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Computer Graphic Design

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.

Links:

logo
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

Computer Graphic Design

DESIGN REFLECTION #1 – STUDENT PROFILE PROJECT

Objective:

  • I can reflect on my most recent assignment by answering a brief questionnaire so that I can keep the design concepts we learned fresh and relevant in my mind.

Vocabulary Words:

  • Reflection

Links:
https://classroom.google.com

Topics Discussed:

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Reflection

Assignment:

  1. Connect to the Google Classroom site and click on the link to the Google Form at the bottom of the latest post.
  2. Use your completed Student Profile design to answer the questions in the Google Form. If you have not yet completed the Student Profile project, please use this time to complete the project and turn it in before you return to this reflection activity.
  3. You must have at least one complete sentence for each question in each prompt, but use as many sentences as you need to complete your short answer. Please use academic writing style in your responses (proper English and grammar, complete sentences, no abbreviations, “textspeak” or emojis).
  4. Once you have answered all the questions, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page. Do not click any other buttons or navigate away from the page before submitting your answers, or they may be erased. You may even wish to type your answers in a Google Doc or Word Document and then transfer them to the form.
  5. Once you have submitted your form, return to the Google Classroom assignment post, and click the Mark as Done button to mark this assignment as completed and ready for grading.
  6. When you have completed this reflection, you may use any remaining time in the class period to work on other assignments, or to complete work for other classes. Good luck, and thank you for sharing this moment of quiet reflection.

Assigned: September 11th, 2023
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 12th, 2023