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Computer Graphics/Graphic Design

Surrealist Art

10/1/2018

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Project: Create a surrealist (dream) image.
Objectives:

  1. Gain an understanding of the methods and content of Surrealism and be able to recognize the works of Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte.
  2. Juxtapose photos you have taken in unusual ways
  3. Create dream imagery
  4. Advance your skills with Photoshop

Parameters

Dimensions: At least letter size (8.5 x 11 inches)
Resolution: 300 ppi
Color Mode: RGB or CMYK
Use two original photos
You must appear in the artwork

Grading Criteria:

  1. Concept: How interesting is your idea?
  2. Execution: How well have you communicated the idea?
  3. Craftsmanship: Does it look like you invested considerable time and effort in the piece?
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Surrealism- Art History Challenge

9/24/2018

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Surrealism
A cultural movement beginning the 1920s that uses visual imagery from the subconscious mind to create art without the intention of logic.
Elements present in surrealist imagery:
  • Juxtaposition of dissimilar objects
  • Dislocation
  • Levitation (floating)
  • Transparency
  • Size changes
  • Metamorphosis
  • Natural laws are reversed
Artists to Know:
  • Salvador Dali
  • Rene Magritte
  • Chris van Allsburg
  • Max Ernst
  • Sandy Skoglund
  • Leonora Carrington
Resources:
View the work of Erik Johansson, a modern surrealist photographer:
http://www.alltelleringet.com/

Art History Challenge:
Create a well designed collage using Canva or Adobe Spark (poster) of one of the above listed artists include the following:
  •  5-8 images of their work
  • their full name
  • 5 useful facts about the artist

Parameters:
Image size: 8.5" x 11"
Resolution: 72 dpi
Upload completed collage into google classroom
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How Many Photoshop Tools Do You Know?

9/17/2018

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Check out this picture and see how many tools you are familiar with.
Do you use some of the same tools over and over? How can you expand your knowledge? Practice using the tools that you are not familiar with today.
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Examples from Digital Art

9/12/2018

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Check out these great examples of art created by BHS students in Digital Art

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Demonstrate Your Understanding of Composition

9/12/2018

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Objective: Demonstrate your understanding of composition

Materials
• Cameras • Small objects like paperclips or rubber bands

• Composition is a key secret to making great art.
• Composition can make even boring objects look interesting.
• You are challenged to prove that even objects like paperclips and rubber bands can become interesting when arranged well. 

Check out the art work by Steve Axford.

Create:
Get into groups of three or four students- Make sure that your group has an expert in it. 
Get objects that are quite simple
Work together to come up with four pictures of their objects with strong compositions.
Edit as you go.
It often takes multiple tries to get a winning shot
Place the four examples into a presentation and label each example- You may use Adobe Spark, Google Slides or other presentation. 
Turn this into classroom

Types of Compositions:
Rule of Thirds
Golden Ratio

Leading Lines

Framing

Diagonals

Figure to Ground

Fill the Frame

Center the Dominant Eye

Patterns and Repetition

Symmetry

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I Could Do That...

9/7/2018

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Watch this video...

​https://mass.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/i-could-do-that-artassign-1062
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Welcome to Creative Computer Art 2018-19

9/4/2018

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Course Overview
​The use of digital art is a primary method of communication in our fast-paced, visually-oriented culture. Creative, innovative minds are much sought-after in all fields, and the digital artist in particular now holds an important place in modern society as a generator and conveyor of ideas. This course is an introduction to some of the current software available to the artist/designer. Students in the Macintosh lab (The Mac is the most widely used platform in art schools and in the graphics industry) will use the computer as a tool to solve artistic problems. The software most used will be the Adobe CS Suite, which includes Photoshop and Illustrator. Lessons will also include the use of scanners, digital cameras, drawing tablets, color printers and the internet.
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How to Create A Self Portrait Using Data

8/30/2018

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https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-draw-your-own-selfie-using-your-personal-data/
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Digital Art Final Exam 2015-2016

6/1/2016

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Create a digital portfolio of the art you created this year. It must include your logo, your highest quality work, a description of each work and a summary paragraph.
The portfolio can be created in Canva, Adobe Spark, Google Slides or any other program that you feel highlights your art. This should be a professional level digital portfolio that features YOU- the talented artist that you are! You will turn in this portfolio to google classroom.

Grading Criteria:
  • 20%  Ambition and Inventiveness
  • 20%  Cover page
  • 20%  Visual impact
  • 20%  Layout and Design of Presentation
  • 20%  Essay- Artist Statement​

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Logo Design

5/27/2016

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Design Challenge:
Create a logo for YOU that represents who you are as an artist and designer.
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Here is a great article to read about LOGOS 

Process:
1. Sketch and write down 5 elements of who you are and what makes you special
2. Use Color Palette maker or other app to select colors that best represent YOU
3. Use Illustrator or Photoshop create a logo that contains a visual element and text with your name or name of your design company
4. Critique and evaluate if you are expressing your original 5 elements in your work!
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