EXPECTATIONS
TGJ3M (Grade 11):
Text is readable
Design is clean and organized
Proper use of tools
Files are correctly exported
TGJ4O (Grade 12):
Strong branding and consistency
Professional layout and spacing
Effective colour and typography choices
Designs look broadcast-ready and polished
WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING
Adobe Illustrator basics
Vector vs raster graphics
Typography and font pairing
Layout and visual hierarchy
Colour theory and branding
File setup and export for broadcast and web
WHAT YOU ARE MAKING
BTV Graphics Package
Each student will create:
Lower Third Graphic
- Name bar for on-air hosts or guests
- Includes:
- Name
- Title or role
- Clean, readable design
Title Slide or Poster
- A graphic that represents BTV or a show segment
- Used for promotion or as an opening slide
Thumbnail or Promo Graphic
- YouTube-style thumbnail or digital poster
- Designed to grab attention and communicate clearly
Here are some additional tutorials for you to demonstrate proficiency in PhotoShop, it's been a while since we have used this software so these are your refresher.
You will find these tutorials in PhotoShop / Help / Hand-on Tutorials / Add Visual Effects
Complete these 16 PhotoShop tutorials - they are quick and each cover a tool (or 2) that might one day come in handy.
Please post 16 images (in order) of your results in Google Classroom. Don't forget to also save each PSD to your TGJ Folder / Graphic Design / PhotoShop.
Combining multiple images, text, or graphic elements into a single, unified composition. Using layers and tools, users cut out, arrange, and manipulate these individual pieces to form a new, compelling image that can tell a story, capture memories, or express a particular theme.
A technique involving the use of two or more artistic media, such as photography and pencil, ink and pastel, or painting and collage, that are combined.
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Logo
Logos are visual stories. In this project, you’ll explore how shapes, colour, and typography communicate identity, personality, and emotion.
You’ll learn to use Illustrator’s essential tools while designing a meaningful, scalable logo.
Vintage Travel Poster
Create a colorful vintage-inspired travel poster showcasing a city or town that you would like to go to. Use any images, landmarks, or landscape references that you wish to portray this amazing place. Play with textures, and try to include some custom lettering for the title and header. Vintage travel posters rock! Sure, they take time and effort, but they are worth every minute.
Movie Poster Practice: Click Here and choose 3 tutorials to try. Submit your finished tutorials to the classroom