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Computer Graphic Design

Spring 2021 – WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Objective:

  • I can introduce myself to the instructor and the other students in the classroom by completing an introductory activity.

Links:

All links are available from within the Microsoft Teams classroom.

Topics Discussed:

  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Computer Science
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Mister Marmolejo
  • Yourself!

Assignment:

Welcome to my classroom website for Computer Graphic Design 1-2! This website will be your first stop for all classroom assignments, announcements and materials pertaining to the class.

  1. Take a look around! I’ll explain everything here today.
  2. I’ll give you an overview of how to use Microsoft Teams for this and all of your other classes. I’ll even share a few tips and tricks that your other classes might not have introduced you to!
  3. We’re also going to do one of those “getting to know you” activities. I know, you’re probably going to do something like this in every class today. Don’t worry, I’ll do my best to make it fun.
  4. Join the Microsoft Teams meeting via the invitation that I sent you, and let’s get started! Here’s to the start of what promises to be a great year! I can’t wait to meet you all virtually, and let’s look forward to a time when I can greet you in person again!

Posted: January 5th, 2021

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