Tag Archives: Spring 2017

Computer Graphic Design

27 – Color Theory: Exploring the Color Wheel and Color Harmonies

Objective:

 To use the color wheel to identify and explain color theory terms and color harmonies.
Student-Friendly Learning Target:
I can use a color wheel to identify hues and their related color harmonies.
Links:
Sensational Color – Get to Know the Color Wheel
Color Wheel – Color Calculator:
https://www.sessions.edu/color-calculator
Color Game – Method of Action:
https://color.method.ac/
Topics Discussed:
  • Color Theory
  • Color Harmonies
  • Color Wheel
  • Primary Colors
  • Secondary Colors
  • Tertiary Colors
  • Triad
  • Complementary
  • Split Complementary
  • Analogous
  • Monochromatic
  • Shade
  • Tint

Instructions:

Follow along with the in-class discussion on the color wheel and color definitions.

  1. After you have watched the tutorials, check out the color calculator to see an easy utility for calculating color harmonies based on a given color.
  2. Next, play the Color Game at the Method of Action website. Try to get the highest score possible for each of the Color Harmony levels.
  3. Take a screenshot (Command+Shift+4) of your highest score. You may replay the color game as many times as you wish to try and increase your final score.
  4. Place the screenshot on the third artboard (lower left) of the Adobe Illustrator document we started last week to complete today’s activity.
  5. The highest score in each class will win a prize!

Assigned: February 13th, 2017
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 14th, 2017

Computer Graphic Design

Magnet Program Presentation – 2017-2018 Classes

Objectives:

  • Introduce and review Magnet Program class offerings for the 2017-2018 school year.
  • Guide students to the Magnet class that is best suited to their interests.

Student-Friendly Objectives:

  • I can select a class to take from the Magnet Program offerings for next year.

Links:

Magnet Presentation 2017

Magnet Class Request Form 2017-2018

Magnet Student Info Mailing List Form

Topics Discussed:

  • The Center for Computer Studies Magnet Program
  • Magnet Classes
  • 2017-2018 Registration

Assignment:

Your counselors will be visiting you next week during Advisory to help you get registered for next year’s classes. Today, we will review the courses offered by the Center for Computer Studies Magnet Program, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about what classes are available to you once you have completed Computer Graphic Design, and what classes might best suit your interests and goals.

To see an overview of the courses available, we will watch the following presentation in class: Magnet Presentation 2017

Once the presentation is complete, I will be available to answer any questions you may have. Once you have decided which Magnet class you will be taking next year, please complete the following form: Magnet Class Request Form 2017-2018

If you are already enrolled as a Magnet Student, and have not yet provided us with your contact information for electronic updates, and you would like to stay updated with the latest Magnet Program updates, please fill out the following form: Magnet Student Info Mailing List Form

Finally, if you’re not a Magnet Student, why not? Magnet Students get first selection of Magnet classes, and are guaranteed to get at least one Computer Science class per year. If you would like to join the Magnet Program, and receive all the exclusive benefits of being a Magnet student, please see Ms. Jones in Room 204 to get a T-3 form and become a Magnet Student today!

Posted: February 10th, 2017