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Computer Graphic Design

FINAL PROJECT – HOLIDAY ADVERTISEMENT 2020

Objective:

I can use online design tools and the Principles of Design to create an effective advertisement for a real-world holiday attraction.

Links:

The North Pole Experience: https://www.northpoleexperience.com/
The Polar Express: https://www.thetrain.com/special-events/the-polar-express/
Glendale Glitters: https://www.glendaleaz.com/play/special_events___festivals/special_events/
Las Noches de las Luminarias:  https://www.dbg.org/events/las-noches-de-las-luminarias-0
Zoolights:  https://phoenixzoo.org/event-items/zoolights/

Photopea: https://photopea.com
Vectr: https://vectr.com/

Topics Discussed:

Principles of Design
“Picture in Text” using Clipping Mask from Layer technique
Photopea Image Manipulation
Composite Image

Assignment:

  • Choose one of the holiday attractions above, and design an advertisement to promote it.
  • You will design the ad in whichever online tool you are most comfortable using to produce a three-part composite image and to place the required informational text.
  • Design the advertisement using the text provided on the instruction sheet attached to the bottom of this post.
  • After you read the text, go to the websites and read about the holiday attractions to get ideas on what to do with your advertisement design.
  • The Main Headline text must use the “picture in text” technique. You must use Photopea to make the “picture in text” titles using Clipping Masks.
  • You must combine a minimum of three (3) pictures (clip art or found on the Web) in Photopea to make a convincing Composite Image
  • DO NOT USE ANY OF THE IMAGES ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITES! FIND OR CREATE YOUR OWN!
  • Must demonstrate use of contrast through a dominant image
  • Use the Principles of Design (C.R.A.P.) to determine how you organize and place your graphics and text.
  • You must include all the text provided for the selected advertisement, including:
    • The address/location of the attraction (Where is it?)
    • The operating dates and hours (When is it happening?)
    • The tagline/slogan of the attraction (Why should I go to this event?)
    • The contact information (Who should I contact to get more info?)
  • The text can use be used in any order that you think makes the most sense.
  • Ad size: 11″ x 17″ (landscape)
  • Limit your design to two fonts only
  • Export the file as a .PDF (File -> Export As -> PDF) and save the resulting .PDF file to the “Holiday Advertisement 2020” assignment posting on the Google Classroom page by Friday, December 11th.

Attachments:

Christmas Advertisement Instruction Sheet

Christmas Ad Grading Rubric

Assigned: December 7th, 2020
Teacher Pacing Due Date: December 11th, 2020

Computer Graphic Design

COLOR THEORY: THE MEANINGS OF COLOR – conclusion

Objective:

I can continue to use web resources to discover the meaning of colors, and the psychological effects of colors on people.

Web Links:

Color Matters: The Meanings of Colors: https://www.colormatters.com/color-symbolism/the-meanings-of-colors

Color Meaning, Symbolism and Psychology: https://www.sensationalcolor.com/category/color-meaning/color-meaning-symbolism-psychology

Color Blindness Simulator: https://www.color-blindness.com/coblis-color-blindness-simulator/

Topics Discussed:

  • Color Theory
  • Semiotics

Instructions:

Continue using the provided websites to learn about the symbolism and meanings of colors and their psychological effects and common associations.

https://www.sensationalcolor.com/category/color-meaning/color-meaning-symbolism-psychology

https://www.colormatters.com/color-symbolism/the-meanings-of-colors

This week we will review the symbolism and meanings of the ambiguous color Pink and the neutral colors Brown, Black, White and Gray. We will discuss these meanings in class.

  1. Follow along with the class presentation on the meanings of colors.
  2. Visit the Google Classroom page, and take a look at the most recent assignment posts. There will be a post with an attached Google Form for each of the above listed hues.
  3. For each of the above listed hues, complete the following:
    1. At least one complete sentence describing some things associated with the color.
    2. At least one complete sentence describing some of the psychological associations with the color.
    3. At least one complete sentence describing a fun fact you learned about the color.
  4. You may copy and paste information from the provided websites.
  5. We will continue with each of the Neutral Colors in the order listed above, and will conclude our Color Theory unit this week.

Posted: November 30th, 2020
Teacher Pacing Due Date: December 4th, 2020