Graphic Design Units
1. Shapes
In this unit, students will utilize Adobe Illustrator to create compositions using shapes, and lines with various colors. The final project will be a postcard design.
Objectives:
Objectives:
- Students will create and manipulate vector shapes using a variety of techniques
- Students will relate vector shapes to the principles of art and design
- Students will utilize vector shapes to conceptualize a postcard design
- Students will critique the work of their peers and their own work
2. Text
In this unit, students will utilize Adobe Illustrator to create compositions using typography. The final project will be a conceptual image that utilizes the shapes of letters the visual layout of words.
Students will:
Students will:
- Manipulate typography
- Study the history of typography
- Discuss and analyze different types of typography
- Relate typography to the elements and principles of design
- Utilize typography to create conceptual text-based images
- Critique the work of their peers and their own work
3. Logos
In this unit, students will utilize Adobe Illustrator to create simple logos. The final project will be the creation of a logos that represent verbs.
Students will:
Students will:
- Utilize vector graphics to create simple logos
- Explore the variety of logos in Chicago's culture
- Relate their own designs to the principles of art and design
- Synthesize meaning with imagery using logos
4. Realistic Illustrations
In this unit, students will utilize Adobe Illustrator to create realistic depictions of photographs. The final project will be a vector image inspired by a photograph.
Students will:
Students will:
- Manipulate vector shapes and colors to reflect realistic images
- Utilize layers and masks in Adobe Illustrator
- Explore realism in Illustration
- Relate their own designs to the principles of art and design
- Synthesize mark-making, color, shape, and masking to create a composition.