Week of 2/25/13 to 3/1/13

MONDAY:
Students have to create a multi media presentation for their business set and extended business set. They have the option to use a slide presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint & Apple Keynote, or they can use a Web 2.0 application like Presi. The presentation must include all of the required documents. Students will present and "pitch" their business set to the instructor for a grade. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms.  T-shirts continue until all students have printed. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

TUESDAY:
Students will create a character for the animation project. This character must be an original creation. In addition the students will develop a storyboard for their animation concept. For enrichment, students can either develop a more complex story or develop a longer (duration) animation. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms. T-shirts continue until all students have printed. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

WEDNESDAY:
Students will create a flip-book for the animation project. This flip-book must use the originally created character. In addition the students will color the flip-book to see their animation concept in action. For enrichment, students can either develop a more complex flip-book or develop a longer (duration) flip-book animation. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms.  T-shirts continue until all students have printed. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

THURSDAY:
Students will create the button from their business set. In addition, students will present the business set to the instructor. An authentic assessment will be used to aid with the assessment process. Business set buttons will be critiqued and displayed. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

FRIDAY:
Students will complete an activity to culminate Black history month. Students will explore notable African-American artists, including a critique and critical analysis. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

Week of 2/18/13 to 2/22/13

TUESDAY:

Students are working on the business set and extended business set project. Students must print and create a display for their business. It is required that the there be a display title for the project and all of the specific documents must be identified by label.. This information will ensure that the student has completed all of the required documents. Adobe Illustrator skills will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Students who are finished will go to product / package design. Common Assessment remediation will be included within the lesson activities.

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 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 business set project. 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 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.

FRIDAY:

Students are working on the display for business set. Adobe Illustrator skills pertaining to the business set project will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Students will reflect on a topic related to graphic design in writing. Common Assessment retest / make-up opportunity will be offered. CTAE Expo will be completed as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines. Student DVD and CD projects are on display in the display case next to the main office. The extended business set's theme is on one of the following: Band, Daycare, Club, Restaurant, or Travel agency. The business set includes the following documents:

Week of 2/11/13 to 2/14/13

MONDAY:
Students will learn to estimate Job Costs. This includes math and measurement to ensure accurate numbers and measurements on the job ticket. An assessment of measurement for job tickets will be given next week. Ongoing Projects include: Art History Painting and Black History / Heritage composite and T-shirt design.

TUESDAY:
Students are finishing the Art History Painting and Black History / Heritage 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. CTAE Expo will be planned as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines

WEDNESDAY:
Students will learn about typography This includes typestyles, type alignment and type measurement to ensure accurate use of type in graphic designs. An assessment of measurement for typography will be given next week. Projects due include: Art History Painting and Black History / Heritage composite . T-shirt design is an ongoing Project  CTAE Expo will be planned as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines

THURSDAY:
Students are working the snowman illustration to learn how to use basic tools in Illustrator. In addition, typography is studied more in depth, 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. CTAE Expo will be planned as an enrichment opportunity for students who finish projects ahead of the deadlines

FRIDAY:
NO SCHOOL 

Week of 2/4/13 to 2/8/13

MONDAY:
Students are finishing the DVD and CD Jewel case designs. Students will be given an opportunity to design for the upcoming CTAE Expo Show. Students will design for the stage, judging and audience programs. On going projects include the T-Shirt project and Illustrator business set.

TUESDAY:
Students are finishing the CD/DVD and beginning the 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. 

WEDNESDAY:
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..

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. 

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