Teen Court Logo
This is an Internship and Community Service credit opportunity. The District is starting a new program and the Pilot is occuring on our campus. It is what it sounds like. They take real juvenile court cases and mock try them in a mock court at the district conference center. Students build and argue a prosecution case as well as the defense case. It is then judged based on the arguements presented, by cousel members and district personnel.
Our job is to take this concept and build an identifying logo to market the course with. The best 6 designs will be presented to the program administrators who will decide the final logo. The document to the right explains the program in more detail. Thumbnails and rough sketches due monday, final logo due wednesday or thursday of next week |
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All Breadth Projects are due by January 27
Breadth #15 _ Radial Text
Choose one letter of the alphabet,or a word that means a lot to you. It could be a saying, quote or an information graphic
Choose a font that you want to work with. Create a Graphic that uses Radial Balance with that letter or word or saying etc. . You are using the principles of Balance and Unity. Try encorporating Texture, or a specific Color Scheme. Make a graphic design that is compelling, has a focal point, and some level of meaning to it. See examples |
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Breadth #14 _ Article Inspired
Due @ 11:59pm Sunday, Jan 29
Create a poster that is inspired by an article or statement. You should encorporate several elements as mechanisms coupled with at least one principle of design. 1. Critique A. Write a critique of each one of these examples explaining what does or doesnt work. B. Identify which elements are being used C. Identify which of the principles are at work 2. Design your own article inspired poster. Use a combination of photoshop and illustrator |
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Breadth #13 _ Typographic Food
Due @ 11:59pm Sunday, Jan 29
Design a poster with the theme "Typographic Fruit" SPECIFICATIONS: 8.5 x 11, Landscape or Portrait Design must be centered on page. |
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Breadth #12 _ Type Portrait
Due @ 11:59pm Sunday, Jan 29
Goals / Objectives: Student will: Refresh your skills on transforming typography. Create your own original image through drawing, building photography to build a typographic illustration Use the design principles in order to create a successful image focusing on contrast and proximity • Focal Point becomes extremely important • Use color theory in order to represent depth. • To create an artistic image using 90% typography To study the letterforms for shape and distinguishing details that will add to your desired outcome. To use value in order to create depth in layering |
Process:
1. Brainstorm images that may be successful as a typographic work of art. Be mindful to think about composition on a small 8x10 inch page. What will work well that has a balance of not too much and not too little detail? 2. Once you decide on your celebrity/famous person, create a list of at least 40 descriptive words that tell this person’s story, what they stand for or represent. These are words that we will include in our composition. 3. Start by exploring different fonts. Study the letters in each alphabet to identify certain characteristics that will suit your portrait. Also explore the subject's face and all the shapes that you find in the face, eyes; really any relevant part. 4. You may use as many fonts or styles of fonts that you would like. You may also just stick to one if it lends itself to your imagery. 5. Color may be used or it can be in black and white for greater impact (shades of black may be used). 6. Your Composition must include the Elements of Value and Line and the Principles of Balance, Contrast and Unity 7. Use your chosen fonts and letterforms to design your image. |
Breadth #11 _ Legend
Due @ 11:59pm Sunday, Jan 29
Illustrate a well know legend, story or folklore. Make your poster 11 x 17 inches. Execute your design in a combination of Illustrator and photoshop. Encorporate texture into your design. |
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Breadth #10 _ Identity
Due @ 11:59pm Sunday, Jan 29
For this project you need to create the following:
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Breadth #9 _ Food
Due @ 11:59pm Sunday, Jan 29
Investigate your refrigerator and its fruits and vegetables. Look for Color, Texture, Pattern and shape. Use a camera or your phone to take pictures of them. You want extreme close-ups almost to the point of abstraction. Cut the fruits and vegetables and look closely at the lines and shapes and colors and patterns and textures that they provide. Upload them and place them in illustrator and design a competition that displays the subjects in a dynamic way while showing off the elements that they provide. Turn it into an ad or psa poster for a produce company |
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Breadth #8 _ Bicycle
Due @ 11:59pm Sunday, Jan 29
1. Take a picture of a bicycle (or another intereting object) from an unusual angle, include the shadow so take it when the sun is low on the horizon. If you don’t have a bike, go to the mall or a park where there will likely be one. You could take it of the park bench or anything that casts an interesting shadow. 2. Re-create it in illustrator/photoshop and turn it into a postcard with a greeting or message. Be sure that the message and the fonts used, support the look and feel of the mood of the picture. Elements in play should be space/negative space, line, shape Principles in play should be balance, perspective, focal point. |
Breadth #7_ Shopping Bags
Due Friday, November 28, at the end of class
Create a unique and creative shopping bag for an imaginary business. Steps 1 Study the professional examples to the right. Write an analysis for 4 different bags. (at least one paragraph each) Identify 3 aspects of each that are positive. Discuss how they do or do not serve their target audience well. Step 2 Create an imaginary business that you will use for your project. Create 8 thumbnail sketches each for 3 different bags Create one of your designs on the computer using illustrator, photoshop or a combination Either create a 3D model/illustration of your bag on the computer OR actually make the bag. We can then photograph the bag for your portfolio. Things to Consider: Create strong contrast Use the rule of thirds Incorporate the handle in a meaningful way Incorporate leading line/s Use a limited color palette. Monochromatic, analogous, complimentary or primary. Finish with exquisite craftsmanship |
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Breadth #6 Principles
Due Friday, November 18, at the end of class
Create a magazine article spread (11 x 17) that talks about a principle of design. Balance Contrast Emphasis Variety Unity Proportion/Scale Rhythm/Movement Pattern/Repetition Use the definition of the principle and any research you can find to create the actual article. Play with type in a way that reflects the meaning or the spirit of the principle that you decide to work with. you can combine several principles or use it in conjunction with an element or two. Write a headline that grabs your attention and exploit it so that you create a focal point, a strong message and a unique compelling graphic. |
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Breadth #5_ Texture
Due Friday, November 18, at the end of class
Investigate fabric designs. Photograph many different fabric designs through the lens of your personal history or heritage, such as West African prints or Early American quilts for example, or build your own simple theme. You could use what is around the house, or go to a fabric store and have some fun with it. The photographs could be a starting point to develop new design-based compositions using collage, digital manipulation, fabric or any number of media. You can use a camera or your phone. You want to be focusing on the composition in the viewfinder. Use the folds of the fabric as well as the patterns. Put the fabric in different positions. Find the inherent value in that particular piece. These should be extreme close up shots. See examples. Perhaps it is a solid but has an interesting texture. You are thinking about the principles of design as well as the elements. You could use the image as you shot it, or combine it with another or many. The more you shoot, the more choices you have when you get back to your computer to design the compositions. Make 3 compositions showing how you combined a minimum of one element with a at least one principle. |
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Breadth #4 _ Repetition/Pattern
Due Sunday, October 16 @ 11:59pm
Project Description: Choose an object or theme you would like to create multiples of. Past student examples are a set of dog outfits, Elton John's glasses, umbrellas, bugs, fishes.... Create a poster design that promotes the object you have chosen. Use the principle of PATTERN or REPETITION to execute your design. Include color theory, good use of type, and of course, pattern. |
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Breadth #3 _ Variety
Due Friday, September 16, @ the end of class
For this project you are going to create six 6 inch by 6 inch pieces of art.
All of the pieces must be based on a unifying theme and must explore the elements and principles of design.
Grades will be based on:
1. Clear theme
2. Balanced compositions
3. Clear areas of focus or emphasis in each card
4. Strong contrast in each piece
5. Use of elements and principles of design
6. Craftsmanship in each piece
For this project you are going to create six 6 inch by 6 inch pieces of art.
All of the pieces must be based on a unifying theme and must explore the elements and principles of design.
Grades will be based on:
1. Clear theme
2. Balanced compositions
3. Clear areas of focus or emphasis in each card
4. Strong contrast in each piece
5. Use of elements and principles of design
6. Craftsmanship in each piece
Principles of Design:
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Elements of Design:
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BREADTH #2 - PerspectivePERSPECTIVE
1st Evaluation is due Tuesday, August 30. Final Due in class, Friday, September 2 Create an annual report cover for a company where the purpose is to forecast the future growth. Use perspective and pattern as the means of expressing a visual analogy that supports the purpose of the cover message. This composition must demonstrate a developed understanding of linear perspective. This drawing should show size diminishment in a deep field of space. Choose an area which enables you to show size differences between things close in and far away. Architecture can be a good asset. Determine an absolute range of values. No more than 9 x 12, (Landscape or Portrait) |
BREADTH ASSIGNMENT #1
Analogous Colors
1st Evaluation is due Tuesday, August 16. Final Due in class, August 19 Create a Poster promoting a cause that is close to you. Use Analogous Colors in your composition to encompass the elements and principles of balance, movement, space and tonal variation. The image should be dynamic, and the message meaningful. The visual should use the elements to support the theme of the poster. The first evaluation should be showing 3 drafts of your poster idea, in color. This project can be abstract or nonobjective. Motivation can be taken from architectural details, structural units, or any visually stimulating setting. Choose any medium. Size should not exceed 11 x 17. |
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Creative Juice Exercises
Creativity is something that should be trained everyday, or else it would get out of shape.
Thus, doing some creativity exercises would ensure that your brain remains sharp enough for you to do your projects effectively.
Aside from that, it’s inevitable that you will run into a creative block where it would seem that your fountain of creativity has run out. Doing some light doodling will help getting you back in the zone. I’ve listed some mini design exercises you can do to get your creative juices flowing.
Thus, doing some creativity exercises would ensure that your brain remains sharp enough for you to do your projects effectively.
Aside from that, it’s inevitable that you will run into a creative block where it would seem that your fountain of creativity has run out. Doing some light doodling will help getting you back in the zone. I’ve listed some mini design exercises you can do to get your creative juices flowing.
ShapeUps
Due at Beginning of class, August 1st, 2016
Many graphics and logos contain letters that are drawn to form the shape of an object or an idea. There is freedom to drawing these types of words because there are no rules - the letters can simply morph into whatever you want them to be. Follow the steps below to try your hand at drawing an object-shaped word. Step 1 Draw a faint simple outline of your object. Step 2 Draw the middle letters of the word in the center of the outlined shape to establish the spacing of the letters. Step 3 Add the remaining letters. Step 4 Erase your outlined shape and refine your letter shapes Step 5 Add Color. Turning it in 1. Take a picture of your finished work and of all your sketches. 2. Upload them to your Google drive in a folder for Multimedia, and inside that a folder for Shape ups. 3. Share it to [email protected] |
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The Many Faces of Your Imagination
Due at Beginning of class, August 1st, 2016
This exercise is pure fun. All you have to do grab a pencil, download the face template and begin drawing! 1. The template has nine areas for you to draw different types of faces. Try to be as descriptive as you can in your drawing. We want to see the emotion of the character. Anger, Fierceness, Timidity etc. Make a different emotion for each of the nine examples. Make it detailed. 2. Spend some time developing the personality of each of the characters. 3. You can add color to your drawings with a class set of colored pencils. The sub can get them for you if you ask. 4. Sketching is always a great way to sharpen your creative skills. Who knows, maybe one of the faces you draw will be a starting point for a great, 3D animated character in the future. |
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Monster Doodles
Due at Beginning of class, August 1st, 2016
This mini-exercise requires the company of at least two other friends. Together, the three of you will be collaborating to create a monster. The trick is that you won’t see what each of you will draw until the very end. First, fold three pieces of paper into three linear sections. See picture #2 at right to see how to fold it. On each folded section write a number 1 for top, 2 for middle and 3 for bottom. Each person gets a piece of paper and starts to doodle a monster head on the top section 1. Get creative! It can have 20 eyes, three mouths, a Mario Bros hat on, whatever you want to draw is perfectly fine, as long as it is school appropriate. After each person is done, pass the paper to another person in your group. Now everyone begins to draw a monster mid-section on the #2 panel of your piece of paper. Once again, pass the paper around and then have everyone draw the legs and feet (or slime blob if your creature has no legs or feet) on section #3. After everyone is done drawing, open up your papers and see the finished monster creation that you have drawn together with friends. |
Tear It Up
Due August 1st, 2016
Create a poster for a concert, going on in your town. 1. Sketch out in your book the layout and design for your poster. Include a main focal point picture. Ex - the lead singer, the drummer or if it is a benefit concert, maybe for animal rights say, use an animal. Be creative. Think about who the audience is and what would make them want to buy tickets. Include a main headline, the dates, the name of the concert, a location and the cost of the tickets. 2. Now, Instead of executing your actual poster design with a pencil, make the poster completely out of torn things; pieces of paper, solid objects, magazines, found elements and make it a collage of found objects. 3. Plan for it. You will need to collect all of your torn or found elements at home and bring them to class. |
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Here is where I draw the line
Due August 1st, 2016
Lets get rid of the “I can’t draw” mentality.
Take out some sketch paper.
Now, find an object in the room you are in, and bring it in to class to draw tomorrow.
You are going to draw this object, but with a catch. You can’t look at the paper.
Look solely at the object. Don’t give in to the urge to look at the paper and see how you are doing.
Just draw. Have some fun with this.
Lets get rid of the “I can’t draw” mentality.
Take out some sketch paper.
Now, find an object in the room you are in, and bring it in to class to draw tomorrow.
You are going to draw this object, but with a catch. You can’t look at the paper.
Look solely at the object. Don’t give in to the urge to look at the paper and see how you are doing.
Just draw. Have some fun with this.
Materials you will need for class
Due August 1st, 2016
Sketchbook Due July 25th, 2016 |
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Google Account/Inspirational Quote
Due, @ 11:59pm Sunday, July 24th, 2016
Send me an unbelievably inspirational quote from your google account. Be sure it is an account with your name in it. I wont know who [email protected] is.
This must be a gmail account, not yahoo, hotmail or anything else, just gmail.
Send me an unbelievably inspirational quote from your google account. Be sure it is an account with your name in it. I wont know who [email protected] is.
This must be a gmail account, not yahoo, hotmail or anything else, just gmail.
Submit Forms
Expectation Contract
Internet Use Contract Due August 1st, 2016 Download it from the docs to the right, print it out, and have both you and your parents sign it, then turn it in on or before August 1st, 2016 |
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Donated Items List
List of Items to Donate
Tissue Box
Disinfectant Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Paper
Towels
UHU Glue Sticks (jumbo/Large)
Scotch Tape
Tissue Box
Disinfectant Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Paper
Towels
UHU Glue Sticks (jumbo/Large)
Scotch Tape