Most of the assignments in this class are standards, so they count as part of your grade.
You have one additional class to makeup missing assignments or retake an assessment. After that the grade will be either a 50 or zero.
today:
1. Check Gradespeed
2. Past due_Careers lesson_part 3
Past due_Careers lesson_parts 1 and 2
3. Open Photoshop_for a grade
4. Sketchbook
Careers lesson_parts 1 and 2
class: Digital Arts & Design 1
subject: Careers and budgets
What I want you to know or do:
1. The different career opportunities in the field of visual communications
2. The basic components and preparation of a design studio budget
3. Create a pie chart that illustrates the parts of your budget
standards & indicators:
2.3 Assess situations in the visual art, design, printing, and photography industry and develop a presentation offering solutions or improvements.
3.3 Student is under-stood when speaking uses consistent standard English grammatical
forms.
3.6 Construct tables and analyze data and spreadsheets which aid in project preparation.
5.1 Analyze and understand the role of visual arts and design in business, industry, and the
community.
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of industry software, computer interfaces, and the need for life-long learning skills.
5.7 Demonstrate the ability to prepare a project budget.
6.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of research in relationship to design.
9.1 Researches the visual communications industry for various career paths and job titles.
9.2A Plans personal education paths, based on aptitude, available courses, post-secondary
education, and current career paths.
9.2B Profiles personal characteristics, which are beneficial to the success of a professional in the visual communications industry.
9.3 Researches and develops a projection of visual communications industry trends related
to career opportunities.
10.1 Take advantage of technology-based tools.
10.2A Locate, select, and manage reference materials and information.
10.2B Cross-reference information for accuracy.
10.3 Employ technology to explore ideas, solve problems, and derive meaning.
10.4 Use technology to express ideas and exchange information.
description of activity: Research the career of a graphic designer & put together a budget for a graphic design studio. How do you think your budget improves situations, especially freelancers, in the visual arts industry? Present your budget and findings to the class or your peers.
assignment:
Graphic Design Career, Design Studio Budget, Presentation
Assignment description: Form a group of three to four people. Research the career of a graphic designer & put together a budget for a graphic design studio. How do you think your budget improves situations, especially freelancers, in the visual arts industry? Present your budget and findings to the class or your peers.
Part 1.
Research the career of a graphic designer at
1. What do graphic designers do?
2. About what percentage of graphic designers are self employed or freelancers?
3. What was the median annual wage of graphic designers in 2010?
4. About how much is the employment of graphic designers projected to increase from 2010 to 2013?
5. What is the suggested education level for a career in graphic design?
25 points
Part 2
Go to this link
Click and answer these questions from:
GRAPHIC DESIGN: A CAREER GUIDE
1. WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN?
2. WHAT DESIGNERS NEED TO KNOW
a. Read Visualizing techniques.
b. Read Graphic design subjects. List five products a graphic designer might create. Interpret the text and be specific.
3. What are the four visual tools a graphic designer uses to create these products?
4. Besides clients, what are five other types of people a graphic designer might work with?
5. Do really be successful as a graphic designer, what level of education do you need?
25 points
Part 3.
Design Studio Budget
Your name(s):_____________________________________ Block__________________
Assignment: Imagine that you own a graphic design studio that creates artwork for other businesses. Create a monthly budget for your studio. Research and estimate how much would it cost each month to operate your business. You can research costs online or you can estimate costs. Be realistic. Three people work in your studio. They are you, the owner, another designer and a secretary/receptionist.
Operating Costs per Month
Salaries (Three employees):
You are the owner and head designer $________________
Associate designer & copywriter $________________
Secretary & office manager $________________
Rent: $________________
Utilities:
Electricity $________________
Telephone $________________
Internet $________________
Equipment (Computers, scanners $________________
cameras, copy machine, etc.)
Office supplies: $________________
Insurance: $________________
Other: $________________
Total operating costs per month: $________________
25 points
Part 4.
Based on parts 1-3, present your budget to the class.
Create a pie chart that shows all your costs as percentages.
How could you improve your budget to increase your profits?
25 points
Assessment:
Parts 1 and 2.
Completion of answer sheets. Answer key is used.
Part 3.
Realistic completion of budget, based on research.
Part 4.
Correct calculations for pie chart. 15 points
Presentation rubric (10 points possible, calculated by 2.5 x mastery level):
4_Shows a full understanding of the topic.
3_Shows a good understanding of the topic.
2_Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.
1_Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
