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Design Principles 101: Eliminating the Failure to Communicate Ann Witherspoon Midlothian ISD

Design Principles 101: Eliminating the Failure to Communicate Ann Witherspoon Midlothian ISD ann_witherspoon@midlothian-isd.net designprinciples101.wikispaces.com. Step 1. Introduce the 4 design principles. Review the following slides and complete each activity. Principle 1.

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Design Principles 101: Eliminating the Failure to Communicate Ann Witherspoon Midlothian ISD

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  1. Design Principles 101: Eliminating the Failure to Communicate Ann Witherspoon Midlothian ISD ann_witherspoon@midlothian-isd.net designprinciples101.wikispaces.com

  2. Step 1 Introduce the 4 design principles. Review the following slides and complete each activity.

  3. Principle 1 Assignment:create a slide that illustrates this principle.

  4. Principle 2 Assignment:create a slide that illustrates this principle.

  5. Principle 3 Assignment:create a slide that illustrates this principle.

  6. Principle 4 Assignment:create a slide that illustrates this principle.

  7. Step 2 • To extend this lesson, complete the WebQuest and poster assignment located in the online workspace. • Depending on availability and skill level, use either Photoshop, PowerPoint, or Aviary.com to create digital graphics.

  8. Summary • 21st century digital tools + Digital Media Literacy = well designed work • Elevates student work • Provides preparation for the workplace

  9. References Williams, R. (2008). The Non-designer's design book. Berkley: Peachpit Press. Williams, R, & Tollett, J. (2006). The Non-designer's web book. Berkley: Peachpit Press.

  10. Resources • Atomic Learning Photoshop Tutorials • Alphabet of Art - Visual Design • Adobe Photoshop Resources • Photoshop CAFE • Photoshop Tutorial on making a poster • www.imarc.net/blog/97/ps_quickie_your_own_crazy_movie_poster/ • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_theory • www.worqx.com/color/ • www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-theory-basics.html • photoinf.com/General/Robert_Berdan/Composition_and_the_Elements_of_Visual_Design.htm

  11. Resources, con’t • www.ndoylefineart.com/design1.html • www.soe.uoguelph.ca/webfiles/agalvez/poster/ • www.johnlovett.com/test.htm • www.computerschool.net/design/composition.html • www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicdesignarticles/flyersgraphicdesign/flyers-designingtips.html • onesheetdesign.com • www.tutorialstraining.com • www.photoshopcafe.com • www.planetphotoshop.com • www.lib.uct.ac.za/infolit/poster.htm

  12. Resources, con’t References: The WebQuest was developed from the following website: http://www.smarteduhelp.com/flash/wq1.php If you do not have Adobe Photoshop or you have younger students, an adequate substitution could be PowerPoint and just save the slides as .jpgs in lieu of a .ppt • Additional References: • http://webquest.sdsu.edu/task-design-worksheet.html • http://education.concordia.ca/~kristina.schneider/webquest/student.html

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