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Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2014 – 18.5 – Design Principles Analysis 2

Objective:

  • I can reflect on the Principles of Design and how effectively they were used in my most recent assignment.

 

Vocabulary Words:

  • Contrast
  • Repetition
  • Alignment
  • Proximity

 

Links:

Christmas Advertisement 2014 – Design Principles Analysis 2

Topics Discussed:
  • Reflection
  • Contrast
  • Repetition
  • Alignment
  • Proximity
  • Grid Design

 

Assignment:

  1. Click on the Christmas Advertisement 2014 – Design Principles Analysis 2 link to access the online assignment form.
  2. Based on your completed Christmas Advertisement, please answer all the reflection questions.
  3. Please answer in complete sentences, and check your answers before attempting to submit the form.
  4. There are no wrong answers other than “I don’t know”. Please think carefully about your response to each question.
  5. Do your best to complete this assignment before end of day today, as we will be moving on to a new unit tomorrow.

Assigned: November 17th, 2014
Due Date: November 18th, 2014

Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2014 – 18 – Christmas Ad 2014

Objective:

I can use InDesign, Photoshop and the Principles of Design to create an effective advertisement for a real-world holiday attraction.

Links:

https://www.northpoleexperience.com/
https://www.thetrain.com/polar-express-5679.html
https://www.glendaleaz.com/events/glendaleglitters.cfm

Topics Discussed:
Principles of Design
“Picture in Text” using Clipping Mask from Layer technique
Photoshop 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 InDesign
  • Design the advertisement using the text provided on the assignment sheet in the Student Pickup Folder.
  • 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.
  • Title text must have “picture in text”. You must use Photoshop to make the “picture in text” titles usingClipping Masks.
  • Three pictures (clip art or found on the Web), combined in Photoshop 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
  • The text can use be used in any order that you think makes the most sense.
  • Ad size: 11″ x 17″
  • Limit your design to two fonts only

Assigned: November 10th, 2014
Due Date: November 17th, 2014