Sarah Schwarze

Portfolio

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Brochure

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Photodesing

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Logos

Sarah Schwarze
253 S 2nd W Apt 501
Rexburg, ID 83440
208.201.5072
sarah.schwarzek@gmail.com

Webpage

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Event Ad

Flier

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Business Card

Montage

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Letterhead

Brochure
Description:

A brochure advertising the Writing Center (WC) on the Brigham Young

UniversityIdaho campus.

Programs:

Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

Date:

Mar. 28, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Set up a two-sided product

Learn how to apply text wrap to a clipped image
Use paragraph styles in InDesign

Process:

For the image on the first page, I used Photoshop to pull the three girls and
leave the the rest of the people in the picture out and to cut out the background.
In Illustrator, I created the WC logo on the first page using the line and curve
tools. I also typed ina comma, created an outline, and saved it as a PNG. The
rest was created in InDesign using the features it has. I rounded the edge of the
images on the inside, applied a text wrap, and created the overall design.

Montage
Description:

Create a montage with a spiritual theme by using Photoshop and high quality
images

Programs:
Photoshop

Date:

Feb. 14, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Create a focal point

Apply typography principles
Learn to blend images effectively
Learn to use masks

Process:

I selected my first image (the flower) and put it as the background. I

photoshopped its stem out so my text wouldnt be competing with it and difficult
to read. Then I pulled the temple picture, used the sharpening tool on the
doors and exterior, and blended it into the flower using the brush tool. Then I
added an ice texture to add a scratchy, old but preserved look to the complete
image. I chose the flower losing its petals to emphasize that care is required or
something beautiful dies. The temple signifies marriage. The quote implies that
a marriage must be treated specially for it to last.

Photodesign
Description:

Use photography skills in combination with Photoshop, a color scheme and text

Programs:

Photoshop
Sony a200 camera

Date:

Feb. 7, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Learn basic photography skills

Choose a color scheme and take a photo to match those colors
Use a digital camera to take a quality image, then download it.
Adjust image levels, saturation, color balance, sharpen tool on separate layers
for NDE (non-destructive editing.)

Process:

I started out with the picturewhich I took of a page in A Monster Calls by

Patrick Nessusing my Sony a200 SLR. I used vibrancy, sharpness, the blur
tool, and color balance to get the image where I wanted it. I chose the image
because I wanted to do something literary and picked a quote to match it. I
chose one by Benjamin Franklin that I thought could apply to more than just a
literary standpoint. Then I picked a color scheme and used the eyedropper tool
to give the rectangles and circles colors within the color scheme I chose.

Flier
Description:

Create a flier advertising a conference for students

graduate
leadership

conference

Programs:

October 21 from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. at the

Lincoln Convention Center

InDesign
Microsoft Word

Conference is available to graduating seniors.

Date:

Space is limited.

Course:

Registration and more information

available at
http://www.vouantcomm.com/leaders

Jan. 24, 2015

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Apply the design principles and use appropriate typography.

Incorporate basic InDesign skills to improve basic flier layout.
Retrieve image and logo from links
Create a project folder with image, logo and InDesign document to keep links in
InDesign intact.

Process:

I began with sketches then made a very rough version in Microsoft word I could
print and write all over. Then, I moved on to Adobe InDesign to create the final
project and prepare it for print. I chose the picture I did because I wanted her
gaze to lead the eye to my body text and on down. I wanted to try something
different with the title, so I used colors to create a hierarchy. The piece uses
white space and a small body font to prevent it from overwhelming my readers.

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Do you want to have the

competitive edge in business?
Come learn how at Vouant Communications annual Graduate Leadership Conference.
Vouant Communications is devoted to helping tomorrows leaders gain essential leadership skills in the
workplace. During this dynamic three-day seminar, attendees will meet with top executives of Vouant
Communications to discuss breakthrough leadership techniques, while cultivating attributes of leadership that
will market to any employer.
Registration and more information available at
http://www.vouantcomm.com/leaders

Logos
Description:

Manipulate shapes and images to represent a magazine featuring movie

reviews and articles about creating your own home theater

Programs:
Illustrator

Date:

Feb. 21, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Identify qualities fitting for a specific audience

Use Illustrator to create completely original images
Meet the needs of a specific group

Process:

Using Illustrator, I created three different designs in different color schemes by

manipulating shapes, text, layers. I used direct selection tool to manipulate the
images to do what I wanted.

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Webpage
Description:

Create a sample web page.

Programs:
Notepad++
Photoshop

Date:

Mar. 14, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Learn CSS and HTML

Manipulate a web page and apply different features
Use hex colors

Process:

Using Notepad ++, I created a website using a basic outline provided for me.
It was my first time using this program, so it was interesting to learn. I had to
play around and refresh my page every now and then to ensure my CSS was
doing what I thought it was. I used a couple websites to learn how to import a
background I created in Photoshop to add some variety and texture. Using CSS,
I adjusted the width of the white text box, removed the curved corners, added an
image I created in Photoshop for the background, changed my font families and
text colors, and added a comment.

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Event Ad
Description:

Create an event ad for an event of my creation

Programs:

Microsoft Word

Date:

Jan. 31, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Learn image sizing

Find, scan and import a high-quality image.
Create a full-bleed design.
Choose a color scheme and typeface(s) that work for your message and
audience.
Learn to use only Word design features

Process:

I collect postcards and used one I got from London. The image was slightly
larger than a 46 by about half an inch on each size. I scanned it using the
Epson Perfection V300 Photo located in the McKay Library Commons. I used
Microsoft Word to create the entire ad. I used the shape tool to create the
repeated circle bands and a gradient to create the red to black image at the
base.

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Regency Ball

Business Card
Description:

Create a personal logo for my editing skills

Programs:
Illustrator
InDesign

Date:

Feb. 28, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Create a logo to fit my personal needs

Apply typography rules
Use consistent elements to tie the design together

Process:

Using the Niagara Engraved font, I created the S. I typed one S, created outlines,
and then deleted the exterior of the font in Illustrator. I duplicated the remaining
inside and used red colors to make a red monochromatic color scheme. I
drew the fountain pen with the pen tool, applied a fill color, and placed it, Then, Freelance
moving to InDesign and using a large font size, I made the bracket and imported
the double S and the pen. I connected the tip to the double S and set my text
above the line.

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Qualied edit
subject, med

208.201.5072
sch12033@b

Freelance editing and writing

Qualied editing services for any

subject, medium or purpose.
208.201.5072
sch12033@byui.edu

editing and writing

Letterhead
208.201.5072
sch12033@byui.edu
253 S 2nd W Apt 501
Rexburg, ID 83440-2295

Description:

Created a personal letter heading for my editing skills

Programs:
Illustrator
InDesign

Date:

Feb. 28, 2015

Course:

Comm130 (Visual Media)

Instructor:
Ben Pingel

Objectives:

Create a logo to fit my personal needs

Apply typography rules
Use consistent elements to tie the design together

Process:

I copied the double S from the business card design and added the rest of
the letters for my name in InDesign. Then, I added the pen into the design and
slipped it in the space provided by the leading. I then copied the pen off to the
side and descresed the opactity to create a watermark. Using the line and circle
tools, I connected the two pens and lined up my contact information for them.

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