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Indicators: TA TEKS IV, 7.1s, 7.36s, 9.1s, 9.21s, 7.37s, 9.16s, 11.12s, 10.19s, 10.2s, 8.3s, 8.4s, 8.22s, 8.23s, 8.24s, 8.25s, 8.26s, 8.27s, 8.41s, 8.42s Descriptors: A digital graphic exhibiting the elements and principles of design within a web page. Title: The Elements & Principles of Design: A Closer View of the Elements & Principles Course: Foundations 100 Date Created: August 2002 Source: Individual Project Media: Adobe GoLive, Paintshop Pro, and Various Internet Resources Description: A graphic image of an eggplant was created and manipulated to exhibit the elements and principles of design presented in a web-based format.
Rationale: For this project, an image had to be created that represented each of the elements and principles of design. Once the image was created, that same image or series of images had to be manipulated in order to exhibit the elements and principles of design.The composition could have had a separate image for each representation or a composite of the images could have been created to display the elements and principles of design. I decided to use one image and manipulate it in order to provide the different perspectives of that image as visualized through each element and/or principle of design. I felt like this would give the viewer a better understanding of the basic elements and especially the principles of design, if they were able to visualize the same image. I chose an eggplant because I love to cook and I thought it would be interesting to see art through food. I used Paintshop Pro inorder to create the different perspectives of the graphic image. Although, I am a novice at using this software, it gave me a chance to get the feel for the different tools and features. I also decided to create a web page using Adobe GoLive since it could enable my project to be easily accessible. I had very serious reservations about this project because it seemed overwhelming at the start, but in the end I felt like I had a much better understanding of the elements and principles of design due to having gone into the trenches myself and working first hand with the theories on my own.
Implications for future: I really do feel like there is a great deal to be learned and understood by incorporating this project into a technology applications course. It has many variations that could be added for each individual course while providing the learner with hands-on training in an area many technology teachers really fail to delve into and that is art. I look at everything I see now in a different light. I think this would really help students to create better projects. As far as software is concerned, I have a much better grasp on Paintshop Pro and since feel extremely comfotable with Adobe GoLive. I plan to utilize what I have learned to better my future projects and enhance my current curriculum. Reviewers Comments: Review Name: Diana Saenz Date Reviewed: August 27, 2002 Title: TATC Participant
Indicators: TA TEKS: 8.6s, 8.8s, 8.1s, 8.2s, 8.33s, 8.35s, 8.40s, 8.47s, 9.20s, 8.22s
Descriptors: Digital Graphics Title: Evolution of 2D Animation Report Course: Digital Graphics Date Created: October 2002 Source: Individual Essay Media: MS Word 2000, Adobe Acorbat 5.0 Description: A report detailing the evolution and develoment of an aspect of animation was compiled based on course readings and Internet research. The final report had to be submitted in an acceptable format to provide access to an array of viewers. The report had to include credits and resources as web links. Requirements included explaining how the techniques have changed, major developments and future developments along with the pro's and cons of using the chosen animation type. In addition, a review of at least one animation software program had to be included with the research and a link to a trail download of the software program. Rationale: I chose to include this report mainly because many times while reading we find things that we are already aware of, but in my case I did not know much of anything about animation. I did realize that adults are never too old to learn about animation because it definitely takes a great deal of our children's time as they hover over the video game units and Disney animated classics. Animation is a billion dollar industry and it akes a great deal of time and effort to create the most minute of animations. Although a tedious job, it seems quite interesting and I nk w that it takes a creative mind to produce.
Implications for future: I think it is important for students to understand how things have evolved over time. It helps to gain perspective on certain topics when you have a working knowledge of a particular subject. I think this is a wonderful introductory activity fro any Digital Graphics/Animation course.
Reviewers Comments: "Interesting report. Well written and inclusive of evolutionary topics. Links are an added +++ especially for other instructors" Review Name: Thurstine McCloud Date Reviewed: November 2002 Title: Technology Trainer
Indicators: TA TEKS: 7.6s, 9.11s, 8.2s, 8.10s, 8.33s, 8.35s, 8.40s, 8.47s, 8.45s, 9.20s, 8.22s, 9.8s, 10.30s, 7.20s, 9.30s, 10.15s, 7.19s, 8.30s, 11.20s
Descriptors: Digital Graphics, Web Authoring Title: Digital Image Capture Course: Digital Graphics Date Created: October 2002 Source: Individual Project Media: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe GoLive, Internet Description: The instructions for this assignment were very straightforward. One of the topics below had to be selected and researched using personal experienceand readings and/or research. Presentations had to be submitted to the class using creativity in the selection of examples, websites, video clips, summaries, etc.
Rationale: This artifact takes me back to the beginning stages of my learning odessey. As I reviewed my artifacts, this one stood out. I look at where I am today as compared to where I started. I have truly come a long way. Some of the techniques and skills were rough around the edges as anyone can see in this web page. I have had the chance to enhance my web authroing skills and my DTP skills. These were two areas that I needed to polish early on and I have been successful in doing so. I changed a few minor things such as the web page background that I received many nice reviews from, but it need alignment work and I juct decided to change that one element for the good of the overall artifact.
Implications for future: Based on my rationale, this is a project that could be used in any course to teach basic techniques or foundations of a given topic. It can be extended or shaved down a bit to fit varying levels of learners. I would like to change a few cosmetics and use this information in my graphic design curriculum. Reviewers Comments: "Super work Tanisha!! I liked your design and the content was very informative. Review Name: Thelia Lisle Date Reviewed: October 2002 Title: TATC Participant
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