(1) Every day we are surrounded by images on advertisements, logos, posters, t-shirt designs, packaging, film, video games, cartoons, and websites. All of these influence us in the decisions we make from the clothes we buy to the events we attend, the food we look at in grocery
stores, the movies we purchase, and more. Design plays a large role in today’s careers. This course offers the use of current technology to incorporate artistic concepts into visual communication and time arts. Techniques for visual communication will include advertising and media awareness, typography, image layering, digital photography, relationship of text and pictures, compositions,
and the elements and principals of art design. Techniques for time arts include storyboards, 3-D modeling, performance art, and stop motion animation. Projects may include t-shirts, posters, logos, publicity for community or school events, package design and advertisements as well as short animated films. Adobe Creative Suite 5 will be used for the majority of this course with the use of
digital cameras and video editing software. Each student will add to their digital art portfolio upon completion of the course.
(2) This course is a continuation of Visual Communication and Time Art 1. Concepts are expanded upon as students are challenged to create designs for potential clients and increase their skills in
techniques taught in Visual Communication& Time Art 1. An area of focus will be encouraged as students develop strong entries for their portfolio.
stores, the movies we purchase, and more. Design plays a large role in today’s careers. This course offers the use of current technology to incorporate artistic concepts into visual communication and time arts. Techniques for visual communication will include advertising and media awareness, typography, image layering, digital photography, relationship of text and pictures, compositions,
and the elements and principals of art design. Techniques for time arts include storyboards, 3-D modeling, performance art, and stop motion animation. Projects may include t-shirts, posters, logos, publicity for community or school events, package design and advertisements as well as short animated films. Adobe Creative Suite 5 will be used for the majority of this course with the use of
digital cameras and video editing software. Each student will add to their digital art portfolio upon completion of the course.
(2) This course is a continuation of Visual Communication and Time Art 1. Concepts are expanded upon as students are challenged to create designs for potential clients and increase their skills in
techniques taught in Visual Communication& Time Art 1. An area of focus will be encouraged as students develop strong entries for their portfolio.
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During the spring semester students create commercials which promote a cause, event, or company. Check out this example by Miles Lindholtz;
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Graphic Design (fall/spring)
In the fall we work on magazine layout, advertisement, and photography as it pertains to visual communication. In the spring we focus on creating a brand identity design for a company including logo design, package design, serigraphy, etc. During both semesters we'll touch on typography as an integral part of our everyday lives.
In the fall we work on magazine layout, advertisement, and photography as it pertains to visual communication. In the spring we focus on creating a brand identity design for a company including logo design, package design, serigraphy, etc. During both semesters we'll touch on typography as an integral part of our everyday lives.
Photography (fall)
Using a Nikon D90, basic digital cameras, and even our phones, we'll explore how photography can capture a narrative or idea. From there we'll explore ways to incorporate those images into magazine layouts and advertisements.
Using a Nikon D90, basic digital cameras, and even our phones, we'll explore how photography can capture a narrative or idea. From there we'll explore ways to incorporate those images into magazine layouts and advertisements.
Animation & Foley Art (fall/spring)
In the fall we begin basic animation techniques along with foley art (sound design). They are both very popular activities and are both very visible in our everyday visual culture.
In the fall we begin basic animation techniques along with foley art (sound design). They are both very popular activities and are both very visible in our everyday visual culture.
Animation in Advertising
