Design Syllabus
Essential Questions
(that we have to ask ourselves again and again and again):
- Why are designs art? Are all designs art?
- If graphic design is about communication, how can I best communicate to the viewer?
- What is the difference between readability and legibility?
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Technically, how do I create a digitally aided design?
Content (what are we going to learn?)
- Principles and Elements of Design
- Illustrator and Photoshop
- Designing for an audience
- Bussiness Identity
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Textile Design
- Furniture Design
- Design and Social Awareness
- Typography
- History of Graphic Design
- Copyright Issues
How to participate in a critique
Outcomes (what will we be able to do?)
- Consciously make choices that communicate ideas in our designs
- Demonstrate proficiency in using Illustrator and Photoshop
- Solve visual problems creatively
- Reflect on artwork of ones own and of others
Participate constructively in critiques
Assessments (what things will be graded?)
- Designs
- Written Assignments
- Art History Project
- Final Project
- In-class projects
- Morgue File
- Critiques
- Participation
- Citizenship
Grading Breakdown: 50% - Designs 25% - Exercises 10% - Participation/critique
15% - Citizenship (conduct)
Grading Criteria (what is our grade based on?)
- Level of Self-Challenge
- Content and communication of work
- Rubric of each assignment
- Effort and Attitude
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Classroom Citizenship
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