Prin Arts/Technology (Period 2) Assignments

Instructor
Dr. Vera Reece
Term
2019-2020 School Year
Department
Career & Technology
Description
PRINAAVTC or Journalism I is an entry level course designed to give students interested in media and or yearbooks an overview of the different types of journalistic writing and knowledge of publications productions.
This class will also help with yearbook, and keeping up with the Elkhart TV, slides.
 
Yearbook I, II, III
 Students will produce a book that captures the moments of the year’s events. The book will be designed and created by students with the support of the yearbook teacher.  Students will demonstrate the use of online design tools (eDesign) and elements of design to create a cohesive book that is school and year-specific.  Students will works as a team and individually to meet take photographs, write copy, design pages and meet deadlines.
Course Objectives:
1.Students will demonstrate the importance of yearbook design consistency by planning the design of the yearbook.
2. The students will recognize types of font and typefaces.
3. The student will experiment with placement of design elements to create a yearbook spread that incorporates dominance to catch the reader’s eye
4.The student will work with the adviser to plan the coverage and record the history of the year.
5.The students will develop a theme for the book that will be reflected throughout.
6. The student will write in journalistic feature style, covering all phases of school life.
7. The student will record events of the year in a factual, truthful way.
8. The student will conduct interviews to gather information for the yearbook.
9. The student will write headlines.
10.The student will proofread and edit copy before it is submitted to publication.
11. The student will gain knowledge in publication design and journalism law.

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Due:

RESEARCH A FAMOUS LOGO DESIGN

RESEARCH A FAMOUS LOGO DESIGN
Graphic Design 1
LOGO PROJECT


A logo has been assigned to you. You may not switch with anyone.  

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Research everything you can about this logo.
  • Write a 3 to 4 paragraph essay exploring the history and analysis of the logo on your new blog.
  • Present your information to the class Friday in a 3-5 minute presentation.
  • Check your writing for spelling and grammatical errors.
  • Site the websites you got your information from.   


You MUST answer the following questions:

  • What is this a logo of? Example: Ferrari's logo is of a horse rearing
  • Describe the logo using the Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape color, texture, size, value, contrast, emphasis, unity, movement rhythm, and balance) .
  • What company/organization is this logo for? Describe what they do or stand for.
  • Who designed it? When? What else is this designer known for?
  • Has the design changed over time? How?
  • You must have a picture of the logo on your post. Preferably a picture of the development of a logo through the years. 


Other questions to answer and consider…

(You do not have to answer all of these questions, but they will help flesh out your narrative of the logo)  

 

  • What fonts are used in its design?
  • Is there text that is used with this logo?
  • How many color variations are there?
  • What feelings or emotions does this logo evoke?
  • Is it masculine or feminine?
  • What sizes does it come in? Does it look better small or big?
  • Where is it used?
  • How is it used?
  • Is it easily recognizable?
  • Do you think it is famous?
How many times have you seen it in your lifetime? Where have you seen it used?

RESEARCH A FAMOUS LOGO DESIGN
Graphic Design 1
LOGO PROJECT


A logo has been assigned to you. You may not switch with anyone.  

ASSIGNMENT:

  • Research everything you can about this logo.
  • Write a 3 to 4 paragraph essay exploring the history and analysis of the logo on your new blog.
  • Present your information to the class Friday in a 3-5 minute presentation.
  • Check your writing for spelling and grammatical errors.
  • Site the websites you got your information from.   


You MUST answer the following questions:

  • What is this a logo of? Example: Ferrari's logo is of a horse rearing
  • Describe the logo using the Elements and Principles of Design (line, shape color, texture, size, value, contrast, emphasis, unity, movement rhythm, and balance) .
  • What company/organization is this logo for? Describe what they do or stand for.
  • Who designed it? When? What else is this designer known for?
  • Has the design changed over time? How?
  • You must have a picture of the logo on your post. Preferably a picture of the development of a logo through the years. 


Other questions to answer and consider…

(You do not have to answer all of these questions, but they will help flesh out your narrative of the logo)  

 

  • What fonts are used in its design?
  • Is there text that is used with this logo?
  • How many color variations are there?
  • What feelings or emotions does this logo evoke?
  • Is it masculine or feminine?
  • What sizes does it come in? Does it look better small or big?
  • Where is it used?
  • How is it used?
  • Is it easily recognizable?
  • Do you think it is famous?
How many times have you seen it in your lifetime? Where have you seen it used?
 
Assigned logos-

Harley Eades-  Subway

Kameryn Tillman- Disney

BENTLEY, COLE - Apple

ANDREWS II, WILLIAM L

Nike

Asia Andrews

Starbucks

 

Samira Ashford

Burger king

 

Coke

JOHNSON, BRENNER R

 

Levis

PARKER, COLTON W

 

McDonalds

VAUGHAN, ROMAN P

 
 

Due:

Year End Typographic Poster

 Year End Typographic Poster
1) Reflect on your school year.
2) Write a short phrase or quote about something you learned this year or find a famous quote that inspires you.
3) Download some cool fonts from Dafont.com.
4) In Photoshop or Illustrator create a 8.5X11 Typographic poster with that quote.
5) Have Fun!  

Due:

Assignment

Indesign testers- https://quizlet.com/378611890/indesign-flash-cards/  and https://quizlet.com/396447043/indesign-flash-cards/ after you take the test, copy and past results and send them to me. 
 
Photoshop testers- https://quizlet.com/250927977/photoshop-flash-cards/ and https://quizlet.com/99273406/photoshop-flash-cards/
after you take the test, copy and past results and send them to me. 
 
 
 
After you are finished with the senior sparks, make 3 sparks on the covid19- How to stay safe. Send to me in a email
 
 
Do the Current events- 
Do the Editorial writing, and headline writing , and news

Due:

Assignment

Week of March 30th – April 3- current events due Mondays

After taking the quizlet tests, take a screen shoot and email it to me, any activities that are required, do them, then email me the results. 

PRIN-  – If you have not passed the InDesign test, work in this Quizlet.  Do all the activities.: flashcards, learn, write, spell, test, match and gravity- then print out or save your results of the test and  all activities and hand in

https://quizlet.com/109422192/indesign-final-exam-flash-cards/

 

If you have passed the InDesign test, then you will be working on Photoshop, do all the activities and then print out or save the results of  all

 

https://quizlet.com/250927032/photoshop-flash-cards/

 

https://quizlet.com/99273432/photoshop-i-flash-cards/

 

Assignment for all- watch how to video and then try on your own, if you don’t have access to photoshop, then take notes on how to and you can finish it in class.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60GysIWun2s

One more item to do, I want everyone to do a zoom video, on Topic ( what have you been doing during this self-shutter) Think of self-reporting when you are making this. If you don’t know anything about zoom, watch this .

https://youtu.be/FnFSBjFvK2o

 

Due:

Assignment

Week of March 23- 27
Watch the videos, and learn the parts and functions of the camera
 
 
 
 
 
Watch this video,  and take notes. You will keep the notes for your folders. If you have access to Photoshop try to do it, save and print out. 
  
 
If you have not passed the Indesign test, you will need to study the quizlet, and keep you results of the tests to hand in