Monday, August 10, 2015

august 10_21

Please, no headphones or earbuds

Why you are taking this class.
This class has 2 main purposes:
1. Preparing you for college and/or
2. Preparing you for a career in visual communications

What does someone who has a career in the field of visual communications do?
1. Designs websites
2. Designs on-line games
3. Designs ads, posters, logos, packaging
4. Computer animation
5. Photography
6. All of the above and more



What are the 2 main elements (not computers) used by designers creating visual communications?
Images (pictures) and words (text)

should be done:
1. log in and bookmark stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com
2. study for the safety quiz
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2012/08/classroom-safety-test-review.html
3. take the safety quiz and make 100
4. finish the inspiration illustration assignment

http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2015/08/inspiration-illustration.html
5. return forms sent home
6. log out  log out  log out  log out  log out

do:
7. Study for and take computer safety test and make a 100
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2014/08/computer-safety-powerpoint.html
8. standard 4 and 5_due end of week
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2015/06/standards-4-and-5.html

Your answers should be written as complete sentences or points will be deducted.



the design assignment (instructions, specifications and criteria): 
Illustrate the meaning of the word “inspiration” visually, using both traditional media and digital media.

What I want you to know or do:

1. How to illustrate the meaning of a word or concept visually
2. Create visual art that communicates ideas through the use of media, techniques, and processes. 




today.............

1. Make your colors pop
2. Add background to communicate "inspiration"
3. Drawing in graphite pencil only is OK.



Standards:

15) Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional sketches, including rough and refined sketches, demonstrating shape, volume, depth, and dimension. Distinguish among common illustration techniques used in design composition such as one-point, two-point, and multi-point perspective drawings. Develop conceptual design ideas using freehand sketching. For a given design problem, generate, analyze, and refine sketches to develop design solutions. Use the sketches to create refined drawings utilizing design software

22) Categorize varieties of type, including but not limited to serif, sans serif, script, and decorative. Employ the units of measurement used to describe line spacing (leading), type size, tracking, and kerning. Apply appropriate typography to given projects, emphasizing readability and the impact on design goals. (TN Reading 2, 3, 4, 7; TN Visual Art 1.3) Approved on January 30, 2015 Page 6 

23) Apply the design process to complete projects of increasing complexity and of varying applications such as print, web, film, and marketing communications. Demonstrate the ability to select and use the appropriate tools and procedures to accomplish project goals. Prepare an informative narrative to explain a design to a peer, emphasizing how the design process and the design elements and principles were applied. (TN Reading 2, 3, 4, 7; TN Writing 2, 4, 9; TN Visual Art 1.3)

your grade:

1. Daily work
2. rubric: 
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2013/02/art-master-rubric.html



Electronic devices, including cell phones, are already being stolen.

Food & drink 
No food and drink near computers