New Brunswick High School

Introduction to Graphic Design

Instructor: Thomas V. Berger

The Color Wheel

Without understanding even the basics of Color Theory, any design work will be lacking in success and quality.

The first step to understanding how colors work, is with the color wheel.

In Pixlr, using our Shape and Fill, as well as our color pallet, we will construct our own color wheels.

CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills

CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.

8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.

9.1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation

9.3 Career and Technical Education This standard outlines what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a CTE Program of Study.

1.2.12 D. Visual Art 1. Interpret themes using symbolism, allegory, or irony through the production of two or three-dimensional art. 2. Perform various methods and techniques used in the production of works of art. 3. Produce an original body of work in one or more mediums that demonstrates mastery of methods and techniques. 4. Outline a variety of pathways and the requisite training for careers in the visual arts

1.3.12 D. Visual Art 1. Compare and contrast innovative applications of the elements of art and principles of design.

Kevin S

"I think I did very good with this project and it came out nice."

Anthony R

Luis T

"When we made this in class it was really fun. We got to learn some tools. It opened my eyes to what's to come in the future."

Monochromatic Pop Art Portrait

Using Pixlr, students will convert a photograph of themselves into a four, separate, monochromatic portraits. Each color will represent a season.

CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills

CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.

8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.

9.1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation

9.3 Career and Technical Education This standard outlines what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a CTE Program of Study.

1.3.8 D. Visual Art 1. Define the elements of art and principles of design that are evident in everyday life. 2. Apply the principles of design to interpret various masterworks of art.

3. Compare and contrast works of art in various media that utilize the same arts elements and principles of design.

1.3.12 D. Visual Art 1. Compare and contrast innovative applications of the elements of art and principles of design.

1.5.12 B. Skills 1. Evaluate the impact of innovations in the arts from various historical periods in works of dance, music, theater, and visual art stylistically representative of the times. 2. Compare and contrast the stylistic characteristics of a given historical period through dance, music, theater, and visual art.

Franklyn A.

Maria T.

Daisy S.

"I used certain colors to represent seasons based on their vibe. This project was somewhat hard because of the small details that needed to be filled in."

Alan I.

"My thoughts on this project were that this project was overall pretty cool and fun. When I finished my first Mono portrait, i felt excited and confident in my other portraits, too."

Neon Text Effect

Neon art has been a part of American culture since the early 1900's. A neon sign could be used by the classiest of hotels and also the seediest of clubs.

Over recent years, this medium has begun to make a comeback, both as actual art and a digital effect.

Using PixlrE, we will create a typography design using a neon effect.

CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills

CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.

8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.

9.1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation

9.3 Career and Technical Education This standard outlines what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a CTE Program of Study.

1.2.12 D. Visual Art 1. Interpret themes using symbolism, allegory, or irony through the production of two or three-dimensional art. 2. Perform various methods and techniques used in the production of works of art. 3. Produce an original body of work in one or more mediums that demonstrates mastery of methods and techniques. 4. Outline a variety of pathways and the requisite training for careers in the visual arts

1.3.8 D. Visual Art 1. Define the elements of art and principles of design that are evident in everyday life. 2. Apply the principles of design to interpret various masterworks of art.

3. Compare and contrast works of art in various media that utilize the same arts elements and principles of design.

Viridiana H.

"It was hard to get the lighting right but the bevel effect allowed for my text to look realistic."

Javier A.

"I thought this project was fine, maybe just a little boring. It did come out looking good though there was problems with trying to get the effects and stuff right."

Christopher F.

"I really liked the result and was amazed on how much it looks like a real neon sign, it was fun to make."

Karen S.

"I liked how this project came out. The glow of the sign happened by complete accident and I liked how it came out so I decided to keep it. This is my favorite project of MP2."

The Name Logo

Logos have been used in one form or another for as long as people wanted to be recognized.

The name logo is a basic way of learning the effectiveness of typography and logo work.

CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills

CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.

8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.

9.1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation

9.3 Career and Technical Education This standard outlines what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a CTE Program of Study.

1.2.12 D. Visual Art 1. Interpret themes using symbolism, allegory, or irony through the production of two or three-dimensional art. 2. Perform various methods and techniques used in the production of works of art. 3. Produce an original body of work in one or more mediums that demonstrates mastery of methods and techniques. 4. Outline a variety of pathways and the requisite training for careers in the visual arts

1.3.12 D. Visual Art 1. Compare and contrast innovative applications of the elements of art and principles of design.

Mena H.

"I feel that the logo represents my birthday, as my name comes from a mountain name and I was born on a snowy day."

Angel J.

Destiny O.

"Honestly this is one of my favorite logos that I had created because it shows my name wrapped inside a heart."

Irvin P.

"I enjoyed making this project since it was something we had to make from scratch and i think it's one of my better projects."

Create a Cyberpunk Cityscape

Cyberpunk is a Fantasy/Sci-Fi genre set in the present day to the near future where advanced science mixes with the "normal" world.

Using Pixlr, various Elements, Adjustments and Filters, we will create a scene of our own.

CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills

CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.

8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.

9.1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation

9.3 Career and Technical Education This standard outlines what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a CTE Program of Study.

1.2.12 D. Visual Art 1. Interpret themes using symbolism, allegory, or irony through the production of two or three-dimensional art. 2. Perform various methods and techniques used in the production of works of art. 3. Produce an original body of work in one or more mediums that demonstrates mastery of methods and techniques. 4. Outline a variety of pathways and the requisite training for careers in the visual arts

1.3.8 D. Visual Art 1. Define the elements of art and principles of design that are evident in everyday life. 2. Apply the principles of design to interpret various masterworks of art.

3. Compare and contrast works of art in various media that utilize the same arts elements and principles of design.

Yorleny G.

Alejandro H.

Henry C.

Eddy C.

Album Cover Art: New is Old

From the 60's through the 80's, artwork for the 12" vinyl LP flourished. From psychedelic art to air brushing to photography, records were bought as much for the cover art as the music, itself.

Like the music, album cover art was often influenced by the times of the day. Social, political and economic issues were often translated into the work.

Decide on a vintage genre, choose a modern musician or band and create an album cover for them in that vintage style.

CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills

CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.

8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.

9.1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation

9.3 Career and Technical Education This standard outlines what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a CTE Program of Study.

1.3.8 D. Visual Art 1. Define the elements of art and principles of design that are evident in everyday life. 2. Apply the principles of design to interpret various masterworks of art.

3. Compare and contrast works of art in various media that utilize the same arts elements and principles of design.

1.3.12 D. Visual Art 1. Compare and contrast innovative applications of the elements of art and principles of design.