computer graphics

Computer Graphics. Lesson plans, work files, presentations.

WI State Standards:

AA Cr11h
Plan: Formulate original concepts by practice, experimentation, and revision. (planning/experimentation)
AA Cr12h
Make: Create works of art that introduce students to media, care of tools, and basic craftsmanship skills.
(skills)
AA Pr10h
Develop Meaning: Curate a body of work incorporating personal, historical and contemporary art to communicate one or more points of view.
(aesthetics / communication)

Prerequisites: Art 1, or taking Art 1 concurrently, or at the consent of the instructor, the prerequisite can be waved.

Course available to: Freshmen,Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.

The course is designed for students interested in art and design using advanced technology.

During the course, students will be introduced to the basic Art concepts – Color Theory and composition, the fundamentals of digital imaging, basics of industrial design, digital drawing, aesthetic values of computer generated art, and copyright regulations.

Course outcomes:

Students will understand the difference and the structure of digital images (bitmap vs vector)

Students will be able to make an educated decision of using an appropriate selection tool while editing an image in Adobe Photoshop.

Students will understand the concept of layers in Photoshop and learn to use them appropriately.

Students will be able to enhance and retouch a damaged image

Students will be able to combine multiple images into an artwork.

Students will be able to match the colors of an image to a particular color scheme.

Students will be able to create vector images.

Students will understand the basic Gestalt principles

Students will be able to critique a design/layout based on Principles of design

Students will be able to manipulate an image in Photoshop and Illustrator

syllabus & final exam

syllabus

final

free apps

presentations

Digital Imaging

intro to PS

intro to IL

assignments

Adobe PHOTOSHOP

learn the basics

selection tools

layers basics

layers

painting

quick mask

special effects

coloring a photo

advanced layers

fixing photos

replacing faces

paths

projects

bubble animals

food mash-up

nail knot

edible architecture

grotesque

self-portraits

micro-planet

cheese day

Aesop's fable

InDesign layout

Adobe ILLUSTRATOR

learn the basics

vector graphics

practice paths

pencil

gradients

pathfinder

type outlines

Pencil tool

tracing with pencil

toucan drawing

Type tool

citrus logo

three logos

vector & bitmap

projects

vector challenge

penguin

final project

comics

extras

woodcut

watercolor

impressionism

color change

increasing contrast

levels

curves

depth of field

feathering

focus

framing

painting with light

faux marble

parchment

brass plaque

rust

photo to sketch

background tiles

Warhol collage

shadow

more projects

Time is Money

my logo

business card

printing instructions

cover design

Pixlr

Emphasis

Canva

intro to Canva

toolkit

Weekly agenda

Color scheme from image

Resume

Wisconsin essential standards rubric

	no evidence	Beginning	Emerging	Proficient	Advanced
AA1 Cr.11 planning & experimentation	Work is not complete and/or does not show the process from specified instructions or there is no evidence.	The artwork does not fulfil the task. Steps were not followed. No evidence of careful planning and experimentation.	The artwork is lacking the proper planning. Student did not follow all steps of the process and did not demonstrate effort and attention to details.	Student followed the process, did accurate planning, experimented with Elements and Principles of Art. Artwork demonstrates effort and attention to details.	Artwork demonstrates a careful planning. Work represents an advanced use of given elements and principles of design. Student displayed an outstanding effort in regards to application and understanding of the content. Artwork shows individual style, careful planning, multiple revisions and attention to details.
AA1 Cr.12 skills	Work is not complete and/or does not show the process from specified instructions or there is no evidence.	Student somewhat followed the process. Some steps are skipped or incomplete. Work requires major improvement.	Student mostly followed the process. Work shows some skills and basic/partial understanding of the process.	Student followed the process exactly as the instructions specified. Work shows proper use of skills and techniques.	Student followed the process exactly as the instructions specified and, in addition, the piece exhibits evidence of creative experimentation beyond the required task. Craftsmanship and attention to details are flawless.
AA2 Pr.10 aesthetics & communication	The artwork does not comply with the task and instructions, there is no personal involvement in the process or there is no evidence.	The artwork communicates little effort and personal emotional involvement in the process.	Student tried using elements and principles of art to solve the aesthetic task. Some areas need improvement.	Student used elements and principles of art properly and conveyed a clear message. Artwork shows individuality and effort. The artwork displays a clear meaning and style of the assignment. Artwork communicates specific art style or other requirements. The message is clearly communicated.	Student went above and beyond in the use of Art Elements and Principles to convey a clear message, showed understanding of the task, and solved the task in the most creative way. Artwork shows individuality and emotion involvement.

GRADING

1. All assignments must be completed on or before the due date.
2. Unfinished artwork is graded as such.
3. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up all work. You can sign out art supplies if needed.
4. If your project requires extra time to be completed, you have to make arrangements with me prior the due date. This is your responsibility.
5. Each project has a rubric with specific requirements and guidelines. Follow them.
6. Unless an assignment specifically requires copying, it will be interpreted in the same manner as plagiarism.
7. You are also graded for your in-class studio work.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Food, drinks, candy, gum are not allowed in the Art rooms. A bottle of WATER is permitted in room 206 (only).
2. Cell phones are not allowed at any time. Phones should be turned off and put away.
3. Be in the room before the bell rings. Dropping your stuff and leaving does not qualify you as being on time.
4. Sit at your assigned seat unless I give you OK to move. That means you do not walk around the room during the class.
5. Talk quietly with students at your table. Do not talk during the instructional time.
6. Draw, paint, etc. on your artwork only!
7. Use materials from your tote-tray only... don't go into other people's trays.
8. You can bring your work home anytime. You are responsible for having it back next day.
9. If you must swear, please do it elsewhere... Thanks.
10. You are responsible for cleaning your work area and the tools that you used.
11. If you are in the Graphics lab, use the printers for the current ART assignments only!!!
12. Encourage your fellow classmates in a positive way... treat them fairly and nicely. This room should be a fun and comfortable place for everyone.

WI State Standards:

syllabus & final exam

links:

free apps

presentations

assignments

Adobe PHOTOSHOP

learn the basics

projects

Adobe ILLUSTRATOR

learn the basics

projects

final project

extras

more projects

Pixlr

Canva

Wisconsin essential standards rubric

GRADING

CLASSROOM RULES