Graphic Design

Art 233

Graphic Design                                 Mr. Bickus    jbickus@d211.org     (224) 653-3211

 

Course Description:

This course familiarizes the student with current methods, techniques, and technology employed in the advertising field. Lessons that include computer layout, typography, and illustration provide a selection of work for a student portfolio. Commercial Design is structured to emulate a professional setting and offers an awareness of design-related careers and industry standard components

 

What to expect:

This class will assist in building your drawing and design skills as well as give you opportunities to explore conceptual and professional application of art techniques.  Various media and art making will be explored including graphic design, illustration, typography, and layout as they pertain to creating meaningful and professional quality projects.

 

Mac Lab Rules:

 

1. No digital devices are to be used in class ( i.e MP3 players, cell phones, etc…)

2.  Be sure all equipment is used properly and any problems are reported immediately.

3.  Any equipment you use/borrow, make sure it gets back in the same condition you checked it out in.

4.  No food in the classroom. Drinks are acceptable as long as they are not spilled.  (No drinks/food near computers!!!)

5.  Keep your belongings clear also neither of us trips on them.  Some of the aisles are pretty tight within the classroom.

6.  No web surfing at leisure, 

7.  You must have permission to print!

8. Stay at your seats until the bell rings

 

Due Dates, homework, and grades:

Due dates for projects will be assigned based on time needed for completion of projects.  Projects are expected to be turned in on time or be subjected to reduction of one letter grade per week the project is late.  Extended work time will be on a case by case basis and must be worked out with me.

 

Homework assignments will be accepted only up to one day late with a one letter grade reduction applied to the assignment (Outstanding circumstances aside

 

 

Grades will be based on homework assignments, sketchbook assignments, any quizzes and tests which are part of the class, daily participation/work checks, and final project assignments.  You will see a grading rubric for most projects.  Grades should be given to you/posted within a week of the due date/turn in.

 

 

 

 

 

Grading scale:

 

EXCEEDING (4)--     MEETING (3)----   APPROACHING (2)-   STARTING (1)---     FAILING (0)-----

 

Projects and homework: 70% of quarter grade

Participation and Growth : 30% of quarter grade

 

 

Optional supplies:

 

• Any digital cameras, camcorders, tripods, etc.. that you wish to purchase and use are helpful and recommended.  You do not have to purchase these items  We also have items that can be checked out with parent consent.

 

• One 1 inch 3 ring binder to keep prints, handouts, artwork etc. inside of.  This may be stored in the classroom.  You will need this by the beginning of the second week on Monday.

 

MAC Steup Demo

How to create a new Photoshop document

How to use Layers, Selections, and Brushes

11/14/13

Inforgraphic PSA:

Bullying Prevention

Suicide awareness

Physical fitness

Facebook obsession

(Look up statistics that you think are crazy that people should know about.)

An event you feel strongly about

 

Mock PSA:

Zombie Outbreak- What to do when the apocalypse starts? (Think Guide to surviving the zombie apocalypse)

Font Project Part 2

1.      Size: 8.5-11 vertical or horizontal

2.      Original imagery

o   Scan or draw in everything

o   If you take something off the internet you have to trace it with the pen tool and make it your own

3.      Use the font you made to advertise a product

4.      How can the font you made draw people into looking at your product?

5.      Include the name price and a picture of the product being advertised

6.      You don’t need to exclusively use your font, but use it in some way or fashion.

Metaphorical Self-Portrait

Inspiration link...
http://www.photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/drawing/create-colorful-retro-poster-photoshop-illustrator/2/

http://more.deboraparentes.com/design/33-cool-photoshop-poster-design-tutorials/

Metaphorical Self Portrait Design

 

* Must have some of your own image in the piece (your face/body)

*Consider ways to represent yourself and your interests

*You must have a background/foreground

*You must use a mask in some way

*You must have graphic and hand drawn elements (use of the pen tool)

*You must use a brush

*Consider incorporation of text

*Make this piece interesting, different, and representative of yourself both visually and conceptually

Art 233

Graphic Design                                  Mr. Bickus    jbickus@d211.org     847-755-3706

 

Course Description:

This course familiarizes the student with current methods, techniques, and technology employed in the advertising field. Lessons that include computer layout, typography, and illustration provide a selection of work for a student portfolio. Commercial Design is structured to emulate a professional setting and offers an awareness of design-related careers and industry standard components

 

What to expect:

This class will assist in building your drawing and design skills as well as give you opportunities to explore conceptual and professional application of art techniques.  Various media and art making will be explored including graphic design, illustration, typography, and layout as they pertain to creating meaningful and professional quality projects.

 

Mac Lab Rules:

 

1. No digital devices are to be used in class ( i.e MP3 players, cell phones, etc…)

2.  Be sure all equipment is used properly and any problems are reported immediately.

3.  Any equipment you use/borrow, make sure it gets back in the same condition you checked it out in.

4.  No food in the classroom. Drinks are acceptable as long as they are not spilled.  (No drinks/food near computers!!!)

5.  Keep your belongings clear also neither of us trips on them.  Some of the aisles are pretty tight within the classroom.

6.  No web surfing at leisure, 

7.  You must have permission to print!

8. Stay at your seats until the bell rings

 

Due Dates, homework, and grades:

Due dates for projects will be assigned based on time needed for completion of projects.  Projects are expected to be turned in on time or be subjected to reduction of one letter grade per week the project is late.  Extended work time will be on a case by case basis and must be worked out with me.

 

Homework assignments will be accepted only up to one day late with a one letter grade reduction applied to the assignment (Outstanding circumstances aside

 

 

Grades will be based on homework assignments, sketchbook assignments, any quizzes and tests which are part of the class, daily participation/work checks, and final project assignments.  You will see a grading rubric for most projects.  Grades should be given to you/posted within a week of the due date/turn in.

 

 

 

 

 

Grading scale:

 

EXCEEDING (4)--     MEETING (3)----   APPROACHING (2)-   STARTING (1)---     FAILING (0)-----

 

Projects and homework: 70% of quarter grade

Participation and Growth : 30% of quarter grade

 

 

Optional supplies:

 

• Any digital cameras, camcorders, tripods, etc.. that you wish to purchase and use are helpful and recommended.  You do not have to purchase these items  We also have items that can be checked out with parent consent.

 

• One 1 inch 3 ring binder to keep prints, handouts, artwork etc. inside of.  This may be stored in the classroom.  You will need this by the beginning of the second week on Monday.