This course will develop graphic design utilizing the elements and principles of art.
| STANDARDS MET | CONTENT/SKILLS | SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | ||
| Performing and Creating | |||||
| 1-6 | a. Develop and refine the use of various artistic tools, materials, technology, and techniques in developing graphic designs for specific purposes. | • Integrate a variety of art forms to create commercial materials (e.g., brochures, posters, flyers, T-shirts, web sites). | |||
| 1-6 | 5,8 | 1-5 | 1-7 | b. Develop and refine self-expression. | • Investigate careers in graphics. |
| 1-6 | 1-8 | 1-7 | c. Use and explore new and traditional methods and materials. | • Develop signage | |
| 1-6 | 1-8 | 1-5 | 1-7 | d. Demonstrate the ability to learn, reason, think creatively, and make decisions. | • Collaborate and contribute to creating a work of art. |
| • Develop program designs for school activities. | |||||
| History and Culture | |||||
| 7 | 1-9 | 1-6 | 1-8 | a. Research the graphic arts and how the potential for artistic expression is impacted by individual people, society, and our changing environment. | • Visit sign shops, t-shirt shops, graphic design studios, computer stores, and advertising agencies. |
| 4,7 | 1-9 | 5-8 | b. Identify universal themes that graphic artists use to sell products in our country and others. | • Study United States and world cultures, including Alaska Native, through the production of graphic design. | |
| 7 | 1-9 | 4 | 3-6 | c. Be aware of differences in personal and cultural perspectives associated with the graphic arts. | • Complete a piece of art around a theme, concept, idea, or issue. |
| • Explore printed media. | |||||
| Evaluation and Analysis | |||||
| 3-5, 7,8 | 1-5 | 1-7 | a. Understand the criteria used to evaluate a piece of graphic art (craftsmanship, function, originality, techniques, and theme). | • Examine the works of other artists both past and present and their contributions to the fields of art and advertising. | |
| 4,7,8 | 3-5 | 3-5 | b. Learn to accept and offer criticism of personal work and the work of others. | • Make a judgment about the success of a piece of art in terms of its ability to convey a message. | |
| 4,5,8 | 5 | c. Exhibit appropriate behavior related to the art environment. | • Interpret a piece of art through class discussion. | ||
*Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or instructor’s approval
| STANDARDS MET | CONTENT/SKILLS | SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | ||
| Aesthetic Perception | |||||
| 1-8 | 4,5 | 1-7 | a. Respect the opinions of others concerning artwork, recognizing that personal opinions are a reflection of past experiences and culture. | • Make statements about the significance of graphic arts and share examples of work. | |
| 4,7 | 4,5,7,8 | 1,2 | 1-8 | a. Recognize the effects of media on everyday life and culture. | • Investigate careers in graphics. |
| 4,7 | 1-9 | 1,2 | 1-8 | a. Understand the impact of graphics on historic and contemporary life and society. | • Discuss issues related to aesthetics, artists, values in art, and other related topics. |
| • Write personal definitions of art and beauty; find and share art examples that support those definitions. | |||||
| • Explain how graphics have impacted your life. | |||||
ASSESSMENTS
- Computer literacy
- Concept assimilation and demonstration
- Creativity Participation in class
- Portfolio
- Rubric
- Safety habits
- Skill growth and manipulatives
- Time on task
- Working to assignment parameter
*Prerequisites: Introduction to Art or instructor’s approval