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Electronic Design I (ACP) 836
Learning the Illustrator program
TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:
MAP LEVEL:
01.4 THE ARTS - VISUAL ART
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04.2 LRIT - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
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03.0 LANGUAGE ARTS
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How does Illustrator create and manipulate objects?
How can the designer learn more about how the program works?
What is the best use for this software? When should the designer use it?
How is Illustrator different from Photoshop?
How does the designer get the images from the computer onto paper (working with printing)?
This unit emphasizes the difference between Photoshop and Illustrator- vector vs. raster images, what Illustrator is best at doing: typography logos and graphics, working with printing technologies: matchin the image on the screen to the paper, tutorials: help program, web resources, textbooks, and "cheat sheets," and the communication with composition.
When working with Illustration, students will develop the ability to:
-- Identify he difference between photoshop and Illustrator- vector vs. raster images,
-- Evaluate what jobs Illustrator is best at doing,
-- Select appropriate printing technologies: matching the image on the screen to the paper,
-- Choose efficient ways to learn about the software on their own by using: the help program, web resources, textbooks and "cheat sheets."
All students will:
-- demonstrate an understanding of use of Illustrator software,
-- demonstrate an understanding of good visual design,
-- recieve feedback on their own artwork,
-- be involved in group discussions of their work,
-- be instructed on the effective presentation of their work to a group.
1. Homework is used as a formative and summative evaluation tool.
2. Quizzes 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, checklists, written evaluations, and teacher interviews.
4. 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 equipped, 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
Prerequisite courses are: Art 1