• Bathroom breaks?
  • new policy TBD
• Getting up for any reason?
  • Generally not a problem, unless you're going to waste time.
• Phones in class?
  • Phones must be stored away in your backpack or purse, and placed in the Backpack Area. The ONLY two acceptable uses, with the teacher's permission, for phones in class are:
    1. Watching a tutorial while working on your computer
    2. Using the camera for something in your project
• Need help with anything at all?
  • Ask a classmate. Give each other a chance to show what they've learned. Remember that when you can teach someone else to do something, and they succeed, that shows your level of mastery in that thing.
  • Then as Mr. Block
• Need any supplies like pens, scissors, or rulers?
  • Feel free to leave your seat without permission to grab supplies for your project.

No School

Tuesday

• Bell Work: “What does ‘design’ mean to you? Describe what a designer actually does.”

• Walk through the First Day Presentation (same as the Back to School Night version) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g7Na9EiF6jVvTAEKwTSuWS1bPD-QpP__XV4YbOuYCb0/edit?usp=sharing

• Show the Design Pathway: how DDI leads to Visual Communications, and eventually to Design Rescue Studio

• Preview major project types using examples: branding, packaging, illustration, posters

• Show students the Padlet timeline, explaining how I’ll use it throughout the year to post weekly assignments, bell work, and reminders

• Explain folder setup and Google Classroom use

If time allows, begin Visual Vocabulary: Elements & Principles Chart

Wednesday

Thursday

Bell work - What does a Graphic Designer Do?

Computers

Signing in / Signing out

Don't shut computers off

Don't unplug anything without asking

What is the Creative Process?

Practice critiquing logos, packaging, etc as a class and

• Use my portfolio for them to crit

Friday

No school

• Ethos appeals to ethics - persuading with a person's good reputation or trustworthiness (celebrities)
• Logos appeals to logic
• Pathos appeals to emotion

• 3 designs to demonstrate a combination of Principles and Elements.
• No actual images. Keep it abstract.
• For elements like Color, Texture, and Space, try combining them with other elements like Form or Shape.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1. Type Anatomy - Use this overview https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5_XcvBuKtXdaHFSbnpIaUxrM00/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-w7AN5Qvl9fB8hh9T8CAa9A 
2. Digital Photography - Students will photograph their work to turn it in
   1. Cropping, lighting, and color will be emphasized
3. Extra Credit will be given to students who include digital elements in Photoshop.

1. I can’t draw at all, so will that hurt my chances of succeeding as a designer
2. Why do I have to know the differences between Helvetica, Arial, and Univers
3. Should I work for free just to get some experience?
4. Should I get work as a freelancer right out of school?
5. How much does a graphic designer earn?
6. What’s the difference between a graphic designer, an art director and a creative director?
7. What happens if I can't think of anything new? Where can I get design inspiration?
8. How do you price a graphic design job?

No School (Labor Day)

Tuesday

Discuss File formats, JPG, PNG, AI, PSD, PDF, GIF, EPS, TIF

Resolution 300 vs. 72

Vector vs. Raster

Where to search for images (pexels.com and unsplash.com)

Using the resources in the room, mini library (books), rulers, scissors, etc.

If there is time, we’ll practice critiquing logos and packaging

and, critique samples from my own portfolio.

Demo Pen Tool Exercise #1

Wednesday

Steal Like An Artist video

Class discussion:

• What does it mean to “steal” like an artist—and do you agree with it?

• Can copying something ever be part of the creative process?

• What’s something you’ve seen that you’d want to borrow from and make your own?

Method.ac

Assign Pen Tool Exercise #1

Thursday

Friday
Bell Work -

Sketching practice

• Your Client: The Pet Place, a pet hospital

• Research: 15 minutes to search the internet and look through books to get inspiration

• Sketching: 15 minutes to come up with at least 3 unique sketches, 2"x2"

• Refine your top sketch: 15 minutes to refine your top choice 4"x4"

PRO TIP - Use the Logolounge website

Login: LLLeap2086

Password: teach2017

Target Audience: Kids, ages 7-12 years old

Product: Glasses of lemonade

Objective: Rapidly generate ideas related to the lemonade stand.

10 minutes - Sketch as many different concepts (ideas)

Be quick with each sketch, and move on to the next 1

Keep it simple

5 minutes - Choose your best idea and refine it

Keep it simple and clean

Feedback - Turn to the person next to you and share your sketch

1. Is the logo sketch easy to understand?

2. Does look like something that would attract 7-12 year old kids?