Objectives | Supplies | Concepts & TEKS | Sample Product | Terms
Instruction | Assessment | Auxiliary | Software/Hardware | Sources

• Define and demonstrate the use of the four design principles.
• Recognize and appropriately use the categories of type.
• Recognize and appropriately use type contrasts.
• Redesign a flyer using the design principles.

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• PC
• Internet Access
• Adobe PageMaker (or publishing software of your choice)
• Printer
• Colored Paper
• Scanner (may be needed for original logos)

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• Concepts
  •  Obtain and redesign a flyer using the four principles of design (proximity, alignment, repetition, and contrast) and taking into consideration the categories of type and the type of contrasts.
• TEKS
  • 7.1s, 7.2s, 7.8s, 7.13s, 7.14s, 7.15s, 7.16s, 7.17s, 7.18s, 7.30s, 7.34s, 7.35s, 7.36s, 7.37s, 7.47s

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• Original Flyer
  •  .pdf
• Redesigned Flyer
  • .pdf

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• Vocabulary Worksheet
  •  .pdf
  • .rtf
• Vocabulary Worksheet Answers
  • .pdf
  • .rtf

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• Teacher Instruction Sheet
  • .pdf
  • .rft
• Student Instruction Sheet
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
• Classroom Time
  • 2 days (45 minute class periods)
• Lab Time
  • 3 days (45 minute class periods)

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• Self-Evaluation
  •  .pdf
  • .rtf
• Peer Evaluation
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
• Teacher Rubric
  • .pdf
  • .rtf

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• Higher-Level Modifications
  • Get information for a flyer from a local business/organization.  Design two different flyers using the same information.  Must bring it back to business/organization for approval.
• Lower-Level Modifications
  • Work with a peer in redesigning an original flyer.

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• Adobe PageMaker (or publishing software of your choice)
• Internet Access
• PC
• Laser or Ink Jet Printer
• Scanner (may be necessary)

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• The Non-Designer's Design Book by Robin Willimas
• Microsoft Word Clip-Art
• Mascot Clipart obtained from Meridian ISD

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