*Magazine Cover 2: Sketch, Cover Article & Cover Image
1. Lesson Goals
SWBAT:
1...Choose cover article
2...Decide on a cover image
3...Sketch Composition Ideas for Cover
2. Decide on Cover Article
1. Review your 6 Articles (Teasers plus Subheads).
2. Choose the one you think you can find the most interesting image for.
2. Review Professional Examples of Cover Images & Mastheads
• More Magazine Covers
1. Notice the use of one strong singular image
2. Notice the strategy for creating negative space for text
3. Notice the size, alignment, and position of the Masthead
3. Search for Image Possibilities
1. Type in search words that relate to your cover article
2. Use tools to search for large images
3. Find images with negative space or unified areas of color/value for placing text
4. Download and name files so you easily find them later
4. Sketch Masthead and Image
1. Fold a piece of paper into quarters for 2 - 4 sketches
2. Start by sketching a rectangle or the text for your Masthead
3. Next, sketch in your image while thinking about where you will put the text
5. Sketch Teasers and Teaser Subheads
1. Continue by adding rectangles/lines to indicate text size and placement
2. Sketch 2-4 different composition ideas.
6. Assessment
7. Submit
8. Extension
NB Do Now 5/16/19
How is a sketch usually different than a drawing?
SKETCH:
Details not included
Done lightly for easy edits
Done in Pencil for easy edits
DRAWING:
Usually detailed
Done lightly or firmly
Done in any medium
Do Now
1. Log In and open your Magazine Cover File.
2. Open your image size window (Image > Image Size)
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning