Graphic Arts 20, 30
Demonstrate an understanding of graphic arts through investigating the history, the present, and potential innovations in the future.
Demonstrate a working understanding of the elements and principles of design as a means of visual communication.
Continue to develop understanding and utilization of the elements and principles of design in personal work.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of layout as an effective aspect of visual communication.
Continue to develop and display a deeper understanding through the demonstration of layout on personal projects.
Utilize selected typography to communicate a message effectively.
Demonstrate effective use of typography in communicating a message.
Explore colour theory and its relationship to the elements and principles of design, layout, and typography.
Demonstrate how the use of colour influences visual communication.
Develop a basic knowledge of the tools used to create graphic designs.
Compare a variety of design software including file management capability.
Clearly articulate a planning process to develop a graphic design.
Develop a graphic design project from a given list of examples to communicate a key message.
Create a project, showcasing graphic designs, which incorporates elements and principles of design, layout, colour, and typography.
Create a traditional block print using a raised or incised surface.
Demonstrate increasing proficiency in creating a traditional block print using a raised or incised surface.
Create a traditional screenprint using a single colour stencil.
Create a series of multi-colour prints using traditional methods including registration.
Demonstrate skills associated with the equipment, materials, and techniques used in airbrushing to produce an image.
Demonstrate increasing proficiency when producing airbrushed prints with respect to image development and production.
Optimize images for print or display
Explore a variety of careers involving graphic design.
Communicate a message through drawing basic characters which may include a series of events.
Explore 2-D animation as a means to enhance the message of a graphic design project.
Explore 3-D animation as a means to enhance the message of a graphic design project.
Utilize stop-action as a means to enhance the message of a graphic design project.
Identify and assess the elements and principles of design for effective web design.
Investigate and articulate legal issues such as copyright, privacy, and consent related to graphic arts and other media.
Discuss and reflect on the need for societal standards (e.g., legal, ethical, and community norms and values) and cultural sensitivity in media.
Demonstrate an understanding and follow environmentally sound and sustainable practices with respect to equipment, material, and facilities throughout the graphic design process.
Recognize how school-based skills development will be used to meet workplace expectations.
Gain experience in the world of work in the graphic arts industry to make informed choices about careers by expanding career research and exploration beyond the classroom.
Reflect and report on the work experience including, but not limited to, hours of work, personal relationships, employer expectations, evaluation criteria, and overall personal performance.