Graphic Design,
P4,F19
In Class Assignments
Fri. 1/24
Due today: Final Reflection
Make prints from linoleum cut
Portfolio post:
- Ttile the page : Architecture and Printmaking
- Insert a photo of your prints (on flickr)
- Copy and paste the:
Purpose:
- To become familiar with basic printmaking history, processes, and artists
- To make connections among artists from our past and present who worked using this method;
- To respond visually to printmaking artists by creating editions of prints, using linoleum;
- To print at least one edition of your design, demonstrating understanding of the printmaking process
PUBLISH!
Tues. 1/14
Linoleum Printing!
Fri. 1/10
Due today: 2 Final Extraordinary Movie Posters with rubric, reflection, and post, Share and discuss
2 final sketches for printmaking
Transfer sketches to linoleum and begin to carve
Wed. 1/8
HW reminder: Due Fri. 1/10: 2 Final Extraordinary Movie Posters with rubric, reflection, and post
Mon. 1/6
Share and discuss 3 different ideas for Movie Poster
Continue working on Poster with feedback in mind
Thurs. 1/2
Review the rubric, reflection, and post for movie poster
Continue work on the movie poster
Thurs. 12/19
Continue work on the movie poster
Tues. 12/17
Continue working on Poster
Fri. 12/13
Review Color and Emotions
Begin creating your poster in Photoshop
Wed. 12/11
Review Color and Emotions
Due today: 3 different sketches and ideas for movie poster, use the narrative worksheet criteria - Share and discuss
Begin creating your poster in Photoshop
Mon. 12/9
Share ideas for Movie Poster
Continue work on Extraordinary move poster
Review movie poster rubric and portfolio post
Fri. 12/6 - End of School Day
2 Logos, floor plan, along with Rubric, Reflection, and Portfolio Post
Thurs. 12/5
Sophia - Shoe
Avery - Bird
Samantha - Tree
Zane - Mountain
Introduce : Extraordinary move poster
Pick an object from the container
Brainstorm ideas for imagery and or look online
(demonstrate how to look for large files)
Tues. 12/3
Snow Day!
Tues. 11/26
Debrief VIA Field Trip
Last day to finalize Logo Designs and Floor Plan
Fri. 11/22
11am - 1:30pm - Field Trip to VIA
Due Tues. 11/26: VIA Field Trip Reflection & Portfolio Post
Continue working on Logo Design
Wed. 11/20
Finalize VIA Special Assignment
Continue work on Logo Design
Mon. 11/18
Check in on Logo Design
Field Trip: Fri. Nov. 22nd, 11am - 1pm
Thurs. 11/14
Work on completing at least two final drafts, ready for feedback on Mon. 11/18
As time allows, work on floor plan
Tues. 11/12
Due today: Step 2: Design with a message: Share and Discuss
3 sketches for your logo, large on separate pages in your sketchbook, along with the floor plan and location for your your business
Continue work: Step 3
Thurs. 11/7
Continue work on STEP TWO: brainstorming ideas for Logos and business plan, including interior space and location.
Tues. 11/5
Check in on Design with a Message, Step One
Continue and work on Step Two, Design with a Message
Fri. 11/1
Design with a Message, Step One
Wed. 10/30
Finalize Bitmoji & Emojis
Due: Fri. 11/1 with Reflection, Post, and Rubric
Mon. 10/28
Work on Bitmoji & Emojis
Thurs. 10/24
Share and discuss Emoji/Bitmoji work in progress
Continue working on Emoji/Bitmoji
Due Wed. 10/30: Emoji and Bitmoji Designs, Reflection, Post, and Rubric
Tues. 10/22
Goal: By the end of class at least one Emoji complete
- Continue to work on Emojis, using tablets and Photoshop
Fri. 10/18
Due today:
Two Op Art Designs, Op Art Rubric, reflection, & post
Continue planning for Design an Emoji!
Wed. 10/16
Reminder: Due Fri. 2 Op Art Designs, Op Art Rubric, reflection, & post
Tues. 10/8
Install Wacom Tablet with this driver
Complete the tutorial
CHANGE TO OP ART DESIGNS:
- You will create 2 designs
One Design will be getting aquainted, a basic design
2nd Design will be more advanced and challenging
Fri. 10/4
Check to see that plan for final Op Art piece is done.
Begin working on final piece in Photoshop
Wed. 10/2
Share and discuss Monday's class
Criteria for Final Op Art Design
Mon. 9/30
Using Photoshop, continue to create and experiment with Op Art.
Remember the following:
- Use black & white, no color.
- Non-objective shapes only...mostly geometric.
- Use s grids, perspective, shapes and lines to create illusions.
- Continue to practice navigating around Photoshop by creating a piece of Op Art.
- You are at the ‘Exploring” stage. You should have something to show me as to how you used your class time
- Write down any questions that you might have.
Thurs. 9/26
Present "Quotes" Poster & Photograph, hang
Continue practicing Op Art Exercises
Introduction to Photoshop
Tues. 9/24
Begin practicing Op Art Exercises
Fri. 9/20
Finish Inspirational Quotes
Due Thurs. 9/26: Poster, portfolio post, and reflection
Wed. 9/18
Continue : Inspirational Quote
- Brainstorm, using your sketchbook, ideas for composition, type, and images
- Keep in mind the "Fundamentals of Design"
- Use a combination of images and text, however, the TEXT should be the MAIN event
- The quote should be easily read: size, font, color, contrast
- Images should enhance the communication of the quote (not be a distractions)
- Exhibit quality craftsmanship
As time allows, begin the portfolio post and reflection
Mon. 9/16
Photoshop should be installed
Continue : Inspirational Quote
- Brainstorm, using your sketchbook, ideas for composition, type, and images
- Keep in mind the "Fundamentals of Design"
- Use a combination of images and text, however, the TEXT should be the MAIN event
- The quote should be easily read: size, font, color, contrast
- Images should enhance the communication of the quote (not be a distractions)
- Exhibit quality craftsmanship
Thurs. 9/12
Due today: Name Design
Explain Portfolio Post for Name Design Due: Mon. 9/16
Photoshop should be installed
Continue working on "Designing Inspirational Quotes" Poster
Tues. 9/10
Recap Friday's class
Photoshop Installation
Check "Goals for the semester"
Add Printer
Due: Thurs. 9/12
Continue working on Fundamentals of Graphic Design, in your sketchbook, Design your name.
- Use the whole page
- Think about the elements of Graphic Design
- You may use black and white, color, collage or any combination
Begin "Designing Inspirational Quotes" Poster
- Watch and discuss Typography video
- Choose an inspirational quote
- Brainstorm, using your sketchbook, ideas for composition, type, and images
- Keep in mind the "Fundamentals of Design"
- Use a combination of images and text, however, the TEXT should be the MAIN event
- The quote should be easily read: size, font, color, contrast
- Images should enhance the communication of the quote (not be a distractions)
- Exhibit quality craftsmanship
Fri. 9/4
What is graphic design?
( 10 min) Course Syllabus/Overview
(20 min) Portfolio set up: New Google Sites
(10 min) Post #1: Goals for the Semester>This will go on your home page.
Under layouts, choose the first one, the image on the left and text on the right.
Answer the following questions, using a well-developed, thoughtful paragraph, at least 6 sentences:
- Why are you taking this course? What do you hope to gain/learn? What skills and techniques do you hope to strengthen?
Join Google Classroom
Bookmark your site & class web site, and subscribe to the class calendar
( 10 min) About Brainstorming
(30 min) Fundamentals of Graphic Design
After watching the above video, in your sketchbook, using words and/or images, write down at least 4 concepts that you want to remember.
Using the Fundamentals of Graphic Design, in your sketchbook, Design your name.
- Use the whole page
- Think about the elements of Graphic Design
- You may use black and white, color, collage or any combination
As time allows, finish collaging your sketchbook
Wed, 9/4
Welcome!!
Cell phone use
Group Norms to help to make group work and classroom culture positive and enjoyable
( 5 min) Why Study Art?
3 Chair Design Challenge - Debrief
Sketchbooks and Portfolio Slots
Downloading and installing Fonts in Photoshop:
- Go to Dafont.com:
- Download
- double click on the .zip file
- double click on the ttf file in downloads
- click the install font button
Steve Jobs, "rules for success"
Know your files: jpg, gif, png
Homework Assignments
Due Fri. 1/24
Due. Fri. 1/10
2 Final Extraordinary Movie Posters with rubric, reflection, and post
2 final sketches for printmaking
Mon. 1/6
3 solid versions of Extraordinary Movie poster ready for feedback
Wed. 12/11
3 different sketches and ideas for movie poster, use the narrative worksheet criteria
Fri. 12/6
2 Logos, floor plan, along with Rubric, Reflection, and Portfolio Post
Tues. 11/26
Mon. 11/18
At least two final drafts for logo design, ready for feedback
Tues. 11/12
Step 2: Design with a message: 3 sketches for your logo, large on separate pages in your sketchbook, along with the floor plan and location for your your business
Due Fri. 11/1
Due Fri, 10/18
Op Art Designs, Op Art Rubric, reflection, & post
Due Fri 10/4
Planning for final Op Art Piece
Due Thurs. 9/26
Inspirational Quote Poster and portfolio post and reflection
Due Mon. 9/16
Portfolio Post for Name Design
Due Thurs. 9/12
Photoshop on computer
Name Design complete in sketchbook
Due Tues. 9/10
Finish writing goals page
Visual Arts Opportunities:
- Visual Art electives!
- YAWP: Yarmouth Art & Writing Publication (Club)
- Art Club
- Clayton’s Annual YHS Spring Art Exhibit (advanced art classes)
- Contests and Competitions as available, including the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program
- Maine College of Art Classes for Teens
- Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Student Craft Weekend
- “Early College” programs at numerous art schools
- ArtEffect Project
- Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes