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El Torito Banner Project – Fall 2023

Objective:

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of design by re-designing a real-world banner advertisement, so they can gain experience with applying the principles in an authentic scenario.

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El Torito Logo Graphic – Low Resolution Version

Topics Discussed:

  • InDesign Page Layout
  • Horizontal Width
  • Vertical Width
  • Document Grid
  • Snap to Grid
  • Margins and Columns
  • Principles of Design (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity)

Assignment:

  1. Open “El Torito Banner Instructions” for the assignment instructions.
  2. See the document entitled “El Torito Ad Rubric” for the exact criteria under which this assignment will be graded. Make sure you have all the elements in the “4” column to ensure you get the highest grade possible!
  3. Remember the Principles of Design (C.R.A.P.): Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity, and let them guide all your decisions as you build this banner! Remember to create a strong focal point, and a strong eyeflow using all of the principles! Think about what combination of words (information mcnuggets) and images would get your attention and get you to buy meat and seafood at this store!
  4. When you are satisfied that your page layout meets all the assignment requirements, save it with your name in the filename.
  5. EXPORT YOUR FILE TO PDF FORMAT! Export the file as a High Quality Print format .PDF (File -> Adobe PDF Presets -> High Quality Print) and save the resulting .PDF file to the “El Torito Banner Project 2023” assignment in Google Classroom by the end of the day on Friday, September 29th. Note: If you do this correctly, you do not need to turn in the .indd file or your images!
  6. On Monday the 2nd, we will do an online reflection writing activity in our Google Classroom that will ask how you used the Principles of Design in this assignment, so make sure you remember your C.R.A.P. (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity)!

Assigned: September 26th, 2023
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 29th, 2023

THE PRINCIPLES OF C.R.A.P. FALL 2023: CONTRAST

Objective:

I can name the Principles of Design and describe what they mean by correctly responding to questions in a check for understanding form so I can effectively identify when these principles are (or are not) being used in a published work.

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Topics Discussed:

  • Principles of Design
  • Contrast

Assignment:

  1. Today we will focus on the principle of Contrast (making design elements different so they stand out and attract attention).
  2. As before, we will look at examples of what Contrast means (as it pertains to design), and learn how to format images (or text) to make them stand out and attract a reader’s attention.
  3. As of today, we’re done with the Principles of C.R.A.P. discussions, and I’ll give you a chance to practice your C.R.A.P. with a new activity on Monday!
  4. Complete the Google Form titled “Contrast Chapter Questions” in today’s Google Classroom post to show that you understand what we read today.
  5. As always, I will be available if you have any questions or need any assistance!

Assigned: September 22nd, 2023
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 25th, 2023