To my students:Even though this is our good-bye, please view it as an opportunity to understand change. You will continue with your education, as will I. If anything, I hope that I have become a great role model in work ethic, that we are always learning, and knowing when you have fulfilled the needs of the current role. For yourself, I hope you find careers that you love, passionate about, and that you work with others that get you up in the morning with excitement. If not, move on. Your skills can be utilized elsewhere.
Pick a path that contributes to the community. Why do I say this? We are so focused on ourselves in this society but at the end of the day we all need one another, so contribute to that success. You spend so much time on your phones viewing others' lives because you ultimately need each other. So contribute to the community in a positive way. Many hands make light work and each of us can pitch in to make this place easier for all. I'm leaving you with some quotes to think about because they have guided me. You have a purpose and a role, so go find it. We find it by doing, by failing, and by eventually succeeding. I want you to stop being afraid to fail because failure is the wisest teacher of all. Lastly, I want to leave you with one piece of vital advice: People will not remember what you know, but they will remember how you made them feel when they were with you. Be good to others. I'm so proud of all of you and wish for you lives of satisfying hard work and contentment. Sincerely, Emily O'Ryan [email protected]
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Here is the scoop:1. Finish all assignments before Finals start...you can get full credit for anything turned in. Finals run from May 21-23. 2. Visual Art Garage Sale: May 16. All proceeds go to the Visual Arts fund. Donate your favorite images to be printed on post cards. Drop all images into this Folder. (Please submit high res images) Take this survey:List of all assignments and requirements for this class:1. Illusion Piece + artist statements (100 pts)
2. T-shirt Design (3 designs for a long sleeve, short sleeve, & athletic wear) 100 pts 3. GW Faces (3 photos + 3 stories) 100 pts. 4. Floating Levitation project + artist statement + online tutorial post (100 pts) 5. Creative Resume (100 pts) Post on the About page 6. The Big Competition (both challenges) 100 pts. 7. Final project: 4 options...you choose. (100 pts) 8. Five separate research assignments. (25 pts each)
Dude, why should you care:Well, resumes will get you into the door of a potential job, they are the first impression of your skills of a designer...so make it worth it. Dear god...do not leave a spelling error on that resume. Lastly, the creative rigor needs to be exercised...so have some fun making the challenges. :) How will you demonstrate you so got this...:
What will you learn:All students will learn how to create a "creative" resume using InDesign. This will include identifying fonts, color schemes, using InDesign and determining which info to include (writing) in the resume. -Next project: great challenge in graphic design...using skills learned in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. You have the skills to master this...now here is a best lesson: have fun being an artist. Why should you care:A creative resume is the first piece of art that future employers look at to determine if you are a quality candidate to hire. It's the very first impression. Let's build one here together, with the critiquing eyes of our family. -Next project: learn to have fun being creative. How will you demonstrate this learning:This week: -Finish creative resumes on Monday. Post who reviewed it and provided feedback. -Moving on to the next project: Choose on Worth1000.com and compete either this project or this one. Follow the requirements, display them on your website, and submit the final design on your website. What will you learn? How to meet a graphic design challenge and creatively meet it. Remember to look at the previous winners on the challenges for ideas. Announcements:
Monday, April 22, 3 - 4:30 -- Photoshoot and Historical Walk in Riverside Cemetery
What are you learning:All students will learn how to create a "creative" resume using InDesign. This will include identifying fonts, color schemes, using InDesign and determining which info to include (writing) in the resume. Why should you care:A creative resume is the first piece of art that future employers look at to determine if you are a quality candidate to hire. It's the very first impression. Let's build one here together, with the critiquing eyes of our family. How you will demonstrate this learning:Monday:
-intro to creative resumes. - two fonts combinations -example of teacher resume and CEO Marissa Mayer's resume - researching two examples of a creative resume - determining your two colors. -download this practice version for InDesign. Tuesday- Friday: -continue working on understanding InDesign. Great tutorials can be found here. Need suggestions on what to write on your resume? Google "High School Resumes" and adapt one that fits your experience. What are we learning:All students will demonstrate understanding: - layer mask techniques - conceptualize how to visually communicate a message around the theme of “floating” - photography techniques (tripod is vital) Click here for: Floating piece. Why should you care:
How will you demonstrate this: Tuesday, 3.5.19
Class meeting: 1. Review of final submission for GW Faces project. Due last week but if you are not done, take today. 2. Intro to new project: Floating. Think concept and meaning in this piece...not just demonstrate a floating element but communicate a message. Block day, 3.6.19 -meditation -time to get started, researching some ideas. Consider a theme first...a concept. Review the why part: do you want to show something in your piece that connects to a concept? Friday, 3.8.19 Continue working on the floating piece. Monday, 3.11.19 -Class meeting to discuss the week: 1. Floating project requirements and check in. 2. Another Art Show! - DPS HS Photography Show
4. Logistics of the week: you should have your models picked out and organized photo shoot. You can use yourself...use a timer to take the pics. 5. Check in for class and tell me what you are learning. Tuesday-Friday, 3.12-15.19 -studio time on Floating project. -Things you need to be doing: researching great tutorials on lighting, colors, moods, layer masks...use this time to learn. If you are playing games, you are not using your time wisely. Every designer takes time to do research and grow. -Meeting will be set up to discuss your research projects. Expect to be called up and talk with O'Ryan about what you are learning and how to improve. What will you learn:All students will learn:
Why should you care:Meeting new people is huge...you will do this throughout your life. But if you avoid it, you will never get better at it. Also, showing someone else you are interested in their story, in their life...well that skill right there is the most vital. How will you demonstrate this:-Monday, 2.25.19 -Class meeting: 1. Address fears of approaching a stranger. Watch video here on Humans of NY, Photographer Brandon Stranton. Refer to steps addressed last week on how to talk someone into letting you photograph and interview them. 2. Deadline for all three photos, stories written, and PS tutorial addressed: Friday, March 1. 3. Research assignments. You need to do this and turn these in. 4. Meeting fundraiser opportunity for Sante Fe Field trip, Rm. 230, lunch time. Congratulate your classmates for getting their artwork accepted into the Denver Public Schools High School art show: - Mohamed Magassouba's Illusion Art - Luis Perez's Social Issue art - Utku Elmas's Surreal Art The showcase will be on March 21, 5pm -7 pm at the Wellington Webb Building, downtown Denver. Luis, Utku, & Mohammed: you need to have your pieces printed, matted, and ready for delivery by March 4. Tuesday, 2.26.19
-Studio time. -Focus on tutorial you found last week. Block day, 2.27.19 -Announcement: fundraiser opportunity for Sante Fe Field trip, Rm. 230, lunch time. - meditation -studio time. Friday, 3.1.19 -Studio day. Project due by end of class, on website, under Portfolio and Artist Statements, with written stories, three photos, and linking to a tutorial. Field Trip Info: Minimum $50 deposit for trip due by Tuesday, Feb. 19. Cash or check. (Working on Venmo at present) Click here for full info. What will you learn:All students will learn:
Take a look at this artist: Peter Yang.Why should you care:George Washington HS is the most diverse school in Colorado, according to the Colorado Department of Education. You are literally walking around in an utopia of diversity. There is no better way than to learn and develop compassion for others than to take the time to give them the opportunity to share. This will involve empathy, listening skills, and developing relationships based on consistent trust. How will you demonstrate this:Tuesday, 2.19.19 -Class meeting topics: 1. Review next project: GW Faces. No brick walls from the hallways or lockers can be seen anywhere in the background. 2. Turn in all three t-shirts, including one mock up, by today. Grades are due tomorrow. 3. Field Trip deposit due today. Graded so far (you can still do these for full credit): 1. Traits of a Young Professional 2. Practice word: one fill, two strokes. Place under "Practice Drawings" on your website. Block Day: 2.20.19 - Meditation -Check in for class Logistics suggested for completing this successfully: 1. Students will begin identifying who to photograph. 2. Students will reach out to them via email/text/snap chat/social media and arrange when to photograph. 3. Students will determine when to photograph and where (studio space or outside) 4. No photographs will be taken in the hallways, near lockers. 5. Find a tutorial on editing photographs in PS. Friday, 2. 22.19 -studio day - Identify the three individuals here. Field Trip Info: Minimum $50 deposit for trip due by Tuesday, Feb. 19. Cash or check. (Working on Venmo at present) Click here for full info.
Why should you care:Merchandise design is a constant project for a graphic designer. Many jobs are available in the field for this line of work. Use this time in class to understand how to use Illustrator and Photoshop together effectively for this very purpose. How will you demonstrate you get this:Monday:
-Check in for class. Class meeting for the week. Topics to discuss: 1. Finish the designs. 2. Learn how to use mock ups. Click folder for mock ups. 3. Review of homework (research assignments) as dates have been updated. For today: Finish your last and final t-shirt design (athletic, long sleeve, or short sleeve). You should at this point have two shirt designs completed. Tuesday: Introduction to learning how to use mock ups to present our t-shirt designs. What is a mock up? It is a way to present your new design onto the product your client hopes to sell. It presents a clean design and is presentation ready. Tutorial resources can be found here (Scroll to 2:14 for the good stuff on using smart objects in Photoshop) and here. Here is a great article with interesting resources to help you place your design on a real looking t-shirt. Block day: -Check in for class. -meditation -Studio time to work on research assignment and t-shirt designs. Deadlines for research assignments: 2nd Artist: Feb. 15 3rd Artist: March 6 4th Artist: April 10 5th Artist: May 8 Friday: Deadline day. By the end of class, all three designs should be placed on your website, using a mock up version. Place under Portfolio & Artist Statements. Be sure to write those artist statements on what you learned.
Why should you care:Merchandise design is a constant project for a graphic designer. Many jobs are available in the field for this line of work. Use this time in class to understand how to use Illustrator for this very purpose. How will you show that you get this:Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 - Block day, Jan. 30, 2019
-Check into class each day. Do not forget about your learning goals. -Meditation on Block day. -By Tuesday, you should have a basic design made in Illustrator. Do not adjust the mock ups severely. The client does not like this. -By Block day, you should have at least two shirts (long, short, or athletic) completed. The athletic wear can be a bit more intensive. |
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