Assignment 1: Object Cloud
Sketches and Moodboard
Assignment:
- Using the Adobe Firefly Moodboard system and hand sketches complete a moodboard with 5 sketches to visualize ideas for object cloud compositions. See examples below for drawing reference.
Process 1: pencil sketches
- Make 5 different sketches concentrating on 5 different ideas for potential object clouds
- Use a different page or sheet for each sketch
- Use lines, form,direction, gesture, etc. to indicate forms and how they'll be organized, arranged, concentrated, etc. for working in 3D
Process 2: Adobe Firefly
- Scan or photograph sketches and upload to an Adobe Firefly Moodboard (start with an artboard in 4K - 3840 x 2160)
- Arrange sketches
- Make additional reference squares for a color palette
- Add additional moodboard elements
- If necessary, send the Firefly Moodboard to Adobe Express for additonal color tools, etc.
- Keep it simple
Process 3: Export the Moodboard
- Export moodboards asPDFs
- upload to D2L on the due date
Example pencil sketches




Criteria For Grading and Evaluation:
Basic Instructions |
5 different sketches are distinctly |
Sketches - formal |
sketches are rendered to clearly |
Sketches - Effort |
quality time spent realizing ideas |
Sketches - Idea |
clear direction of idea and intent |
Moodboard |
Moodboard assembled with color references Moodboard exported as PDF |
10 pts |
Total |