Graphic+Design

. **__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.. .

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!