Nuts and Bolts of Graphic Design
This unit will last approximately one week. We will use the Communicating through Graphic Design textbook provided by Mrs. Washam.
Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Objectives
Objectives
- learn about design in nature and the human environment
- explore a brief history of graphic design
- discover the graphic design process
Resources
Resources
Read Chapter 1 text
Assignment
Assignment
Chart your graphic life
Lesson 2
Lesson 2
Objectives
Objectives
- get to know the elements of art and principles of design, especially as they are applied to graphic design
- learn to see elements of art and principles of design in the graphic design work of professionals and students
- work with a shape in space to create movement in a simple design.
Resources
Resources
Read Chapter 2 text
Assignment
Assignment
Lesson 3
Lesson 3
Objectives
Objectives
- learn how graphic designers, plan, submit, revise, and complete their designs
- explore basic design components such as typography, photography, illustrations, and scans
- create a poster for a school event
Resources
Resources
- Read chapter 3 as a group
- Create a slideshow and present chapter 3 to the rest of the class
Assignment
Assignment
Studio Experience - A School Event Poster
Partner with a Graphic Arts II student to help you with software
Unit Review
Unit Review
Quizlet - Nuts and Bolts of Graphic Design
Assessment - Test will be on Tuesday, September 11