SUN PRAIRIE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE POWER STANDARDS Course Title: Graphic Design Curriculum Area: Art Course Length: Semester Credit Status: Elective Date submitted: 8/06 Expected Student Results/ At the end of the course the student will be expected to 1. (A12.1, A12.2, B.12.1, B.12.2, C.12.1, C.12.2, D.12.4, D.12.5, G.12.1, H.12.1, H.12.2, H.12.6, I.12.1, J.12.7, J.12.9.K.12.4, L.12.2) 2. Create an original work by drawing, painting, constructing, observing and/or utilizing tools (C12.4, C.12.5, C.12.6, C.12.7, D.12.6, E.12.1, E.12.4, F.12.6, H.12.1, H.12.3, H.12.4, H.12.6, I.12.6, I.12.7, J.12.2, J.12.7, K.12.2, L.12.1, L.12.2, L.12.4) 3. (A.12.5, A.12.6, C.12.3, E.12.3, E.12.4, E.12.5, G.12.2, I.12.1, I.12.2, I.12.3, I.12.4.I.12.6, J.12.1, J.12.10, L.12.1, L.12.2) 4. (B.12.6, F.12.3, G.12.2, I.12.1, I.12.2, I.12.3, I.12.4, I.12.6, J.12.1, J.12.10, L.12.1, L.12.2) 5. (A.12.3, A.12.4, A.12.5, B.12.1, B.12.2, B.12.3, B.12.4, B.12.5, B.12.8, H.12.4, H.12.6, I.12.1.I.12.2, I.12.3, I.12.4, I.12.5, J.12.1, K.12.1) 8/06 HS 1
Unit: Personal Logo A. How to develop thumbnail sketches. B. Symbols and their representational value C. How to effectively use their space in considering compositional elements. D. How to use black ink in a technically precise manner. E. How to develop craftsmanship. F. How to have an effective work ethic. Produce a variety of ideas for a final design. Use and develop symbols that represent them. Use black line to create an effective composition. Work independently to produce quality work. G. How to develop self-representational logos. H. To utilize a rubric to evaluate their 8/06 HS 2
Unit: Word Art A. How to collaboratively brainstorm ideas. B. How to self-evaluate their skill level. C. How to think creatively. D. How to communicate using ideas. E. How to use a variety of materials effectively. F. How to make their project look professional. G. How to utilize a rubric to evaluate their Collaboratively come up with at least 10 ideas for their Produce a personally challenging and creative word. Develop an effective image to illustrate their word. Demonstrate excellent manipulation of chosen media. Demonstrate their work progressively. 8/06 HS 3
Unit: Strawberry Poster A. How to analyze good graphic design. B. Technical information concerning the strawberry poster. C. How to use a variety of materials. D. How to make appropriate font and illustration choices. E. Techniques of effective layouts. F. How to collaborate across cultures G. How to utilize a rubric to evaluate their Find and analyze good graphic design using a variety of visual resources. Create an original piece of artwork including the technical considerations. Use culturally relevant illustrations to connect with the community. Create an engaging and legible illustration that provokes viewer interest. Use available technological resources to create words and fonts. 8/06 HS 4
Unit: Business Package A. How to develop thumbnail sketches. B. How to determine and use a target audience. C. How to use an image to represent a business. D. The technical requirements of creating a business card, letterhead and envelope. E. How good modern advertisement captures the viewer s attention. F. How to create a good final layout. G. To utilize a rubric to evaluate their Produce at least six comprehensive thumbnail sketches. Assess and consider your target audience. Use imagery reflective of their business. Design a business card, letterhead, and envelope that demonstrate good composition and technical information. Analyze effective advertising and incorporate elements in an original advertisement. Layout final project using color, good composition, and personal style. 8/06 HS 5
Unit: Book Jacket A. How to evaluate good and bad illustrations in a book. B. How to develop a series of thumbnail sketches. C. How to utilize fonts, color, and media. D. How to use composition and space effectively. E. How to use words and fonts to attain a professional appearance. F. How to use an image to appropriately reflect the content of the book. G. To utilize a rubric to evaluate their Effectively recognize good and bad illustrations. Demonstrate continued growth during the ideation process. Capture viewer attention while accurately portraying the essence of the books contents. Effectively choose fonts and letters to compliment the jacket design. Show excellent use of media 8/06 HS 6
Unit: Thematic Literature A. How to develop thematic thumbnail sketches. B. How to incorporate 3-D elements into 2-D design. C. How to manipulate composition effectively. D. What are technical information fonts. E. How to communicate through images. F. To utilize a rubric to evaluate their Generate unique ideas in thumbnail sketches. Analyze and use space effectively. Use images to convey a message. Create technical information accurately. Use a 3-D element as a compositional highlight. Incorporate original element. Use unity through illustration. 8/06 HS 7