2 Color Poster Project
~ 2 COLOR POSTER PROJECT ~
Project Sheet PDF
Competency:
#503 Demonstrate basic use of page layout software - InDesign
Project:
Utilizing Cornell Notes with class lecture & demonstration of Adobe InDesign, the student will first create 2 abstract designs showing their use of each tool reviewed. Next the student will reproduce the fundraiser poster provided to them with concern for accuracy in both typography & measurement. Lastly the student will creatively design their own SkillsUSA poster as a Live Job to include all of the content provided, all to the criteria detailed in the PDF.
Key Points & MAX Strategy:
Utilizing "Cornell Notes" as a comprehension strategy, we will use Class Lecture, demo, & hands on activities for SkillsUSA poster as a Live Job
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Selection Tool
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Direct Select Tool
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Type Tool & Text on a Path
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Line Tool
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Pencil Tool
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Pen Tool
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Rectangle, Elipse Frame & Polygon Frame Tool
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Rectangle, Elipse & Polygon Shape Tool
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Color Palette
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Character Palette
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Stroke Palette
Sketchbook Photography Tips

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Ensure you sketchbook is WELL LIT!
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Avoid harsh shadows or extreme/harsh light.
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Whether you photograph your sketchbook in front of your set-up or photograph it separately & upload it - either are fine.
FINAL Sketchbooks will be submitted through Microsoft Teams and in PERSON. Please remember:
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It should represent a PORTFOLIO ready piece
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Have pride in your submission
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Clean-up your edges
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Sign your name
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Photograph it well
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It should reflective of your skills in that medium by spending 4-6 hours of your time throughout the weeks of the Rotation.
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Remember to upload your Reference
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It can be a photo reference you took or found online
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Worked form observation - that's AWESOME! But I still need to see it.
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Beware of key-stoning - it distorts your image
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Either stand directly above your sketchbook with it laying flat or stand/prop it up against a wall & stand opposite it to photograph
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