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Electronic Design I (ACP) 836
Learning the visual and emotional qualities of Color.


TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9-12
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         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

04.2.3.9.1 -- Students will use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information

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 are the visual and emotional qualities of Color?



1. Creating depth with color.
2. creating/conveying emotion with color
3. the use of color in design for communication- the symbolic meanings of color



When working with color, students will:
* apply the visual and emotional qualities of Color.
* demonstrate an understanding of the history of Graphic design and visual communication.
*creating the illusion of depth with color.
*apply color in design for communication- the symbolic meanings of color



All students will be instructed on the creative process
All students will be instructed on the use of Illustrator and Photoshop software
All students will be instructed on the use of color in visual design
All students will be instructed on the elements and principles of art
All students will be exposed to examples 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 required to communicate ideas through writting.
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.
4. A portfolio demonstrates skills learned and personal, aesthetic growth. The body of work stands as a visual record of the creative process experienced through the semester.
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