Graphic Design is everywhere! Expanding on the foundation created in Graphic Design One, students will continue their exploration of the commercial arts with advanced graphic design and illustration projects using Adobe software and traditional art tools. WIth an introduction to vector graphics, students will explore the wonder of Adobe Illustrator creating real-world projects including logo design, t-shirt design, package design, movie and book design

Unit

Time 

Frame

Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions)

Major Learning Experiences from Unit 

Introduction

2 class

periods

An introduction to the class syllabus, rules and expectations, and icebreaker activities to get to know one another.

Introductions to all

  1. Classroom Rules & Expectations

  2. Class Syllabus

  3. Icebreaker Activities

Unit I

Safety 




4 class periods

The process of design, thumbnail sketches and traditional graphic techniques and mediums, along with the principle that design needs to communicate something. 

They will also learn the evacuation route and lockdown procedures.

Individual and Group Discussions.

Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Classroom Rules

  2. Ergonomics

  3. Group Safety Design Concept

  4. Goals of Graphic Design - Action & Intent

Unit II

Design Principles & Professionals

4 class periods

An introduction to professional designers and the design principles.

Individual and Group Discussions. Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Elements & Principles of Design

  2. Design Professionals

  3. The Process of Graphic Design

Unit III

Line Character, Color Theory & Photoshop Review

8 class periods

Adobe Photoshop, Line Character and color harmony.

Individual and Group Discussions.

Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. The Emotion of Line

  2. Color Harmonies 

  3. Photoshop Review

Unit IV

Advanced Photoshop

4 class periods

Advanced Adobe Photoshop including layer styles, masks, smart objects and vectors

Individual and Group Discussions. Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Advanced Techniques

  2. Special Effects

Unit V

Print Design

8-12 class periods

Design projects for various formats in print, including large format, 3d and bleeds.

Individual and Group Discussions. Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Book Cover Design

  2. Movie Poster Design

  3. Concept Billboard Design

  4. Cereal Box Design

Unit VI

Vector Graphics

6-8 class periods

Adobe Illustrator, Vector vs. Raster images. 

Individual and Group Discussions. Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Adobe Illustrator

  2. Logos & Branding

  3. Business Cards

Unit VII

Advanced Design using Illustrator & Photoshop

8-12 class periods

Students will learn how to combine the two leading graphic design programs to create alternative print design projects.

Individual and Group Discussions. Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Pizza Box Design

  2. Character Illustration

  3. Package Design

  4. T-Shirt Design

Unit VIII

Concept Design

8-12 class periods

Students will create designs that is meant to get people talking – asking questions about themselves and others

Individual and Group Discussions. Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Time is relative

  2. Who am I?

  3. Can Design Change the world?

Unit IX

Online & Print Portfolios

6 class periods

Students will create an online and print portfolio for themselves, showcasing all their design work (and other projects) from school.

Individual and Group Discussions.

Group Critiques

Project Assessments based on the following lessons;

  1. Portfolio