January 2010 Archives

S2: Week 4 | Jan 25 - 29

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 25, 2010 7:34 AM | | Comments (0)
Jobs In-house:

screen printing of shirt design

DIGITAL PORTFOLIO BLOGS:  post finished designs and reflect on them

Speculator layout and design .... upload to printer on Monday, February 8

Flawless Sessions Hair Salon logo and business card ... due @ end of month

faculty calendars ... due @ end of month

Shakespeare Festival tshirt design ... due @ end of month

CHS handbook cover design (seniors only) ... due @ end of February

S2: Week 4 | Jan 25 - 29

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 25, 2010 7:28 AM | | Comments (0)

Monday

continue working on assignment #1

homework: assignment #1

 

Tuesday

continue working on assignment #1

homework: assignment #1


Wednesday

continue working on assignment #1

Assignment #2 Blog Your Theme

objective: Apply knowledge of techniques and composition and see growth in the medium.

homework: blog theme and assignment #1

 

Thursday

continue working on assignment #1

homework: blog theme and assignment #1


Friday

continue working on assignment #1 ... due @ end

post blog theme ... due @ end

homework: blog image

S2: Week 4 | Jan 25 - 29

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 25, 2010 7:08 AM | | Comments (0)

Monday

continue working on assignment #2


Tuesday

continue working on assignment #2 ... due @ end

 

Wednesday

overview of the history of graphic design/visual communications

Assignment #3 From Cave Paintings to Digital Media ... and Everything In Between

objective: Research and gain knowledge of the foundation of visual communications. Create a video presentation to share with peers and to demonstrate proficiency.

watch sample presentation

begin group research 

 

Thursday

continue working on assignment #3 research


Friday

continue working on assignment #3 research ... due @ end

 

**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.

S2: Week 3 | Jan 18 - 22

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 19, 2010 7:54 AM | | Comments (0)
Jobs In-house:

Speculator rough layouts

screen printing of shirt design

digital portfolio blogs:  post at least 3 finished projects, reflect on each ... due Friday

Flawless Sessions Hair Salon logo and business card ... due @ end of month

faculty calendars ... due @ end of month

Shakespeare Festival tshirt design ... due @ end of month

CHS handbook cover design (seniors only) ... due @ end of February

S2: Week 3 | Jan 18 - 22

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 19, 2010 7:29 AM | | Comments (0)

Monday

[OFF MLK Day]

 

Tuesday

review

Classwork #3 Conceptual Photography Ideas ... due @ end

homework: none1


Wednesday

Assignment #1 The Big Idea

objective: Apply knowledge of techniques, compositional strategies, and Photoshop manipulation to illustrate/concept and idea.

begin step #1 ... brainstorm the concept

homework: assignment #1

 

Thursday

continue working on assignment #1, step #1

begin step #2 .... sketches (including composition, lighting, mood and technique)

homework: assignment #1


Friday

continue working on assignment #1, step #1 and 2 ... due @ end

begin step #3 ... photographing the concept

homework: assignment #1

S2: Week 3 | Jan 18 - 22

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 17, 2010 8:42 AM | | Comments (0)

Monday

[OFF MLK, Jr Day]


Tuesday

discuss career and education research ... due @ end

Assignment #2 Say It With a Poster

objective: Apply knowledge of industry careers, education and professional organizations and design a poster showcasing the information. 

Several posters will be on display (in our hallway) during Career and Technical Education Week in the beginning of February

 

Wednesday

continue working on assignment #2

 

Thursday

continue working on assignment #2


Friday

continue working on assignment #2

 

**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.

S2: Digital Photo Assignment Sheets

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 11, 2010 2:14 PM | | Comments (0)
assign #1 conceptual photo.pdf











AP Breakfast

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 11, 2010 10:43 AM | | Comments (0)
What a great way to start off your morning!

Each year, AP students have the opportunity to display a few of their pieces upon completion of the AP Portfolio. On Tuesday, May 4 the AP Breakfast will be hosted by the Graphic Design and Visual Arts Departments and the students. Artwork/images will be on display in the Media Center for family, friends, CHS faculty, anyone who is invited. Refreshments will be served. 

May 4, 2010
Chattahoochee Media Center
breakfast will be help 7:30 - 8:30 am; artwork will be on display all day

S2: Deadlines

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 11, 2010 10:09 AM | | Comments (0)
BREADTH PORTFOLIO

pull artwork/images together and print by Thursday, January 28

class critique of Breadth on Friday, January 29



CONCENTRATION PORTFOLIO

Semester 2 is dedicated to working on concentration pieces. Students will work on their own, completing the pieces by the following deadlines ...

Wednesday, January 20 ... pieces 1 and 2

Wednesday, February 10 ... pieces 3 and 4

Wednesday, February 24 .. pieces 5 and 6

Wednesday, March 10 ... pieces 7 and 8

Wednesday, March 24 ... pieces 9 and 10

Tuesday, April 13 ... pieces 11 and 12


class critique of Concentration pieces on Friday, April 16 



QUALITY PORTFOLIO

5 quality images to be determined by Monday, April 19 and sent to lab for printing



The completed BREADTH and CONCENTRATION PORTFOLIOS must be uploaded by Friday, May 7 by 4:00 pm in order to pass this class. 

The completed QUALITY PORTFOLIO must be printed, matted and shipped on Friday, May 7 by 4:00 pm.



AP BREAKFAST

Students need to design personal invitations to the breakfast. Invite should include a sample or two of the student's work, student name and breakfast information. Invites should be designed and printed by Friday, April 23.

S2: Week 2 | Jan 11 - 15

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 11, 2010 10:02 AM | | Comments (0)
Jobs In-house:

Speculator press passes

digital portfolio blogs ... creation of blog and email link to Dayton ... due Wednesday

Speculator February Issue rough layouts and word count ... due Thursday

Flawless Sessions Hair Salon logo and business card

S2: Week 2 | Jan 11 - 15

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 11, 2010 8:54 AM | | Comments (0)

Monday

continue working on group presentation

homework: none

 

Tuesday

group presentations .... all groups!

homework: none


Wednesday

discuss conceptual photography

Classwork #2 Conceptual Photography Research

homework: none

 

Thursday

Classwork #3 Sample Concepts

homework: none


**CHS INK Student Gallery Show ... opening reception is this evening, 6:30 pm @ Binders in Buckhead

 

Friday

continue working on classwork #2 and #3 ... both due @ end

S2: Week 2 | Jan 11 - 15

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 11, 2010 8:20 AM | | Comments (0)


Monday

continue working on assignment #1


Tuesday

continue working on assignment #1

 

Wednesday

continue working on assignment #1 ... due @ end

 

Thursday

Classwork #1 Education and Careers

objective: Explore careers, education and professional organizations available within the graphic design industry.


**CHS INK Student Gallery Show ... opening reception is this evening, 6:30 pm @ Binders in Buckhead


Friday

continue working on classwork #1 .... due half way through class

discuss chain of command within the industry

discuss Graphic Design Pathway at CHS ... what classes to take next year!

 

**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.

CHS INK Student Art Gallery Show

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 5, 2010 9:54 AM | | Comments (0)
CHSINKsm.jpg
Please join us at the opening reception of CHS INK ....
Thursday, January 14, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 pm

@ Binders (in Buckhead)
3330 Piedmont Road NE • Atlanta, GA 30305 • 404.237.6331


Prizes will be awarded for first place winners in each of the following categories:

Best In Show
3D (ceramics and sculpture)
Drawing & Painting
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Photography (BW and color)

S2: Week 1 | Jan 4 - 8

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 4, 2010 8:17 PM | | Comments (0)
Jobs in-house:

discuss upcoming student gallery show
choose a design/layout to submit

discuss blogs/digital portfolios

Speculator press passes

S2: Week 1 | Jan 4 - 8

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 4, 2010 8:07 PM | | Comments (0)

Monday

[Teacher workday]

 

Tuesday

discuss 2nd semester expectations

discuss upcoming student gallery show, CHS INK

choose a digital image to submit

homework: none


Wednesday

review learned techniques

demo: zooming presentations

Classwork #1 Zooming Presentation

homework: none

 

Thursday

continue working on group presentation

homework: none

 

Friday

[snow day!]

S2: Week 1 | Jan 4 - 8

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 4, 2010 7:52 PM | | Comments (0)

Monday

[Teacher workday]


Tuesday

discuss 2nd semester expectations

disucss upcoming student gallery show, CHS INK
choose and submit a design or photograph for the show

 

Wednesday

review [elements, principles, color theory, typography]

 

Thursday

Assignment #1 Cheeseburger In Paradise

objective: Apply knowledge of design principles, color and appropriate software to compose a layout.


Friday

[snow day!]

 

**Please note: Unless otherwise stated above, there is, generally, no homework for this course.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

By
Kylie Dayton
on January 4, 2010 7:49 PM | | Comments (0)
Welcome to semester 2! Hope your holiday break was a good one! I had a wonderful and relaxing two weeks, enjoying time with my family and friends. 
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