100 10164 120 Design Center (ACP) 838 130 Working with Clients 140 150 9-12 160 170 180 210 01.4 The Arts - Visual Art 211 2.9.1 212 5.9.3 213 6.9.3 214 6.9.4 215 1.9.1 216 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 230 04.2 LRIT - Computer Technology 231 1.9.1 232 3.9.3 233 4.9.1 234 4.9.2 235 5.9.8 236 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 250 03.0 Language Arts 251 2.9.1 252 1.9.1 253 254 255 256 300 1. What are the qualities of graphic design? 300 2. How does one communicate an idea? 300 3. How does an artist work independently creating an idea? 300 4. How does a designer communicate and respond to a client? 300 5. How does a designer work with typography? 300 300 300 400 This unit emphasizes the use of graphics software: Illustrator and Photoshop, the elements of art and principles of design in creating visual images, the visual and emotional qualities of color, the history of graphic design and visual communication, 400 effective presentation skills, the anatomy and expressive qualities of typography, and working with a client. 500 When creating visual images for communication of ideas, students will develop the ability to: 500 -- use modern graphics software (Illustrator and Photoshop) effectively and efficiently, 500 -- apply the elements of design, 500 -- demonstrate an understanding of hand-building techniques: measuring,cutting, and pasting, 500 -- apply the visual and emotional qualities of color, 500 -- demonstrate an understanding of the history of graphic design and visual communication, 500 -- show effective presentation skills, 500 -- identify the anatomy and expressive qualities of typography, 500 -- generate and create works for one's portfolio, 500 -- present and create a format to display work. 500 600 All students will: 600 600 -- work with the creative process, 600 -- use Illustrator and Photoshop software, 600 -- demonstrate the use of scanners, digital cameras, and printers, 600 -- use color in visual design, 600 -- work with the anatomy and use of typography in communicating ideas, 600 -- manipulate the elements and principles of art, 600 -- demonstrate cutting, measuring, and gluing techniques, 600 -- be exposed to examples of good visual design, 600 --be introduced to careers in visual graphics and communication, 600 -- recieve feedback on their own artwork, 600 -- be required to communicate ideas through writing, 600 -- effectively present their work, 600 - develop a body of work to express personal ideas. 600 700 1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool. 700 2. Project evaluations may take the form of critiques, rating scales, checklists, written evaluations, and teacher interviews. 700 3. A portfolio demonstrates skills learned and personal, aesthetic growth. The body of work stands as a visual record of the creative process experienced throughout the semester. 700 700 800 Field trips to local art colleges and art museums 800 guest speakers for communication arts and higher education options 800 interaction with the school community for visual projects 800 applications for state and national design competitions 820 Equipment: 820 One fully equiped, up-to-date Macintosh computer system per student 820 One computer system for the teacher with additional RAM, processor speed, and storage to handle the course requirements 820 One digital projector system for presentation 820 Up to four, efficient color printers with abilities to print sizes up to 24X34" 820 Three digital scanners 820 Three, 5+ megapixel digital cameras 820 Other hands-on building equipment for cutting and pasting 840 Prerequisite courses are: Art 1 and Electronic Design 1& 2 840 840 Course Description: The Design Center will serve as a resource for the school, students, and community. It will provide students real world experiences through design-related projects. Assignments will come from the school and community. Client-generated projects will be balanced with teacher assignments and students' personal interests. Through the course, students will develop a portfolio of authentic design work.