Course Outline

Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) - Art

Principles and Elements of Design

Student Companion Websites:

Assignments:

Visual Design:
Foundations of Design and Print Production (Photography, Illustration & Basic Print Layout) Projects

Collages and photography
Students gather images from multiple sources (including learning the basics of photography) then modify and optimize these images to form a collage
Logos
Students analyze color theory and design principles used in logos then plan, create, and build a logo
Business cards
Students create a business card, and in the process, they learn about typography and layout design
Advertisements
Students are introduced to the process of working with a client through an advertisement project
Portfolios
Students create a PDF portfolio that features completed work and a career exploration; students will also create a portfolio in Flash

Project 1: Widgets
In this project, students are introduced to web design principles, HTML, and CSS. They use these new skills to customize an existing widget. Students also learn about the phases of web production and about publishing web projects.
Project 2: Web Design and Planning
In this project, student teams begin work on a project to build a website for a client. They complete the define, structure, and design phases of the web project production process. Students create wireframes, design comps, storyboards, and a web site prototype.
Project 3: Web Development and Deployment
In this project, student teams use their client-approved design documents for the technical build of a website. They complete the build and test and launch phases of the web project production process. Students extend their skills by using HTML and CSS to build a functional client website.
Project 4: Web Portfolio
In this project, students create the elements of a web portfolio with Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Dreamweaver. They build a website that features work they have completed and work to be completed. As students create their portfolios, they plan, implement, and test their website designs; students then reflect on and evaluate their work.

To Submit Your Work to be Graded on the HULK Server:

Open your student folder on the server
- Open the Student.Data Files (yellow) folder on your desktop
- Scroll down on the left side until you find your server folder (indicated by your username) on the "P" drive
- Double-click it to open it
- Leave this window open
Open the class drop folder on the server
- Open the Student.Data Files (yellow) folder on your desktop
- Open the Digital Design folder
  (do not try to open your class period folder)
- Leave this window open
Submit your work to be graded
- Drag your work (File(s) and/or Folder(s)) to be graded from your server folder and drop it on the folder for your class period
  (make sure it is named appropriately as identified in the assignment)
- Close both windows

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