Intro. to Design - 3rd Hour
Please click on the the words Intro to Design to download the syllabus for this class.
Week 36: 5/19 - 5/23
Tuesday - May 20th
Final Project:
For your final project you will be able to demonstrate the skills and talents that you have in the Adobe CC Software of your choice. You may choose to create a project using Photoshop or Illustrator. You may customize your project, but it must meet the requirements of the rubric that is specific to the software application that you choose. Consider this your capstone project for the year – you have the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in the design program that you like best!
Things to think about:
1. You may use more than one software to create your final exam project, but you must choose only 1 program to be graded on. You will have the rest of your time in this class on this final exam project – think about that when you are choosing what your final project will be.
2. Plagiarism…don’t do it! Your project must be original work. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. If you choose to use someone else’s work you will receive a ZERO for the final project. You may NOT use AI to generate any part of your final project. It must be ORIGINAL!
3. When you choose your project, remember this is your final project. You need to understand this software because you cannot ask for help from your peers or myself.
4. Your project is due at the end of class on your final day in class. No matter where you are at on your project, you must submit it at the end of your final design class period.
5. READ YOUR RUBRICS!!! Each rubric is specific to the Adobe Software application program that you choose. Make sure you read through the excellent column in order to understand everything that you will be graded on. Your rubrics can be found below.
6. Print a rubric and submit it with your name on it. Email me all of your files from your project.
Happy Designing and Good Luck!
Final Project:
For your final project you will be able to demonstrate the skills and talents that you have in the Adobe CC Software of your choice. You may choose to create a project using Photoshop or Illustrator. You may customize your project, but it must meet the requirements of the rubric that is specific to the software application that you choose. Consider this your capstone project for the year – you have the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in the design program that you like best!
Things to think about:
1. You may use more than one software to create your final exam project, but you must choose only 1 program to be graded on. You will have the rest of your time in this class on this final exam project – think about that when you are choosing what your final project will be.
2. Plagiarism…don’t do it! Your project must be original work. DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. If you choose to use someone else’s work you will receive a ZERO for the final project. You may NOT use AI to generate any part of your final project. It must be ORIGINAL!
3. When you choose your project, remember this is your final project. You need to understand this software because you cannot ask for help from your peers or myself.
4. Your project is due at the end of class on your final day in class. No matter where you are at on your project, you must submit it at the end of your final design class period.
5. READ YOUR RUBRICS!!! Each rubric is specific to the Adobe Software application program that you choose. Make sure you read through the excellent column in order to understand everything that you will be graded on. Your rubrics can be found below.
6. Print a rubric and submit it with your name on it. Email me all of your files from your project.
Happy Designing and Good Luck!
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Week 35: 5/12 - 5/16
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Friday - May 16th:
Start by finishing your Design Trends You Should Know project before moving on. Forced Perspective Project Goals: Using Photoshop create a series of photographic illusions that play upon perspective trickery! See examples below and be inspired with your own originality. Consider the use of props or natural elements found in nature. For this project, its more about the way you align information and compose your photos.
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What is Forced Perspective?
Forced perspective is a technique which employs optical illusion to make an object appear farther away, closer, larger or smaller than it actually is. It manipulates human visual perception through the use of scaled objects and the correlation between them and the vantage point of the spectator or camera. (see below) 
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Tuesday - May 13th:
Start by finishing your You & Your Younger Self Project before moving on.
2025 Graphic Design Trends You Should Know
You will start by watching the video below discussing and demonstrating 10 current design trends. While you watch you'll create a Google doc to list and describe each of the 10 trends. (1 paragraph per trend). After you've watched the entire video you will choose 3 of your favorite trends and complete the following tasks:
Start by finishing your You & Your Younger Self Project before moving on.
2025 Graphic Design Trends You Should Know
You will start by watching the video below discussing and demonstrating 10 current design trends. While you watch you'll create a Google doc to list and describe each of the 10 trends. (1 paragraph per trend). After you've watched the entire video you will choose 3 of your favorite trends and complete the following tasks:
- On your Google Doc - List what 3 trends you like the most and explain why you like them better than the other trends.
- Create a piece of art, highlighting one of your favorite trends. You will need to create 1 piece of art for EACH of your 3 favorite trends.
- Submit your THREE designs and your Google Doc with TEN paragraphs describing the trends, and THREE explanations for why you chose the 3 trends that you selected.
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Week 34: 5/5 - 5/9
Thursday - May 8th:
Start by finishing your human/animal portraits before moving on.
You & Your Younger Self Project
Your task is simple, use a current picture of yourself, and a younger you, and create a fun portrait. Use simple backgrounds, and find images that will work well together. Focusing on layering, and attention to detail to make these look at real as possible. See the examples below. Your goal is to make it look like a real picture!
1. Create 3 portraits of yourself. (You must use 6 different pictures of yourself and have a simple background for each)
2. Check the Photoshop rubric and make sure you meet the expectations.
3. Email me your final images.
Start by finishing your human/animal portraits before moving on.
You & Your Younger Self Project
Your task is simple, use a current picture of yourself, and a younger you, and create a fun portrait. Use simple backgrounds, and find images that will work well together. Focusing on layering, and attention to detail to make these look at real as possible. See the examples below. Your goal is to make it look like a real picture!
1. Create 3 portraits of yourself. (You must use 6 different pictures of yourself and have a simple background for each)
2. Check the Photoshop rubric and make sure you meet the expectations.
3. Email me your final images.
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Monday - May 5th:
Start by finishing your critters if you're not done. Then watch the video tutorial and learn how to make a human/animal portrait.
Start by finishing your critters if you're not done. Then watch the video tutorial and learn how to make a human/animal portrait.
- Follow along with the tutorial and use the files below to create the image in the tutorial.
- Create 4 of your own human/animal portraits using the same technique from the video. This must be completely different from the tutorial. Be creative and think outside of the box.
- Email me all 5 images once you've finished.
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Week 33: 4/28 - 5/2
Wednesday - April 30th:
Cyborg Critters
Finish your Superheroes and Villains Endorsing Famous Products project before moving on to creating your "Cyborg Critter". Use the video tutorial below for some guidance. There's also several example images below. Be creative and come up with something different than the examples.
Criteria:
Cyborg Critters
Finish your Superheroes and Villains Endorsing Famous Products project before moving on to creating your "Cyborg Critter". Use the video tutorial below for some guidance. There's also several example images below. Be creative and come up with something different than the examples.
Criteria:
- Work from a high quality image
- Replace 50% of the animal or more
- Attention given to detail (not just one giant piece covering a big area)
- Craftsmanship - take your time and make sure they look "real"
- Create 4 cyborg critters. Yes 4!
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Monday - April 28th:
Finish your video game box before starting this assignment.
Imagine Superheroes and Villains Endorsing Famous Products.
Using a superhero or villain as the model, create an advertisement. Try to make the composition as seamless as possible. Match colors, saturation and brightness levels between the photos. See the examples below. You will need to create 4 advertisements and follow the photoshop rubric.
Finish your video game box before starting this assignment.
Imagine Superheroes and Villains Endorsing Famous Products.
Using a superhero or villain as the model, create an advertisement. Try to make the composition as seamless as possible. Match colors, saturation and brightness levels between the photos. See the examples below. You will need to create 4 advertisements and follow the photoshop rubric.
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Week 32: 4/21- 4/25
Wednesday - April 23th:
Finish your Shapes Project before moving on.
VIDEO GAME BOX DESIGN: (100 Points)
This project is going to bring together lots of different tools and techniques that we have learned previously . . . most importantly the selection tools. We’re going to put all of your skills together to create case designs for video games. I have included lots of resources for you to use, so make sure you utilize everything provided . . . the goal for this is to be as realistic (and creative) as possible, and the best way to ensure that you are creating something current is to DO YOUR RESEARCH.
Use the Worksheet as a Guide to each Step to Designing your Video game Box Design:
video-game-worksheet.docx
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PART 1 OF 4: WHAT IS YOUR GAME ABOUT? (25 Points)
How does it work? Who are the characters? Is it in the Past, the Present or the future? Is it other-worldly? Is it post-apocalyptic earth? Write a brief description about your game. Be sure to look at other Game Box designs to see what they have done. Keep this brief, it needs to fit on the back side of the Game Box.
PART 2 OF 4: WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR GAME? WHAT TYPEFACE WILL YOU USE? (25 Points)
What will you call your Game? See what the professionals have done. Use their examples to inspire you. As a matter of fact, please include the name of your favorite game(s) in this section. Here also, is where you will choose the Font / Typeface from dafont.com. You can put this in a Google doc and share it with me.
PART 3 OF 4: BACKGROUNDS & TEXTURES (25 Points)
Go to the Internet and look up Backgrounds and Textures. Consider backgrounds and / or textures that might work for your Game Box Design. Again, look at the professional game box designs for inspiration.
PART 4 OF 4: VIDEO GAME BOX FINAL ART (25 Points)
You can click on this file to start your project. Feel free to modify it as needed for your design.
You will get a grade for each part of this project.
You will be graded on following all of the instructions in each part and your final product will be graded using the illustrator or photoshop assignment rubrics below. You may choose either program to create your project.
Finish your Shapes Project before moving on.
VIDEO GAME BOX DESIGN: (100 Points)
This project is going to bring together lots of different tools and techniques that we have learned previously . . . most importantly the selection tools. We’re going to put all of your skills together to create case designs for video games. I have included lots of resources for you to use, so make sure you utilize everything provided . . . the goal for this is to be as realistic (and creative) as possible, and the best way to ensure that you are creating something current is to DO YOUR RESEARCH.
Use the Worksheet as a Guide to each Step to Designing your Video game Box Design:
video-game-worksheet.docx
Download File
PART 1 OF 4: WHAT IS YOUR GAME ABOUT? (25 Points)
How does it work? Who are the characters? Is it in the Past, the Present or the future? Is it other-worldly? Is it post-apocalyptic earth? Write a brief description about your game. Be sure to look at other Game Box designs to see what they have done. Keep this brief, it needs to fit on the back side of the Game Box.
PART 2 OF 4: WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR GAME? WHAT TYPEFACE WILL YOU USE? (25 Points)
What will you call your Game? See what the professionals have done. Use their examples to inspire you. As a matter of fact, please include the name of your favorite game(s) in this section. Here also, is where you will choose the Font / Typeface from dafont.com. You can put this in a Google doc and share it with me.
PART 3 OF 4: BACKGROUNDS & TEXTURES (25 Points)
Go to the Internet and look up Backgrounds and Textures. Consider backgrounds and / or textures that might work for your Game Box Design. Again, look at the professional game box designs for inspiration.
PART 4 OF 4: VIDEO GAME BOX FINAL ART (25 Points)
You can click on this file to start your project. Feel free to modify it as needed for your design.
You will get a grade for each part of this project.
You will be graded on following all of the instructions in each part and your final product will be graded using the illustrator or photoshop assignment rubrics below. You may choose either program to create your project.
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Monday - April 21st:
Finish your pictograms before moving on.
The Shapes Project
INTRODUCTION
The Shapes Project is a challenge of your creativity. Everyone gets the exact same set of 8 shapes, the Elements. With these shapes you need to create you own unique design, within the limits in the Rule book. Create a unique piece, but follow the rules below.
THE RULE BOOK - To be followed EXACTLY as written. Read Carefully!
What exactly are you allowed to do and isn’t allowed with the Elements?
The following rules have to be followed when creating your artwork:
1. You’re allowed to rotate, flip and duplicate the Shapes
2. You don't have to use all of the Shapes
3. Scaling is allowed, but only proportionally.
4. You can add, subtract, intersect and group elements as you see fit
5. The use of color is unrestricted.
6. You are allowed to use gradients
7. The Shapes may only be filled, the use of strokes is not allowed
8. You are not allowed to use filters or effects (e.g. drop shadows)
With these limitations in place each artist will face the same challenge. The rules will be applied strictly.
SPECIFICATIONS:
PAGE SIZE: 11 x 17 Horizontal or Vertical
Download the shapes from the file below, you will be working in Illustrator. I've shared some examples of pictures below. These examples are the detail I am looking for. Be creative, think outside of the box, and remember that you may not copy any of the examples. You will be graded using the illustrator rubric and by following the rules of the assignment.
Finish your pictograms before moving on.
The Shapes Project
INTRODUCTION
The Shapes Project is a challenge of your creativity. Everyone gets the exact same set of 8 shapes, the Elements. With these shapes you need to create you own unique design, within the limits in the Rule book. Create a unique piece, but follow the rules below.
THE RULE BOOK - To be followed EXACTLY as written. Read Carefully!
What exactly are you allowed to do and isn’t allowed with the Elements?
The following rules have to be followed when creating your artwork:
1. You’re allowed to rotate, flip and duplicate the Shapes
2. You don't have to use all of the Shapes
3. Scaling is allowed, but only proportionally.
4. You can add, subtract, intersect and group elements as you see fit
5. The use of color is unrestricted.
6. You are allowed to use gradients
7. The Shapes may only be filled, the use of strokes is not allowed
8. You are not allowed to use filters or effects (e.g. drop shadows)
With these limitations in place each artist will face the same challenge. The rules will be applied strictly.
SPECIFICATIONS:
PAGE SIZE: 11 x 17 Horizontal or Vertical
Download the shapes from the file below, you will be working in Illustrator. I've shared some examples of pictures below. These examples are the detail I am looking for. Be creative, think outside of the box, and remember that you may not copy any of the examples. You will be graded using the illustrator rubric and by following the rules of the assignment.
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Week 31: 4/14- 4/18
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Thursday - April 17th:
Today, we will start by watching a short video. After we finish, you will be creating your own pictograms.
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Tuesday - April 15th:
Finish your environmental poster before moving on to this new project.
Today we will be creating and designing a pretend Ransom Note / Blackmail letter, but adding a little humor. Using cut out letters from the internet, magazines or newspapers etc. You will design and write a ransom note. You will cut and paste the letters to an 8 1/2 x 11 Photoshop document. Creativity is essential. Put your words on curves, or around shapes. Use a different style of type for each letter. Use san serif fonts and serif fonts. Don't just do the "typical" ransom note. "As I am sure you have all seen many times in your life"
Finish your environmental poster before moving on to this new project.
Today we will be creating and designing a pretend Ransom Note / Blackmail letter, but adding a little humor. Using cut out letters from the internet, magazines or newspapers etc. You will design and write a ransom note. You will cut and paste the letters to an 8 1/2 x 11 Photoshop document. Creativity is essential. Put your words on curves, or around shapes. Use a different style of type for each letter. Use san serif fonts and serif fonts. Don't just do the "typical" ransom note. "As I am sure you have all seen many times in your life"
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Required: Use Photoshop for this project
1.Size is 8 1/2 x 11 2. Cut out letters from Magazine and newspapers or personal photos 3. Minimum number of words: 15 4. Resolution is 300 (photoshop) 5. CMYK (photoshop) |
Ideas:
Make it a wedding invitation A party invitation A doctors appointment A class project due date A sweet 16 party A Birth Announcement A school Event. |
Remember:
This is a blackmail / ransom note, so it must sound "threatening". Definitely keep a sense of humor, this should be done in fun :-) .
This is a blackmail / ransom note, so it must sound "threatening". Definitely keep a sense of humor, this should be done in fun :-) .
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Week 30: 4/7- 4/11
Friday - April 11th:
Finish your Photoshop window redesign before moving on to this new project.
Today we will be creating an environmental poster. This isn't an elementary project, I'm looking for something more creative and more professional (see examples below).
Finish your Photoshop window redesign before moving on to this new project.
Today we will be creating an environmental poster. This isn't an elementary project, I'm looking for something more creative and more professional (see examples below).
- Select a current environmental issue impacting planet earth to use for your poster. Research this topic and brainstorm ideas, and visuals that could be used. You can choose a school appropriate issue that you're interested in.
- Create a New document in Photoshop at 11 X 15 inches at 240 ppi.
- The finished poster should use the chosen program's features and tools (i.e. layers, manipulation, effects, cinematic color grading, textures, brushes, blending modes, etc.) along with type to give an effective message on the chosen environmental awareness issue.
- Make sure that you use type to elevate your poster.
- Create your design and answer the following reflection questions.
- What message is being communicated to the viewer?
- How does the choice of font relate to the message and/or design?
- How have I created contrast between the lettering color and background?
- How does the image contribute to the effectiveness of the message?
- How does color, shape, and line contribute to the success of the poster?
- Email me your answers and your design once you are finished.
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Monday- April 7th:
Finish your Playing Card design before moving on.
Your next project is to Redesign the Photoshop Window
Finish your Playing Card design before moving on.
Your next project is to Redesign the Photoshop Window
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If you could redesign the way Photoshop looks, what would you do? What would your theme be? How would the menus look? the tools? The Layer menu? You will use Illustrator to recreate the Program. You must include:
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Get creative, maybe chose a theme to go with. But definitely get out side the BOX and come up with something new and creative! Email me your design when complete.
Week 28: 3/17- 3/21
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Friday- March 21st:
Finish your Tattoos before moving on. Playing Cards: You will be creating a few playing cards with a unique design and theme. Be creative and keep the designs concise so they look like they belong together. Make sure your theme is evident when looking at them. Start by creating a template with grids to help guide you. You do not have to use traditional colors or designs. YOU MUST USE ILLUSTRATOR and DRAW all of your images! Dimensions: 2.5" by 3.5" (822 x 1112px) each .
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Wednesday - March 19th:
Finish your Travel Posters before moving on.
Today you will create a realistic tattoo out of any design in Photoshop.
1. Using Photoshop, follow along with the video, using the files below. (you will need headphones)
2. First follow along, using the files below, and create the bird tattoo.
3. Second, create a personal tattoo in either Photoshop or Illustrator, creating any design you like, using the same technique as before. Using the same image of the women's shoulder as your canvas. Have fun!
4. Lastly, email me both files when done.
Finish your Travel Posters before moving on.
Today you will create a realistic tattoo out of any design in Photoshop.
1. Using Photoshop, follow along with the video, using the files below. (you will need headphones)
2. First follow along, using the files below, and create the bird tattoo.
3. Second, create a personal tattoo in either Photoshop or Illustrator, creating any design you like, using the same technique as before. Using the same image of the women's shoulder as your canvas. Have fun!
4. Lastly, email me both files when done.
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Week 27: 3/10- 3/14
Friday - March 14th:
Travel Poster Project
Objective: Create a Travel Poster for any destination. Research a Country / location of interest and Illustrate a known symbol or Landmark. Combine Text with Illustration. Use appropriate font faces and applications of color that reflects the region being advertised. Research and develop a campaign slogan. You will need to design 2 posters. This will mean 8 sketches for each design AND a research form for each design.
Directions:
Directions:
- Research a Global Location.
- Determine a known landmark for Illustration.
- Develop an advertising campaign slogan.
- Create thumbnail sketches prior to working with Illustrator. (minimum of 8)
- Determine color pallets that are common to the area being advertised.
- Determine font faces that are appropriate for poster subject matter.
- Combine content generated from research steps into a Travel poster.
- Evidence of Research. (See Research Handout) You will need 2 of these.
- Minimum of 8 thumbnail sketches per poster. (Hand sketched, NOT digital sketches)
- Illustration of known landmark or symbol on EACH poster. (This means you need to draw it)
- Use of colors that represent the are of interest such as state or national flag colors.
- Use of appropriate fonts that reflects the area being advertised.
- Incorporating a known travel slogan or development of a new travel slogan.
- You will be creating 2 of these posters.
Thursday - March 11th: (Finish your Polygonal Animal Project before moving on.)
Magazine Cover Project
We have done a lot of projects in Photoshop and learned a great deal of skills. Now it is time to apply all this new found knowledge and skills to an original design of your own. In this project, you will apply the Elements and Principles of Design to create an original, well designed magazine cover.
You will need to create two magazines of your own! Open a new document in Photoshop, the dimensions will need to be 9 inches by 12 inches at 300 DPI/Resolution. You will be creating a logo/title for your magazines to go across the top. You will need to add a large cover image and a minimum of 2 smaller images on the cover. The large image should connect or interfere with your magazine heading in some way. These could be celebrities, products, places, etc...Make sure that all the images you use are masked cleanly and flow together. Then you will need to add your various articles and headlines to your magazine cover. You will need a minimum of 5 articles.
Use various appropriated fonts that work together with your design. Pay extra attention to the principles and elements of design (color, line, shape, textures, contrast, balance, unity, emphasis, and proportion!!) Focus on the layout of all of your elements together to create a good looking, clean designs.
Don't forget to add the month & year and a bar-code Make your cover looks as real as possible! You might want to do a little on research magazine covers.
Use the document below as a guide.
As you work, save your project as a .psd and name it Your Name + Magazine Cover.
Remember - You will be creating TWO different magazine covers for this project!
You will need to create two magazines of your own! Open a new document in Photoshop, the dimensions will need to be 9 inches by 12 inches at 300 DPI/Resolution. You will be creating a logo/title for your magazines to go across the top. You will need to add a large cover image and a minimum of 2 smaller images on the cover. The large image should connect or interfere with your magazine heading in some way. These could be celebrities, products, places, etc...Make sure that all the images you use are masked cleanly and flow together. Then you will need to add your various articles and headlines to your magazine cover. You will need a minimum of 5 articles.
Use various appropriated fonts that work together with your design. Pay extra attention to the principles and elements of design (color, line, shape, textures, contrast, balance, unity, emphasis, and proportion!!) Focus on the layout of all of your elements together to create a good looking, clean designs.
Don't forget to add the month & year and a bar-code Make your cover looks as real as possible! You might want to do a little on research magazine covers.
Use the document below as a guide.
As you work, save your project as a .psd and name it Your Name + Magazine Cover.
Remember - You will be creating TWO different magazine covers for this project!
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Week 26: 3/3- 3/7
Thursday - March 7th: (Finish your Mashup Challenge before moving on.)
Polygonal Animal Project
Objective:
Use Illustrator's tools, menus, and palettes to create a complex vector image with polygonal shapes.
Assignment:
You have been hired as a graphic designer by The North Carolina Zoo. They want you to create a colorful graphic animal theme. You are to follow the directions given by the project manager for the target audience to complete the project. Once complete then you should review the checklist for grading criteria before turning in your work.
Create a Colorful Polygonal Animal by selecting an image of animal online and then using polygonal shapes and triangles to design a colorful animal shape recreation Challenge yourself to include gradients, feathering, or transparency.
You will be graded on a difficulty rating based on your illustrator or photoshop technique and attention to detail as well as your creativity. See the examples for ideas. Your image size is 800 width and 600 height.
Save your completed graphic as an Illustrator or Photoshop file. Email your final project to Mr. Philip.
Grading Criteria Checklist:
1 - Polygonal animal designed with a creative theme
2 - Design incorporates various shapes
3 - Design incorporates gradients or transparency
4 - Design incorporates bright decorative color scheme
5 - Animal created is easy to depict
6 - Graphic designed in a manner that is visually pleasing, balanced, and creates an interest in the topic
7 - Colorful scheme utilized fits with the target audience
8 - Images size is 800 x 600 pixels
9 - Graphic file is saved as an Illustrator or Photoshop file.
10 - Final graphic file is emailed to me.
Use Illustrator's tools, menus, and palettes to create a complex vector image with polygonal shapes.
Assignment:
You have been hired as a graphic designer by The North Carolina Zoo. They want you to create a colorful graphic animal theme. You are to follow the directions given by the project manager for the target audience to complete the project. Once complete then you should review the checklist for grading criteria before turning in your work.
Create a Colorful Polygonal Animal by selecting an image of animal online and then using polygonal shapes and triangles to design a colorful animal shape recreation Challenge yourself to include gradients, feathering, or transparency.
You will be graded on a difficulty rating based on your illustrator or photoshop technique and attention to detail as well as your creativity. See the examples for ideas. Your image size is 800 width and 600 height.
Save your completed graphic as an Illustrator or Photoshop file. Email your final project to Mr. Philip.
Grading Criteria Checklist:
1 - Polygonal animal designed with a creative theme
2 - Design incorporates various shapes
3 - Design incorporates gradients or transparency
4 - Design incorporates bright decorative color scheme
5 - Animal created is easy to depict
6 - Graphic designed in a manner that is visually pleasing, balanced, and creates an interest in the topic
7 - Colorful scheme utilized fits with the target audience
8 - Images size is 800 x 600 pixels
9 - Graphic file is saved as an Illustrator or Photoshop file.
10 - Final graphic file is emailed to me.
Tuesday - March 4th: (Finish your Hybrid Animals before moving on.)
Mashup Challenge Assignment:
How do you take 2 different pictures and make them into a mash up that is completely integrated together? Select a minimum of 2 photographs that you think could be put together in a way that makes a new thing. Make sure you can't tell where the mash ups occur. BE CREATIVE!! You will need to make at least 8 Mash Ups for this assignment. Make sure you don't use any of the ideas you see here. Instead BE CREATIVE!! This is a test of both your photoshop abilities and your creative skills. When I look at this, I should not be able to tell where the images were combined. You will need to find your own high quality images.
Week 25: 2/24- 2/28
Hybrid Animal Assignment
Friday - February 28th: (Finish your Literal Interpretations before moving on.)
Create an Animal Hybrid of 8 Animals in Adobe Photoshop. Use blending techniques learned earlier in the class and place the newly created animal in its natural habitat/environment. You will need to create at least 8 different hybrid animals and email them to me. There are 2 tutorials below that will help you with this process. See examples above. You can not use the examples, your design must be original work.
Wednesday - February 26th: (Finish your Pop Art before moving on.)
1. Using Photoshop, you will pick 8 compound words and create 8 images that depict the Literal Interpretation.
Example - What would a fly look like if it was on fire? (firefly) What would the moon look like if it was made of honey? (honeymoon) I have included some examples below.
2. Be creative and when you have finished all 8, email them to me. Don't tell us what your images are, let us guess.
3. Have some fun with this and as always remember to keep it clean and school appropriate. Also - you must create your own work. You may not duplicate examples discussed in class. You can do a hot dog, but it can't look anything like the example below.
***Don't tell me what words you choose. We will try to guess your compound words as a class.***
1. Using Photoshop, you will pick 8 compound words and create 8 images that depict the Literal Interpretation.
Example - What would a fly look like if it was on fire? (firefly) What would the moon look like if it was made of honey? (honeymoon) I have included some examples below.
2. Be creative and when you have finished all 8, email them to me. Don't tell us what your images are, let us guess.
3. Have some fun with this and as always remember to keep it clean and school appropriate. Also - you must create your own work. You may not duplicate examples discussed in class. You can do a hot dog, but it can't look anything like the example below.
***Don't tell me what words you choose. We will try to guess your compound words as a class.***
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Monday - February 24th:
Today you will be learning about Pop Art and Andy Warhol. After watching the video as a class complete the following activities:
1. After watching the video, list 15-20 things you did not know about Andy Warhol.
2. List 15-20 things you did not know about Pop Art.
3. Create two pop art images using the tutorial below or use your own technique of pop art. You may use either Photoshop or Illustrator for this assignment.
4. Submit the following:
Today you will be learning about Pop Art and Andy Warhol. After watching the video as a class complete the following activities:
1. After watching the video, list 15-20 things you did not know about Andy Warhol.
2. List 15-20 things you did not know about Pop Art.
3. Create two pop art images using the tutorial below or use your own technique of pop art. You may use either Photoshop or Illustrator for this assignment.
4. Submit the following:
- 2 lists created from video
- 2 pop art images that you create
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Pop Art Tutorial >>>
Week 24: 2/17- 2/21
Wednesday - February 19th (Finish your movie parody posters first.)
Your next project is the ever popular face swap.
Your next project is the ever popular face swap.
- Click on the button below to watch the video tutorial that will walk you through this fun process.
- Your assignment is to produce two high quality face swaps using photoshop. You can do as many face swaps as you want, but you are just turning in the two best.
- Be creative and have fun! This does not have to be famous people, it can be students, teachers, whomever you want.
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Week 23: 2/10- 2/14
Wednesday - February 12th: It's time to use what we've been learning the last couple of weeks. You're going to take any image from a movie (or advertisement for it) and make a parody out of it (i.e. Lady and the Trampoline, Willie Wonka and the Lye Factory, or Fatman Begins).
Assignment Expectations:
Assignment Expectations:
- Take any image from a movie and make a parody out of it. The sillier the better!
- Download the rubric documents below for the instructions for our Movie Parody assignment. I've also included some examples.
- You are required to submit two movie parody posters.
- Remember...These should look like real movie posters. You need the details and each of your posters should be unique. (including the fine print information)
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Tuesday- February 11th
Finish your Compositing Techniques lesson before moving on.
1. Maximum Control in Photoshop In this session, you will learn to make the most of the powerful tools in Photoshop for applying adjustments that only affect specific areas of a photo. Along the way you'll discover that advanced features in Photoshop don't have to be confusing or intimidating. You'll learn:
Finish your Compositing Techniques lesson before moving on.
1. Maximum Control in Photoshop In this session, you will learn to make the most of the powerful tools in Photoshop for applying adjustments that only affect specific areas of a photo. Along the way you'll discover that advanced features in Photoshop don't have to be confusing or intimidating. You'll learn:
- The top techniques for creating great selections,
- How to use a flexible workflow for targeted adjustments
- And much more.
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Week 22: 2/3- 2/7
Friday- February 7th
Finish your Restoring Memories lesson before moving on.
1. Compositing Techniques You Must Know Composites are more than just merging images together. To make a great composite, you need to consider light sources, shadows, color, and perspective. In this information-packed session you will learn how to make your composites look more realistic by taking advantage of little-known, yet powerful Photoshop masking and compositing techniques.
We'll focus on:
Finish your Restoring Memories lesson before moving on.
1. Compositing Techniques You Must Know Composites are more than just merging images together. To make a great composite, you need to consider light sources, shadows, color, and perspective. In this information-packed session you will learn how to make your composites look more realistic by taking advantage of little-known, yet powerful Photoshop masking and compositing techniques.
We'll focus on:
- How Match Perspective.
- How To Create the Illusion of Depth.
- How to Color Match.
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Tuesday - February 4th
Finish your Advanced Photo Composition lesson before moving on.
1. Restoring Memories There's nothing quite as rewarding as restoring old family photos. In this class we'll cover a variety of techniques for restoring photographs, including information on capturing the image, and dealing with common problems such as scratches, spots, tearing, faded color, missing pieces and more.
2. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and files needed for this session below.
3. When you are done, use the skills you have learned, and restore the old sailor picture provided. Email me your restored image.
Finish your Advanced Photo Composition lesson before moving on.
1. Restoring Memories There's nothing quite as rewarding as restoring old family photos. In this class we'll cover a variety of techniques for restoring photographs, including information on capturing the image, and dealing with common problems such as scratches, spots, tearing, faded color, missing pieces and more.
2. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and files needed for this session below.
3. When you are done, use the skills you have learned, and restore the old sailor picture provided. Email me your restored image.
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Monday - February 3rd
Finish your Textures & Borders lesson before moving on.
1. Advanced Photo Compositing In this session you learn the tips and tricks for making advanced composite images come to life and look realistic:
3. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
4. When you are done email me your final image.
Finish your Textures & Borders lesson before moving on.
1. Advanced Photo Compositing In this session you learn the tips and tricks for making advanced composite images come to life and look realistic:
- Cut out your subject
- Place them on a new background
- Fix lighting and color
3. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
4. When you are done email me your final image.
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Week 21: 1/27- 1/31
Wednesday - January 29th
Finish your motivational posters before moving on.
1. Styling a Photo with Textures & Borders In this session, you will discover creative ways to add textures and borders to your images to give your image an artistic effect. You will also learn how to use masking and advanced blending to creatively style your photo composite. You'll see
3. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
4. When you are done, email me your 3 projects.
Finish your motivational posters before moving on.
1. Styling a Photo with Textures & Borders In this session, you will discover creative ways to add textures and borders to your images to give your image an artistic effect. You will also learn how to use masking and advanced blending to creatively style your photo composite. You'll see
- How to create or photograph your own textures to use in your images
- Some of the best blending modes to use on your images when blending textures
- How to mask your image with textures and borders to make the effect blend seamlessly with your photos
3. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
4. When you are done, email me your 3 projects.
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Week 20: 1/20- 1/24
Thursday - January 23rd
1. Shapes & Copy: Introducing Design Elements Into Your Photography There are numerous reasons to add text and shape elements into your photos, especially when you are designing for commercial reasons, but what if you wanted to add these elements for more artistic pursuits than commercial. In this session, we will explore various ways to integrate stylized text elements and abstract shapes into photos to create something with a more personal touch. Think of them as digital props we can manipulate and composite into our image and even make them part of the scene. You will learn:
3. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes needed for this session below. Using what you have learned, make your very own motivational poster.
4. When you are done, email me your motivational poster.
1. Shapes & Copy: Introducing Design Elements Into Your Photography There are numerous reasons to add text and shape elements into your photos, especially when you are designing for commercial reasons, but what if you wanted to add these elements for more artistic pursuits than commercial. In this session, we will explore various ways to integrate stylized text elements and abstract shapes into photos to create something with a more personal touch. Think of them as digital props we can manipulate and composite into our image and even make them part of the scene. You will learn:
- How to create and import custom shapes
- Compositing shapes with images using lights and shadow effects
- Layer and masking effects for text and shapes• Formatting and reshaping custom text
3. You should be doing all of the things shown in this video to the images you found. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes needed for this session below. Using what you have learned, make your very own motivational poster.
4. When you are done, email me your motivational poster.
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Week 19 : 1/13- 1/17
Friday - January 17th
1. Three Photoshop Tools Every Portrait Photographer Needs to Know As a photographer, you'll be asked to take someone's portrait. But do you know the integral tools you will need in order to retouch your subject the right way? Don't get caught in a situation where you have taken the shots but you don't know how to retouch them. In this class, Kristina will take you through her most important tools you need to know how to use when retouching faces, including:
3. You should be doing all of the things she shows you in this video to your own self portrait. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes needed for this session below.
4. When you are done, email me the following:
1. Three Photoshop Tools Every Portrait Photographer Needs to Know As a photographer, you'll be asked to take someone's portrait. But do you know the integral tools you will need in order to retouch your subject the right way? Don't get caught in a situation where you have taken the shots but you don't know how to retouch them. In this class, Kristina will take you through her most important tools you need to know how to use when retouching faces, including:
- The right way to remove blemishes and fine lines,
- How to combat under-eye shadows,
- How to effortlessly clean up stray hairs in your shots.
3. You should be doing all of the things she shows you in this video to your own self portrait. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes needed for this session below.
4. When you are done, email me the following:
- Original portrait.
- Edited portrait - with all of the adjustments from the video.
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Wednesday - January 15th
Finish your double exposure lesson before moving on.
1. In this session, you will learn The UNEQUIVOCAL Power of Blend If, how to use it in various ways in your workflow and will demonstrate how it is so powerful. Once you experience Blend If your life in Photoshop will be FOREVER changed! I promise.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
Finish your double exposure lesson before moving on.
1. In this session, you will learn The UNEQUIVOCAL Power of Blend If, how to use it in various ways in your workflow and will demonstrate how it is so powerful. Once you experience Blend If your life in Photoshop will be FOREVER changed! I promise.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
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Monday - January 13th
Finish Sky Replacement before moving on.
1. In this session you will learn how to create a beautiful double-exposure image in Photoshop using masking and blending modes. You will get tips on how to photograph a portrait to work best with this technique, and then you will go into Photoshop to see how to put all the pieces together, resulting in a unique portrait.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
3. You will be completing two projects, email me both double exposure projects when complete.
Finish Sky Replacement before moving on.
1. In this session you will learn how to create a beautiful double-exposure image in Photoshop using masking and blending modes. You will get tips on how to photograph a portrait to work best with this technique, and then you will go into Photoshop to see how to put all the pieces together, resulting in a unique portrait.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
3. You will be completing two projects, email me both double exposure projects when complete.
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Week 18 : 1/6- 1/10
Friday - January 10th
Finish your selection, and greatest hits before moving on.
1. Today you will Learn Sky Replacements, it's is one of the biggest new features that has ever come to Photoshop. In this class, In this session you take a Deep dive in to the art of replacing the sky. You'll learn what photos work best, how to adjust them, and even how to start making your own sky replacement library.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
Finish your selection, and greatest hits before moving on.
1. Today you will Learn Sky Replacements, it's is one of the biggest new features that has ever come to Photoshop. In this class, In this session you take a Deep dive in to the art of replacing the sky. You'll learn what photos work best, how to adjust them, and even how to start making your own sky replacement library.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
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Thursday - January 9th
Finish Mastering Selections first before moving on.
1. Today you will Learn the Greatest Hits of Photoshop. ADJUSTMENT LAYERS / COMPOSITING / CONTENT-AWARE / CROP TOOL / LAYER MASKS / LIQUIFY TOOL / SELECT SUBJECT / SMART OBJECTS / SPOT HEALING BRUSH TOOL. These go-to tools and techniques will make a huge difference in your images.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
Finish Mastering Selections first before moving on.
1. Today you will Learn the Greatest Hits of Photoshop. ADJUSTMENT LAYERS / COMPOSITING / CONTENT-AWARE / CROP TOOL / LAYER MASKS / LIQUIFY TOOL / SELECT SUBJECT / SMART OBJECTS / SPOT HEALING BRUSH TOOL. These go-to tools and techniques will make a huge difference in your images.
2. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! See the notes and images needed for this session below.
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Tuesday - January 7th
1. Today we will cover: Mastering Selections. See the notes and images needed for this session below.
2. Use the photo files below as you follow along with the video. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! The notes will also be very helpful!
*You should use headphones while working on this assignment so that you can go through this at your own pace!
1. Today we will cover: Mastering Selections. See the notes and images needed for this session below.
2. Use the photo files below as you follow along with the video. You should be doing all of the things he shows you in this video. This means you must have Photoshop open! The notes will also be very helpful!
*You should use headphones while working on this assignment so that you can go through this at your own pace!
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Second Semester
Week 16 : 12/9- 12/13
Monday- December 9th
Today we start your first semester final exam project. See the documents below, for the instructions, checklist, and rubric. Please remember that this must be your original work. While you may use online backgrounds and images, you must make this picture your own!
PLEASE NOTE: While you may use online backgrounds you may NOT use a Where's Waldo image / background.
I would recommend pushing pause on all other work and focus on your exam. Once you've submitted your exam you can return to the rest of your projects. Remember that this MUST be done using Illustrator.
***I've included some examples below.
Today we start your first semester final exam project. See the documents below, for the instructions, checklist, and rubric. Please remember that this must be your original work. While you may use online backgrounds and images, you must make this picture your own!
PLEASE NOTE: While you may use online backgrounds you may NOT use a Where's Waldo image / background.
I would recommend pushing pause on all other work and focus on your exam. Once you've submitted your exam you can return to the rest of your projects. Remember that this MUST be done using Illustrator.
***I've included some examples below.
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| whereswaldochecklist_21_1st_semester_exam.pdf |
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Week 15 : 12/2- 12/6
Monday- December 2nd:
Poster Day!!
This is meant to be fun and creative! We are going to test out our new printer with these designs, so keep a few things in mind:
I would like to put these in the hall to show off your great work. So keep that in mind. See the rubric below.
Poster Day!!
This is meant to be fun and creative! We are going to test out our new printer with these designs, so keep a few things in mind:
- Your art board size needs to be 24 in. wide x 30 in. tall
- This must be your original design. Please don't copy and paste a Marvel poster and expect to print it. Your design can be whatever you want, you decide.
- When your design is complete make sure you email the file to me.
I would like to put these in the hall to show off your great work. So keep that in mind. See the rubric below.
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Week 14 : 11/25- 11/29
Monday - November 25th: (Finish your food truck design before moving on)
This is meant to be fun and creative! You will be designing 3 different Van's shoe's, The files needed for this are below, along with some fun examples showing my expectations. You will use adobe Illustrator for this project. When done, print and email me your shoes.
This is meant to be fun and creative! You will be designing 3 different Van's shoe's, The files needed for this are below, along with some fun examples showing my expectations. You will use adobe Illustrator for this project. When done, print and email me your shoes.
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Week 13 : 11/18- 11/22
Thursday - November 21st: (finish your cereal box design before moving on)
This is meant to be fun and creative! You will be designing a food truck. All sides need to be designed with the same theme, as it should flow around the truck. So figure out your theme before starting. The file needed for this is below, along with some fun examples showing my expectations. You will use Illustrator for this project. When done, print and email me your food truck.
This is meant to be fun and creative! You will be designing a food truck. All sides need to be designed with the same theme, as it should flow around the truck. So figure out your theme before starting. The file needed for this is below, along with some fun examples showing my expectations. You will use Illustrator for this project. When done, print and email me your food truck.
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Monday - November 18th
Your next project is to create a cereal box, front, back, top, bottom, and the sides. You will create total of 6 images. This can be a parody if you like, but not required. This needs to look like a real cereal box, so attention to detail is a must. The cereal cannot be a real current cereal, it must be a new type of cereal with a new name. You will need to google some images to get ideas on what the sides, top and bottom look like. For example, one side must include the nutritional information. Have fun! You will use Illustrator for this project. See the template file and examples below.
Your next project is to create a cereal box, front, back, top, bottom, and the sides. You will create total of 6 images. This can be a parody if you like, but not required. This needs to look like a real cereal box, so attention to detail is a must. The cereal cannot be a real current cereal, it must be a new type of cereal with a new name. You will need to google some images to get ideas on what the sides, top and bottom look like. For example, one side must include the nutritional information. Have fun! You will use Illustrator for this project. See the template file and examples below.
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Week 12 : 11/11- 11/15
Wednesday - November 13th
Your next project is to create and design a pizza box. The front, back, top, bottom, and the sides. What is your pizza theme?. This can be a parody if you like, but not required. This needs to look like a real pizza box, so attention to detail is a must. The design cannot be a real current pizza chain, it must be a new type of pizza with a new name. You will need to google some images to get ideas on what the sides, top and bottom look like. Have fun! You use Illustrator, for this project. See the template file and examples below.
Your next project is to create and design a pizza box. The front, back, top, bottom, and the sides. What is your pizza theme?. This can be a parody if you like, but not required. This needs to look like a real pizza box, so attention to detail is a must. The design cannot be a real current pizza chain, it must be a new type of pizza with a new name. You will need to google some images to get ideas on what the sides, top and bottom look like. Have fun! You use Illustrator, for this project. See the template file and examples below.
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Tuesday - November 12th:
Create a Google document, and share it with me: 1. List 20 things you learned about Graphic Design in film from the video. 2. Next, using the link below list and describe the 8 things Graphic Designers need to know for film. 3. Lastly, do a little research and tell me who Annie Atkins is. Describe to me her career, her experience, her work, ect..... |
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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
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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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