Lessons Weeks 5-6

Learning Targets

I Can:

1. Define Graphic Design
2. Name the Principles of Design
3. Identify the Principles  in a work of digital art
4. Incorporate two Principles in my own digital art work
5. Evaluate the success of one Principle in a work of art

Lesson 1

Art Start

1. Log onto the  computer.
2. Open class website and Penzu
3. Penzu Post 

1. Do you take selfies?
2. Why do you think so many people like to take selfies?
3. How do you think you will feel about the selfies you have taken when you are 40?
4. Are selfies harmful, why or why not?
5. What will your children think if they see your selfies?
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Lesson Activities 

Digital Art Workshop:

1. Make progress on your projects.
2. Ask permission, then Sign out on white board if you are on an errand or a video shoot: name and time.
3. Send me an email update on Wednesday or email me if you have questions about your project.
4. Need a new project? Check the links on the right.

Lesson 2

Art Start

1. Log onto the  computer.
2. Open class website and Penzu
3. Penzu Post - Respond to the following prompt:

Monday: Many graphic designers work with a group over many months to complete projects, just as you are doing in class.
What are the benefits and disadvantages of group work?

Tuesday: Do you prefer to work alone or in a group? Explain why in three to five complete sentences.

Lesson Activities

Explore New media possibilities with stop motion and claymation
Project Work Time
Review Task options

Lesson 3

Art Start

1. Log onto the  computer.
2. Open class website and Penzu
3. Has your group been successful on your recent projects? Why or why not?
4. If you work alone, has this approach helped you be successful? why or why not?
5. What are the most important skills needed to work successfully in a group? Name at least three and explain why they are important. Then choose your favorite penzu post from this week and email me: kwilson @nvps.net

Lesson 4

Art Start

• Log onto the computer.
• Open class website and Penzu
• Penzu Posts: (Choose one per day)

1. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or Vine are some places where we learn about new movies, computer games, music or events we want to attend. Do you use any of these social media sites? If so, which ones and why? If not, would you like to or not? Explain why.
2. How do you think businesses are using social media to sell products? What are some ways you can imagine using social media to sell something?
3.  Do some research. Is a social media campaign and effective way to change behavior? What can you learn about this topic using Google? 
4. Make a list. Try to find at least 6 statistics (numerical information in the form of percentages or ratios) related to the use of social media.
5. How does your favorite celebrity, athlete or brand use social media? Use the internet to find out. For instance, search Justin Bieber and Twitter, or search Nike and Vine.

Color one of the most important elements of art:

Watch PBS Off Book video on the effect of color:

Project Work Time

Video groups: 

1.  Have you used color thoughtfully and effectively in your video?
2. How could you use color to emphasize your ideas or grab the viewer's attention?
3. Check the list of i-Movie and film attributes on the white board. 
4. Go through your storyboard or rough draft clips and make sure you have included an example of each of these tricks and techniques in your video.
5. Break up the tasks so that EVERYONE is actively engaged in production.

Poster groups:

1. Make progress on your projects
2. Make sure you are thinking about how words and images work together to grab attention, communicate the message and change behavior.
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Lesson 5 (May 5)

Art Start

• Log onto the computer.
• Open class website and Penzu
• Penzu Posts: (Choose one per day)
• What is your favorite cartoon short? Why?
• What is your favorite feature length cartoon? Why?
• Who is your favorite animated character from a short or feature length movie? Explain what you enjoy about the character.

Lesson 6 (May 6)

• Log onto the computer.
• Open class website and Penzu
• Penzu Posts: (Choose one per day)
• What is your favorite cartoon short? Why?
• What is your favorite feature length cartoon? Why?
• Who is your favorite animated character from a short or feature length movie? Explain what you enjoy about the character.
• Do you like anime and manga? What do you like or dislike about it?

Lesson 7 (May 7)

• Penzu Posts: (Choose one per day)
• What is your favorite cartoon short? Why?
• What is your favorite feature length cartoon? Why?
• Who is your favorite animated character from a short or feature length movie? Explain what you enjoy about the character.
• Do you like anime and manga? What do you like or dislike about it? 
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Lesson Activities

1. Watch The Art of Animation, PBS OffBook production.
2. Discuss.
3. Independent Project Work Time. 
1. Remember, you will have a personal conference with Ms. Wilson on Friday during which time we will determine your latest "project grade." 
2. Be ready to demonstrate your accomplishments!