Unit 3: Graphic Design
Directions: Complete each level of the grid by working through the activities provided in that order. Remember you may not move onto the next level until you have completed ALL components of the level you are working on. You must master each level before moving on to the next.
Student Tracking :
Your responsibilities is to use the Color Coding System to Communicate
GREEN = This Level is 100% DONE and I have moved forward!
BLUE = This Level is what I am currently working on!
ORANGE = I need a Teacher Signature/Teacher Check
YELLOW = I have a question, but it can wait if you are busy!
RED = I have a question & CANNOT move forward without help!
VIOLET = I would like help from a PEER.
DIGITAL MEDIA STANDARDS: ​
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Design Process (D.1): I can use a deliberate design process for generating ideas and testing theories.
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Design Process (D.2): I can create media using appropriate equipment and/or software.
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Technology Skills (T.1): I can select and use digital tools to edit multimedia content.
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Technology Skills (T.2): I can demonstrate knowledge of equipment/software.
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5
Target: Independently explore graphic design.
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Design a magazine advertisement or a logo for a business and share
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Create your own Illustrator project and share with others
Level
4
Target: I can design and create material using Illustrator that demonstrates strong design.
Unit Assessment Part 2: Project in Illustrator
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Project Overview and Directions
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Turn in your completed logo for your business on Classroom (be sure to save it as an image file)
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Rubric
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Complete the Reflection on Classroom
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Design or re-design an instructional resource to teach future classes about graphic design.
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3
Target: I can make comparisons about graphic design to real world situations to help me create a digital design.
Refine your Sketches
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Look back at your preliminary sketches
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Chose 1 and refine based off your knowledge of Illustrator and the Elements and Principles of Design
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Show Sketches to Teacher
Unit Assessment Part 1: Google Form
Demonstrate Knowledge of Illustrator and Graphic Design
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Review the information about Graphic Design, the Elements and Principles of Design, and the common tools and settings we used in Illustrator
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When you feel ready, tell me and I will unlock the Google Form for you on Classroom
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The Pen Tool
Video Tutorial
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Extended Practice
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Video Explanation of Bezier Game
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Illustrator Lesson 3
Your Choice:
Find your Own Tutorial
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Checkpoint 2
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Share your products from the three lessons with a peer and have them sign off that you have completed all three lessons
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Level
2
Target: I can explain and show how to edit digital media in Illustrator.
Level
1
Target: I can identify graphic design and the elements and principles of strong design.
Career Exploration:
Graphic Designer
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The Art Career Project website
Read through the career information about a Graphic Designer. You may also find your own websites for more information.
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Community Tie
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Checkpoint 1
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Project Design Sketches
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Reminder: Check in with the teacher once you have completed your preliminary sketches for your final project
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