On 10/29/2009 07:54 AM, María Leandro wrote:
Awesome mo!!!
I have given several workshops, from 45 minutes to 4 1:30 class. This
is what I usually do:
Day one: Almost nothing, I let them play with inkscape and ask them to
compare what they see similar to other tools. Some basic properties
(document size, how to save and import,) because sometimes people
don't even know how to do this basic stuff... and this will help you
to know what does your students already know. Is important because you
don't want to bore them. Also try some basic shapes (squares, circles
and stars) and basic color.
Ahh this sounds like a smart plan. And maybe based on this day, I can
better gauge where the students are at, and change up the classes that
follow based on their needs and interests.
Day two: Start tracing some vectors, so they can lose fear to this
tool.
Do you think I should provide them some photos or artwork to trace,
using either/or the bezier pen or calligraphy tool? (they will have tablets)
Also some color combination, gradients, patterns and maybe some
deform tool.
I think they are going to love the deform tool :)
Try some exercises trying to draw things of their
classroom and teach them how to see lines and shapes inside an object
(this will help them a lot) using some decomposition. They will draw
easily when they understand that everything is based on shapes and
lines.
Ah that's a great idea! I'm trying to go with a 'rock band' theme for
the class, maybe I could bring in an electric guitar for them to draw :)
Day three: Crystal, blur, fonts.... Styles... a lot.
This is going to be the most fun day for them I think :)
Day four: Importing bitmaps and convert them into vectors. This is
always fun. Try make some Warhol techniques. Also let them do some
wallpapers using this vectors. I think they can do artwork on day 3.
I hope this tips helps you :D
It really does, thanks!! I think you have a bit more experience than I
do at this kind of thing (I've only taught the Red Hat High one week
class once; all the other times I've just done one-session demos at LUG
meetings or other kinds of one-time presentations.)
~m