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Electronic Design II (ACP) 836
Overview

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

04.2.3.9.3 -- Students will create written, oral, numeric and visual communications using appropriate applications (spreadsheet, database, hypermedia, etc.) to construct, organize, and analyze and interpret ideas and data, and present conclusion

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

04.2.4.9.2 -- Students will routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity

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 qualities of Graphic Design?



1. Working with Graphics software: Illustrator and Photoshop
2. Applying the elements of design in creating visual images.
4. Working with the visual and emotional qualities of Color.
5. Learning about the history of Graphic design and visual communication.
6. Working with effective presentation skills.
7. Working with the anatomy and expressive qualities of Typography.
8. Working with clients and client needs



When creating visual images for communication of ideas, students will:
* use modern Graphics software: Illustrator and Photoshop effectively and efficiently.
*apply the elements of design
* demonstrate and understanding of hand-building techniques: measuring,cutting and pasting.
* apply the visual and emotional qualities of Color.
* demonstrate an understanding of the history of Graphic design and visual communication.
* show effective presentation skills.
* identify the anatomy and expressive qualities of Typography.
* learn to accomodate the needs of clients
*develop a portfolio of works



All students will be work with the creative process
All students will use Illustrator and Photoshop software
All students will demonstrate the use of scanners, digital cameras and printers.
All students will use of color in visual design
All students will be work with the anatomy and use of typography in communicating ideas.
All students will manipulate the elements and principles of art
All students will demonstrate cutting, measuring and gluing techniques
All students will be exposed to examples of good visual design.
All students will be introduced to carreers in visual graphics and communication
All students will recieve feedback on their own artwork.
All students will be required to communicate ideas through writting.
All students will effectively present their work
All students will demonstate effective communication between client and designer




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 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.




Field trips to local Art Colleges and Art Museums.
Guest speakers for communication arts and higher education options.
Interaction with the school community for visual projects.
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 and Electronic Design 1&2

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 relaed 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 desisgn work.