
Monday, January 16, 2012
Week of 1-17-11 to 1-20-11

IGD
EQ(s): How can I use Photoshop to create a Pop Art project?
How can I vary one theme and keep the viewer's attention?
Technology Standard(s): Adobe Systems Software ( Photoshop CS)
ELA10LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and
group verbal interactions.
ACCT-IGD-17. Students will identify and understand the differences in page
layout, raster based photo manipulation, and vector based graphic software
applications.
a. Identify and demonstrate the basic capabilities of page layout, raster
based photo manipulation, and vector based software applications as they
apply to the completion of graphic communications projects.
1. Lecture and demo
2. Use Photo Booth to take pictures
3. Research Pop Art (Warhol)
4. Create different backgrounds (at least 6)
5. Create different colors for foreground (at least 6)
6. Print combinations
7. Put panels together
GDP
EQ(s): How Can I edit / manipulate digital photos to create a "live work" design?
Technology Standard(s): Adobe Systems Software
Standards:
ACCT-GDP-2. Students will interpret and apply color models through graphic
manipulations.
a. Analyze and implement color management among color systems including
CMYK, RGB, and spot (according to the Pantone Matching System).
1. Translate ideas from Comp Plan to Illustrator
2. Take, create, alter or scan digital images.
3. Manipulate, edit and / or crop images to fit idea and space.
4. add effects, filters and layers styles to project.
AGD
EQ(s): How can I edit / manipulate digital images to create a design for Fuel up to Play 60?
Technology Standard(s): Adobe Systems Software (Photoshop CS)
Adv. Graphic Design 1. Translate ideas from Comp Plan to Photoshop. 2. Take, create or scan digital images. 3. Manipulate, edit and / or crop images to fit idea and space. 4. add effects, filters and layers styles to project. |
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Week of 1-9-12 to 1-13-12

EQ(s): How can I use Photoshop to create a Pop Art project?
How can I vary one theme and keep the viewer's attention?
Technology Standard(s): Adobe Systems Software ( Photoshop CS)
ELA10LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and
group verbal interactions.
ACCT-IGD-17. Students will identify and understand the differences in page
layout, raster based photo manipulation, and vector based graphic software
applications.
a. Identify and demonstrate the basic capabilities of page layout, raster
based photo manipulation, and vector based software applications as they
apply to the completion of graphic communications projects.
1. Lecture and demo
2. Use Photo Booth to take pictures
3. Research Pop Art (Warhol)
4. Create different backgrounds (at least 6)
5. Create different colors for foreground (at least 6)
6. Print combinations
7. Put panels together
GDP
EQ(s): How Can I edit / manipulate digital photos to create a "live work" design?
Technology Standard(s): Adobe Systems Software
Standards:
ACCT-GDP-2. Students will interpret and apply color models through graphic
manipulations.
a. Analyze and implement color management among color systems including
CMYK, RGB, and spot (according to the Pantone Matching System).
1. Translate ideas from Comp Plan to Illustrator
2. Take, create, alter or scan digital images.
3. Manipulate, edit and / or crop images to fit idea and space.
4. add effects, filters and layers styles to project.
AGD
EQ(s): How can I edit / manipulate digital images to create a design for Fuel up to Play 60?
Technology Standard(s): Adobe Systems Software (Photoshop CS)
Adv. Graphic Design 1. Translate ideas from Comp Plan to Photoshop. 2. Take, create or scan digital images. 3. Manipulate, edit and / or crop images to fit idea and space. 4. add effects, filters and layers styles to project. |
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Week of 12/19/11 to 12/22/11
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
Monday, December 12, 2011
Mid-Year Exams Review Week of 12-12-11
Technology Standard(s): Adobe Systems Technology
Assessments:
Formative: Completed Study Guide
Summative: Mid-Year Exam (Given next week)
Mid-Year Final Exams Review
Students will identify key developments and individuals relating to the history of the graphics and design industry and explore emerging trends and technologies.
a. Describe the development of the printing industry.
b. Identify persons with major contributions to the field of graphic design.
c. Outline the history of printing and graphic design and explain its effects on the print/design industry and society.
d. Identify and describe emerging trends and technologies.
ACCT-IGD-7. Students will identify safety and health procedures utilized in the classroom/lab environment.
Differentiation:
Students will be accomodated through modifcations. Seat proximity and location will be altered. ILP modifications will be observed and met.
Students will also be making holiday cards as enrichment for credit.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Week of 12/5/2011


All classes will be completing the final project of the fall 2011 semester. A Holiday card enrichment project will be given next week in conjunction with the exam reviews.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Week of 11/28/11

GDP
Students will create screen printed designs
1. Develop idea
2. Transfer idea to transparency
3. Coat screens
4. Expose Screens
5. Washout
6. Block out
7. Set up press
8. Dry-cure designs

AGD
Fuel Up to Play 60 Mural (live work design)
Adv. Graphic Design
1. Translate ideas from Comp Plan to Photoshop.
2. Take, create or scan digital images.
3. Manipulate, edit and / or crop images to fit idea and space.
4. Add effects, filters and layers styles to project.
IGD
1. Demo. Illustrator Business Set
2. Open new template for Business Set
3. Create card including address, website, name, slogan and contact info.
4. Have teacher to update-give feedback
The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions.
5. Print and display on poster using constrction paper accents
6. Critique someone else's work.