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Computer Graphic Design

THE PRINCIPLES OF C.R.A.P. FALL 2022: ALIGNMENT

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.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • Principles of Design
  • Alignment

Assignment:

  1. Today we will focus on the principle of Alignment (lining objects up along a horizontal or vertical visual line).
  2. Once again, pay close attention to the examples presented so you can see how Alignment works to help organize and clarify published documents.
  3. Complete the Google Form titled “Alignment Chapter Questions” in today’s Google Classroom post to show that you understand what we read today.
  4. As always, I will be available if you have any questions or need any assistance!

Assigned: September 16th, 2022
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 20th, 2022

Computer Graphic Design

THE PRINCIPLES OF C.R.A.P. 2022: PROXIMITY

Objective: 

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of design by designing a flyer explaining what each principle means and visually demonstrating what each principle looks like, so they can better understand and recognize what each principle looks like when it is used effectively.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • InDesign Page Layout
  • Horizontal Width
  • Vertical Width
  • Margins and Columns
  • Principles of Design (Proximity)

Assignment:

  1. Create a new one-page 8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size) document in InDesign with all the default settings.
  2. Use Images, Text and the Principles of Design (C.R.A.P.) that we will be studying over the next few days to design a page that lists all four principles, explains what each principle means, and visually demonstrates what each principle looks like.
  3. Today we will focus on the principle of Proximity – grouping related items together into “Information McNuggets”. Read through the Design Principles Presentation on Proximity to see what Proximity means and looks like, and create your own images and text on your InDesign document to demonstrate your own idea of what this principle looks like.
  4. Leave room on your page for the other three principles! We’ll be doing two today and one tomorrow!
  5. 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 page! Remember to create a strong focal point, and a strong eyeflow using the principles!
  6. Save this assignment as “Your Name – CRAP Principles”. We will continue to work with this document into next week.
  7. We will hand in this assignment to the Assignment Post titled “Check for Understanding – Principles of C.R.A.P.” in your Google Classroom page this Tuesday.

Assigned: September 15th, 2022
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 16th, 2022