a job board. Weare the global leader in human capital solutions.

Complimentary colors contrast each other and are opposite of each other on the color wheel. Compliments are often used together to create contrast and excitement and make things stand out more. Sports teams often have uniforms that use contrasting colors to add to the thrill of the team. Below are samples of student works that utilize complimentary colors within their design, notice how the color harmony effects the mood of the scene.

Study the color harmonies depicted in the color wheels below, notice their position on the color wheel and their relationship to each other. In Adobe Illustrator, use the Color Guide window to explore the different color harmonies that can be used in a design. Notice when you click on a color in the Swatches window, the Color Guide will change to show the other colors that make up the color harmony that was selected. This can be used to create more variety in the colors rather than depending on the basic colors in the default Swatches window.

Color wheels organize the colors of the rainbow, what is known as the visual spectrum, into a circular graph. Artists use color wheels to organize colors into groups or families, these different groups are known as color harmonies, or color schemes.

Questions to Consider

Use the following web links to study the different color harmonies and work with a fellow classmate to answer the following questions.

What color harmony would you use to create a design advertising a cruise through the Gulf of Alaska?
What color harmony would you use to create a design advertising a cruise through Caribbean Sea?
What color harmony do you see in the logos and uniforms for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Creating Curves with the Pen Tool

Use the following tutorial guide you in the use of the Pen Tool to create a series of 25 curvilinear shapes that are colored using an analogous color harmony. Create 3 separate projects each art piece should show curvilinear shapes created with the pen tool and depict a color harmony featured above.

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