GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS

GRAPHICS CTE ACADEMY

PHOTOGRAPHY | DIGITAL DESIGN | FINE ARTS

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ABOUT What is Graphic Communications all about? How does this class help me?

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PHOTOGRAPHY Into to DSLR Cameras and tips from Orange Anchor Photography.

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DIGITAL DESIGN Photoshop, Illustrator, Web, OH my!

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FINE ARTS Let's paint some happy little trees.

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SYLLABUS Rules, Expectations, Outcomes

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WELCOME TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS! Graphic Communication Students will gain quality insights into composition, color, typography, image making and other fundamentals of graphic design.

This course closely examines graphic design elements and principles, web design basics, digital photography, industry standard software (Adobe Creative Suite), and more through engaging lessons taught by expert instructors.

Self-assessment, curated art projects, and in-class discussion -- along with other resources & fun bags of tricks will round out training sessions, giving students a comprehensive knowledge boost and the stepping stones to a successful and creative future.

HOW DOES THIS CLASS WORK? This course is flexible, enabling students to choose and hone in on their preferred medium and skills, but will also include training in all aspects of design and mediums. Our motto is "MAKERS GONNA MAKE."

HOW DOES THIS CLASS HELP ME? After completing this course, students should understand the following : Graphic Design Fundamentals, Elements and Principles Image Making Basics (DSLR Camera / Digital Photography) Typography and Color Theory Basics of Good Web Design Brand Identity and Logo Design Industry Standard Design Programs (Adobe) *you'll also want to check out page /08 for other Graphic Communications Perks!

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COURSE BREAKDOWN

Introduction to Graphic Design What is Graphic Design?

Difference Between Graphic Design + Fine Art Basic Graphic Design Elements Basics of Design Principles Color Theory Typography in Graphic Design

1ST QUARTER : INTRO, ELEMENTS, PRINCIPLES QUARTER PROJECT SKETCHBOOK PROMPTS

2ND QUARTER :

DSLR Camera Functions Photography in Graphic Design Web Design Basics Digital Portfolio Building Logos + Brand Identity Adobe Design Applications Adobe Photoshop Fundamentals Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

PHOTOGRAPHY + WEB DESIGN QUARTER PROJECT SKETCHBOOK PROMPTS SEMESTER FINAL

3RD QUARTER : ADOBE APPLICATIONS QUARTER PROJECT SKETCHBOOK PROMPTS

4TH QUARTER : LOGOS + BRANDING QUARTER PROJECT SKETCHBOOK PROMPTS SEMESTER FINAL PORTFOLIO SHOW + ARTIST STATEMENT

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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MS. COLE

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR As a past student of the Jo Daviess Carroll CTE Academy, I’m really excited to be back in the classroom as the Graphics Communications Instructor. In addition to having a Bachelors of Science in Computer Graphics and Interactive Media, I have over ten years of experience in the field as a Professional Wedding / Portrait Photographer (Orange Anchor Photography - www.orangeanchor.photo), and a Freelance Graphic Designer. The skills and education I acquired as a student of the Academy years ago were the stepping stones and confidence boost that I needed to build a successful, fulfilling career. My love for teaching began years ago when I organized and taught classes locally for area 4-H groups, as well as in Seattle, Washington where I was a guest speaker for various social groups, educating both children and adults on camera functions, color theory, and basic photoshop techniques — My hope and ultimate goal is to be that little nudge that motivates a young person’s aspirations and dreams.

Besides an educator, photographer, designer, creative guru - WHO AM I? I’m a dog mom to Finn, cat mom to Kevin and Annie, and wifey to Shawn. (who you'll hear me talk about often!) I liked tacos before they were a thing, and am an advocate of afternoon naps. I love the outdoors and gearing up in my blaze orange every fall for Deer Hunting (you'll have a sub opening day, sorry) and I believe that getting your hands dirty is good for the soul.

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CLASS PERKS G R A P H I C S

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COFFEE BAR enjoy a cup of joe or hot chocolate while creating one pod per day please

MUSIC spotify is always on in the classroom or feel free to bring your own headphoneds

BRAGGING RIGHTS a high school class where you get to make cool stuff?! t-shirts, stickers, posters, mugs, websites + more

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DUAL CREDIT

Ea rn a B or hi er yo u ge t co ll eg e cr ed it &gh a he ad st ar t on yo ur fu tu re !

CTE classes offer dual credit through Highland Community College in Freeport, IL and Southwest Tech in Fennimore, Wisconsin. You must take this class both your Junior and Senior Year and receive a B or higher to qualify.

There is no cost for these credits.

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DSLR + PHONE

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@ORANGEANCHOR

LEARN TO SHOOT

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There’s a whole world of photography possibilities about to open up to you. But you might be wondering exactly how best to go about getting the most from a DSLR Camera. Graphic Communications is here to help. Instructor Ms. Cole of Orange Anchor Photography has been snapping pics since she was a wee, starting with her Grandma's film Canon camera & then with a number of Nikon Digital SLR (DSLR) cameras when digital started to replace film. Ms. Cole has been shooting professionally since 2004 and is excited to share her tips and tricks mastered over the years and to help students get more out of their cameras.

WANT TO CHECK OUT OA'S WOK?

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ADOBE & MORE PHOTOSHOP Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. The software provides many image editing features for pixel-based images and raster graphics.

ILLUSTRATOR Adobe Illustrator is used to create a variety of digital and printed images, including cartoons, charts, diagrams, graphs, logos, and illustrations. Illustrator allows a user to import a photograph and use it as a guide to trace an object in the photograph.

Adobe is the industry standard for a reason. It is incredibly powerful, and offers a full suite of tools and features.

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WEB DESIGN

WEB DESIGN As a web designer, you are responsible for big-picture decisions, like the menus listed on the site, and smaller details, like which font, color, and graphics to use. .

In simple terms, a website designer makes a site look real good.

SOCIAL MEDIA Social media depends on great graphic design, which boosts engagement, improves user experience, and makes advertising more effective. Graphic designers need to understand how to work with social media, not just for their client work, but to promote themselves, find clients, network, and improve their skills.

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BOB ROSS APRROVED

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MEDIUM

PAINT While there are plenty of options to choose from, there are several mediums that are popular with painters all over the world: acrylic, watercolor, oil, gouache, and ink. These five paint mediums are the most versatile and allow artists the greatest flexibility when trying to create a certain look or style.

FIBERS Fiber art refers to fine art whose material consists of natural or synthetic fiber and other components, such as fabric or yarn. It focuses on the materials and on the manual labor on the part of the artist as part of the works' significance, and prioritizes aesthetic value over utility.

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Just make sure to clean up your art space or #madcole ensues.

VINYL There are two basic categories for vinyl : Adhesive vinyl that you would stick on things like mugs, windows or cars. And then there is HTV (also known as Iron-on Vinyl) that you use to heat press onto clothing or tote bags, or anything fabric.

+ MORE This class gives you the freedom to explore the art world. See something on TikTok you'd like to try?

Inspired by an artist and want to create something of your very own? Love teaching others your methods of design? This is the place.

TIPS check out our Instagram Page to see past projects! @graphicscte

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WEEKLY PROMPTS

SKETCH BOOKS

prompts are posted Monday, due Friday

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CTE / The sketchbook is the tool that every creative needs to give ideas a physical form. It doesn't matter if these ideas come from a specific project you are working on, or if they are flashes of inspiration that you didn't see coming and that you simply need to jot down somewhere safe.

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TIPS Your sketchbook is a reflection of you. Who you are as a person, an artist, a young adult, a creative

AVRI MILLER 2022

Each week you willl have a new prompt to complete for credit. Prompts range from silly to thought provoking and each page should be crafted with intention. Slow down, enjoy the process, and put something on the page that you'll be proud to look back on when the dog days of Highschool and (your favorite class) Graphics have come to an end.

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SYLLABUS + CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

COURSE DESCRIPTION : Graphics Communications I + II is dedicated to the exploration of our ever changing world through the lens of aesthetic awareness, creativity, and ability. This class teaches students the baseline skills needed for a professional art career. It is an introductory exposure to a wide range of programs and materials. Students will learn intro level skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Photography, Fine Arts, Critiquing Skills, Portfolio Assembly, Artist Statement Creation, as well as constant work on critical thinking, teamwork, and overall professionalism.

Instructor: Nicole Deisinger Contact: 815.858.2203 Ext. 117 Email: graphics@cteacademy.net Supplemental Resources: Various readings (including digital photography, color theory, copyright law, and contemporary artists) Student Work Hours: 5-10 clock hours per week of hands on experience.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES: AP

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Given the instruction and support to learn Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, students will display beginner to intermediate knowledge of these programs through the pieces that they create.

Given the instruction and support to learn Digital Photography, students will display beginner to intermediate knowledge of a DSLR camera, as well as composition based on the projects that they create.

Given the instruction and support to understand the elements and principles of design, students will display beginner to intermediate knowledge of aesthetic awareness through the pieces that they create and art vocabulary they use.

Given the expectation to display professionalism, students will exhibit use of proper language, respect, honoring deadlines, and overall maturity in class.

Given the expectation of professionalism, students will create a professional resume and artist statement that showcases their ability to market themselves.

Given the expectation to professionally market oneself, students will create a portfolio based website that showcases their brand and developing abilities.

(Currently using WIX) Given the expectation to examine visual culture and display critical thinking, students will create work that incorporates their own interests and highlight and develop critical awareness of the visual world.

Given the use of supplemental materials, exposure to contemporary artists, products, class discussions and media, students will display a developing understanding of logo creation, typography, marketing, and branding.

Given the expectation to grow as a communicator, students will display critique skills through written reflections and verbal comments during formal critiques throughout the school year.

Based on the State mandated Student Learning Objectives growth, all students will advance one category unless stipulations apply.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Demonstrations, Hands-On Learning, Lectures, Peer Review, Critique, Group Discussion, Sketchbook Prompts, Technology, Portfolios, Guest Speakers, Master Classes, Field Trips, Educational Games, Peer Grouping, and Individual Practice. *While all students share the classroom space and often assist each other, Graphics I students are often taught separately from their Graphics II peers and the class time is divided in order to ensure each level is challenged and individual course objectives are met.

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GRADING

GET YOUR DAMN WORK DONE

COURSE GRADING PROCEDURES Final grades will be determined by performance within these categories.

Weights · · · ·

Assignments 25% Art Projects (includes Finals) 45% Sketchbook 20% Participation 10%

Final grade assignments will be based on the following scale : 100 - 93 = A 92 - 85 = B 84 – 77 = C 76 – 69 = D 68 and under = F

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M A K E R S

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Your participation in the form of questions, comments and feedback is invited, expected, and appreciated. Note: there truly are no stupid questions. If you have a question, please ask it. In fact, you are not allowed to keep yourself from asking questions or making comments based on the assumption that you will sound a) stupid or uneducated, b) obvious, or c) lame.

Mutual respect is an expectation of everyone involved in the class. Respect is demonstrated through active listening when others are talking, thinking before speaking, and sharing comments based on fact rather than opinion. Students will contribute to their own learning and that of their classmates through peer discussions and interactions. NO MONITORS ON DURING STUDENT PRESENTATIONS. While respect is at the core of classroom discussion, realize that it is entirely appropriate to discuss, disagree, and challenge myself and each other. In fact, this challenge is encouraged, provided it is not abusive, disrespectful, or dismissive, as this dialogue is imperative to learning.

Humor will be used often and is a valuable educational tool, as well as life skill.

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CLASS RULES

DON'T BE A SLOB

Students are expected to have respect for the classroom and supplies. DO NOT BE WASTEFUL. Clean up after yourself (Ms. Cole isn't your Mama) -- Paint brushes and pallets must be rinsed and put away after each use, wipe down sink and art table, check floor for messes or scraps, etc. Get something out, put it back where you found it when you're done.

KEEP OUT

Do not rummage through Ms. Cole's or your classmates spaces (cabinets behind the instructors desk are off limits) & HANDS OFF OF ARTWORK THAT YOU DID NOT CREATE! THIS INCLUDES SNOOPING AROUND IN CLASSMATES FOLDERS ON THE Z DRIVE. I will not tolerate stealing or sabotaging in my classroom!

CELL PHONE POLICY

Students are expected to have their cell phones silenced at the start of each class session. Cell phones serve as a useful tool in society, but can often be a distraction to the learning process. There will be limited times that students are allowed to use their phones for music, research, etc., but this will be clearly stated at that time.

ASSIGNMENTS AND LATE WORK POLICY

For every day that an assignment is late, 5 points will be taken off.

LATE WORK FOR QUARTER PROJECTS AND/OR FINALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the students responsibility to communicate if their work will be late and when it will be turned in. The instructor may issue reminders, but ultimately it is the students responsibility to listen in class, read the calendar, and keep track of their responsibilities. Students are expected to make arrangements in advance if they know they will be absent when an assignment, project, or final is due.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) in class and/or on assigned work will result in total loss of credit for the class or assignment. Dishonesty in general is frowned upon.

This class wants to see and hear your own unique ideas.

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OTHER TIPS LEARN TO MANAGE YOUR TIME REMIND MS. COLE THAT SHE MADE COFFEE a caffeinated cole is a happy cole

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE, SLOW DOWN SERIOUSLY - CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF USE INSIDE VOICES

we share a door with the director's office

HAVE FUN! THESE YEARS FLY BY DON'T HALF *SS THINGS, USE YOUR FULL *SS BE OPEN MINDED BE KIND SAVE OFTEN!

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“It's the imperfections that make something beautiful.

That's what makes it different and unique from everything else.”

- BOB ROSS