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Graphic Design II

Course Description

Students will study two-dimensional design in greater depth, building on skills learned in Graphic Design I, through intensive use of graphic programs on computers for various 2D tasks.

Grade Level(s): 9th-12th grades

Related Priority Standards (State &/or National):  Missouri Grade Level Expectations for Visual Arts

Essential Questions

  • How are the elements and principles of design chosen in an informed manner?
  • How does media choice aid in the success of an artwork?
  • Why do artists create the work that they do or historically did?
  • How should an artist present their artwork?
  • How should one respond to another person's artwork?

Enduring Understandings/Big Ideas

Students will understand that:

  • Form follows function: formal qualities and what form something takes is dependent on what it is supposed to do.
  • Media is a vehicle for expression: the base materials of art can be loaded with expressions (especially when done wisely).
  • Meaning, feeling, or narrative or not innate in artwork; they have to be wisely uploaded, and then driven into the artwork.
  • People create artwork in response to activities, events, and conventions surrounding them: all artists have reasons for what they do.
  • Meaning and quality of artwork are subjective, but justifiable.

Course-Level Scope & Sequence (Units &/or Skills)

Objective: Design an effective layout for a specific market, including illustrations produced using a variety of media.

  • Students will select and apply digital/computer media that demonstrate:
    • Sensitivity and subtlety in the use of media
    • Engagement with experimentation and/or risk-taking
  • Students will develop a theme through a series of original artworks that communicate personal ideas.
  • Discuss how people from different groups might respond to artworks that express themes

Objective: Create advertising for consumer products.

  • Students will select and apply digital/computer media that demonstrate:
    • Sensitivity and subtlety in the use of media
    • Engagement with experimentation and/or risk-taking
  • Students will create an original functional artwork that communicates a personal idea.
  • Strand: Discuss how people from different groups might respond to artworks that express themes

Objective: Use the following process with a body of work (portfolio):

  • Describe artwork
  • Interpret the meaning of the work
    • Showing real or idealized image of life (Imitationalism)
    • Expressing feelings (Emotionalism/Expressionism)
    • Emphasis on element and principles (Formalism)
    • Serving a purpose in society or culture (Functionalism)

Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of typology.

  • Compare and contrast two artworks
  • Describe artwork
  • Interpret the meaning of the work
    • Showing real or idealized image of life (Imitationalism)
    • Expressing feelings (Emotionalism/Expressionism)
    • Emphasis on element and principles (Formalism)
    • Serving a purpose in society or culture (Functionalism)

Course Resources & Materials: Photoshop, Illustrator, Education Flex and Pro for ART

Date Last Revised/Approved: 2008