Design-graphic design. Read and respond for Monday

http://www.designingscrollsawpatterns.com/making-scroll-saw-patterns-with-inkscape/working-with-text/
http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/typographyfonts/tp/basic_type_terms.htm

Please read the links above and answer the following questions:

What is kerning?
What is the difference between serif and San serif fonts?
What is point size?
What is a baseline and why is it important?

Color theory

http://www.precisionintermedia.com/color.html

Classroom expectations

MY FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT EXPECTATION IS THAT YOU DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST. THERE ARE NO “WON’TS” OR “CAN’TS”.
YOU WILL NEED TO GET A SKETCHBOOK THAT IS 9 X 12 OR LARGER. WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE GIVEN ON MONDAYS AND DUE ON FRIDAYS. THESE COUNT FOR 20% OF YOUR GRADE.

RESPECT
For class environment- Students are expected to arrive on time. Please be seated and ready for class to begin once the bell has rung. The three strike policy is in effect. At your third tardiness without a valid pass, detentions begin.
Talking about class-appropriate topics at your own table is fine unless it is disrupting to you, others or Mr. P. Music will be allowed in class when dialogues are not in progress. Feel free to bring in music that is appropriate for school. Headphones are negotiable but they are a privilege, not a right.
The use of cell phones during class time is not allowed even if it your parents calling/texting. Phones should be off and out of sight during class. Texting in class will result in the following: 1st offense is a warning, 2nd offense results in your phone being taken for the class period, 3rd results in your phone being handed over to Mr. Modestow for you to pick up at the end of the day, and 4th offense will require your parents to see Mr. Modestow to get your phone back. If there are occasions that phones can be used for reference or purposes directly related to classroom activity, please ask Mr. P for permission.

For others- You are expected to extend common courtesy to others. Be helpful and pleasant. Never make fun of another student, or his/her artwork. Please make marks on your artwork only. Keep criticism constructive please. Use language responsibly please!

For materials- Use materials only as directed. Do not use materials that you do not have permission from Mr. P for, some can be dangerous. Let’s not waste materials, they are expensive and often not easily replaced.

For Mr. P- Please ask before removing anything from Mr. P’s desk or cabinets etc... Please be attentive when the class is being addressed. One cannot effectively talk and listen simultaneously.
For time- Since we do not have a lot of time and setting up/cleaning up uses up that time, please use class time wisely. A large part of your grades are dependent on how you use your time. Never leave the room without letting Mr. P know your destination. Please remain seated until the bell rings, no lining up at the door.

SAFETY
Do not throw anything
Always act with regard for safety
Be aware of evacuation procedures

CLEAN-UP
If you use it, put it away properly. If you spill it, wipe it up.
Clean at least one quarter of the worktable each day
Do not leave a single thing on the table top (including eraser shreds, which you are expected to brush into the trash, not the floor)
Put your chair up at the end of class
Never leave anything in the sink

HAVE FUN
The goal of all my classes is to learn new skills and grow as an individual and an artist. If the above information is adhered to, we will have fun and learn at the same time. -remember, our focus is process before product.

Design syllabus

DESIGN:

to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully.

an outline, sketch, or plan, as of the form and structure of a work of art, an edifice, or a machine to be executed or constructed.


organization or structure of formal elements in a work of art; composition.


DESIGN CLASS WILL EXPLORE A VARIETY OF FIELDS INCLUDING FASHION, ARCHICTECTURE, INDUSTRIAL, AND TATTOO DESIGN.
STUDENTS WILL CREATE A VISUAL IDENTITY BY DESIGNING THEIR OWN LETTERHEAD AND BUSINESS CARDS.
WE WILL BE ENTERING BOTH THE 2011 JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONTEST AS WELL AS THE DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE CREATE AN AD CONTEST.

PART OF THE FINAL PROJECT FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE A FINAL CRITIQUE OF THE WORK YOU HAVE DONE FROM THE FIRST PROJECT TO THE LAST. PLEASE SAVE ALL ARTWORK FOR THIS FINAL CRITIQUE.

THERE WILL BE CRITIQUES THROUGHOUT THE CLASS AS WELL AS THE FINAL EVALUATION.

THE CLASS WILL BE FUN AND CHALLENGING. I PLAN ON A FIELD TRIP TO A TATTOO PARLOR AS WELL AS THE NYC FIELD TRIP IN MAY.

Drawing and Painting syllabus

THE DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS WILL FOCUS ON VARIOUS DRAWING MEDIA, AS WELL AS ACRYLIC PAINT. STUDENTS WILL DRAW FROM LIFE AS WELL AS REFERENCES AND IMAGINATION.


THERE WILL BE TWO CONTESTS THAT STUDENTS WILL ENTER IN THIS CLASS:

MASSACHUSETTS JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONTEST
9 X 12 ACRYLIC PAINTING


UTRECHT SELF PORTRAIT

THERE WILL BE A UNIT ON MURAL PAINTING IN WHICH STUDENTS WILL WORK IN GROUPS ON MURALS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL.


STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SKETCHBOOK FOR WEEKLY SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS. (9 X 12 OR LARGER)


GRADING WILL BE BASED ON THE CLASS RUBRIC AND FOCUSES ON PROCESS BEFORE PRODUCT.

CLASSWORK WILL COUNT FOR 60% OF YOUR GRADE

SKETCHBOOK WILL COUNT FOR 20% OF YOUR GRADE

FINAL PROJECT WILL COUNT FOR 20% OF YOUR GRADE


I AM AVAILABLE FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR HELP ANYTIME BEFORE OR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AS WELL AS AFTERSCHOOL EVERY WEDNESDAY AND MOST THURSDAYS.

Advanced Art syllabus

ADVANCED ART SYLLABUS PURCELL

IN ADVANCED ART WE WILL BE WORKING WITH A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES AND MEDIA. WE WILL BE ENTERING TWO CONTESTS.

EXPLORATION WILL INCLUDE:PEN AND INK TECHNIQUES SUCH AS STIPPLING AND CROSSHATCHING. WE WILL EXPLORE USING PENS AS WELL AS CROW QUILLS AND BRUSH.

PERSPECTIVE WILL BE USED IN ONE PROJECT THAT WILL REQUIRE THE USE OF STRONG AND SPECIFIC CRAFTSMANSHIP.

CONCEPTUAL WORK WILL BE A FOCUS AS STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN A CONCEPT AND EXPECTED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM THROUGH THE USE OF CREATIVITY AND ACCURATE RESEARCH.

STUDENTS WILL WORK WITH CHOOSING MASTER PAINTINGS TO BASE THEIR WORK ON FOR AT LEAST ONE ASSIGNMENT. THERE WILL BE A FOCUS ON MIXING AND APPLYING COLORS ACCURATELY.

WEEKLY SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS WILL COUNT AS 20% OF THE FINAL GRADE. ONE HOUR OF WORK IS THE MINIMUM THAT WILL BE EXPECTED FOR EACH ASSIGNMENT. STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO HAVE A 9X12 OR LARGER SKETCHBOOK. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED, BUT WILL DROP A LETTER GRADE EACH DAY THEY ARE LATE.

THERE WILL BE A FINAL PROJECT THAT WILL INVOLVE WRITING AS WELL AS CREATING A PIECE OF ARTWORK. THIS WILL COUNT FOR 20% OF STUDENTS’ FINAL GRADE AS WELL.

Why are some people better at drawing than others?

http://www.livescience.com/19878-drawing-ability.html