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Introduction
Introduction
0:36
Graphic Design Basics
The Basics of a Graphic Design Course
2:09
Hardware Suggestions
2:07
Software Suggestions
1:54
The Foundations of Graphic Design
The Role of Elements and Principles
3:11
Design Thinking and Graphic Design
7:20
Graphic Design and Industry Technology
Graphic Design Lesson Planning
The Lesson Planning Process
2:22
Sequencing for Success
6:07
Graphic Design Projects
Critiquing and Presenting Work
Feedback and Revisions
4:59
Presenting Finished Work
1:56
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:42
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Exploring Visual Communication Through Graphic Design
2 PD Hours
1 Investigate ways to help your students identify and capitalize on their individual aesthetic preferences.
2 Gain visual communication project ideas that incorporate both hands-on art making and technology.
3 Explore ways to honor your students’ work by displaying and critiquing completed visual communications projects.
Traditional graphic design courses often focus on typography, as well as the elements and principles of design. This PRO Pack goes further to share how a focus on visual communications can help honor your students’ individual aesthetics while helping them develop and hone their design skills. Join Janani Nathan as she shares some visual communications basics and demonstrates how to design dynamic and engaging visual communication projects for your high school art students.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
CURRICULUM
2. Curriculum Approaches
A. Integrates knowledge of a variety of approaches when planning content
B. Selects printed and digital instructional resources for classroom use
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
5. Engagement
A. Develops lessons, units, and/or centers that connect with student interests and backgrounds
D. Constructs opportunities for student choice and authentic learning
E. Selects technology resources to supplement instructional strategies
STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills
8. Creativity
A. Designs experiences to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills
B. Designs instruction to allow for freedom of expression and independent thought within student work
9. Connections
C. Values how the arts connect with other disciplines and provides opportunities to experience those connections
D. Develops instruction that incorporates current issues and themes in education
Janani Nathan
High School Art Teacher and Pro Facilitator
Janani is an art educator for a high school in Chicago as well as for a free community arts center for young people. She teaches to provide students with the resources, agency, and trust to think and create critically responding to their surroundings through drawing and painting, sculpture, and graphic design.
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Design Layout
Typography
Strategies for Teaching Graphic Design
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Mood Board 2
Mood Board 3
Graphic Design Projects on a Low (or no) Tech Budget
Improve the Graphic Design
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5 Exciting Ways to Teach Typography in the Art Room
3 Beginning Photoshop Lessons Anyone Can Teach
10 Photoshop Tricks Every Art Teacher Should Know
5 Photoshop Tricks That Will Blow Your Students' Minds
10 Digital Artists You Should Know
3 PD Hours
15 Videos
8 Resources
