Graphic+Design

= . . = Thursday, October 6, 2011 . **__Inspirational quote poster__**

- 8.5x11 - with a margin or bleed or partial bleed - produce at least **6 quick rough designs for approval**... then we'll pick the best/most effective one .. . __**Audience:**__ gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 . . - positive inspirational quote...hopeful, uplifting, encouraging, motivational, helpful - message that would benefit students younger than you . . __**Your Inspirational Poster Layouts must have the following:**__ . - a suitable Image... with REFRENCES! ...small & discreet eg.6 pt font. - text should be divided into two parts: nice big TITLE & paragraph text . - all text must be legible (//you can read it//) text - choose suitable font: appropriate style/look... easy to read . - use of good color scheme... eg. limit your colours... choose your colours wisely/thoughtfully . - consider the ELEMENTS of design... direction, line, shape/form, texture, pattern, tone/value, etc. - consider the PRINCIPLES of design... balance, unity/harmony, contrast, emphasis/focal point, variety/repetition . - originality, thoughtful, creative, unique . - your full name & block... small and discreet: eg. 6 pt font . . __**Due dates:**__ Thursday, October 13, 2011 - rough layouts due for approval..
 * __Criteria for the message;__**

Monday, October 17. 2011..- final edits completed, approved layouts must be finished, submitted & printed in colour . . . - Use of class time, work ethic, consistent on task behaviour - min. 6 rough layouts ready by due date: Oct. 13 - final layout edits ready by due date: Oct. 17
 * __Marking/Expectations:__ /20 marks**
 * ==== **A -** ====
 * - quality** of rough layout ideas,
 * - techical skills: degree of challenge**, creativity, **ORIGINALITY**,

- attention to detail, neatness,
|| ==== 0...1 ====

Incomplete or Not Meeting Expectations || ==== 2 ====

Approaching Expectations || ==== 3 ====

Good Work Meeting Expectations || ==== 4 ====

Exceptional, Outstanding, Beyond Expectations || - Appropriate context, understanding of audience, message is suitable -creative skills**: degree of challenge**, creativity, **ORIGINALITY**, -lots of design ideas are explored/tried out: **critical/thoughtful problem solving/analytical skills** are consistently applied to design explorations || ==== 0...1 ====
 * ==== **T/I -** ====

Incomplete or Not Meeting Expectations || ==== 2 ====

Approaching Expectations || ==== 3 ====

Good Work Meeting Expectations || ==== 4 ====

Exceptional, Outstanding, Beyond Expectations || . .. . . . . . . **Friday, September 30, 2011**

Graphic Design

Graphic/s = visual representions on a surface (eg. paper, canvas, web page etc); Design = the planning, arrangement of elements/parts of composition to achieve a desired effect (eg. to communicate a specific message;

**TODAY's Graphic Design Challenge:**

**1. Read about Framing, Bleeds, Margins, and Image & Text in layouts.**

**2. In a multipage 8 1/2 x 11" CorelDraw Document, try out the following types of layouts:** **- image & text on with a margin**  **- image & text in a layout with a bleed**  **- image a text in a layout with a partial bleed**  **Try the text...**  **- in a CONTRAST COLOUR, DOMINANT to the image, SUBORDINATE to the image**  - large and small  - put the text on a low contrast image  - put the text in a box, bar or transparent colour field on top of a high contrast image . . . **- a simple photo (the same one for each layout)**  **- the following quote:**  **"** Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see." — ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER
 * In your layouts use:**

. . We will look at your layouts at the BEGINNING of NEXT CLASS.

Don't waste time look for an image... use a simple good one... today's design challenge is about experimenting & discovering different advanced layout possibilites... so, use your time on that.

Have a creative & productive day : ) I can't wait to see your work.

Ms. G.. .

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**__Inspirational quote poster__**

- 8.5x11 - with a margin or bleed or partial bleed - produce at least **6 quick rough designs for approval**... then we'll pick the best/most effective one .. .  __**Audience:**__ gr. 9, 10, 11, 12 .  .  **__Criteria for the message;__** - positive inspirational quote...hopeful, uplifting, encouraging, motivational, helpful - message that would benefit students younger than you . .  __**Your Inspirational Poster Layouts must have the following:**__ . - a suitable Image... with REFRENCES! ...small & discreet eg.6 pt font. - text should be divided into two parts: nice big TITLE & paragraph text . - all text must be legible (//you can read it//) text - choose suitable font: appropriate style/look... easy to read . - use of good color scheme... eg. limit your colours... choose your colours wisely/thoughtfully . - consider the ELEMENTS of design... direction, line, shape/form, texture, pattern, tone/value, etc. - consider the PRINCIPLES of design... balance, unity/harmony, contrast, emphasis/focal point, variety/repetition . - originality, thoughtful, creative, unique . - your full name & block... small and discreet: eg. 6 pt font . .  __**Due dates:**__ Thursday, October 13, 2011 - rough layouts due for approval..

Monday, October 17. 2011..- final edits completed, approved layouts must be finished, submitted & printed in colour . .  .  **__Marking/Expectations:__ /20 marks** - Use of class time, work ethic, consistent on task behaviour - min. 6 rough layouts ready by due date: Oct. 13 - final layout edits ready by due date: Oct. 17 **- quality** of rough layout ideas, **- techical skills: degree of challenge**, creativity, **ORIGINALITY**,
 * ==== **A -**  ====

- attention to detail, neatness,
|| ==== 0...1  ====  Incomplete or Not Meeting Expectations || ==== 2  ==== Approaching Expectations || ==== 3  ==== Good Work Meeting Expectations || ==== 4  ==== Exceptional, Outstanding, Beyond Expectations || - Appropriate context, understanding of audience, message is suitable -creative skills**: degree of challenge**, creativity, **ORIGINALITY**, -lots of design ideas are explored/tried out: **critical/thoughtful problem solving/analytical skills** are consistently applied to design explorations || ==== 0...1  ==== Incomplete or Not Meeting Expectations || ==== 2  ==== Approaching Expectations || ==== 3  ==== Good Work Meeting Expectations || ==== 4  ==== Exceptional, Outstanding, Beyond Expectations || . ..  .  .  ..
 * ==== **T/I -**  ====

**Friday, September 30, 2011**

Graphic Design

Graphic/s = visual representions on a surface (eg. paper, canvas, web page etc); Design = the planning, arrangement of elements/parts of composition to achieve a desired effect (eg. to communicate a specific message;

**TODAY's Graphic Design Challenge:**

**1. Read about Framing, Bleeds, Margins, and Image & Text in layouts.**

**2. In a multipage 8 1/2 x 11" CorelDraw Document, try out the following types of layouts:** **- image & text on with a margin**  **- image & text in a layout with a bleed**  **- image a text in a layout with a partial bleed**  **Try the text...**  **- in a CONTRAST COLOUR, DOMINANT to the image, SUBORDINATE to the image**  - large and small  - put the text on a low contrast image  - put the text in a box, bar or transparent colour field on top of a high contrast image

**- a simple photo (the same one for each layout)** **- the following quote:** **"** Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see." — ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER
 * In your layouts use:**

We will look at your layouts at the BEGINNING of NEXT CLASS.

Don't waste time lookng for an image... use a simple good one... today's design challenge is about experimenting & discovering different advanced layout possibilites... so, use your time on that.

Have a creative & productive day : ) I can't wait to see your work.

Ms. G.

Ps. People who missed the QUIZ last class... there will be a makeup MONDAY... lunch or after school.... write this in your agenda... don't forget!

** Elements & Priniciples of Design QUIZ ** ** Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - Day 3 **

= Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - Day 1  = Assignment: Elements & Principles of Design Research & Presentation - see link in navigation index Presentations are Thursday, September 22, 2011 - Day 3 Elements & Priniciples of Design QUIZ - Wednesday, September 29, 2011 - Day 3

**NOTE**: When you create a NEW wikipage... it will NOT show in the navigation index... but it WILL EXIST. To locate your new wiki page use the "Search Wiki" box and when you see me I will ADD your new page to the navigation index.

= Friday, September 16, 2011 Day 3  =

Class work: 1. be prepared to present at 9:15am 2. add 5 new widgets to your test page... use widgets you haven't yet used.

** Friday, September 16, 2011 Day 3 ** 1. Be prepared to present 2. Add **5 new widgets to your test page** ... use widgets you haven't yet used.
 * Class work: **

= **Welcome to Your New Wiki TGJ4M Blk D !** = 1. Record in your agenda the name/URL of the wiki so that you can find it easily. 2. Record your account name & login/password in your agenda. 2. Copy the URL and save in a document in your homedrive where you can easily find it. 3. Bookmark this webpage or add it to favourites.

We'll be using this online space to work and communicate. You'll be able to find announcements, assignments, handouts, tutorials and a lot of other information here. Also you;ll be able to post your work and submit your assigments here as well!

When you've done all of the above... you're ready for the grade 12 survey in the pick up folder... on the Harbord Drive... Ms Gulia Pick Up. Fill it out with as much detail as you can and drop it off in the drop off.

Getting Started

 * Click on the edit button above to put your own content on this page.
 * To invite new members, click on **Manage Wiki** and **Invite People**.
 * To change your wiki's colors or theme, click on **Manage Wiki** and **Look and Feel**.
 * To set who can view and edit your wiki, click on **Manage Wiki** and **Permissions**.

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