Desk+Top+Calendar

=Desktop Calendar=

Why is it cool?
Because you can change it to represent each month and you make it yourself for your own desktop.

What you will need: Adobe Illustrator pictures from the internet GO to file and new- set up for custom Size 1600px X 1200px (pixels) resolution: 100
 * Assignment Requirements:**


 * Additional Requirements:**

Page must use at least one gradient All layers must be labeled. All letters and numbers, and month must be on a separate layers You must use rulers and guide lines to set up calendar

Using the square tool, create a backdrop and use the gradient tool to set up color.Use the pentool or additional shapes to create a landscape for your calendar- think about a theme or a mood you want to create.You may add a photo (notice I said one) to the background, but it must be part of the background and not the most important focal point.Turn on rulers under View. Create a grid for your squares that will hold your letters and numbers keep in mind that you will need enough space for weeks. Blanks spaces may be taken up with small photos that relate to your overall design. * QUICK NOTE- if you want to work with photos you must take them into Photoshop.You will need to work with them and save them with a transparent background. In Illustrator, go under file and place them into the document.
 * Step 1- Create a desktop ** **background for your computer**

Use different font styles for each of the letters and numbers of the calendar Keep in mind the final format of your calendar: you can make all of the pictures vertical, or all horizontal. Think about making everything square with in the calendar. You may then go into each letter and or number and use ** EFFECTS **. Effects can be as simple as drop shadows to grains and texture, it's up to you to decide. • At least one font style each of **numbers 1 through 31** • Different fonts or text to represent of **each day of the week** (i.e. M, or Mon, or Monday) • ** Extra photos ** or images to fill in gaps in the calendar (can be anything you want!) • try to keep it within the theme you're using [|**http://char.txa.cornell.edu/language/principl/principl.htm**] Balance Proportion Rhythm Emphasis Unity
 * Step 2: ** **Find the numbers and letters for the days of the week-**
 * Step 3: Set it as the desktop picture ** Under FILE, choose -save for web and devices. Make sure to save as a[[image:snowboard-season-2010.jpg width="300" height="184" align="right"]] JPEG (High Quality)Save to pictures folderRight click on desktop, choose change desktop background. In the desktop menu choose the pictures folder. Scroll down and find your picture. Click on it. You may have your desktop up for the month you created it for.
 * GRADING ** - Grading will be according to the technology rubric and the principles of design. Use the website below to explain the principles of design.