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Technology Club – Graphic Design . Denise G. Gonzales Technology Integration Specialist. Agenda. ECISD Technology Club Website Graphic Design – Samples Graphic Design Do’s & Don’ts MS Paint MS Word Publisher Advanced Features Going from Paint to Word Going from Paint to Publisher
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Technology Club – Graphic Design Denise G. Gonzales Technology Integration Specialist
Agenda • ECISD Technology Club Website • Graphic Design – Samples • Graphic Design Do’s & Don’ts • MS Paint • MS Word • Publisher • Advanced Features • Going from Paint to Word • Going from Paint to Publisher • Contests • October Tech Fest & TLA contests • PowerPoint • Evaluation / Feedback • Questions & Answers
Samples • Taking a closer look at ECISD winning samples.
Reflection on Samples • What makes these samples winners? • What ideas did your groups have?
Graphic Design Do’s • Design & Layout should be symmetrical/ balanced • Foreground and background color should not clash • Powerful focal point • Use appropriate graphics – ensure quality • Study winning entries • Be creative – think outside the “mold”
Graphic Design Don’ts • Too much text • Busy Background patters • Entire student name on entries • School and Teacher name on entries
MS Paint - Basics • Create a picture using paint • use the pencil, brush, spray can, eraser & fill feature • Use the select feature (square and free form shape) • Use the dropper, shapes and lines • Work w/ the view (normal & zoom)
Working with MS Word • Working w/ picture from MS paint • Layer a clip art • Add some text • Keep the best practices in mind
Working with MS Publisher • Create a brochure and insert picture from paint, word and camera • Keep the best practices in mind
Sharing ideas • Lets share some samples that were created.
Contests • ECISD October Technology Fest –Online Safety Slogan Contest • Texas Library Association – Texas Media Awards – Graphic Design category
Technology Club Website • ECISD Technology Club website
Sources • How to Design a Fabulous poster by: wearewhatwedo.org • Monalisa Overdrive video by: Juno Reactor • Graphic Design Samples by: ECISD Student Winners