Week of 1/27/13 to 2/1/13

MONDAY:

Students are working on dvd / cd designs. Students in advanced class will create T-shirt design. Students will be given a safety assessment on Friday. Those who do not meet the standards on the assessment will be given some remediation training, and  will have the opportunity to re-test.

TUESDAY:

Students in advanced class will create T-shirt design. Students are working on the dvd /cd project. 

Students must print and create a display for their project. It is required that the there be a display  for the project. Adobe  skills will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Students who are finished will go to the next project.

WEDNESDAY:

Students will learn about typography. Students will be given several different reading and writing activities related to typography. In addition, students will have to answer questions regarding key terms and concepts of typography. Additional Adobe  skills pertaining to the  projects will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be also covered. CTAE Expo will be discussed as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines.

THURSDAY:

Students are refining their projects. In addition, typography is covered more in-depth, including rules, typefaces, and anatomy of type. Diagram assignment is given to students on typography. Additional Adobe  skills  will be covered will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will also be covered. CTAE Expo will be planned as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines.

FRIDAY:

Adobe  skills pertaining to the  project will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Students will reflect on a topic related to graphic design in writing. Safety Assessment will be given. CTAE Expo will be completed as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines. Student DVD and CD projects will be on display in the display case next to the main office.

Week of 1/22/13 to 1/25/13

MONDAY
MLK Holiday

TUESDAY
Graphic Design Students are creating a CD jewel case design:

1. Brainstorm for the name of the artist and album
2. Do thumbnail sketches
3. Do Comp sketches
4. Create front cover (be sure to use inches as the unit)
5. Create inside
6. Create back and sides
7. Put design together
8. Print design
9. Cut and fit into case
10. Prepare for display

Advanced Design Students are working on ideas for T-shirt design.
Design Production students are creating a DVD case design.

WEDNESDAY
Students are finishing the DVD and CD composite.  Adobe skills will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Students who are finished will go to the next project.

Advanced Design Students are working on ideas for T-shirt design.

THURSDAY

Tonight is Open House.  PTSA meeting, Pinnacle Codes, and Selected perfomances.

Students are finishing the DVD and CD composite.  Adobe skills will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Students who are finished will go to the next project.
Advanced Design Students are working on ideas for T-shirt design.

FRIDAY

Students are reviewing the assessment they took. This pre-test demonstrated what they already know about graphic design. Students are creating a powerpoint presentation on safety and health. A rubric will be used to assess their powerpoint projects.
Advanced Design Students are working on ideas for T-shirt design.

Course Guide (given to students 1/14/13)

Graphic Design

Pebblebrook High School

Intro to Graphic Design-IGD, Graphic Design Production-GDP, and Advanced Graphic Design-AGD

Instructor: Alvin DeCuir

School Year: 2012-2013

Office Hours: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Room: 703 in the Trade and Industry Bldg.

Email: Alvin.decuir@cobbk12.org

Tutoring: Tuesday & Thursday after school (by appointment only) 3:35 pm to 4:20 pm

 

Course Description:

Learn the basic principles required to solve graphic design problems. Using industry standard software and related programs, students will develop the ability and confidence to create appropriate and successful designs. Students will also use color effectively; use dominant and subordinate elements; use typography; and use production skills to make effective design layouts, which meet industry standards. Students may choose to work toward a Graphic Design Pathway.

Course Texts:

Graphic Communications : The Printed Image  by Z. A. Prust

ISBN10: 1566379849, ISBN13: 9781566379847

Offset Lithographic Technology by Kenneth F. Hird

ISBN10: 1566376211, ISBN13: 9781566376211

Using Adobe Indesign CS, Photoshop CS, And Illustrator CS - Design Professional

by Chris Botello and Elizabeth Eisner Reding

ISBN10: 1418064572, ISBN13: 9781418064570

Grading Policy and Weights:

Project (20%), Quiz (10%), Test / Common Assessments (5%), Content Reading (10%), Content Writing (10%), Employability (10%), Mid-Term Exam (5%), Final Exam (10%), Final Project  (20%)

• Make up policy follows what is written in the Pebblebrook Student Handbook.
• 10% is deducted for work received after the deadline. Please complete work on time!
• Employability is a weekly grade given for participation and being a good employee.

Safety:

A primary goal of PHS Graphic Arts Lab is to establish the expectation that it is the responsibility of all Staff and Students to create and maintain a safe lab environment. Safety is one of the most important functions you will perform in the lab.

Electronic Resources:

Teacher Blog: (Visit blog to see weekly activities) http://alvin-decuir.blogspot.com

Standards: www.georgiastandards.org/standards/pages/BrowseStandards/ctae-architecture.aspx

Week of 1/14/13 to 1/18/13

MONDAY:
Students sketch for the DVD and CD Jewel case designs. Students will begin safety lesson. Students will respond to questions  written form and complete vocabulary on safety. Advanced students will create screen-printed t-shirt design.

TUESDAY:
Students are finishing the sketches. Students begin and or review Photoshop tools. It is required that the students have an understanding and grasp of Photoshop in order to complete the projects. Adobe Illustrator skills will be covered for advanced students. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Common Assessment will be administered.

WEDNESDAY:
Students are applying Adobe skills. Adobe Illustrator skills will be covered for advanced students. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Common Assessment will be graded and returned.

THURSDAY:
Students are refining ideas for their projects. In addition, layers are introduced, including effects, and techniques. Additional Adobe skills pertaining to the projects will be covered will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be applied. CTSO (SkillsUSA) enrichment opportunity for students who are interested. Reading assignment is given to students on safety and health.

FRIDAY:
Adobe skills pertaining to the  project will be covered will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Adobe tools and shortcut  will be introduced. Full Sail University presentation is re-scheduled for today.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pebblebrook High School Calendar

Sunday, January 13

Showing events after 1/13. Look for earlier events

Monday, January 14

 Common Assessment Window (Baseline)

7:00pm

 Athletic Booster Club Meeting

Tuesday, January 15

 Common Assessment Window (Baseline)

4:30pm

 JV Boys, 9th Grade Girls and Boys vs. North Cobb

Wednesday, January 16

 Common Assessment Window (Baseline)

8:30am

 CCSD Board Meeting

4:30pm

 JV Girls, Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball @ North Cobb

Thursday, January 17

 Common Assessment Window (Baseline)

6:30pm

 PTSA Executive Board Meeting

Friday, January 18

 Common Assessment Window (Baseline)

4:30pm

 All-State Chorus 2nd audition

4:30pm

 JV Boys, 9th Grade Girls and Boys vs. South Cobb

4:30pm

 JV Girls, Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball @ South Cobb

5:00pm

 JV Wrestling @ Pope

5:00pm

 Varsity Wrestling @ Sprayberry

Saturday, January 19

 Common Assessment Window (Baseline)

8:30am

 JV Wrestling @ Pope

8:30am

 Varsity Wrestling @ Sprayberry

9:00am

 Emerson College Auditions

Monday, January 21

 MLK Holiday - School Closed

Tuesday, January 22

 ESL ACCESS Testing Window Opens

3:30pm

 GSU / CCSD Mentoring Program

4:30pm

 JV Boys, 9th Grade Girls and Boys @ McEachern

4:30pm

 JV Girls, Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball vs. McEachern

Wednesday, January 23

5:30pm

 Varsity & JV Wrestling vs. Campbell & Lithia Springs (Away)

Thursday, January 24

6:30pm

 PTSA Open House

7:00pm

 CCSD Board Meeting

Friday, January 25

4:30pm

 JV Boys, 9th Grade Girls and Boys vs. KMHS & N. Paulding

4:30pm

 JV Girls, Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball @ KMHS

5:00pm

 JV Wrestling "King of the Hill"

Saturday, January 26

 GHP State Level Auditions/Interviews (Drama, Dance)

9:00am

 9th Grade & JV Basketball Tournament

9:00am

 JV Wrestling "King of the Hill"

Sunday, January 27

11:00am

 Inferno Spirit Dance Competition Hosted By Platinum

Tuesday, January 29

6:00pm

 Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball vs. Hillgrove

Wednesday, January 30

5:00pm

 Varsity & JV Wrestling vs. Walker & N. Cobb (Away)

Thursday, January 31

2:15pm

 NHS Induction Ceremony

8:00pm

 CCCEPA Winter Musical

Friday, February 1

5:00pm

 Varsity Wrestling Regional (Away)

6:00pm

 Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball @ Campbell

8:00pm

 CCCEPA Winter Musical

Saturday, February 2

9:00am

 9th Grade & JV Basketball Tournament

9:00am

 Varsity Wrestling Regional (Away)

8:00pm

 CCCEPA Winter Musical

Sunday, February 3

3:00pm

 CCCEPA Winter Musical

Showing events until 2/4. Look for more

Welcome Back week of 1/8/13 to 1/11/13

TUESDAY:
Welcome back and Happy New Year. This is a place for you to check frequently, so that you can be informed of happenings, assessments, projects, and other assignments. In  COUPLE days the course guide will be posted for your information. A hard copy will be given to those w/o internet access at home, or upon request by the student. Please read it carefully. Again, welcome back and I look forward to a very productive 2013 in Graphic Design.

WEDNESDAY:
Students begin unit 1 (The Printing industry) which includes vocabulary and class activities on the nature of the printing industry. EOP exam is discussed with Advanced students. CTSO (SkillsUSA) is also discussed with all classes. An meeting will be held on 1/15/12 to start up organization.

THURSDAY:
Students will continue unit 1(The Printing industry). Round robin group activity will be done on the chapter. Logo and Branding activities will also be done.

FRIDAY:
Graphic Arts Pre-test. Formative assessment on unit 1. First project will be discussed. Full Sail University will present to the class about post secondary opportunities in Design.
UPCOMING EVENTS