DESCRIPTION
This semester-long course is an introduction to the practical and commercial applications of art. Projects require advanced knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Traditional design techniques will be taught through the use of technology (Mac OS and Adobe CS4 software). Students learn the role of a graphic designer by engaging in projects such as logo design, illustration and advertising. Portfolio development, advertising psychology and critique methods will be taught. This class is strongly recommended for students who wish to take Digital Photography and pursue the 2D Design AP Studio Art portfolio.
Reportable Standards for Visual Art
Priority Standards for Visual Art
Students will:
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND A COPY OF THE COURSE SYLLABUS CLICK HERE.
FOR AN OVERVIEW OF ALL ART CLASSES CLICK HERE
TO SEE EXAMPLES OF STUDENT DESIGN PROJECTS SEE THE GALLERY BELOW
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This semester-long course is an introduction to the practical and commercial applications of art. Projects require advanced knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Traditional design techniques will be taught through the use of technology (Mac OS and Adobe CS4 software). Students learn the role of a graphic designer by engaging in projects such as logo design, illustration and advertising. Portfolio development, advertising psychology and critique methods will be taught. This class is strongly recommended for students who wish to take Digital Photography and pursue the 2D Design AP Studio Art portfolio.
Reportable Standards for Visual Art
- Reportable Standard 1 CREATE: Plans complex concepts for creative artwork that connect to history, society and/or personal life experiences.
- Reportable Standard 2 CREATE: Plans and develops complex compositions through quality craftsmanship.
- Reportable Standard 3 PRESENT & RESPOND: Interpret and evaluate the meaning of art work through the critique process.
Priority Standards for Visual Art
Students will:
- Apply and utilize the elements and principles of design in the creation of visual art.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates quality craftsmanship: evidence of technical proficiency and visual acuity.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex composition: evidence of competent visual organization and design.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex conceptual development: evidence of a clearly thought-out and communicated idea.
- Present final artworks for public display via internet or gallery exhibit.
- Analyze, evaluate and critique artwork in oral and written form using art-specific vocabulary to respond to and interpret artwork.
- Connect artistic ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND A COPY OF THE COURSE SYLLABUS CLICK HERE.
FOR AN OVERVIEW OF ALL ART CLASSES CLICK HERE
TO SEE EXAMPLES OF STUDENT DESIGN PROJECTS SEE THE GALLERY BELOW
click the image to view the entire design