Monday
MAC OS new system overview .... CS4 overview
continue working on Assignment #1 rough layouts and determin word count ... due @ end
Tuesday
discuss importance of front page of newspaper
research front page designs ... find samples of elements that would work for Speculator
begin redesign of Speculator front page, Assignment #2
Wednesday
continue working on Asisgnment #2
Thursday
continue working on Assignment #2 ... due @ end
Friday
work on client jobs
**Please note: There is no homework unless otherwise stated above.
Monday
continue working on Assignment #2 and Classwork #1
BLOG DAY week #1
post images and comments ... due @ end
homework: Assignment #2
Tuesday
continue working on Assignment #2 ... due @ end
homework: blog image
Wednesday
reviewcompositional strategies
Assignment #3 Reflect and Compose
objective: Apply knowledge of compositional strategies and Photoshop layer masks
homework: Assignment #3 and blog image
Thursday
continue working on Assignment #3
Adobe Photoshop tutorial: layer masks, color manipulation
Classwork #2 use layer masks to manipulate given images
homework: Assignment #3 and blog image
Friday
continue working on Assignment #3 and Classwork #2
BLOG DAY week #2
post images and comments ... due @ end
homework: Assignment #3
Monday
new MAC OS system overview and Adobe Illustrator CS4 overview
continue working on Assignment #2 ... due @ end
Tuesday
discuss Elements of Design - TEXTURE
Assignment #3 Texture Blocks
objective: Apply knowledge of the Illustrator clipping mask function and layer arrangement and composing on a grid.
Wednesday
continue working on Assignment #3
Thursday
continue working on Assignment #3
Friday
continue working on Assignment #3 ... due @ end
**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.
Monday
continue working on headlines and other client jobs
Tuesday
critique headline designs
discuss photo guidelines
example layouts with photos and text
Wednesday
photo vs photo illustration
Adobe Photoshop tutorial: adjusting images, color conversion, contrast
discuss cutlines, bylines and credit lines
discuss illustrations
elements within a typical page layout and modular page design
Thursday
drawing a dummy/rough layouts and determining word count
Assignment #1 create a newspaper page layout with given text and photos
Friday
continue working on Assignment #1 ... due @ end
**Please note: There is no homework unless otherwise stated above.
Monday
discuss snapshot vs photograph
discuss compositional strategies
Assignment #2 Just Compose It
objective: Apply knowledge of compositional strategies and using the digital camera
assign 3-composition.pdfhomework: none
Tuesday
continue working on Assignment #2
homework: Assignment #2
Wednesday
continue working on Assignment #2
Adobe Photoshop tutorial: hue/saturation, layer blends, toning and colorizing images
homework: Assignment #2
Thursday
continue working on Assignment #2
Classwork #1 toning and colorizing given images
homework: Assignment #2
Friday
lab closed .. computers being updated!homework: Assignment #2
Monday
UNIT 3 Essential Question: What are the elements of design?
Adobe Illustrator tutorial: pen tool, object arrangement, transform
discuss Elements of Design - LINE
Assignment #2 Coloring Books
objective: Apply knowledge of the Illustrator pen tool and shape tools and begin thinking about composing a layout.
Assign #2-line.pdfTuesday
continue working on Assignment #2
Wednesday
continue working on Assignment #2
Thursday
continue working on Assignment #2
Friday
lab closed ... computers being updated!
Classwork collaged self-portraits
**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.
Monday
critique Black Square Problem
discuss newspaper design, specifically The Speculator design
look @ sample newspapers
Tuesday
continue discussion on newspaper designs
research current newspaper layout trends
Wednesday
continue resaerching trends
find specific examples of what we can incorporate into the layout of The Speculator
discuss design of headlines and subheadlines
Thursday
classwork: create headline graphics with given text
Client Jobs:
#1 J2S Youth Group "Banjo Boil" flyer and poster
#2 Homecoming ticket design
Friday
classwork: headlines ... due @ end
**Please note: There is no homework unless otherwise stated above.
Monday
continue working on Assignment #1
demo: downloading images from the digital camera
discuss digital workflow
Adobe Bridge tutorial
homework: Assignment #1
Tuesday
continue working on Assignment #1
homework: Assignment #1
Wednesday
continue working on Assignment #1
discuss pixels, resolution, color modes
Adobe Photoshop tutorial: cleaning up images, working with levels and curves
homework: Assignment #1
Thursday
continue working on Assignment #1 ... due @ end
homework: none
Friday
Assignment #2 Just Compose It
objective: Familiarize students with blogs, post weekly images, and progressing in the medium.
assign #2 blog my theme.pdfdemo: posting on the blog
Adobe Photoshop tutorial: image size, crop tool, jpg format for blog upload
homework: none
Monday
finish Classwork #2
look @ professional graphic design samples
Tuesday
UNIT 1 Essential Question: What is a vector-based image and how is it created?
discuss the differences between vector and pixel art
Adobe Illustrator tutorial
Wednesday
discuss Elements of Design - SHAPE
Assignment #1 Tangrams
objective: Apply knowledge of the basic Illustrator tools (creating shapes, moving/rotating them around the art board).
Asisgn #1-tangram.pdf
Thursday
continue working on Assignment #1
Friday
continue working on Assignment #1 ... due @ end
Adobe Illustrator tutorial: pen tool
**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.
This entry will include assignments that AP Graphic Design students will problem solve and complete as possible inclusions in their portfolios. I will update this page with assignments and deadlines as we continue through the year.
Assignment #1 The Jack & Jill Problem
deadline: October 12
Assignment #2 Graphic Design 101
deadline: November 24
Concentration Summary
deadline: December 4
Midterm tshirt
deadline: December 17
Breadth Portfolio due
deadline: December 17
This entry will include assignments that AP Digital Photography students will problem solve and complete as possible inclusions in their portfolios. I will update this page with assignments and deadlines as we continue through the year.
Assignment #1 Composition/Principles
deadline: September 8
Assignment #2 Nightlife
deadline: October 8
Assignment #3 The Senses
deadline: November 12
Concentration Summary
deadline: December 4
Midterm tshirt
deadline: December 17
Breadth Portfolio due
deadline: December 17
Monday
Art & Graphics Rally! (all classes meet in the Auditorium)
Tuesday
go over course syllabus and discuss expectations
Wednesday
review the principles of design
classwork: Principles Review Exercises
Thursday
classwork: Principles Review Exercises
due @ end of class
Friday
What's In Your Bag?
objective: to build teamwork within Imaginarium
**Please note: There is no homework unless otherwise stated above.
Monday
Art & Graphics Rally! (all classes meet in the Auditorium)
Tuesday
go over course syllabus and discuss expectations
Wednesday
discuss advantages and disadvantages of digital photography
define the parts of the digital camera
Thursday
**If you have your own camera, please bring it in today!**
continue to define the parts of the digital camera
demo: how to properly use and use an SLR camera, focus, playback and delete images
Friday
review
Assignment #1 Street Photography
objective: Begin to feel comfortable using a digital camera, focusing the subject and paying attention to composition.
assign 1-street photo.pdfhomework: Assignment #1
Monday
Art & Graphics Rally! (all classes meet in the Auditorium)
Tuesday
go over course syllabus and discuss expectations
Wednesday
UNIT 1 Essential Question: What is graphic design?
define graphic design/visual communications and it's importance
Thursday
review
Friday
finish up classwork #1 circle, square, triangle problem
discuss OSHA standards for safely using a computer
Classwork #2 MAC Scavenger Hunt
**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.
This year, students will be working towards completing their AP 2-D Studio Art portfolios to submit for AP credit. These students also help out with photography and layout for The Speculator (the school newspaper) and various CHS needs!
The AP PORTFOLIO MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010 in order to receive credit for the course!
The following standards are for the third level graphic design course:
ACCT-AGD-1. Students will understand and demonstrate the development of a professional portfolio.
ACCT-AGD-2. Students will study professional business ethics utilized throughout the graphic design industry.
ACCT-AGD-3. Students will determine requirements for selected careers.
ACCT-AGD-4. Students will understand the importance of developing a project from concept thru completion.
ACCT-AGD-5. Students will explore the process of project production.
ACCT-AGD-6. Students will explore digital imaging and multimedia.
The following standards are for the second level graphic design course:
ACCT-GDP-1. Students will explore color and the variety of methods it can be applied.
ACCT-GDP-2. Students will interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations.
ACCT-GDP-3. Students will identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.
ACCT-GDP-4. Students will understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.
ACCT-GDP-5. Students will identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of elements and principles.
ACCT-GDP-6. Students will identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.
ACCT-GDP-7. Students will continue to explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.
ACCT-GDP-8. Students will continue to develop communication skills.
ACCT-GDP-9. Students will examine career opportunities through research of various design specialties that exist in the field.
ACCT-GDP-10. Students will demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats.
ACCT-GDP-11. Students will demonstrate knowledge of digital file preparation.
ACCT-GDP-12. Students will explain and demonstrate how to operate equipment in a safe manner.
ACCT-GDP-13. Students will identify and describe the major components and operating controls of the output device.
ACCT-GDP-14. Students will print a product according to customer specifications.
ACCT-GDP-15. Students will impose and plan correctly the finishing and binding workflow of a multiple page publication.
ACCT-GDP-16. Students will identify binding processes, describe the binding processes, and demonstrate the ability to bind a printed product.
ACCT-GDP-17. Students will identify finishing processes, describe the finishing processes, and demonstrate the ability to add finishes to a printed product.
ACCT-GDP-18. Students will identify, demonstrate, and practice proper, safe paper cutting techniques on various class projects.
ACCT-GDP-19. Students will explain the various applications and characteristics of paper substrates.
ACCT-GDP-20. Students will identify the various types of inks used in the graphics and printing industry.
ACCT-GDP-21. Students will model proper customer service and sales principles.
ACCT-GDP-22. Students will exercise effective project preparation.
ACCT-GDP-23. Students will implement optimal job production processes.
ACCT-IGD-1. Students will explore the different careers available in the field of graphic communications and the design industry.
ACCT-IGD-2. Students will identify key developments and individuals relating to the history of the graphics and design industry and explore emerging trends and technologies.
ACCT-IGD-3. Students will examine the professional and ethical issues involved in the graphics and design industry.
ACCT-IGD-4. Students will examine the elements of the business cycle.
ACCT-IGD-5. Students will demonstrate interpersonal and employability skills required for employability and job retention in the work place.
ACCT-IGD-6. Students will explain and demonstrate how to operate equipment in a safe manner.
ACCT-IGD-7. Students will identify safety and health procedures utilized in the classroom/lab environment.
ACCT-IGD-8. Students will estimate job costs.
ACCT-IGD-9. Students will recognize and utilize paper and assorted substrates for commercial output.
ACCT-IGD-10. Students will generate and manipulate various graphic imaging processes.
ACCT-IGD-11. Students will identify and apply typographic and design concepts.
ACCT-IGD-12. Students will analyze pre-press and output operations.
ACCT-IGD-13. Students will understand and demonstrate how to design a page layout.
ACCT-IGD-14. Students will identify the five elements incorporated in basic graphic designs and will understand the application of effective color usage.
ACCT-IGD-15. Students will identify and produce files utilizing different digital formats.
ACCT-IGD-16. Students will identify and demonstrate page layout terminology and tools.
ACCT-IGD-17. Students will identify and understand the differences in page layout, raster based photo manipulation, and vector based graphic software applications.
ACCT-IGD-18. Students will explore the origins of type by examining the evolution of letterforms.
ACCT-IGD-19. Students will evaluate the function of typeface design in supporting legibility in a variety of media applications.
ACCT-IGD-20. Students will explore the different print processes.
ACCT-IGD-21. Students will explore the different electronic imaging processes.
