KONAWAENA HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM MAP

TEACHER: MICHELLE OBREGON COURSE: CTE COMPUTER GRAPHICS/ARTS CUMMUNICATION

TIME	OBJECTIVE	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT
1st semester	ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: •What is graphic arts or design and how does it differ from Fine Arts? •What do we need to know to become a Graphic Artist? •Where can we see good examples of Graphic Design?	*Understand how Images and the use of type are manipulated to create effective design and promote sales. *Elements and Principals of Design.	*Use of technology: digital camera scanners graphic programs * Use of colors * Use of Type * Create attractive and balanced layouts	*Design logos: Black & white Limited color *Design T-shirt * Greeting Card
	HCCPS: Demonstrate how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of elements or Principles of art and design. Standard 1: Technology Design: Design, modify, and apply technology to effectively and Efficiently solve problems. FINE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS Understand and apply art materials, Techniques, and processes in the Creation of works of art and Understand how the visual arts Communicate a variety of ideas, Feelings, and experiences.	Cultural context: Mass Media Symbols	Instructional Strategies Review published work: magazine covers, Advertisements, posters Web designs, cards Powerpoint demonstration of Photoshop: Review Tools, menus and Possiblilties.	*In class critiques *Self-evaluation *Teacher-student conferences *Written teacher evaluations *Written teacher evaluations consider effort, understanding, originality, use of skills

Time	OBJECTIVE	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT
2^nd semester	ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: •What is graphic arts or design? •What do we need to know to become a Graphic Artist? •Where can we see good examples of Graphic Design?	*Elements and Principals of Design * Mastery of Graphic software: photoshop, illustrator and indesign	*Apply elements of design to create graphic art work * Apply and demonstrate knowledge of graphic software	*Magazine cover Import pictures in Correct resolution