song lyric illustration

standards

3.0: Students will analyze and demonstrate design principles and processes.

5.0: Students will demonstrate image acquisition skills related to preparing graphic images for incorporation into layout design.

6.0: Students will demonstrate necessary skills related to assembling page elements for output.

assignment objectives

To create a Photoshop document according to directions

To create multiple layers according to specifications

To use blending modes in the layers palette

To move and resize images on layers

The main objective of this assignment is for you to place several overlapping photos on separate layers and use blending modes to "see through" the layers. A secondary objective is for you to illustrate the meaning of song lyrics through you images and typography.

for help

custom shape tool

typing in photoshop

copying photos onto layers

http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/2010/12/copy-images-into-photoshop.html

working with the layers palette

http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/2010/12/layers-palette.html

applying blending modes to type

http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2011/03/type-tool-using-blending-modes.html

directions

open photoshop

go to window>workspace>default workspace (for CS3) window>workspace>essentials or design (for CS5)

go to file>new>name: type your name_song lyric illustration

width: 12 inches (not pixels)

height: 8 inches

resolution: 100

color mode: rgb

background contents: white

click OK

be sure you check Auto-Select Layer

examples of last year's assignment:

http://hillwooddigitaldesign.blogspot.com/

assignment:

1. Go to caedes.net

http://www.caedes.net/Zephir.cgi?gallery=photography&lib=Caedes::Gallery

2. Find at least 5 interesting photos and place them in your folder on your desktop.

Remember: At caedes.net, click on a photo, select one of the high resolution images and drag it to the desktop.

The pixel dimensions of your Photoshop document is 1200 x 800.

1. Copy two of the photos onto separate layers in your Photoshop document

2. Apply the blending mode Multiply to both layers

3. Type your name in a different typeface and color on a type layer

4. Apply Multiply to the type layer

1. Place one more photo and create one more type layer in the document. For this type layer use a word or phrase from the song lyrics.

2. Resize and rearrange the photos and type layers.

1. Click on one photo layer.

2. Reduce the opacity of this layer.

Finish by creating 4 layers with overlapping, "see through" images and type.

Experiment with several other blending modes, such as lighten, overlay, soft light, exclusion.

Experiment with layer opacity.

Add some of the song lyrics to the composition. Be sure to include the title and author.

If you cannot decide on song lyrics, download this:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/25140047/song%20lyrics.rtf

Pick 4 words or phrases from the lyrics and incorporate them in the layout. Use blending modes on the type layers.

Resize and arrange images and type using good composition.

Your grade will be based on:

1. The artwork illustrates the song lyrics' meaning (40 points)

2. Good composition: Center of interest and use of space. (40 points)

3. Number and complexity of layers. (20 points)

march 26-29 face collage

If I see food or beverages, even bottled water, 
SSA_have a collar.

Today:

ACT Words.......2 per week


Face collage...............

This is an individual assignment

What I want you to know or do:

1. Open and save a Photoshop document

2. Use Photoshop tools correctly

3. Create a digital face collage using facial features from different sources.

Standards

20) Demonstrate basic procedures to manage digital files. 

23) Apply the design process to complete projects of increasing complexity and of varying applications such as print, web, film, and marketing communications.



Face Collage

Open Photoshop if it does not appear in your dock.

In the Photoshop Options Bar (top of screen) go to Window
Check the following (unless already has checkmark) :
Workspace>Essentials
Layers
Application Frame
Options
Tools



Create a Photoshop document

Name: Face Collage
Width: 8 inches
Height: 10 inches 
Resolution: 200
Color mode: RGB



ideas:

Create a face collage using facial features from different photos.

You must include:

A face shape
Two different eyes
A different nose
A different mouth
Different hair

Use the Polygonal lasso tool, the lasso tool or the magnetic lasso tool to make and cut out selections that you will paste into your document. 

http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2015/12/photoshop-tools-explained.html

QPI 7.1 Item 5 Work Based Learning Characteristics for Success Rubric

Evaluate your Personal Work Habits using the Evaluation Rubric below

Student Name:____________________________________________    

Date:____________________  Observer:____Self Evaluation_____________

       Work Based Learning Characteristics for Success Rubric 

Professional Skills:

5

4

3

2

1

Not Observed

Attendance and Punctuality: Keeping appointments on time, and completes assignments on time. When absent, student makes up work in a prompt and respectful manner.

Always  Consistently  Usually  Sometimes  Never  Not Observed

Personal Presentation: Exhibits professionalism in the areas of courtesy, appropriate language, and dress. 

Always  Consistently  Usually  Sometimes  Never  Not Observed

Communication: Reads with understanding, writes with skill, and communicates effectively and responsibly in a variety of ways and settings.

Always  Consistently  Usually  Sometimes  Never  Not Observed

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works effectively with others and contributes productively as a member of a group—works toward achieving individual and group goals. 

Always  Consistently  Usually  Sometimes  Never  Not Observed

Quality and Commitment: Gives best effort, evaluates work, and completes work to quality standards. 

Always  Consistently  Usually  Sometimes  Never  Not Observed

Ethics: Adheres to the ethical use of technology and other resources with regards to property, privacy, and appropriateness.

Always  Consistently  Usually  Sometimes  Never  Not Observed

Comments:

Total points:__________     Converted Percentage: Total x 3.33__________________________

March 26-29 Song Lyrics_Studio budget

http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2018/03/qpi-4finance-and-standard-26.html

QPI 4_Finance and Standard 26

class: Digital Arts & Design 1

subject: Careers, budgets and finance

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

standards & indicators:

26) Explore how design professionals and companies calculate profit. Relate the profitability of a business to pricing and cost. For example, create a list of expenses incurred by a freelance designer and calculate the price and amount of work that must be accomplished in order to earn profit. (TN Math N-Q) 

description of activity: Research the career of a graphic designer & put together a budget for a graphic design studio.

materials/equipment: handouts & worksheets

design studio budget worksheet (below), computers,  internet

URL’s:

http://www.creativebloq.com/career/start-a-studio-3122745

assignment: 

Assignment: Imagine that you own a graphic design studio that creates artwork for other businesses. Create a monthly budget for your studio. Estimate how much would it cost each month to operate your business. You can research costs online or you can estimate costs.Three people work in your studio. They are you, the owner, another designer and a secretary/receptionist.Use the internet to research approximate costs of the following in Nashville for:

• 1000 square feet of office space
• Salaries of a senior graphic designer, assistant designer and office manager
• Electricty for the office space
• Telephone
• Internet
• Equipment (Computers, scanners, cameras, copy machine, etc.)
• Office supplies
• Insurance
• Other

Based on your research, create a budget for a design studio in the Nashville area

evaluation: full completion of handout response, worksheets and answer sheets

Design Studio Budget

Your name:_____________________________________________ 

Block__________________

.

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: $________________

If you billed (charges) your clients at $50 per hour, how many hours would you need to bill each month to "break even"?

Part 1.

Research the career of a graphic designer at

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Arts-and-Design/Graphic-designers.htm

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

http://www.aiga.org/guide-careerguide/

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?

Go to piecolor.com

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.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

career and studio budget lesson_oct 28-31

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. Sketchbook

2. Careers lesson_parts 1 and 2


Past due_Common Core 8
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2013/04/law-8april-2013.html

In your own words, list three things that this standard wants you to do. Individually or in a group.

Complete the reading and answer the questions.





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


http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Arts-and-Design/Graphic-designers.htm

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
http://www.aiga.org/guide-careerguide/




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?

Go to piecolor.com

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.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

QPI 7.1_Item 4_Finance

Steve Campbell

class: Digital Arts and Design    

subject: Financial Operations_QPI_All Aspects 7 1_Item 4 Finance

description of activity:  Create a design studio budget

Standard 26) Explore how design professionals and companies calculate profit. Relate the profitability of a business to pricing and cost. For example, create a list of expenses incurred by a freelance designer and calculate the price and amount of work that must be accomplished in order to earn profit. (TN Math N-Q) 

                                           

the assignment (instructions, specifications and criteria): 

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 online and estimate how much would it cost each month to operate your business. Be realistic. Three people work in your studio. They are you, the owner, another designer and a secretary/receptionist.

Figure your monthly operating costs.

Operating Costs per Month

Salaries (Three employees):   

You are the owner and head designer $________________

Associate designer & copywriter  $________________

Secretary & office manager   $________________

Rent for 300 square feet:      $________________

Utilities:      

 Electricity    $________________

 Telephone    $________________

 Internet    $________________

Equipment (Computers, scanners  $________________

cameras, copy machine, etc.)

Office supplies:    $________________

Insurance:     $________________

Other:      $________________

Total operating costs per month: $________________

If you billed (charges) your clients at $50 per hour, how many hours would you need to bill each month to "break even"?