Graphic Design

Objectives

NSA 1, 2, 3, 4  - 1.  TLW work with structuring space (looking at the empty page as a geometric space).

NSA 1, 2, 3 - 2. TLW demonstrate ways to handling copy and display type.

NSA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - 3. TLW create ideas on paper for their own personal company ( logos, company name, product, colors, packages, etc).

NSA 1, 2, 3 - 4. TLW work with a number of  illustrations along with working fonts into those illustrations.

NSA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, - 5. TLW learn to create layouts for their products in various ad areas.

NSA 1, 2 - 6. TLW create written captions and story lines.

NSA 1, 2, 3, 6 - 7. TLW take photographs of  high school events, get feedback from student body and staff, and create layouts that reflect what they have done.

NSA 1, 2, 3 - 8. TLW learn different styles of software, the advances and disadvantages of  one or other as they produce a layout design for publishing purposes.

National Standards Art Used

Standard 1  Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes

Standard 2 Using knowledge of structures and functions

Standard 3 Choosing and evaluating a range of subject mater, symbols. and ideas

Standard 4 Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures

Standard 5 Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others

Standard 6 Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines