Purpose: This course will explore the endless possibilities of computer generated art. Students will examine the basic elements of design and composition to communicate concepts digitally. Production, aesthetics, communication and the fundamentals of the Adobe programs will be discovered. A basic understanding of Art and design is encouraged.
Daily Expectations: My expectations of students are that you use your class time wisely and work on the project at hand. You will only need a pencil, notebook and your creative mind.
If you miss class: Stop in and ask what you need to do or login to powerschool. You will have access to all the programs from home and you can also catch up you may have to take work at home or in study hall to get caught up.
Grading is Based on total Points
Your grade in art will come from the following:
- Following Directions and meeting the objectives of the project.
- The process
- Your finished piece of work
- Revised work
- Originality of your work
- Using your class time wisely
- Going above and beyond the project assigned (creativity)
Revisions: Once an assignment is graded and marked up on powerschool you will have on week to make revisions to your work and resubmit the work. All submitted work will be regraded and you can receive for up to half of you points back.
During the next two semesters we will complete the following…
The time frame varies with each class for each project; I will let the class know when deadlines are approaching. This is subject to change. Always check powerschool
Unit 1: The Review
- Review Adobe Illustrator + Photoshop tools + Key Commands
- Saving and the server + Google Drive
- What is Visual Language? + Elements + principles review.
- Key Study
- The Power of Contrast
- Menu Design
- Vector + Photography Mashup
- Minimal Line Animal
- Minimal Icons
- Once Color Design
- Screen Printing
- Geometric Animal
Unit 2: Composition + Layout
- CMYK
- Type + Image
- Paint a Poster
- Shepard Fairey
- Swissted Design
- Overprint Effect
- Bauhaus Design
- Amplify your Voice
Unit 3: Indesign + Hierarchy
- Designing with Type
- Rhythm + Pacing
- Book cover design
- Magazine design
- Cd packaging
- Transformation
- Collage Art
- 1920s Avant Garde
- Branding Boards
Unit 8: Marketing Graphics
- Environmental Design
- Kinetic Type
- Make your instagram move
- Logo Design
- Portfolio Design