Intro. to Design - 3rd Hour
Please click on the the words Intro to Design to download the syllabus for this class.
Week 11 : 11/4- 11/8
Thursday - November 7th:
Create a Google document and follow the instructions below.
Create a Google document and follow the instructions below.
- Research and find 5 famous graphic designers you find interesting. (Sorry, you can't use Aaron Draplin)
- For each designer, you will create 1 paragraph including the information below:
- Designer's name, background and a brief description of who they are and what makes them famous.
- A minimum of 3 examples of their work and 1 picture of them.
- Your 6th paragraph will be a description of which designer is your favorite and why.
Wednesday - November 6th:
Step 1, for Today's Assignment: Create a Word document, Research Aaron James Draplin the designer, and Answer the questions below.
1. What is the name of the company he is creating the Logo for?
2. Where is the company from? What state?
3. What industry is the company in?
4. What does he mean by “show context”?
5. What does he mean by “a dark value”?
6. What year did he become a freelance designer?
7. According to Aaron Draplin, what are the benefits and downfalls of being a freelance designer?
8. Lastly, what are your overall thoughts about Aaron Draplin? Are you now, or do you think you will ever be as passionate about design as he is? Explain.
Step 1, for Today's Assignment: Create a Word document, Research Aaron James Draplin the designer, and Answer the questions below.
- How did he get his start in design?
- Cut and paste 2-3 examples of his work.
- Cut and paste 1 image / example of his 2013 Sasquatch Festival event Graphic.
- When did he create, The Draplin Design Co.?
- Describe what you like or dislike about his work.
- How has he impacted the design industry?
- What are “Field Notes”?
- What is DDC Mission Statement?
- In 2-3 sentences, who is Chuck Anderson, the graphic designer? Include 1 image he has created.
1. What is the name of the company he is creating the Logo for?
2. Where is the company from? What state?
3. What industry is the company in?
4. What does he mean by “show context”?
5. What does he mean by “a dark value”?
6. What year did he become a freelance designer?
7. According to Aaron Draplin, what are the benefits and downfalls of being a freelance designer?
8. Lastly, what are your overall thoughts about Aaron Draplin? Are you now, or do you think you will ever be as passionate about design as he is? Explain.
Week : 10/28- 11/1
Friday - November 1st: See the link below to learn about our next contest. You are responsible to review the rules and regulations to make sure you are not disqualified in anyway. These are very specific. You will also want to download the files and images needed.
Have fun, and good luck!
Have fun, and good luck!
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Monday - October 28th: We are staying in the land of design contests. This is one of my favorites! See the link below to learn about our next design contest. You are responsible to review the rules and regulations to make sure you are not disqualified in any way. Make sure you research this festival to understand what is about before beginning. You will be designing 3 logos for this contest. Email me your logos when done. Have fun and good luck.
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Week 9: 21/7- 10/25
Monday- October 21st:
Today we start our first of many, logo design contests. This is a local one, and a great way to get your work published and win money!. See the two documents below for contest instructions and details. Your are responsible to read, and understand all the information, rules and details for this contest. For example, the deadlines, document size, color requirements, the audience and inspiration.
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Week 7: 10/7- 10/11
Personal Brand Logo Project
Monday - October 7th:
We are going to embark on our first major project in Illustrator - Creating your own, personal brand logo. This project will involve research, design, and instruction. The entire project is worth 150 points and will NOT be completed in 1 day. You will be graded on the practice activity, content of your research paper, the sketches and creation of your logo, the written step by step guidelines that you create to teach someone else how to duplicate your logo, and the recreation of your logo from your peer that used your guidelines. You will need to be thorough and specific throughout the entire process in order to be successful on this assignment. I want excellence rather than speed on this project so take your time and show me what you can do! Good luck - I know that we are going to see and learn some amazing things through this project!
:) Some things that you should keep in mind as we begin:
1. This logo should represent who you are as a person
2. Looking at the completed logo we should have a better understanding of what is important to you.
3. This must be an original design!
4. The plan is to put these on T-shirts.
We are going to embark on our first major project in Illustrator - Creating your own, personal brand logo. This project will involve research, design, and instruction. The entire project is worth 150 points and will NOT be completed in 1 day. You will be graded on the practice activity, content of your research paper, the sketches and creation of your logo, the written step by step guidelines that you create to teach someone else how to duplicate your logo, and the recreation of your logo from your peer that used your guidelines. You will need to be thorough and specific throughout the entire process in order to be successful on this assignment. I want excellence rather than speed on this project so take your time and show me what you can do! Good luck - I know that we are going to see and learn some amazing things through this project!
:) Some things that you should keep in mind as we begin:
1. This logo should represent who you are as a person
2. Looking at the completed logo we should have a better understanding of what is important to you.
3. This must be an original design!
4. The plan is to put these on T-shirts.
Step 1: Practice
1. Watch the video on your own, taking notes as you go. (use headphones)
Have your illustrator open, stop the video as needed.
2. Create the logo that the video teaches you. There are many different steps that you will need to complete in order to recreate the logo from the video.
3. Save as a JPG. Print and submit as part of your project packet.
***I'm including a picture of the final logo that you are creating so that you have some idea of what direction you are heading with this assignment. Some of this is review, but you will learn some valuable techniques in creating a logo.
1. Watch the video on your own, taking notes as you go. (use headphones)
Have your illustrator open, stop the video as needed.
2. Create the logo that the video teaches you. There are many different steps that you will need to complete in order to recreate the logo from the video.
3. Save as a JPG. Print and submit as part of your project packet.
***I'm including a picture of the final logo that you are creating so that you have some idea of what direction you are heading with this assignment. Some of this is review, but you will learn some valuable techniques in creating a logo.
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Step 2: Research
Using MLA Format...YES MLA format
You will complete a minimum 2 page research paper regarding copyright infringement. You will answer a series of questions in paper format. This means real paragraphs. A numbered paper with typed out questions and responses will NOT be accepted. You will need to answer the questions in paragraph format as if writing a research paper. The questions are designed to prompt you regarding the objective of the paper. The following question should get you started, but please don't limit yourself to answering just these questions:
Using MLA Format...YES MLA format
You will complete a minimum 2 page research paper regarding copyright infringement. You will answer a series of questions in paper format. This means real paragraphs. A numbered paper with typed out questions and responses will NOT be accepted. You will need to answer the questions in paragraph format as if writing a research paper. The questions are designed to prompt you regarding the objective of the paper. The following question should get you started, but please don't limit yourself to answering just these questions:
- Define copyright infringement to logo designs
- What is not able to be copyrighted in design?
- What does the circled C do for you and do you need to include it on your logo/work?
- What do you need to prove if you want to sue a copycat?
- Whys is logo ownership important?
- Who owns logo design? The client or the designer?
Step 3: Brainstorming
You will sketch ideas for your logo - this should be a hand sketched project, no technology should be used. It may be in pencil, pen or color, but it must be your original sketch. We are going to be using the thumbnail strategy discussed in the video to the right. 16 thumnail sketeches will be required and you will need to follow the 5 steps discussed in the video when creating your thumbnail sketches.
You will sketch ideas for your logo - this should be a hand sketched project, no technology should be used. It may be in pencil, pen or color, but it must be your original sketch. We are going to be using the thumbnail strategy discussed in the video to the right. 16 thumnail sketeches will be required and you will need to follow the 5 steps discussed in the video when creating your thumbnail sketches.
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Step 4: Creation, Explaination & Recreation
You will design your logo in Illustrator. You will be required to keep a step by step documented record of your logo process. At the end of the project you will give your step by step instructions to a peer and they will have to recreate your logo using only your written instructions. Visual aids will not be allowed. You will submit the logo that your peer created following your step-by-step instructions with the rest of your assignment.
You will design your logo in Illustrator. You will be required to keep a step by step documented record of your logo process. At the end of the project you will give your step by step instructions to a peer and they will have to recreate your logo using only your written instructions. Visual aids will not be allowed. You will submit the logo that your peer created following your step-by-step instructions with the rest of your assignment.
Grading Expectations for Personal Logo Project:
Your project packet must be stapled together and include ALL of the following items:
1. Practice Logo (follow instructions in the video)
2. Research Paper (see general essay rubric below)
3. 16 Sketches (follow the 5 steps discussed in the video)
4. Your personal logo (see illustrator assignment rubric below). You must also email me your logo. Just the logo.
5. Detailed instructions on how to recreate your logo. (be specific)
6. Peer recreation of your logo using your instructions. (the more detailed the instructions the better this will be)
Your project packet must be stapled together and include ALL of the following items:
1. Practice Logo (follow instructions in the video)
2. Research Paper (see general essay rubric below)
3. 16 Sketches (follow the 5 steps discussed in the video)
4. Your personal logo (see illustrator assignment rubric below). You must also email me your logo. Just the logo.
5. Detailed instructions on how to recreate your logo. (be specific)
6. Peer recreation of your logo using your instructions. (the more detailed the instructions the better this will be)
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Week 6: 9/30- 10/4
Thursday- October 3rd
Emoji Challenge Activity
You will create 2 of your your own emoji stories. You will have to create a minimum of 3 emojis for each story, that when put together tells a story or say a phrase. Challenge yourself to include gradients, feathering, or transparency. Your emojis should have lots of different shapes. You CANNOT use an emoji that already exists. Obviously the story or phrase must be school appropriate.
You will be graded on a difficulty rating based on your illustrator technique and attention to detail as well as your creativity. Download the worksheet below and put your emoji's on this document. And don't forget to put what your illustrations means at the bottom.
Once complete, print both of your Emoji stories and turn in.
Emoji Challenge Activity
You will create 2 of your your own emoji stories. You will have to create a minimum of 3 emojis for each story, that when put together tells a story or say a phrase. Challenge yourself to include gradients, feathering, or transparency. Your emojis should have lots of different shapes. You CANNOT use an emoji that already exists. Obviously the story or phrase must be school appropriate.
You will be graded on a difficulty rating based on your illustrator technique and attention to detail as well as your creativity. Download the worksheet below and put your emoji's on this document. And don't forget to put what your illustrations means at the bottom.
Once complete, print both of your Emoji stories and turn in.
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Wednesday - October 2nd: (finish your happy sun before moving on)
1. Open Adobe Illustrator. Use the link below to design a retro badge logo.
2. You will need headphones, and you will need to stop or even rewind this video as you follow along.
3. When complete, e-mail me your retro logo as an Illustrator file.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator. Use the link below to design a retro badge logo.
2. You will need headphones, and you will need to stop or even rewind this video as you follow along.
3. When complete, e-mail me your retro logo as an Illustrator file.
Tuesday - October 1st:
Make sure your prior work is done before moving on.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator. Use the link below and follow the instructions to create your very own happy sun.
2. When you have finished, e-mail me your happy sun as an Illustrator file.
Make sure your prior work is done before moving on.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator. Use the link below and follow the instructions to create your very own happy sun.
2. When you have finished, e-mail me your happy sun as an Illustrator file.
Monday - September 30th:
Finish your vector portraits before moving on.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator, and use the link below to design a T-shirt.
2. Once you have completed your design, use the file below, and put your design on the t-shirt.
3. Next, change the t-shirt color to anything you think looks nice with your design.
4. Save and e-mail me your final t-shirt file.
5. Have fun! :)
Finish your vector portraits before moving on.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator, and use the link below to design a T-shirt.
2. Once you have completed your design, use the file below, and put your design on the t-shirt.
3. Next, change the t-shirt color to anything you think looks nice with your design.
4. Save and e-mail me your final t-shirt file.
5. Have fun! :)
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Week 5: 9/23- 9/28
Tuesday- September 24th: (finish your Illustrator tutorials before moving on)
1. Open Adobe Illustrator. Use the link & the image below to create your vector portrait.
2. Next, take a selfie, and make a vector portrait of yourself.
3. Save and e-mail me your both selfie vector portraits.
4. Have fun! :)
1. Open Adobe Illustrator. Use the link & the image below to create your vector portrait.
2. Next, take a selfie, and make a vector portrait of yourself.
3. Save and e-mail me your both selfie vector portraits.
4. Have fun! :)
Week 3: 9/- 9/13
Wednesday - September 11th:
1. Make sure your 10 things for Photoshop and Illustrator are done before moving on.
2. I have decided not to do the book work for Illustrator, but to use the tutorials below.
3. Open Illustrator, and follow along in each lesson using the data files below.
4. You will need headphones, and you will be going at your own pace, so make sure to remember what lesson you ended with. Save each lesson, and email to me when complete. You will not finish this in one day.
1. Make sure your 10 things for Photoshop and Illustrator are done before moving on.
2. I have decided not to do the book work for Illustrator, but to use the tutorials below.
3. Open Illustrator, and follow along in each lesson using the data files below.
4. You will need headphones, and you will be going at your own pace, so make sure to remember what lesson you ended with. Save each lesson, and email to me when complete. You will not finish this in one day.
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Monday - September 9th: Finish your 10 things, for Adobe Illustrator before moving on.
Begin by downloading the Terry White Photoshop CC video (10 things beginners what to know about Photoshop CC) and complete the following activities:
1. Create a Google Doc titled 10 things about Photoshop CC.
2. Begin watching the video and FOLLOW ALONG (you will need headphones - let me know if you don't have any). You will open Photoshop CC 2024 and do the skills that he shows you in the video.
3. In the document you created, you should list the 10 things that Terry discusses and describe them in detail. You should have a minimum of 3 sentences for each item on the list.
4. You will have to stop the video, practice, maybe rewind, and LEARN the skill that he is demonstrating.
5. When you have completed the video tutorial and the document, print the document and submit. Remember to include your name, class hour and the name of the software at the top of the document.
Begin by downloading the Terry White Photoshop CC video (10 things beginners what to know about Photoshop CC) and complete the following activities:
1. Create a Google Doc titled 10 things about Photoshop CC.
2. Begin watching the video and FOLLOW ALONG (you will need headphones - let me know if you don't have any). You will open Photoshop CC 2024 and do the skills that he shows you in the video.
3. In the document you created, you should list the 10 things that Terry discusses and describe them in detail. You should have a minimum of 3 sentences for each item on the list.
4. You will have to stop the video, practice, maybe rewind, and LEARN the skill that he is demonstrating.
5. When you have completed the video tutorial and the document, print the document and submit. Remember to include your name, class hour and the name of the software at the top of the document.
Week 2: 9/2- 9/6
Thursday - September 5th: Finish your designer statements before moving on.
Begin by downloading the Terry White Illustrator CC video (10 things beginners what to know about Illustrator CC) and complete the following activities:
1. Create a Google Doc titled 10 things about Illustrator CC.
2. Begin watching the video and FOLLOW ALONG (you will need headphones - let me know if you don't have any). You will open Illustrator CC and do the skills that he shows you in the video.
3. In the document you created, you should list the 10 things that Terry discusses and describe them in detail. You should have a minimum of 3 sentences for each item on the list.
4. You will have to stop the video, practice, maybe rewind, and LEARN the skill that he is demonstrating.
5. When you have completed the video tutorial and the document, print the document and submit. Remember to include your name, class hour and the name of the software at the top of the document.
Begin by downloading the Terry White Illustrator CC video (10 things beginners what to know about Illustrator CC) and complete the following activities:
1. Create a Google Doc titled 10 things about Illustrator CC.
2. Begin watching the video and FOLLOW ALONG (you will need headphones - let me know if you don't have any). You will open Illustrator CC and do the skills that he shows you in the video.
3. In the document you created, you should list the 10 things that Terry discusses and describe them in detail. You should have a minimum of 3 sentences for each item on the list.
4. You will have to stop the video, practice, maybe rewind, and LEARN the skill that he is demonstrating.
5. When you have completed the video tutorial and the document, print the document and submit. Remember to include your name, class hour and the name of the software at the top of the document.
Tuesday - September 3rd
Step 1: I want to know who you are as a designer and how you are different from everyone else? Write a Designer's Statement. It should be 1 long paragraph to 1 page long. Read the document below for more guidance. Create your designer statement in a Google document and share it with me.
Step 2: Search the web for free graphic design software and create your own "avatar/bitmoji" version of yourself as a graphic designer. Use the image below as a reference. I want to see your design skills. This should represent you how you view yourself, as a designer. I hope to learn a lot about you through this process. Have fun! Email me your final image / design.
Step 3: In the same Google document, describe the software you chose to use. What did you like about it? Was it easy to use? Would you recommend it to the class?
Step 1: I want to know who you are as a designer and how you are different from everyone else? Write a Designer's Statement. It should be 1 long paragraph to 1 page long. Read the document below for more guidance. Create your designer statement in a Google document and share it with me.
Step 2: Search the web for free graphic design software and create your own "avatar/bitmoji" version of yourself as a graphic designer. Use the image below as a reference. I want to see your design skills. This should represent you how you view yourself, as a designer. I hope to learn a lot about you through this process. Have fun! Email me your final image / design.
Step 3: In the same Google document, describe the software you chose to use. What did you like about it? Was it easy to use? Would you recommend it to the class?
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