Graphic+Design

= Graphic Design =

Graphic Design is an introductory class that builds skill in art and design using computers. Students will use a variety of software to do: This site is under construction. Check back to see more examples and explore our projects! Scroll down to view project examples and our class syllabus. Also, in an effort to support students' skill development at home, I have provided many links to download a free version of software that we use in class (completely optional, and not required). In most cases, this is a limited version, or a 30 day trial, and may only be useful for the duration of our projects. I believe all these sites to be safe and virus free, however, use caution and common sense whenever downloading anything from the internet, and student should only use with parent permission.
 * Animations
 * Website designs
 * Layout designs
 * Graphics
 * Photo Altering
 * 3-D rendering
 * Design Principles

Industrial Design, by Hunter || ||   || Beginning Animation, by Robbie || Introduction to Animation Animation by Gabe ||  || download a free demo of PSP 7 here: http://download.cnet.com/Paint-Shop-Pro-32-bit/3000-2192_4-887348.html or GIMP here: [] ||  || Poster Redo, by Tiffany || Name Tag Design, by Eli ||  || || Movie Poster: Special Effects Zombie Tyler, by Tyler ||  || ||  ||   || Business Cards, Letterhead, Logos, Menus, CD Liners, and more! ||  || Logo/ Business Card Design, By Sam || Logo Design, by Reini ||  ||
 * **Industrial Design/ Intro to 3-D Design and Sketchup Rendering** ||  ||
 * [[image:Doornob2.jpg width="274" height="184" align="center"]]
 * **Introduction to Animation (Frame by Frame)** ||  ||
 * [[image:Choice1.gif align="center" link="Introduction to AnimationAnimation by Gabe"]]
 * **Creating Graphics **
 * Movie Poster:Faces [[image:stpostertiffany.jpg width="240" height="352"]]
 * Photo Collage, by Chloe
 * Persuasive Poster, by Kirsten
 * = Publication Design: =
 * [[image:sambuscard.jpg link="Business Set"]]
 * CD Liner Design || Menu Design ||  ||
 * **Website Design** ||   ||
 * [[image:wsammi2.jpg]]

Website Design by Sammi || Website Design, by Nichole ||  || Intermediate Vector Animation : click here for student projects!! ||  || Intermediate Animation Animation by Reini ||  ||   || Download a free demo of Vista here: [] ||  || Scientific Study 3-D Landscape, by Kelsey || Sunrise, by Mary ||  ||
 * = Vector Animation =
 * [[file:characterreini.avi]]
 * Designing a Virtual World
 * [[image:scienceduring.JPG width="314" height="218" align="center"]]


 * [[image:flythroughnick.gif]] ||  ||

** Course Description ** Students will learn to use a variety of computer programs and graphic techniques to create and explore 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art, design, and animation. This class is designed to give a basic understanding of computer art and design as well as an opportunity to apply the computer as an artist’s tool in place of traditional mediums. Students will learn the basics of using the computer as a tool for art and design. Art and design skills are further developed through creative thinking, visual problem solving and experimentation using various hardware and software applications. We will explore college and entry-level careers in digital media, modern web design, or graphics technology. Through hands-on exercises students will be encouraged to experiment, solve problems, and approach the computer as a creative tool. Students will work creatively in the following**:** art, design, image manipulation, morphing, virtual reality, 3-D computer modeling and animation, 3D design, animation, publications, multimedia, internet graphics, and web page design.

** Major application areas of computer graphics **

Computer based art and design Digital Painting/Drawing Design for layout and publication Geographical landscape data (World Design) Image processing Virtual reality Multimedia/Interactive Website design 2D Computer Animation 3D Modeling and Rendering - Computer-aided design (CAD) - Image processing,

Careers  There are jobs in web design, Multi-Media production, developing video games, educational CD, advertising, publishing, film, etc. The field of graphic design depends heavily on people skilled in both art and technology. Broadcasting also needs people to create images and animation and work with digital video. Special Effects in film is another area which hires students from this major. Commercial computer animation studios also hire computer art students. There are many other areas such as architecture, software engineering, education, business graphics, etc. which depend heavily on computer graphics.

The Future  In the past 30 years, computer graphics has increasingly influenced our society to the point at which computer graphics is an integral part of our daily lives. Advertising, entertainment, information, and communication all use computer graphics extensively. This will undoubtedly continue to be the case. More and more traditional forms of communication will include digital images. Entertainment will shift from being TV-centered to becoming more and more interactive utilizing computer graphics in new and exciting ways.

We start with basic concepts and progress into more difficult and sophisticated programs. By the end of the year, students can create complex graphics, eye-catching publication materials, effective web pages, virtual worlds, fun cartoon, and 3-D objects, characters, and spaces. Grading is based on a points system; small skill-building activities might be worth 2 points, while major projects might be worth 20 points, depending on the scope of the assignment.

Below is a general overview of our units.

UNIT 1 – The Basics: Computer hardware, software, operating systems, background information, computer vocabulary, and classroom procedures. -learning how to navigate folders, files, and programs -learning to use basic design tools (copy/paste, select, resize, etc.) -basic vocabulary --Activities: skill building exercises and simple design challenges

UNIT 2 Simple Computer Painting Tools: -Continue learning basic tools, methods, and design procedures while creating simple designs (draw, erase, blend, color altering, adding text, etc) -Design concepts (color scheme, contrast, harmony) -Activities: skill building exercises and simple design challenges

UNIT 3 - Simple 3D Design: Incorporating the illusion of space and 3D into art. Lighting, Space, Color, Composites, Incorporation into art software -Creating simple 3-D objects using Lathe software -Creating 3-D surfaces by manipulating light source, textures, etc. -Combining simple objects to create complex objects -Activities: skill building exercises and design challenges.

UNIT 4 - Introduction to 2D Animation: Animation Concepts & using the computer as a production tool. -Keyframes, Tweening, FPS, Effects -Skill building exercises as well as self-designed animations

UNIT 5 - Complex Paint Tools: Learning sophisticated design software, tools, concepts, methods, and procedures. Composition, Layers, Color Depth, Transparency, Effects, Blending, Manipulation, Composites -advanced graphics concepts and skills -combining images to create new image, special effects, etc. -use of layers to create artistic effects -use of filters and distortions to create artistic effects -use of drawing tools to create new images, textures, and distortions -Activities: skill building exercises and design projects, including: - special effects (impossible yet believable scene) -poster art - logo style graphics -simple scene creation -personal artwork

UNIT 6 - Vector Graphics: Concepts, Comparisons, Layering, Advantages and disadvantages, practical applications. - creating/altering simple designs using vectors - Activites: skill-building exercises as well as design challenges: o Logo Design o Advertisements o Character/scene design

UNIT 7 - Desktop Publishing & Layout: -Design Concepts: Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity -Publishing tools used in design (copy/paste, resize, align, fill, etc.) -learning to follow CRAP “rules” to create effective designs -Activities: skill building exercises and design projects including: -logo design -business card/letterhead set -CD design -book/magazine cover - themed restaurant menu

UNIT 8 - WEB Design: Internet Standards, Formats, Image Prep, Animations, Links, Tables, Restrictions, Special Considerations -Website evaluations -CRAP rules - Tools for simple website design (tables, text, images, hyperlinks, animations etc.) -Activities: skill building exercises and design projects including: -personal webpage -informative webpage -business webpage

UNIT 9 -3D/Virtual Reality Terrains: -Understanding Geographical landscape data, Satellite Mapping, Landscapes Manipulation and Creation. -Using program tools to create a variety of 3-D spaces and “worlds.” -Creating animated paths through VR worlds. -Activities: skill building exercises and design projects, including: -Virtual Worlds “made to order.” -Before/After scientific study -Animated paths through virtual worlds

UNIT 10 – Vector based animation: -traditional animation concepts, squash and stretch, exaggeration, follow through, storyboarding, etc. -Plot development, nonverbal communication skills -Activities: skill building activities and animation projects including -self designed cartoons -multi-scene animations with sound/music

UNIT 11 - 3D Design: Concepts, Virtual Space, Tools, Primitives, Polygonal, Modeling, Texturing, Bump Maps, Rendering, Architectural Design -using tools to create and manipulate objects, spaces, characters