Graphic Design

FARMERS MARKET BAG DESIGN
You will be creating a design for reusable canvas bags that are handed out at the Portland Farmers Market locations.  Complete the steps below:
  1. Go to the link and read about the competition.
  2. Download the guidelines and read the restrictions.
  3. Research the Portland Farmers Market. 
    • What is available at the markets?
    • Who shops at them?
    • Why do people shop at the markets instead of a grocery store?
    • What are the benefits to shopping at the farmers market?
      • the impact of local produce on the economy
      • the impact of local produce on the environment
      • the taste and quality of local produce
      • the taste and quality of the meat (what are some reasons it might be better)
      • how do farmers markets benefit local farmers
      • what else can you get or enjoy at a farmers market besides produce and meats?
Once you have finished your research create 5 - 10 idea sketches to share with myself and your peer. Get out of your box. Do your research.
    
Art Poster
Create this years AP Art Show poster & cards.
  1. Art Show Title
  2. AHS Presents...  AP Studio Art Show
  3. May 27th, 2014
  4. 6:00 - 8:30pm
  5. AHS Commons
  6. Aloha High School 18550 SW Kinnaman RD 
  7. 63 Portfolios will be on display. 
File Requirements:
  1. Poster: 11 x 17 
  2. Cards: 8.5 x 11 (4 to a page)
  3. Illustrator and .png & .jpg
  4. Outline Paths!!!
TITLE Options:
  • I think, therefore I Art
  • Strokes of Genius
  • Eponyms of Passion 
  • Knotted Consciousness
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ARTICLE INSPIRED DESIGN PIECE: Finish by 2/21
CUTOUTS • COLOR BLOCK • OBJECT • PRIMITIVE FIGURE

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GOLDEN RATIO
READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE:

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY:
  1. Follow the steps at the bottom of the article and construct a golden ratio rectangle in illustrator.
  2. Copy and paste the rectangle 4 times.
  3. Create 4 simple abstract designs using the 4 rectangles. The designs should include:
    • a specific color scheme from the blog
    • lines and shapes to create pattern and rhythm
    • an area of empahsis
    • contrast


CHOICE PROJECT
Modern Greeting Card OR Ironic Vector Design

MODERN GREETING CARD: 
  • Visit Minted "Best of the Best" website: http://www.minted.com/best-designs/2012  
  • Choose a greeting card subject: moving, birthday, sympathy
  • Create 3 postcards that have a unified concept and design style
  • Designs need to be modern and done in vector style
  • Can be rectangle or square
  • 5x7 OR 5x5 
IRONIC VECTOR DESIGN:
  • Visit the Glennz T-Shirt website: http://store.glennz.com/shirts1.html
  • Create a list of ironic or funny scenarios that you could illustrate
  • Decide on 1-2 designs to create in the style that the Glennz shirts are created
   
TYPOGRAPHY: FRUIT or BULLYING

Fruit:
WHAT: Design a poster with the theme "Typographic Fruit"
SPECIFICATIONS: 8.5 x 11, Landscape or Portrait, Design must be centered on page.
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Bullying:
WHAT: Use typography to create an anti bullying campaign poster targeting teens.
SPECIFICATIONS: 8.5 x 11, Landscape or Portrait
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  SHOPPING BAG DESIGNS

Create a unique and creative shopping bag for an imaginary business.

Steps:
Look at the professional examples below
Create an imaginary business you will use for your project
Create thumbnail sketches of your ideas
Create one of your designs on the computer
Either create a 3D model of your bag on the computer OR actually make the bag
Things to Consider:
create strong contrast
use rule of thirds
incorporate the handle in a meaningful way
incorporate leading line/s
use a limited color palette
finish with exquisite craftsmanship
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IDENTITY PACKAGE


For this project you need to create the following:
  • Logo - any size
  • Letterhead (stationary) - 8.5 x 11 (letter size)
  • Business Card - 2 x 3.5 (traditional size)
  • Envelope - 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 (traditional size)
Create your designs in illustrator to the following specs:
  • Logo - Monogram or Symbol
  • Letterhead includes - Name (yours or business), address, phone, email/web, logo
  • Business Card - same as Letterhead
  • Envelope - Name, Logo, Address, Phone Optional
When you have finished arrange them on a single document. Include an accent background color and drop shadow.  Do not scale your work.  Keep at 100% size.  Ask me if you are confused.  

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CONSERVATION POSTER
due: October 9th, EOP
PRODUCT:
Create an 11x17inch poster that spreads awareness about an area of environmental conservation.
Start with Research:
 Possible Themes:
  • water, forests, animals, marine life, air pollution, mold/mildew in homes, invasive species, global warming, oil spills, icebergs, poaching, bed bugs...
Sunflower Poster
PRODUCT:
Create an 8.5x11 or 11x17 inch poster that incorporates:
  1. A hand drawn sunflower illustration 
  2. The text "sunflower", or a quote about that expresses the mood of your drawing
  3. Textures
  4. A monochromatic color scheme (I would consider a 2 color proposal).
PROCESS:
  1. Complete hand drawing zentangle
  2. Scan drawing into the computer.  You will use my computer and email or transfer to a thumbdrive.
  3. Live trace and expand your image
  4. Make your composition, texture, typographic and color scheme decisions 
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6x6
For this project you are going to create six 6 inch by 6 inch pieces of art in black and white (you may use gray scale). All of the pieces must be based on a unifying theme and must explore the elements and principles of design. You will be working in your focus area. For examples all photography students must work in photography.

Elements of Design:
  1. Line
  2. Shape
  3. Space
  4. Color
  5. Texture
  6. Value
Principles of Design:
  1. Balance
  2. Contrast
  3. Emphasis
  4. Movement
  5. Rhythm
  6. Unity

Due Date: Monday, September 9th, Beginning of Class

Grades will be based on:

1. Clear theme
2. Balanced compositions
3. Clear areas of focus or emphasis in each card
4. Strong contrast in each piece
5. Use of elements and principles of design
6. Craftsmanship in each piece

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