Color Correction = using curves to adjust the color of an image
Portrait Retouching = removing blemishes and softening facial features
August 2011 Archives
MON
continue working on Breadth #1
whole class critique
homework: none
TUE
continue working on Breadth #1
homework: none
WED
continue working on Breadth #1
homework: none
THU
continue working on Breadth #1
homework: none
FRI
continue working on Breadth #1 ... due @ endobjective: Apply knowledge of principles of balance, emphasis and unity/variety; manipulation and techniques in Photoshop and/or Illustrator; create a composition or collage of an urban landscape.
homework: research inspiration images
MON
Creative Director and Photo Editor continue working on Job #1 nameplate design
Section Editors and Designers continue working on Job #2 Spec template design
Online Team continue working on Job #3 news site plan
Photographers continue working on Job #4 photo shoot and image manipulation
homework: none
TUE
Creative Director and Photo Editor continue working on Job #1 nameplate design
Section Editors and Designers continue working on Job #2 Spec template design
Online Team continue working on Job #3 news site plan
Photographers continue working on Job #4 photo shoot and image manipulation
homework: none
WED
Jobs #1, 2, 3, 4 ... due @ end
homework: none
THU
Speculator Team meet & greet with whole staff
discuss magazine template and changes
homework: none
FRI
Assignment #5 Classroom Schedule Posters
objective: Design posters for every classroom. Apply knowledge of design principles and visual organization to create a consistent layout for each department.
Speculator whole staff discussion of cover and template
homework: none
MON
discuss week 3 blog entries
Adobe Illustrator tutorial
overview; demo shape and line tools, basic functions
homework: Podcast #1 Elements of Design
TUE
Elements of Design: SHAPE and LINE
objective: Apply knowledge of basic Illustrator tools and functions to create stylized icons.
homework: none
WED
continue working on Assignment #1 ... submit @ end of class for critique
homework: none
THU
continue working on Assignment #1homework: none
FRI
blog workday: weekly review
August Blogs posts due @ end of class
homework: none
Create a blog via blogger.com according to the given assignment/instruction. Within the blog, add three pages: Assignments, EQs, and Vocabulary.
Journal Posts
Welcome Post Title the post "Intro Goals".
In this post, answer the following questions: Why did you take this class? What goals do you have for the class?
Podcast post Title of the post "Podcast #1 Elements of Design".
Podcast post Title of the post "Podcast #1 Elements of Design".
In this post, copy/paste the following questions and answer them while or after you watch the podcast:
What does it take to create good graphic design?
What is the difference between elements and principles?
Name the six (6) elements of design.
What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with other lines or shapes?
Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
What element defines a specific area of space?
What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?
What is the difference between elements and principles?
Name the six (6) elements of design.
What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with other lines or shapes?
Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
What element defines a specific area of space?
What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?
Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?
What are abstract shapes?
Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?
What do triangles suggest?
Circles convey feelings of what?
Describe positive space and negative space?
What is texture?
Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?
What is value?
What is another name for value?
What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?
MON
homework: none
continue working on Breadth #1
homework: none
TUE
Adobe Photoshop demo:
portrait retouching; brushes and backgrounds
homework: none
WED
continue working on Breadth #1
homework: none
THU
continue working on Breadth #1homework: none
FRI
class critique of Breadth #1homework: none
MON
discuss compositional strategies with photographers
Classwork Clean Up and Color Correcting Images
objective: Apply knowledge of Photoshop levels and curves to manipulate images.
homework: none
TUE
Adobe Photoshop demo:
retouching portraits and softening facial features
set up individual accounts on Google Docs
for sharing information with Speculator reporters
homework: none
WED
review principles of design, visual hierarchy, unity within a design
Speculator layout:
identify elements of a magazine page/spread
homework: none
THU
Classwork Magazine Scavenger Huntobjective: Be able to identify the components of a magazine page/spread and understand how the principles of design are incorporated into the layout.
look at samples of our competition and find inspiration/samples for this year's design
Assignment #1 Nameplate Design
objective: Create a new design for the newsmagazine nameplate and the news site header.
Assignment #3 News Site Design
news site team discuss look of the site, additions/inclusions, job descriptions, etc
objective: Create a plan to build traffic to the new site.
homework: none
FRI
Assignment #2 Page Template Design
research magazine page layouts for individual sections; meet with team to discuss
objective: Apply knowledge of principles and visual organization to build a cohesive template for the newsmagazine.
Assignment #4 Photo Shoot
photographers review digital camerasobjective: Apply knowledge of composition and work with the digital cameras to learn focusing and exposure techniques.
homework: none
MON
Classwork MAC Scavenger Hunt
objective: Get comfortable moving around a Macintosh computer.
homework: none
TUE
continue and finish discussing Work Ethic and Employability Skills
GRAPHIC DESIGNER ... Why is important for these people to be able to communicate visually and effectively?
homework: none
WED
ICONS ... What are they and why do we care?
discuss how to evaluate design
homework: none
THU
review copyright vs public domaindemo the DropBox and how to turn in work/files
discuss the use of podcasts
Podcast #1 Elements of Design
homework: Podcast #1
FRI
Blog Assignment
objective: Create individual student blogs as a way to review discussions and notes, answer essential questions, define vocabulary and maintain a digital portfolio.
discuss blog expectations
homework: Podcast #1
Complete this application online by Wednesday, August 17 at midnight!
MON
individual critiques of sketches/ideas
homework: research and sketching
discuss AP portfolio: Breadth, Concentration and Quality
discuss iPads pros and cons; use of throughout the school year
discuss use of sketchbooks vs sketching on iPads
discuss use of sketchbooks vs sketching on iPads
homework: none
TUE
discuss syllabus and course expectations
discuss assignment schedule
discuss assignment schedule
homework: items to include in sketchbooks
WED
**bring iPads to class!
look @ summer sketches
discuss AP rubric
demo GBC binder for sketchbooks and begin assembling
look @ summer sketches
discuss AP rubric
demo GBC binder for sketchbooks and begin assembling
homework: items to include in sketchbooks
THU
review creative process
discuss blog expectations
Breadth #1 Self Portrait
objective: Apply
knowledge of principles of balance and emphasis; manipulation and
techniques in Photoshop and/or Illustrator; create a self-portrait that
reflects who you are as a person or who you want to be.
discuss blog expectations
homework: research and sketching
FRI
continue working on Breadth #1individual critiques of sketches/ideas
homework: research and sketching
MON
discuss syllabus and course expectations
discuss Speculator teams
complete Speculator application online by Wednesday @ midnight
homework: none
TUE
Art and Design Rally ... meet in the Auditorium
homework: none
WED
discuss importance of good communication skills and listening skills
homework: none
THU
discuss file management; use of Imaginarium drive and Google Docs
Photojournalism versus PhotoIllustration
discuss compositional strategies for photos
homework: none
FRI
Adobe Photoshop demos:
levels and curves; color correction; grayscale conversion; editing for portraits
homework: none
MON
discuss syllabus and course expectations
discuss use of Essential Questions and Benchmarks
homework: none
TUE
Art and Design Rally ... meet in the Auditorium
homework: none
WED
Graphics Pretest
homework: none
THU
syllabus signature sheets and flash drives due @ beginning of period
MAC overview
discuss OSHA safety standards when using computers
homework: none
FRI
discuss Work Ethic and Employability Skills
homework: none
I'm looking forward to a great year of design!!
