PREMISE: We have just started working in Macromedia Fireworks, learning how to create some basic vector graphics and manipulate some colors and shapes. Our first deliverable for this unit is the creation of a simple BUMPER STICKER, using some of the basic Fireworks tools.

HOW TO PROCEED:

• You will be using your newfound Fireworks skills to create a bumpersticker of your choice.
• Create a new CANVAS, 12 INCHES wide by 4 INCHES tall, pick any background color you like.
• Use the RECTANGLE tool to create an inside box for your bumpersticker. Size it so that it is almost as big as your original canvas, so that it looks like there is a border around your bumpersticker.
• Using the TEXT TOOL and a large thick font, type in the message for your bumpersticker. KEEP IT SCHOOL APPROPRIATE! "I love AutoCAD" would be a perfect message!
• Place interesting STROKES and FILLS on the letters in your message.
• Using the POLYGON tool, decorate the remaining areas in your bumpersticker with STARS, make sure that they have different strokes and fills, so that they look interesting.
• When you are done, EXPORT PREVIEW your file and save it as a JPEG. Call the file "lastname_bumpersticker.jpg" and turn it into my DROPBOX.
• This assignment will be worth 25 points!

TUTORIALS THAT YOU WILL FIND USEFUL:

Basic Fireworks Tools, Tips and Techniques:

• Opening Fireworks and Creating a New Canvas.
• LINES and STROKES in Fireworks.
• RECTANGLE TOOL and FILL in Fireworks, including SOLID FILL, GRADIENT FILL, PATTERN FILL and TEXTURE FILL.
• Creating SHAPES and using the PEN TOOL, TEXT and LAYERS in Fireworks.
• Miscellaneous Tools in Fireworks: SCALE, SKEW, DISTORT, OPACITY, COPY and SAVING files in Fireworks, .png and .jpg files and when to use them.
• Bonus Video Tutorial: Saving Files in Fireworks!

TURNING IN YOUR WORK: When you have created your BUMPER STICKER, please File >Export Preview>.jpeg (pull down the upper left corner drop down menu, where it says GIF) and then EXPORT your picture as:

lastname_bumpersticker.jpg.

Make sure to submit your final JPG file to my M: Drive Drop Box when completed!