Week of 17 Sept to 21 Sept

Graphics and Design Class:

MONDAY:
Students are critiquing the DVD and CD Jewel case designs. Students will select a project to critique. Students will respond to questions in written form. In this case critique is used as a verb meaning "to review or discuss critically." On going projects include the Art History Painting project and Illustrator business set.

TUESDAY:
Students are finishing the DVD and Art History Painting composite. Students must note which paintings and artists they are using in their design. It is required that the artist of each part of the composite are labeled as such on every layer. This information will be needed for the upcoming critique. Adobe Illustrator skills will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Students who are finished will go to business set. Common Assessment review.

WEDNESDAY:
Students are critiquing the Art History composites. Students will critique someone else's composite as well as their own. In addition, students will have to answer questions regarding the artists that they used in their own Art History composite. Additional Adobe Illustrator skills pertaining to the business set project will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. CTAE Expo will be discussed as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines.

THURSDAY:
Students are refining the snowman illustration. In addition, typography is introduced, including rules, typefaces, and anatomy of type. Reading assignment is given to students on typography. Additional Adobe Illustrator skills pertaining to the business set project will be covered will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. CTAE Expo will be planned as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines. Snowman project is printed and handed in. Common Assessment will be taken. OPEN HOUSE for parents.

FRIDAY:
Students are working on the business set. Adobe Illustrator skills pertaining to the business set project will be covered will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Adobe tools and shortcut retest and make-up opportunity will be offered. CTAE Expo will be completed as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines. The business set includes the following documents:

• business card
• flyer
• brochure
• postcard
• notecard
• letterhead
• envelope
• promo button