Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Elements and Principles
Elements and Principles of Design Exercises (2 weeks)
Each assignment is worth 10 marks.
Carry out the following exercises in any order. Finish 2-3 exercises per day. 8”x8” 300dpi
If you are unfamiliar with the elements and principles, look up definitions on the internet prior to proceeding.
1.Line – use lines to convey the following: speed, frustration, calm, depth,
2.Shape – use 3 shapes (no more) to create a self portrait
3.Colour – use colour to create the following moods: happiness, depression, anger, lust. Create colour swatches that could be classified as: analogous, monotone, split complimentary. Label each.
4.Space – Arrange collage elements on a page to emphasise absent space.
5.Texture – create, photograph, illustrate, or collage 5 textures: smooth, rough, hairy, gravelly, wet.
6.Shade – Integrate 12 different shades of grey into a composition.
7.Volume – using your name as the basis, create either implied or actual volume.
8.Rhythm – Create a graphic representation of a song using only basic geometric shapes.
9.Pattern – create a repeated pattern that is arranged symmetrically, radially, or dynamically
10.Emphasis – arrange 4-5 objects on a page to emphasise one particular object.
11.Contrast – create two versions of an object: one that is camouflaged into it's surrounding, and one that jumps out
12.Balance – create a sense of balance using two differently sized objects
13.Movement – lead the viewer's eye in a zigzag pattern across the composition
Each assignment is worth 10 marks.
Carry out the following exercises in any order. Finish 2-3 exercises per day. 8”x8” 300dpi
If you are unfamiliar with the elements and principles, look up definitions on the internet prior to proceeding.
1.Line – use lines to convey the following: speed, frustration, calm, depth,
2.Shape – use 3 shapes (no more) to create a self portrait
3.Colour – use colour to create the following moods: happiness, depression, anger, lust. Create colour swatches that could be classified as: analogous, monotone, split complimentary. Label each.
4.Space – Arrange collage elements on a page to emphasise absent space.
5.Texture – create, photograph, illustrate, or collage 5 textures: smooth, rough, hairy, gravelly, wet.
6.Shade – Integrate 12 different shades of grey into a composition.
7.Volume – using your name as the basis, create either implied or actual volume.
8.Rhythm – Create a graphic representation of a song using only basic geometric shapes.
9.Pattern – create a repeated pattern that is arranged symmetrically, radially, or dynamically
10.Emphasis – arrange 4-5 objects on a page to emphasise one particular object.
11.Contrast – create two versions of an object: one that is camouflaged into it's surrounding, and one that jumps out
12.Balance – create a sense of balance using two differently sized objects
13.Movement – lead the viewer's eye in a zigzag pattern across the composition
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Course Outline
This is an intermediate studio seminar in graphic design. The course includes in-depth explorations of contemporary and historical graphic designs in context, and an emphasis on skill development.
Skills covered will include: typography, layout, illustration, branding, posters, image manipulation and compositing, book and magazine design, package design, print technologies, project management, and special effects.
As the majority of the coursework takes place in class, consistent attendance and work habits are required.
The Curriculum covers the following broad areas within the framework of graphic design:
Communication Technology Fundamentals
Communication Technology Skills
Technology, the Environment, and Society
Professional Practice and Career Opportunities
Blog
Course Content is posted on the class blog. Be sure to check daily. 11graphicdesign.blogspot.com
Units
Units are compact. At least 2 of the finished pieces during the year must have been created for a real client.
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| Intro | (3 weeks) | Design Principles and Elements, Graphic Design Fundamentals |
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| Image | (5 weeks) | Digital Photography, drawing, illustration, Vector Illustration, Posters |
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| Text | (5 weeks) | Typography terms and identification, Type Design, Layout and book design |
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| Information | (1 week) | Infographics |
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| Society | (4 weeks) | Public Service Announcements, Ethics, Demographics, Adbust |
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| Hands | (2 weeks) | Hand made collage, cutting, assembling, lettering, Zine 1 |
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| Summative Part 1 | (3 weeks) | Self-Promotion identity kit and portfolio |
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| | (2 weeks) | printing technologies, prepress, standards, |
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| Package | (3 weeks) | Graphic design for packaging |
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| Portfolio | (1 week) | 5 pieces |
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| Summative Part 2 | (4 weeks) | A client |
Supplies
Sketchbook (preferably grid) – these will be collected on a biweekly basis
Pencils, white gum erasers, good quality pencil crayons, markers, pens, compass, ruler, glue
Memory Stick Students are required to keep a USB memory stick with at least 1GB for the course. These must be backed up on a weekly basis. Lost memory sticks are not accepted as a reason for missing work.
Optional supplies:
Digital Camera
Tablet
Laptop
inks and watercolours
Mark Breakdown
Exercises 10
Projects 50
Written Work and Tests 10
Summative 30
Copyright
No copyrighted images are to be used in this course. Any work submitted containing copyrighted work will be given an automatic zero and subjected to school plagiarism policy. Creative Commons imagery is permissible provided it is significantly altered to the context. Just do your own work.
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