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Randolph Township Schools Randolph High School Computer Graphics & Design Curriculum "Technique changes but art remains the same." - Claude Monet, painter (1840-1926) Department of Visual Art Vee Popat, Supervisor Curriculum Committee Jim King Kelly Fogas Luke Suttile Curriculum Developed Summer 2013 Board Approval date September 3, 2019 1 Randolph Township Schools Department of Social Studies Computer Graphics & Design Table of Contents Section Page(s) Mission Statement and Education Goals – District 3 Affirmative Action Compliance Statement 3 Educational Goals – District 4 Introduction 5 Curriculum Pacing Chart 6 Content 7-27 Sample Lesson Plan 28 APPENDIX A - Instructional Resources 30 2 Randolph Township Schools Mission Statement We commit to inspiring and empowering all students in Randolph schools to reach their full potential as unique, responsible and educated members of a global society. Randolph Township Schools Affirmative Action Statement Equality and Equity in Curriculum The Randolph Township School district ensures that the district’s curriculum and instruction are aligned to the state’s standards. The curriculum addresses the elimination of discrimination and the achievement gap, as identified by underperforming school-level AYP reports for state assessment. The curriculum provides equity in instruction, educational programs and provides all students the opportunity to interact positively with others regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability or socioeconomic status. N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.7(b): Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; N.J.S.A. 10:5; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 3 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL GOALS VALUES IN EDUCATION The statements represent the beliefs and values regarding our educational system. Education is the key to self-actualization, Which is realized through achievement and self-respect. We believe our entire system must not only represent these values, but also demonstrate them in all that we do as a school system. We believe: • The needs of the child come first • Mutual respect and trust are the cornerstones of a learning community • The learning community consists of students, educators, parents, administrators, educational support personnel, the community and Board of Education members • A successful learning community communicates honestly and openly in a non-threatening environment • Members of our learning community have different needs at different times. There is openness to the challenge of meeting those needs in professional and supportive ways • Assessment of professionals (i.e., educators, administrators and educational support personnel) is a dynamic process that requires revieW and revision based on evolving research, practices and experiences • Development of desired capabilities comes in stages and is achieved through hard work, reflection and ongoing growth 4 Randolph Township Schools Department of Art Computer Graphics & Design Introduction Technology has had a tremendous impact on the Way artists create. This course is an exploration of fundamental concepts in creating two-dimensional art using a computer. Students Will acquire and develop basic skills and techniques using hardware, softWare, the Internet as Well as input and output devices. A solid foundation of art experiences Will be covered in the areas of illustration, graphic design, Web design and animation. An emphasis Will be placed on the use of the elements of art and principles of design in each assignment. The study of traditional as Well as contemporary artists and art history Will be infused throughout the units of study. Aesthetics, critique, self-assessment and portfolio development will also be covered. 5 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Curriculum Pacing Chart Computer Graphics & Design SUGGESTED TIME UNIT NUMBER CONTENT - UNIT OF STUDY ALLOTMENT 4 weeks I Computer Skills & Image Input 10 weeks II Graphic Design 10 weeks III Illustration 5-6 weeks IV Web Design & Multi Media 4 weeks V Presentation & Portfolio 2 weeks IV Assessment & Critique 6 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Computer Graphics & Design UNIT I: Computer Skills & Image Input ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Artists have discovered the versatility of digital imaging as a creative media that rivals • How has the computer changed the creative process of traditional processes. the artist? There are a number of options for image input to the computer that saves time and facili- • Are there any differences in the way artist have ap- tates the creative process. proached design problems in the last 100 years? Please explain your ansWer. Computers are a viable option for the artist to create visual images, design concepts and • What can a professional graphic artist do that a novice express ideas. cannot do? KNOWLEDGE SKILLS CC/NJCCCS The student will know: The student will be able to: The basic settings on a flatbed scanner to scan and convert an Operate a flatbed scanner and select correct softWare settings 1.1.12.D.1 image or three-dimensional object into a digital file. needed to scan flat and three-dimensional objects. 1.1.12.D.2 How to use the film scanner attachment to scan color or B&W Operate a negative scanner attachment to scan color, B&W or 1.2.12.A.1 negatives as well as color slides slides using the correct softWare settings. 1.2.12.A.2 The basic exposure settings for a digital camera and how to Identify the parts of a digital camera and explain how to 1.3.12.D.1 best employ them when photographing a subject. determine correct exposure. 1.3.12.D.2 1.3.12.D.3 The four variables of exposure: Demonstrate how to set of the flash units to create side, front 1.3.12.D.4 • ISO and Rembrandt lighting and how to achieve certain creative 1.3.12.D.5 • Lighting conditions effects with it. • Aperture 1.4.12.A.1 • Shutter speed Download, keyword and transfer digital images over the 1.4.12.A.2 netWork using a media card reader and Adobe Bridge. 1.4.12.A.3 The basics of studio lighting and how to adjust the flash units 1.4.12.A.4 to achieve the desired light effect. Distinguish betWeen each of the folders in the digital work-flo (originals, WIP, finals, back-up) and state the purpose of each. How to use a media card reader in conjunction with Adobe Bridge to download images taken with a digital camera. Identify each of the most commonly used file formats and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. 7 How to properly turn on, login, work with and name files and Demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and folders and shut down a computer. image file format for print and web. How to open, save and rename digital files. Demonstrate knowledge of copyright and trademark laWs for images and image use. How to organize the files using a workflow of Originals > Work in Progress (WIP) > Finals > Back-up. Demonstrate the proper use and understanding of the computer, flatbed scanner, film scanner, digital camera, ink jet Basic Photoshop key commands used in to work with the printer and the role each play in the design process. tools, layers, filters, etc. on digital files. Important vocabulary used in computer graphics: 1. File format (jpg, RAW, psd) 2. File extension 3. Memory card reader 4. DX/FX Format 5. White balance 6. Mega pixel 7. Image Mode 8. Line art 9. Grayscale 10. RGB color 11. Crop 12. Levels adjustment 13. Sharpening 8 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Curriculum Pacing Chart Computer Graphics & Design UNIT I: Computer Skills & Image Input SUGGESTED CONTENT-UNIT OF STUDY SUPPLEMENTAL UNIT RESOURCES TIME ALLOTMENT 1 week Computer & Image Input Skills http://digital-photography-school.com/ • Computer Procedures • Logging in and setting up folders and files http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator/ • Opening applications and configuring them for the task at hand http://WWW.phototips.biz/2012/08/most-popular-and-favorite- • Archiving files for permanence and security using a tutorials.html DVD/CD burner or external flash or hard drive • Troubleshooting problems with missing or corrupted http://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds/ files • Computer Parts vocabulary Making a Digital Contact Sheet • File Format and Compression vocabulary Making A Photo Web Gallery 1 week Scanning • Scanning hardware & softWare Making A Contact Sheet • Planning what to scan and how to best approach it for optimum results • Film scanner attachment • Scanner settings (size, resolution, color mode) for optimum results • Saving scans for optimum file quality using psd format • File formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each • Editing scans using crop, straighten, levels adjustment tools • Troubleshooting problems • Scanning vocabulary 9 1 week Digital Camera • Camera parts and their function • Formatting media card • Setting camera file size and compression for optimum results • Variables of exposure Type of day, ISO, shutter speed, aperture • Holding camera • Use of a tripod • Flash units • Flash meter • Types of lighting: Front lighting, side lighting, Rembrandt lighting, backlighting • Effects of lighting on subject and how to get optimum results • Troubleshooting digital camera problems 1 day Image transfer • Downloading digital images directly from camera • Using media card reader • Using Adobe Bridge to keyword/catalog files – date, as- signment, extension • Preliminary editing images using Bridge 3 days Graphics Tablet • Using stylus w/eraser • Adjusting stylus pressure levels to control brush size, line thickness, transparency & color • Configuring pen buttons • Customizing menus 1 day Digital Images Workflow • Image input > student computer > assignment 10 completion • Submit for grading > teacher copies to grade/print • Submit for back-up flattened • Archive final to disk or external drive 1 day Backing Up • Flatten files and back-up after each project • Archiving files to a CD/DVD 11 RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Computer Graphics & Design UNIT II: Graphic Design ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Graphic design is a way of visually presenting design solutions that communicate infor- • How has the computer changed the creative process for mation or express an idea.