Wagner Marseille,
Assistant Principal, Supervisor of Business Technology
Michael Mastroserio,
Supervisor of Technology/Vocational & Business Education
February 2006
North BrunswickTownshipHigh School
SpotswoodHigh
School
Publication
Layout and Design: (full year)
Course
Description
Students will receive an introduction to the use of the computer
as an art and design tool.The course
emphasizes fundamental color computer graphics skills through practical
experience with vector and raster programs currently used by art and design
professionals.Hardware used includes
computers, scanners, printers, and multimedia equipment.
Grades 9-12
5 credits—1 year
PROFICIENCIES:
All
students will develop career planning and employability skills.
All
students will use technology, information and other tools.
All
students will use critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving
skills.
All
students will demonstrate self-management skills.
All
students will apply safety principles.
Visualize
and express an idea graphically using a computer as a medium of
expression.
Demonstrate
ability to apply basic elements and principles of design and output
selection effectively.
Demonstrate
the ability to use and understand vector and raster applications
effectively.
Demonstrate
the ability to create a publication integrating Photoshop, Illustrator and
InDesign.
Demonstrate
the ability to use a raster-based image using the following Adobe
Photoshop tools:
Layers
Masks
Gradients
Transparency
Effects
Filters
Clone
stamp tool
Eraser
Magic
wand
Lasso
Demonstrate
the ability to create an Adobe Illustrator file using:
Pen
tool
Selection
tools
Convert
anchor-point tool
Layers
Fill
and stroke commands
Demonstrate
the ability to translate a design into a 3- dimensional format via a
package design project.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be expected to:
1.Maintain
a high level of participation and preparation.
2.Attend
class regularly and punctually. Class attendance will be counted as a part of
the weekly performance grade.
3.Complete
all assignments.
4.
Demonstrate
a cooperative attitude and contribute to the learning process of the class.
GRADING PROCEDURE
Class participation:20%
Homework: 10%
Quizzes/test: 10%
Projects: 60%
COURSE OF STUDY
Unit:Introduction
Chapter:Introduction to Design Concepts
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to understand and adhere to the
Ethical Use Policy
Ethical Use Policy
·Lecture/notes
·Class discussion
Class discussion
Signed policy
1 day, ongoing
8.1.B.2
Demonstrate the ability to identify the elements of
design.
(color, shape, line, texture, value)
Magazines
Internet
Newspapers
Catalogs
Posters
Brochures
Reference material
·Lecture/notes
·Examples
·Research & selection of examples from in-class resources
Teacher observation
Ongoing homework assignment
Group discussion
2-3 days
9.2 A.3
1.1.A.1
1.3.D.1
Demonstrate the ability to identify the principles of
design
(Balance,
contrast,
Rhythm,
space, dominance &
Unity)
Magazines
Internet
Newspapers
Catalogs
Posters
Brochures
Reference material
·Lecture/notes
·Examples
·Research & selection of examples from in-class resources
applying design principles
Teacher observation
Ongoing homework assignment
Group discussion
3-4 days
9.2 A.3
1.1.A.1
1.3.D.1
Demonstrate the ability to combine the elements and
principles of design.
Previously acquired examples
Paper
Scissors
Glue
·Create a collage reflecting students knowledge of elements and
principles of design
Graphics project rubric
Teacher observation
2 days
9.2 A.3
1.1.A.1
1.3.D.1
Chapter:Introduction to Photoshop
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to identify, describe and
understand the various uses of the Photoshop
Photoshop
Projector
SmartBoard
·Whole group instruction
·Teacher demonstration
·Individual application usage time (time-management strategy:
instructor takes photos for first Photoshop project)
Teacher observation
3 days
8.1.A.6
9.1.B.3
Demonstrate the ability to take a digital image and
manipulate it in Photoshop using the brush tool, selection tools, layers,
and text tool
Photoshop
Projector
SmartBoard
·Instructor provided digital image is transformed using various
Photoshop tools
·Peer collaboration
Graphics project rubric
Teacher observation
1 week
8.1.A.6
8.1.B.6
8.1.B.9
9.1.A.5
9.1.B.3
Demonstrate the ability to convert a digital image from
RGB to CMYK
Photoshop
Projector
SmartBoard
·Each student will take transformed image from screen view to
printed format
·Peer collaboration
Graphics project rubric
Teacher observation
1 week
8.1.A.6
8.1.B.6
8.1.B.9
9.1.A.5
9.1.B.3
Demonstrate the ability to define terms used and the
process for digital photography, including industry-standard terminology
Photoshop
Projector
SmartBoard
·Present video overview
·Online resources
·Obtain Photoshop specific vocabulary
Teacher created checklist
Student created quiz questions
Quiz/Test
4 days
8.1.B.4
8.1.B.6
Chapter:Introduction to Illustrator
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to identify, describe and
understand the various uses of the Illustrator
Illustrator
Projector
SmartBoard
·Whole group instruction
·Teacher demonstration
·Individual application usage time
Teacher observation
3 days
8.1.A.6
9.1.B.3
Demonstrate the ability to create an object in
Illustrator and manipulate it using the shape tool, selection tools, layer
palette and drawing tools
Illustrator
Projector
SmartBoard
·Using instructor provided parameters, students will create a
complex multi-layered graphic: map, flag, logo
·Peer collaboration
Teacher observation
Graphics project rubric
1 week
8.1.A.5-6
8.1.A.8-9
8.1.B.3
8.1.B.9-12
8.2.B.5-6
9.1.B.3
Demonstrate the ability to define terms for a vector
based piece of art, including industry-standard terminology
Illustrator
Projector
SmartBoard
·Online resources
·Obtain Illustrator specific vocabulary
Teacher created checklist
Student created quiz questions
Quiz/Test
3-4 days
8.1.B.4
8.1.B.6
Chapter:Introduction to InDesign
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to identify, describe and
understand the various uses of InDesign
InDesign
Projector
SmartBoard
·Whole group instruction
·Teacher demonstration
·Individual application usage time
Teacher observation
3 days
8.1.A.6
9.1.B.3
Demonstrate the ability to create an InDesign document
that uses Photoshop and Illustrator files created by students in previous
chapters
InDesign
Saved Photoshop file
Saved Illustrator file
Projector
SmartBoard
·Instructor modeling of an integrated project (utilizing
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
·Individualized instruction
·Peer collaboration
·Field trip
Self-assessment: journaling
Reflection
Graphics project rubric
Peer evaluation
3-5 days
8.1.B.3
8.1.B.11-12
9.1.B.3
Demonstrate the ability to define terms for a vector
based piece of art, including industry-standard terminology
InDesign
Projector
SmartBoard
·Online resources
·Obtain Illustrator specific vocabulary
Teacher created checklist
Student created quiz questions
Quiz/Test
3-4 days
8.1.B.4
8.1.B.6
Chapter or Unit:Logo Design
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to understand the history of
LOGOS
Internet
Projector
SmartBoard
·Lecture
·Notetaking
·PowerPoint Presentation
·Online resources
Quiz/test
2-3 days
9.2.A.3
1.4.A.3
1.4.A.1
Demonstrate the ability to create a hand-drawn sketches
of appropriate logo solutions
Worksheet
·Create rough sketches of several logo options
·Research relevant industry logos
·Choose, edit and revise final logo option
Teacher observation
Graphic project rubrics
6 days
8.1.A.5
1.4.B.1
Demonstrate the ability to use scanner
Scanner
Equipment Manual
·Teacher instruction
·Peer collaboration
·Reference materials
Teacher observation
1 day
8.1.A.6-7
Demonstrate the ability to edit scanned image in Photoshop (raster-based
image)
Photoshop
Projector
SmartBoard
·Teacher demonstration
·Individual instruction
·Peer collaboration
Teacher observation
4 days
8.1.A.6
9.2.A.3
Demonstrate the ability to convert raster-based image to vector-based image
using Live Paint tool.
Photoshop
Illustrator
·Teacher demonstration
·Import edited Photoshop image to Illustrator
·Edit final logo artwork
Teacher observation
8 days
8.1.A.5
Chapter or Unit:Logo Design
Demonstrate the ability to create stationery system (letterhead, envelope
and business card)
InDesign
Projector
SmartBoard
·Instruction on industry-standard paper sizes and types, colors
and weights
·Peer collaboration
Quiz/test
Graphics project rubric
Peer evaluation
8 days
8.1.A.1-2
Chapter or Unit:Typography
OBJECTIVE
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to understand the history of
letter forms, typesetting and printing techniques and type design
Internet
Projector
SmartBoard
·Lecture
·Notetaking
·PowerPoint Presentation
·Online resources
Quiz/test
3-4 days
9.2.A.3
1.4.A.3
1.4.A.1
Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between serif
and sans serif fonts and the appropriate applications for each
Worksheet
Projector
SmartBoard
·Lecture
·PowerPoint Presentation
·Using examples of Serif and sans serif fonts, write name in
each style
Graphics project rubric
Teacher observation
3 days
8.1.B.9
Demonstrate the ability to create their own unique
hand-drawn typeface
Worksheet
·Create rough sketches of typeface options
·Select and scan a final typeface design
Teacher observation
Graphics project rubric
2 days
8.1.B.9
8.1.B.12
Demonstrate the ability to edit scanned image in
Photoshop (raster-based image)
Photoshop
Projector
SmartBoard
Individual instruction
Peer collaboration
Teacher observation
Graphics project rubric
2 days
8.1.A.5
8.1.A.6
8.1.A.9
Demonstrate the ability to convert raster-based image
to vector-based image using Live Paint tool.
Illustrator
Projector
SmartBoard
Import edited Photoshop image to Illustrator
Edit final typeface
Peer collaboration
Teacher observation
Graphics project rubric
Peer evaluation
4 days
8.1.A.6
8.1.A.9
Demonstrate the ability to create a poster (11 X 17) demonstrating a theme
using their unique typeface
Illustrator
Projector
SmartBoard
·Individualized instruction
·Peer collaboration
·Examples
·11 X 17 poster creation
Teacher observation
Graphics project rubric
Peer evaluation
7-8 days
8.1.A.6
Chapter or Unit:
Screensaver Design
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to create a unique design to be used as a
screensaver
Photoshop
Illustrator
Projector
SmartBoard
·Instructor troubleshooting
·Peer collaboration
·Minimal guidelines provided to maximize student creativity
(school appropriate)
·Class contest
·Built on previous knowledge of design applications
Teacher observation
5 days
8.1.A.5
8.1.A.6
8.1.A.9
1.2.D.3
Chapter or Unit:Photography
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to understand the history of
photography
PowerPoint Presentation
Internet
Projector
SmartBoard
·Lecture
·PowerPoint Presentation
·Notetaking
·Online resources
Quiz/test
3-4 days
1.4.A.3
1.4.A.1
8.2.A.3
9.2.A.3
Demonstrate the ability to understand the mechanics of
both a traditional film and digital camera
Digital camera
Samples of traditional photography
Projector
SmartBoard
·Teacher demonstration
·PowerPoint Presentation
·Student mirroring of teacher modeling
Student demonstration
Teacher observation
3 days
8.1.B.6
9.2.F.4
Demonstrate the ability to create their own magazine
cover with a photographic self-portrait solution
(Rolling Stone)
Photoshop
InDesign
Camera
Projector
SmartBoard
·Examples
·Individualized instruction
·Cropping demonstration
·Peer collaboration
Graphics project rubric
Teacher observation
8-10 days
1.2.D.3
Demonstrate the ability to
replicate the composition of a classic photograph using
local resources (environment & equipment)
Digital Camera
Student provided props
·Research photographers/photographs and choose one to replicate
·Location scouting (in school field trip)
·Execution of photographic image
Teacher observation
Student demonstration
Peer collaboration
6 days
8.1.A.5-6
Demonstrate the ability to use Photoshop to manipulate the previously
replicated photograph.
Photoshop
Scanner
Projector
SmartBoard
·Shot selection
·Color manipulation
·Cropping
·Retouching
·Dodging and burning
Graphics project rubric
Teacher observation
5 days
8.1.A.6
8.1.B.3
Chapter:Package Design
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS/
MANIPULATIVES
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES
ASSESSMENT
State, Teacher made, District
PACING
NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD
Demonstrate the ability to implement a design brief and
interview the student client
