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Indicators:
7.8s, 7.36s,
7.37s, 8.12s, 8.14s, 8.22s, 8.24s, 8.30s, 8.34s, 9.1s,
9.15s, 9.21s, 9.16s, 9.26s, 9.38s, 10.2s, 10.19s,
11.12s
Artifact
#1
Descriptors: Editing graphics; Analysis, Elements
and principles of design; Download from
Internet; Vocabulary
Title: Representing Design
Course:
Foundations 100
Date Created: August, 2002
Source: Drawn from my own knowledge, experience and Internet
resources
Media: Web page
Description: By
manipulating
one image, I sought to create images that
represent the elements and principles of graphic
design. Defining the basics of each element, I
created modified images that illustrated the
concepts of color, form and shape, line, space,
texture and value. Defining the basics of
principle, I created modified images that
illustrated the concepts of balance, contrast,
emphasis, proportion, pattern, rhythm, variety
and unity.
Rationale: By
modifying the same image for the illustrations,
I demonstrated my understanding of the elements
and principles without involving other
distracting aspects. By including the definition
of each element and principle, I demonstrated my
understanding of the concept being illustrated.
Because I identified each element and
principle, I am able to better analyze these
concepts when they are combined into a more
elaborate work. Posting the completed work
allowed participation of a larger community of
learners and invited alternative analysis.
Likewise, I analyzed other posted works on the
basis of description, analysis, interpretation,
and judgment.
Implications for future: The knowledge of the concepts gained in this product
will benefit me in designing and discussing
elements and principles of design with students.
The skills I used in creating the product will
help me in planning and instructing products
with students. By sharing communications
concerning the product, analyzing my product,
and analyzing others’ products, I have added
to my knowledge of on-line interactions and
communications and peer evaluation techniques.
Reviewers Comments: "Looks good
from here. Nice work and thorough"
Review Name: Connie Swiderski
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2002
Title: TATC Program Coordinator
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Indicators: 7.36s,
8.1s, 8.2s, 8.5s, 8.6s, 8.8s, 8.9s, 8.11s, 8.14s, 8.17s,
8.21s, 8.22s, 8.24s, 8.25s, 8.26s, 8.28s, 8.31s,
8.34s, 8.35s, 8.40s,
8.45s, 8.47s, 9.7s, 9.10s, 9.16s, 9.20s,
9.21s, 9.24s, 9.26s, 9.28s
Artifact
#3
Descriptors: Analyze; Elements of
design; Principles of design;
Animation
Title: "Bug"
Course:
Digital Graphics 101
Date Created: December
3, 2002
Source: Drawn from
my own knowledge and experience, and the use of
Internet sources.
Media: Web
Page
Description: The actions of
the animation are dictated by the lines of a
poem. The elements within the animation were
drawn by myself either in the animation software,
or in a drawing/painting software and then imported
to the animation. Two images and the sounds came
from the Internet. The images and backgrounds in
the animation were created keeping in mind the
elements and principles of graphics. The
placement of images and the movement of the
images were also based on the elements and
principles of graphics. The colors were kept to
a minimum to portray the child-like nature of
the poem and to diminish download time for use
on the Internet.
Rationale: Using a child's poem
as the structure and purpose of the project, I
sought to communicate the poem by using
simple colors and structure, and simple
animation of the elements. Displaying the lines
of the poems one at a time, I kept the movement
of the objects in tune with the actions
indicated by the words. I added music that
corresponded to the actions and the words, in a
effort to further explain the actions. By
creating the animation and the elements within
the animation, I demonstrated my understanding
of the elements and principles of graphics, and
the use of animation to communicate to a
specific audience. Self and peer analysis of the
project allow me to further my understanding of
the elements and principles of graphics as they
are part of an animation and to reflect upon my
own growth in the field.
Implications for future: In the creation
of a product like this, I have come to a better
understanding of what it would take to design
similar projects for students. I learned how to
break down the steps into manageable segments
and how to design a plan of action that would
help students prepare and develop similar
projects. By communicating on-line with others,
I have seen the many different ways a project
can be interpreted by different people. This
will allow me to be more receptive to the
creative differences I will see in my students
and more excited about the variety that will be
displayed in the products.
Reviewers Comments: It
is very cute. Don't sell yourself short. ...Your
animation looks good. I am impressed with the
speed - it is just right and that is a hard
thing to do.
Review Name: Rachel
Newman
Date Reviewed: December
3, 2002
Title: Instructor-
Digital Graphics
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Indicators: 7.10s, 7.17s, 7.24s,
7.36s, 7.38s, 7.41s, 8.2s, 8.3s,
8.4s, 8.9s,
8.14s, 8.18s, 8.19s, 8.22s, 8.23s, 8.24s,
8.25s, 8.26s, 8.27s, 8.30s, 8.31s, 8.33s, 8.34s, 8.35s,
8.40s, 8.41s, 8.44s, 8.47s, 9.5s, 9.10s,
9.15s, 9.27s, 11.21s, 11.24s, 11.25s, 11.29
Artifact
#10
Descriptors: Creating and editing digital
graphics; Color
distributions and effects including CMYK, RGB
and monochrome;
Analysis of a graphic product; Illustration of the elements and principles of
design; Search the Internet; Download.
Title: Starlight, A Distant Past
So Near
Course: Extended Digital Graphics
and Animation
Date Created: November 2002
Source: Internet, digital
photographs, my own knowledge and creativity
Media: Web page; PhotoDraw for
editing and manipulating graphics
Description: The objective of the project was to create a
complex graphic using scanned images, digital
photographs, and downloaded images, then to
present the object in differing color
perspectives such as CMYK, RGB, and monochromatic. The image was to illustrate the
elements and principles of design, including
having an identifiable background, mid-range,
and foreground. The theme chosen was a Christmas
theme. I chose to create a stained glass image
of a Christmas manger scene from a centuries-old
illustration and digital photos of my family. I
began by drawing a four-point star. I scanned
and edited selected images for insertion. I
combined these with an image I downloaded from
the Internet of a manger scene. I altered the
color of the images to make them seem as though
they were originally combined. I downloaded an
image of a stained glass window and edited it so
that only the frame remained. I also downloaded
a blue sky background. I then applied a stained
glass look to the window image. I took a digital
photograph of my husband with light shining on
his face and inserted that to in the foreground
to appear as though he is peering through the
stained glass window, starlight on his face, and
viewing the manger scene. After editing and drawing the image in a
standard RGB format, I created presentations
using alternative color criteria, including CMYK,
monochrome, negative, and negative with painted
point of emphasis. An intricate analysis of the
composition helped to point out how the elements
and principles were applied.
Rationale: The concept is to illustrate the methods of
digital composition and manipulation while
applying the elements and principles of design.
Once this is accomplished, one might want to
experiment with differing presentations of the
object for applied affects. CMYK as the standard
for web page presentation is one format the
graphic artist should consider while the
monochromatic presentation is popular today in
commercial efforts. Students should be aware of
all the possible choices available and of the
best way to apply these.
Implications for future: Students in all disciplines can apply the use of
digital graphics to their efforts. It might be a
person interested in business who wants a logo
for their business card, billboard or web page.
It could be an author needing an attractive book
cover, or a teenager wanting to impress with a
greeting card. This wide variety of applications
calls for a large degree of available techniques
and methods of presentation. Projects in digital
graphics fill this need. I hope to incorporate
these skills and perspectives in every class I
teach. I will also apply them to my private
needs such as Christmas cards and invitations.
Reviewers Comments: "Great
job Beverly. Unique concept. Easy to read. Great
colors. I particularly liked the grayscale w/
the yellow star. Gets the message across really
well. Keep up the good work."
Review Name: Wanda Corn
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2003
Title: TATC Mentor 2003
TATC Learner 2002
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