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Electronic Design I (ACP) 836
Learning the anatomy and expressive qualities of Typography.
TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:
MAP LEVEL:
01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART
01.4.2.9.1
-- Students will judge the effectiveness of different ways of using visual characteristics in conveying ideas
01.4.5.9.3
-- Students will defend personal interpretations using reasoned argument
01.4.6.9.3
-- Students will create and solve interdisciplinary problems using multimedia
01.4.6.9.4
-- Students will apply visual arts skills and unde4rstandings to solve problems relevant to a variety of careers.
01.4.1.9.1
-- Students will apply media, techniques and processes with sufficient skill, confidence and sensitivity that their intentions are understood
04.2 LRIT - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
04.2.1.9.1
-- Students will make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services
04.2.4.9.1
-- Students will use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information
04.2.5.9.8
-- Students will independently select and use an appropriate search engine or directory related to a specific task
03.0 LANGUAGE ARTS
03.0.2.9.1
-- Students will communicate effectively by determining the appropriate text structure on the basis of audience, purpose and point of view; students will select from the complete variety of text structures (essay, short story, 0oetry, academic essay, report, research paper, response to literature, documentary, etc.) the appropriate organizational pattern for addressing audience, purpose and point of view.
03.0.1.9.1
-- Students will describe the text by giving an initial reaction to the text and describing its general content and purpose;
What is Typography?
Where did typography come from? What's the history of typography?
How can type be used in designing for communication?
How can Illustrator and Photoshop be used for creating and manipulating type?
1. Learning to create and modify type with photoshop and Illustrator.
2. Applying the elements of design when working with type.
3. Learning about the history of typography.
4. Learning effective presentation skills.
5. Learning the anatomy of Typography.
When working with type in graphic design, students will:
* use modern Graphics software: Illustrator and Photoshop effectively and efficiently.
*apply the elements of design to text.
* interpret and apply the visual and emotional qualities of Color.
* demonstrate an understanding of the history of typography.
* Show effective presentation skills.
* Identify the anatomy and vocabulary of typography.
All students will demonstrate an understanding of the use of color in visual design
All students will demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and use of typography in communicating ideas.
All students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of art
All students will demonstrate an understanding of good visual design.
All students will recieve feedback on their own artwork.
All students will be involved in group discussions of their work
All students will be instructed on effective presentation of their work to a group
1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool.
2. Quizes and tests are used to access concrete information such as vocabulary, equipment use, and procedures.
3. Project evaluations may take the form of group critiques, rating scales, check lists, written evaluations, and teacher interviews.
5. Group discussions give insight into the creative process and problem solving, providing an avenue for learning, how to talk about art, how to view art, and how to improve one's skills.
Field trips to local Art Colleges and Art Museums.
Guest speakers for communication arts and higher education options.
Applications for state and national design competitions
Equipment:
One fully equiped, up-to-date Macintosh computer system per student
One computer system for the teacher- with additional RAM, processor speed, and Storage to handle the course requirements
One digital projector system for presentation
Up to four, efficient color printers with abilities to print sizes up to 24X34"
Three digital scanners
Three, 5+ megapixel digital cameras
Other hands-on building equipment for cutting and pasting.
Prerequisit courses are: Art 1