Last Assignment for the school year

The very last assignment for the year is finishing your Portfolio.
Find instructions for completing your portfolio HERE.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K_N50jI7C-trq9nirZWxqLZwZg3OZKcZbH5NytBx2ds/edit?usp=sharing
There is an assignment on G. Classroom posted last week.  When your Portfolio is updated please "TURN IN" in G. Classroom and I will look at it, if you place a link to your folder that is helpful.

Please read through the steps to wrap up your Graphic Design (or all art) Portfolio. If you created a Portfolio last semester you will just add the most recent work, as image files or photos to it, re-name the image files and share. This is the culminating activity (FINAL) of the semester.  

It is due this week. 

Thanks very much for letting me work with you in creating your (lovely) design work this year.
With gratitude, 

Ms. Lilly

Alternative design for Publications

• FAUX MAGAZINE COVER
• Copy the layout of the cover of a magazine, but call it something opposite like "OUTSIDE" magazine becomes "INSIDE" or "DOG FANCY magazine becomes   "DOG SLOUCHY" and re-caption the articles that are listed on the cover, keeping them in the same location.  Imagine and articulate what the cover photograph would be an image of. Post these sketches on you blog- if you can photograph your idea, DO IT!

• NEW BOOK COVER
• Take a favorite book, or one you are reading in school and re-make the cover of the book.  Try a variety of ways to create; using cut out letters and images from a magazine and newspaper,  draw or paint over a photograph, cut out paper.  Create the front and back cover, post this on your blog and reflect on the process.

• NEW ALBUM COVER
• Look through the slideshow of Album Art to the right side of this screen.  Make a "new" cover for one of your favorite albums. What is the feel for the album? How can the type support the feeling of the cover.

• NEW PRODUCT PACKAGE
• Take a real product's package that you have finished using like a milk carton, cereal box or soup.   Create a new package either funny or serious for the same product. 
  
  

    

  

Public Messages in Pandemic

Artists and individual citizens all over the world have shared messages publicly that are positive and impactful and funny and beautiful and amazing.  If you have not yet seen some of the designs in the AMPLIFIER contest click HERE and scroll down through hundreds of wonderful messages.

What messages can you send? 

How can you share your messages,

safely, with your community?

Think, Create and Share, post on your blog,

with a reflection about your process.

Inspiration Post

For continued enjoyment of Design in the time of Pandemic, 
https://community.amplifier.org/campaign/global-open-call-for-art/

      Look for designs and designers who are making important informational or satirical POSTERS for today.  Post your favorite 3 on your blog.  

      Think of different messages that are important right now and ways you can share an important message.  

      Create!  Draw or photograph your idea and post onto your blog.

Color or Collage

We were working on a Surreal-ish collage in an introduction to Photoshop. Go back to this idea or project and either;

1.  post what you have created so far with notes about what you want(ed) to do. 
2. Use another design program to complete it
3. Create a "collage" with a similar un-real look to it.  See examples and instructions HERE https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eq8qkEhKg1CXeLs7ctVUkcV4TZskQlGh/view?usp=sharing

Focus on your use of color and mental health!
Several Artists and Art-houses have "coloring" books, pages etc.. available to either download and add color digitally or print out and color in by hand.   Post what you create and what you did to get there.
Manolo Blahnik    https://www.manoloblahnik.com/us/smile.html
https://jenbartel.shop/
https://mymodernmet.com/free-coloring-pages/

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s055ldnjluxvxo3/AABkzH4ZeVOLfbBlipRWwamha?bxid=2051211&c_aid=032020_coloringpages&c_xid=032020&dl=0&utm_campaign=2074&utm_content=032020_coloringpages&utm_medium=email&utm_source=society6

 https://society6.com/
https://mymodernmet.store/collections/coloring-books/products/secret-garden-adult-coloring-book
https://www.patreon.com/MischiArt

https://artupia.com/en/

Learning about Graphic design is still possible

Many of us will not have access to the computer graphic industry standard Adobe Creative Cloud software using Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom or InDesign anymore, though some still might.  Many of us are not using the newest computers with the fastest internet connections making "Computer Graphic Design" impossible, though some may be able to use alternative software. We are also going to be exploring alternative, non computer, ways for learning about Graphic Design.

USING A COMPUTER to create graphics:Free Computer Graphics Software
There are some free access to either open-source or limited versions of Graphic Software online. Each one is similar and different than Illustrator and Photoshop.
Here are the introductory videos for a few different ones.  Watch the intro. tutorial and decide if one of these will work for you. Download one and test it out.
Canva---  How to use Canva tutorial
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPhN5UXmry0

Inkscape-- Inkscape lesson 1 interface and drawing         
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f011wdiW7g#action=share

Krita-- Krita tutorial for beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=103&v=TH2EDTNjvBw&feature=emb_logo

Pixlr-- similar to MS Paint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=y28QW05xtI8&feature=emb_logo

After you play around with a software for a bit, consider replicating or improving or changing something like your LOGO Make a blog entry as a review or "critique" of the software.

and NOT USING A COMPUTER to create graphics:
In a time long ago (not so long for your ancient art teacher) Graphic Designs were created with the use of the hand, pencil, ruler, graph and tracing paper, paint, and on and on.
Here are some different introductory tutorials for you to check out.  BUT if you want to get going making/learning Graphic Design without a computer then get a few things: pens/pencils of all sorts, paper- thick+thin, magazines, newspaper, scissors, glue stick... and a space on a table to work.

1. Copy the layout of the cover of a magazine, but call it something opposite like "OUTSIDE" magazine becomes "INSIDE" or "DOG FANCY magazine becomes "DOG SLOUCHY" and re-caption the articles that are listed on the cover, keeping them in the same location.  Imagine and articulate what the cover photograph would be an image of. Post these sketches on you blog- if you can photograph your idea, DO IT!
2. Take a favorite book and re-make the cover using cut out letters and images from a magazine and newspaper. Do the front and back cover, post this on your blog.

https://karenkavett.com/blog/685/graphic-design-without-a-computer-part-1.php

argument to learn to sketch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNmf9Cm8zGU  but keep computer skills

Struthless ADVICE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ih1_EkVOo

Using Adobe ONLINE!

PLEASE READ

Adobe is offering free, personal in-home access to Adobe Creative Cloud in place of their school's in-classroom licenses through May 31, 2020. Go to

https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-enables-distance-learning-globally-schools-impacted-covid-19

and follow the instructions.

The PPS IT administrator may still need to fill out the access form, I do not know why they have not yet.

Extended School Closure and What you can DO!

Hello Dear Students and your families! 

The number one priority is to take care of yourself and your loved ones in these unusual times. I want to let you know what I will be doing about grades, projects, etc. for our classes.

1. There is a request to PPS IT to try and get them to let students use their PPS login to access the Adobe Creative Suite at home. I will update this blog when that actually happens.
2. All projects will be assigned through our class blog and Google Classroom and listed in Synergy! all students need to post their projects on your own blog site or as the assignment dictates.
3. Grades should be updated in Synergy!, but PLEASE email me if there is an assignment you have finished and posted and want me to see and update in your grade. Do look if there is a comment from me, sometimes I DO see your post and perhaps it is missing something...?
4. Enjoy this time as an opportunity to create, rest and enjoy the beautiousness of spring while, of course, social distancing!

Graphic Design - Semester Survey 2019-2020

Semester Survey
please answer the questions on this form as clearly as you can
as it helps to create and adjust curriculum.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10chQpNeh6iQqUkrFj3rc58FzS6jpCfVevThDmu_dvrI/edit?usp=drive_web

Typography!

Let's print your final best quotation!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i47ZvcI1th2ix3JNVUNplkMDidoTXLAu?usp=sharing

Final Logo Design

The first Art board shows several different directions with 3 different ideas.
The second Art board should look like the instructions below

Anatomy of a Letter

Culture Jams

Introduction to VECTOR!

Scholastic Art Awards

Scholastic Art and Writing Competition

Calling all teen artists and writers: The time is NOW! The 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are open for submissions!

You can start your submission process in three easy steps:

1. Get the info! Learn how to enter and find your Affiliate Partner for your region's guidelines and deadlines.

2. Create an account! Once your masterpiece is complete, create your Scholastic Awards account and upload your work.

3. Submit! Sign your submission form and then mail it off with your submission fee or fee waiver to the address on your form, or upload your signed form to your account and enter your payment information online.

Elements of Art & Principles of Design

Graphic Design Careers

What is graphic design?

What are the Graphic Design Careers?

Welcome to a new school year!

Welcome back!  
It seems like summer just began, and now a new school year is here.  
This will be an exciting year full of digital learning and exploration.  
My summer was filled with adventures with my family and dog, learning new things and traveling!   Some things I did were...

Went kayaking and surfing and played in the ocean
Learned about different careers in theTrades! 


Played golf with far away family.


Went to set up Oregon Country Fair to paint the carts.


Went to the TIMBERS game with our Japanese Exchange student. Visited family in Maine!  

... and now we are back! 
WELCOME TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL!!