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Students will analyze the work of graphic designer Milton Glaser and create a product using traditional materials. They will convert it into a real-world product prototype using digital applications, then evaluate and present the product in a specific place.
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Lesson Objectives
Students will analyze and discuss the work of graphic designer Milton Glaser.
Students will use methods of observation, research, and experimentation to create a product using digital media.
Students will make artwork using a choice of traditional materials.
Teaching Strategies
- Facilitate a discussion about how graphic designer Milton Glaser uses the elements and principles of design.
- Assist students in planning and creating a product using integrated digital media.
- Show a variety of traditional materials that students may choose from.
- Demonstrate how to use Adobe Photoshop to transform traditional artwork into digital artwork.
National Standards
Create
Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and Contemporary artistic practices, following or breaking established conventions, to plan the making of multiple works of art and design based on a theme, idea, or concept.
VA:Cr1.2.IIIaIndividually or collaboratively formulate new creative problems based on student’s existing artwork.
VA:Cr1.1.IIaChoose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.
Acc.VA:Cr1.2Time Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
15 minutes
Demonstration Time
20 minutes
Student Studio Time
2 hours and 5 minutes
Supplies and Materials
- Picture-taking device
- Storage for digital photographs
- Choice of media: colored pencils, markers, watercolor, etc.
- Sketch paper
- Device w/photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop)
- Color printer
National Standards
Create
Choose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and Contemporary artistic practices, following or breaking established conventions, to plan the making of multiple works of art and design based on a theme, idea, or concept.
VA:Cr1.2.IIIaIndividually or collaboratively formulate new creative problems based on student’s existing artwork.
VA:Cr1.1.IIaChoose from a range of materials and methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan works of art and design.
Acc.VA:Cr1.2
Steps
Analyze Artwork & Design Concepts
Review the elements of design. Analyze the work of Milton Glaser, highlighting his use of design, fonts, colors, emphasis, and proportion.
Discuss how his designs were used for products.
Research and choose a product (e.g., menus, posters, or advertisements) to create.
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