Week of 5-18-15 to 5-21-15

MONDAY

AAVTC-GDP-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

AAVTC-GDP-3

Examine and prepare for career opportunities in the design profession.

AAVTC-GDP-4

Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.

AAVTC-GDP-5

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-6  Explore color and the variety of methods in which it can be applied. Interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-7  Explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.  AAVTC-GDP-8  Develop professional written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and follow ethical guidelines and copyright laws.  AAVTC-GDP-9  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.  AAVTC-GDP-10  Demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats and digital file preparation.  AAVTC-GDP-11  Demonstrate proper usage of measuring units and devices.  AAVTC-GDP-12  Demonstrate knowledge of production and output in the graphics and design industry.  Students will select a final projects from one of the "Multi-faceted" projects we have completed this semester. Students will sketch, plan, refine, execute and finish the selected project. Students must create something totally new. The final project may not be an extension of an existing project. The final project will serve as the "performance" part of the final exam.  The final project is due May 18th. TUESDAY:

AAVTC-GDP-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

AAVTC-GDP-3

Examine and prepare for career opportunities in the design profession.

AAVTC-GDP-4

Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.

AAVTC-GDP-5

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-6  Explore color and the variety of methods in which it can be applied. Interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-7  Explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.  AAVTC-GDP-8  Develop professional written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and follow ethical guidelines and copyright laws.  AAVTC-GDP-9  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.  AAVTC-GDP-10  Demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats and digital file preparation.  AAVTC-GDP-11  Demonstrate proper usage of measuring units and devices.  AAVTC-GDP-12  Demonstrate knowledge of production and output in the graphics and design industry.  Students will review for exams. WEDNESDAY 1st and 2nd block exams THURSDAY 3rd and 4th block exams

Study Guide for Final Exam

Graphic Design Study Guide 

1. Printing 

2. Typography 

3. Quick Printing 

4. Lithography 

5. Commercial Printing 

6. Adobe InDesign 

7. Adobe Photoshop 

8. Adobe Illustrator 

9. Packaging / Package Design 

10. Senefelder 

11. Platen for Screen printing 

12. Screen Press (6-color) 

13. Safety 

14. OSHA 

15. Ink Mists 

16. MSDS 

17. Flash point 

18. Decibels 

19. Personal Protective Gear 

20. Classes of fires 

21. Yellow “fire” Cabinet 

22. Color codes 

23. Photoshop zoom (how much?) 

24. Direct Selection 

25. Group Selection 

26. Live Trace (Illustrator) 

27. Eyedropper tool 

28. Default colors 

29. Basic elements of design 

30. Complimentary color scheme 

31. Colors -warm, cool and neither 

32. CMYK / RGB 

33. Movement 

34. Shape 

35. Unity 

36. Color has three properties 

37. HSB 

38. Serifs 

39. Script 

40. Typography 

41. Typeface 

42. Lower-case letters 

43. Kerning / Leading 

44. Readability 

45. Display text / Copy 

46. Typography principles (4) 

47. Font Family 

48. X-height 

49. Waistline 

50. Ascender 

Graphic Design Shortcuts 

Shortcuts for the Following: 

Copy = Command & C 

Paste = Command & V 

Zoom in = Command & + 

Zoom Out = Command &- 

Open = Command & O 

Cut = Command & X 

Fit to Screen= Command & 0 (zero) 

Close Window= Command & W 

Save = Command & S 

Print = Command & P 

Paste into = Shift & Command & V

Week of 5-11-15 to 5-15-15

MONDAY

AAVTC-GDP-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

AAVTC-GDP-3

Examine and prepare for career opportunities in the design profession.

AAVTC-GDP-4

Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.

AAVTC-GDP-5

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-6  Explore color and the variety of methods in which it can be applied. Interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-7  Explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.  AAVTC-GDP-8  Develop professional written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and follow ethical guidelines and copyright laws.  AAVTC-GDP-9  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.  AAVTC-GDP-10  Demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats and digital file preparation.  AAVTC-GDP-11  Demonstrate proper usage of measuring units and devices.  AAVTC-GDP-12  Demonstrate knowledge of production and output in the graphics and design industry.  Students will select a final projects from one of the "Multi-faceted" projects we have completed this semester. Students will sketch, plan, refine, execute and finish the selected project. Students must create something totally new. The final project may not be an extension of an existing project. The final project will serve as the "performance" part of the final exam.  The final project is due May 18th. TUESDAY:

AAVTC-GDP-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

AAVTC-GDP-3

Examine and prepare for career opportunities in the design profession.

AAVTC-GDP-4

Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.

AAVTC-GDP-5

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-6  Explore color and the variety of methods in which it can be applied. Interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-7  Explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.  AAVTC-GDP-8  Develop professional written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and follow ethical guidelines and copyright laws.  AAVTC-GDP-9  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.  AAVTC-GDP-10  Demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats and digital file preparation.  AAVTC-GDP-11  Demonstrate proper usage of measuring units and devices.  AAVTC-GDP-12  Demonstrate knowledge of production and output in the graphics and design industry.  Students will select a final projects from one of the "Multi-faceted" projects we have completed this semester. Students will sketch, plan, refine, execute and finish the selected project. Students must create something totally new. The final project may not be an extension of an existing project. The final project will serve as the "performance" part of the final exam.  The final project is due May 18th. WEDNESDAY

AAVTC-GDP-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

AAVTC-GDP-3

Examine and prepare for career opportunities in the design profession.

AAVTC-GDP-4

Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.

AAVTC-GDP-5

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-6  Explore color and the variety of methods in which it can be applied. Interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-7  Explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.  AAVTC-GDP-8  Develop professional written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and follow ethical guidelines and copyright laws.  AAVTC-GDP-9  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.  AAVTC-GDP-10  Demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats and digital file preparation.  AAVTC-GDP-11  Demonstrate proper usage of measuring units and devices.  AAVTC-GDP-12  Demonstrate knowledge of production and output in the graphics and design industry.  Students will select a final projects from one of the "Multi-faceted" projects we have completed this semester. Students will sketch, plan, refine, execute and finish the selected project. Students must create something totally new. The final project may not be an extension of an existing project. The final project will serve as the "performance" part of the final exam.  The final project is due May 18th. THURSDAY

AAVTC-GDP-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

AAVTC-GDP-3

Examine and prepare for career opportunities in the design profession.

AAVTC-GDP-4

Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.

AAVTC-GDP-5

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-6  Explore color and the variety of methods in which it can be applied. Interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-7  Explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.  AAVTC-GDP-8  Develop professional written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and follow ethical guidelines and copyright laws.  AAVTC-GDP-9  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.  AAVTC-GDP-10  Demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats and digital file preparation.  AAVTC-GDP-11  Demonstrate proper usage of measuring units and devices.  AAVTC-GDP-12  Demonstrate knowledge of production and output in the graphics and design industry.  Students will select a final projects from one of the "Multi-faceted" projects we have completed this semester. Students will sketch, plan, refine, execute and finish the selected project. Students must create something totally new. The final project may not be an extension of an existing project. The final project will serve as the "performance" part of the final exam.  The final project is due May 18th. FRIDAY

AAVTC-GDP-1

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

AAVTC-GDP-3

Examine and prepare for career opportunities in the design profession.

AAVTC-GDP-4

Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.

AAVTC-GDP-5

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-6  Explore color and the variety of methods in which it can be applied. Interpret and apply color models through graphic manipulations. Identify the output issues involving color and demonstrate the proper usage.  AAVTC-GDP-7  Explore different outlets for typography and define its role in design.  AAVTC-GDP-8  Develop professional written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and follow ethical guidelines and copyright laws.  AAVTC-GDP-9  Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of illustration as it pertains to the design field.  AAVTC-GDP-10  Demonstrate knowledge of file management and file formats and digital file preparation.  AAVTC-GDP-11  Demonstrate proper usage of measuring units and devices.  AAVTC-GDP-12  Demonstrate knowledge of production and output in the graphics and design industry.  Students will select a final projects from one of the "Multi-faceted" projects we have completed this semester. Students will sketch, plan, refine, execute and finish the selected project. Students must create something totally new. The final project may not be an extension of an existing project. The final project will serve as the "performance" part of the final exam.  The final project is due May 18th.