Graphics
The first area Digital Media will focus on this semester is Graphics. What we will learn in this unit is vital to almost all other areas in Digital Media. We will be covering the terminology and vocabulary, the tools and use of Adobe Photoshop, but also how to create good design using the Elements and Principles of Design.
Graphics can take the form of print ads, paintings, logos, photos, icons, and many more different types of designs. No matter what type of career you may have in the future, your business or company will need graphic design in order to be successful. What you will be learning is important information to know and a useful set of skills to have.
The software we use in class to create graphic designs is Adobe Photoshop. This is a high-powered, versatile program that is very common in the real-world, industry setting. Although it is rather expensive, it is considered one of the best photo editing softwares and is certainly one of the most popular among professionals and consumers alike.
Graphics can take the form of print ads, paintings, logos, photos, icons, and many more different types of designs. No matter what type of career you may have in the future, your business or company will need graphic design in order to be successful. What you will be learning is important information to know and a useful set of skills to have.
The software we use in class to create graphic designs is Adobe Photoshop. This is a high-powered, versatile program that is very common in the real-world, industry setting. Although it is rather expensive, it is considered one of the best photo editing softwares and is certainly one of the most popular among professionals and consumers alike.
Objectives:
2.00 Understand concepts and methods used to create digital graphics.
Essential Questions:
2.00 Understand concepts and methods used to create digital graphics.
- 2.01 Explain design concepts used to create digital graphics.
- 2.02 Describe digital graphics production methods.
- 2.03 Compare and contrast digital graphics tools and their uses.
- 2.04 Utilize appropriate tools and methods to produce digital graphics.
Essential Questions:
- What are the basic concepts used to create digital graphics?
- What are digital graphics production methods, software, and hardware?
- What are the digital graphics tools and their uses?
- What are the digital graphics production tools and methods?
Graphics Notes |
Graphics Projects |
There will be a lot of things to learn during the graphics unit. From the four distinct Elements of Design to common graphic file types, we will be covering many different topics as we learn the tools and features of Photoshop.
Inside the Graphics Notes page, you can find and download the PowerPoints used during class lectures and discussions, and other learning resources. |
We will complete projects that focus on developing the fundamentals of graphic design as you explore and learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop. As the semester progresses, we will learn and practice more advanced techniques and become proficient users of the software.
Inside the Graphics Projects page, you will find project descriptions and constraints, the files necessary to complete each project, and how you will be submitting your finished works of art. |