Week of 1-26-15 to 1-30-15

Pictured above is a student from Advanced Graphic Design class washing out his original T-shirt design. T-shirt designs are ongoing, as each student has created an original design for printing.
MONDAY:
AAVTC-GDP-2
Build upon previous knowledge and demonstrate proper equipment operation and follow procedures in a safe manner and achieve 100 percent on a written or demonstration safety test.

Students will review their score from safety test. Remediation will be provided for those who need extra help.

AAVTC-GDP-5
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.

GDP Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief by doing a re-branding project.

AAVTC-AGD-6
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing a project from concept thru completion.
AGD Students are creating branding projects for PHS. AGD students are doing the space design challenge. T-shirt design is also in progress.

TUESDAY:
AAVTC-AGD-7
Explore the process of project production through the use of the elements and principles of design.
AAVTC-GDP-4
Understand and demonstrate the fundamental basic elements and principles of design.
All students will complete activities to  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.

GDP Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief by doing a re-branding project.

AAVTC-AGD-6
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing a project from concept thru completion.
AGD Students are creating branding projects for PHS. AGD students are doing the space design challenge. T-shirt design is also in progress

WEDNESDAY:
AAVTC-GDP-5
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.

GDP Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief by doing a re-branding project.

AAVTC-AGD-6
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing a project from concept thru completion.
AGD Students are creating branding projects for PHS. AGD students are doing the space design challenge. T-shirt design is also in progress

THURSDAY:
AAVTC-GDP-5
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.

GDP Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief by doing a re-branding project.

AAVTC-AGD-6
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing a project from concept thru completion.
AGD Students are creating branding projects for PHS. AGD students are doing the space design challenge. T-shirt design is also in progress

FRIDAY:
AAVTC-GDP-5
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief and demonstrate the proper usage.

GDP Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental basics of a creative brief by doing a re-branding project.

AAVTC-AGD-6
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing a project from concept thru completion.
AGD Students are creating branding projects for PHS. AGD students are doing the space design challenge. T-shirt design is also in progress

Week of 1-20-15 to 1-24-15

SCREEN-PRINTING PROCESS:

Preparing artwork for you t-shirt is an important step. You don't need to be a professional artist to enter the screen printing field. Many people have started successful businesses even though they could barely draw stick figures. This tutorial will show you how to prepare artwork for a two-color t-shirt. Artwork can be prepared in many different computer programs. Corel Draw and Adobe Photoshop are two popular programs used by screen printers.
A two-color shirt requires two separate screens that must be predpared. The tutorial below will show you how to prepare the artwork needed to burn into each screen.
The Image

The image on the left is the design we will put on the t-shirt. This design has two colors, red and black.
Color #1 - Black

In order to print multiple-colors on t-shirts, your artwork must be separated into the different colors. We need to separate the red and black parts of the image.
The four bulls eyes on the left are actually "registration" marks. These are used to line up your multi-color jobs on the silk screen machine. This will ensure that your images print where they are supposed to when they are printed on the t-shirt.
This image would be printed off on transparency or vellum. We are now finished with this color. It's time for the next color.
Color #2 - Red

The next color to be printed is black. This is done the same way as the first color. The registration marks are also on this image.
This image would also be printed on transparency or vellum. Two separate images make one multi-color image.
The artwork is now ready to be burnt into the screen.

The Finished Product
Our finished t-shirt will look something like the one at the top of this blog.
This is the process that is used for all multi-color prints

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.  Safety lesson will continue.

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 scored 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. Review is given to students on safety and health.

FRIDAY:
Adobe skills pertaining to the  project will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Adobe tools and shortcuts will also be introduced. Safety assessment is given

Week of 1-12-15 to 1-16-15

Instructor: Alvin DeCuir

School Year: 2014-2015

Office Hours: 2:00pm  to 3:45pm

Room: 703 in the Trade and Industry Bldg.

Email: Alvin.decuir@cobbk12.org

Tutoring: Tuesday & Thursday  (by appointment only) 7:45am to 8:15am

 

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:

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Class work = 10%, Content Reading = 10%, Content Writing = 10%, Employability = 10%, Tests = 5%,  Quizzes = 5%, Projects = 25%, Common Assessment = 5%, Final Project 10%, Final Exam = 10% TOTAL = 100%

• 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

MONDAY:
Students will continue  safety lessons. Students will respond to questions  written form and complete vocabulary on safety. Students will create a face composite. 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. Safety lesson will continue.

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 given (Baseline) Pre-test.

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. Review is given to students on safety and health.

FRIDAY:
Adobe skills pertaining to the  project will be covered. Tips, tools and techniques will be covered. Adobe tools and shortcuts will also be introduced. Safety assessment is given.

Join the Graphic Design REMIND

Week of 1-5-15 to 1-9-15

MONDAY:
Teacher workday no school for students

BACK

TUESDAY:

Overview to the Printing industry:

• Key developments in the graphics industry
• Working knowledge of graphic design history
• Changes in the printing industry

WEDNESDAY:

• Key developments in the graphics industry
• Working knowledge of graphic design history
• Changes in the printing industry

THURSDAY:

Industry Trends:

• How has graphic design changed over the last 25 years
• Who were the 10 most influential people for the graphic design industry
• Why is it important to learn about graphic design history

FRIDAY:

Pre-assessment on how much students know about graphic design 

• Type and letterforms
• Artists and key people
• Famous logos

Week of 12-15-14 to 12-19-14

Last week of the 1st Semester

MONDAY
Students will complete the study guide Powerpoint. Final projects are in progress. All projects must be in by Wed. Day 1 review will be completed.

TUESDAY

Students will complete the study guide Powerpoint. Final projects are in progress. All projects must be in by Wed. Day 2 review will be completed.

WEDNESDAY

Students will complete the study guide Powerpoint. Final projects will be handed in, and graded. All projects must be in by TODAY. Day 3 review will be completed.

THURSDAY

1st and 2nd Block will be given final exam.

FRIDAY

3rd and 4th Block will be given final exam.

Week of 12-08-14 to 12-12-14

MONDAY
Final Projects are on going. Students will select a project from the ones completed this semester. After they select the project, they will plan, sketch and complete their ideas for the project. Students will do the project as part of their final (performance) assessment for the course. The final project counts for 20% and the written exam counts for 5%. Students are also working on T-shirt project and Career booklets. EOPA  review for AGD students. 

TUESDAY
Final Projects are on going. All ideas have been approved for final projects. Students will complete the project as part of their final (performance) assessment for the course. The final project counts for 20% and the written exam counts for 5%. Students are also working on Career booklets. T-shirts are ongoing. EOPA review for AGD Students.

WEDNESDAY
Final projects are well underway. Students get the last pages of their career booklets. Students begin finishing and binding their booklets. Study guides are issued. Completed study guides allow student to get 10 bonus points toward final project or exam. AGD students take EOPA.

THURSDAY 
Final projects are well underway. Career booklets are due today, as students complete finishing and binding their booklets. Time is allocated for students to complete part of the study guide. Completed study guides allow student to get 10 bonus points toward final project or exam.

FRIDAY
Time is allocated for students to complete part of the study guide. Completed study guides allow student to get 10 bonus points toward final project or exam. Final Projects are finalized, as they are due early next week.