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INTRO to DISTRICT FINAL

5/11/2017

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Artist Statement! Due TODAY!

5/8/2017

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CLO: Students will be able to justify their creative choices through an artist statement using the prompts below: 
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Artist Statement Prompts:
  1. What Destination did you choose and why is it important to you?
  2. Explain how you came to choose your imagery?
  3. Explain how you came to choose your text/message?
  4. Defend how this poster comes together as a whole to deliver a persuasive message. 
Please submit your final jpg imagery and artist statement through the SouthStringer1617.weebly.com homepage!
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Thursday, May 4th

5/2/2017

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CLO: Students will be able to discuss the work in the student art show in room 105 through a gallery walk and reflection (below). 
Process: Go to room 105 (no backpacks please) with paper and pencil so that you can record your thoughts to assist you in completing your reflection. Gallery walk around the room and choose the pieces that speak to you the most in the following mediums:
  1. Ceramics
  2. Sculpture
  3. Drawing/painting
  4. Photography
Reflection prompts: 
Who created the piece? Briefly describe it...
What stands out to you the most in each of these pieces? 
How could you incorporate that same idea into a digital piece in graphic design?

When you are finished, please return to class and complete the reflection below:

    Art Show Reflection:

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Fantastical Travel Posters

4/20/2017

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CLO: Students will brainstorm a list of fictional/fantastical places or modes of travel based on literature in order to inform and guide their design process. 

Brainstorm:
  1. Brainstorm 5 fictional or fantastical places/modes of travel based on books you have read or stories you've been told. 
  2. Choose your top 3 and list the following items:
  • visual imagery (landscape elements, focal points, key/unique elements)
  • Color scheme with at least 3 colors
  • 3 possible fonts that would compliment your design

    Travel Poster Brainstorm

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Social Justice Campaign Critique

4/17/2017

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CLO: Students will be able to analyze student work and defend their choices for the strongest pieces in multiple categories using academic language through written nominations. 
Keeping in mind our overarching academic language and goals for the project, please nominate winners for the following categories: 

Most Powerful Social Justice Voice: 
  • Look fors:
    • Powerful, clear, cohesive message 
    • Impactful: Makes you want to get involved
    • Unique through both cause and design

Most Cohesive Campaign:
  • Look fors: 
    • Designed in a clear "series"
    • Consistent visual elements (Color, font, design elements)

Most Creative Design: 
  • Look fors: 
    • Visually strong
    • Strong creative choices
    • Unique design elements
    • Strong layout

    Nominations: 

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Whats wrong with this photo?

4/7/2017

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Refresh, Review and Refocus

4/4/2017

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CLO: Students will be able to review where they are and refocus their plan for their social justice campaigns through analyzing feedback and implementing strategic changes. 

Mid-way Critique:

Focusing on academic language (Social Justice, Campaign, and Cohesiveness) interpret the intended meaning behind 4 artworks/campaigns. 

Target areas for feedback: 

What story does the piece communicate?
Does the series feel connected?
What feelings does the piece evoke?
What is one thing they could do to improve?

Take 4 sticky notes and answer one of these questions each for 4 different artworks. Choose the area that best matches the project you are critiquing. 


    Reflection

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Compare Campaigns

3/20/2017

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CLO: Students will be able to compare professional social justice ad campaigns to their own plan in order to increase effectiveness of their message. Students will be able to self evaluate and make changes based on their findings and summarize their end plan in writing.
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    Reflection/Compare/Contrast

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Plan development

3/16/2017

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CLO: Students will be able to develop a plan for their social justice campaign including learning goals, process, skills needed and end product. The plan should be submitted in writing. If you are working in a group, one submission is acceptable. 
Agenda: 
  1. Choose your final social cause that you will be focusing on
  2. Conduct initial research keeping in mind the following ideas:
    • why is this important?
    • who does this effect?
    • what can we do to positively impact the situation
  3. Fill out the form below as you gain answers to your questions. This will be printed out for you and become your plan to guide your project.

    Social Justice Campaign Plan:

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Social Justice Campaign

3/14/2017

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CLO: Students will be able to define social justice in their own words and justify/ plan for a social justice campaign or propose one of their own through brainstorming and writing.
What is Social Justice?
  • the view that everyone deserves equal economic, social and political rights and opportunities
  • learn about the problems that dramatically impact the quality of life for different populations
  • figure out a way to solve those problems

Analyze Banksy Message:
  • With a partner, interpret and discuss the meaning behind these 3 images
  • Be prepared to share
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Brainstorm and choice process: 
  • There are so many social causes to join. What is something that makes you feel angry, passionate, or motivated? What is the message you want to communicate?
  • What will your campaign look like? 
    • Do you want to communicate staggering statistics? Infographic might be your answer.
    • Do you want to subtly awaken the same feeling you have in someone else? Print Campaign.
    • Do you want to shock and inspire someone to act quickly? Aurasma video campaign.

Infographic

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Objective: Communicate your ideas through a infographic meant to inspire change in your peers. 

Key ideas: 
  • Create a large infographic outlining statistics that affect your cause both positively and negatively.
  • Use art as a form of communication
  • inform students on HOW they can impact/participate in your movement. 
  • appropriate amount of statistical information along with cited resources.
Things to consider:
  • audience
  • your own biases
  • your personal experiences, or the experiences of others
  • Cohesiveness:
    • color
    • fonts
    • imagery
    • flow
    • message
    • materials

Print Campaign

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Objective: Communicate your ideas through a series of print posters meant to inspire change in your peers. 

Key ideas: 
  • Create a series of at least 3 8X10 posters that flow together to send a powerful message. 
  • Use art as a form of communication
  • inform students on HOW they can impact/participate in your movement. 
Things to consider:
  • audience
  • your own biases
  • your personal experiences, or the experiences of others
  • Cohesiveness:
    • color
    • fonts
    • imagery
    • flow
    • message
    • materials
      • vinyl decal?
      • print posters?
      • etc

Aurasma Campaign

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Objective: Communicate your ideas through a series of interactive posters/video meant to inspire change in your peers. 

Key ideas: 
  • Create a series of at least 3 trigger images along with 3 video clips that you can sync on Aurasma.
  • Inform students how to access the message
  • Use art as a form of communication
  • inform students on HOW they can impact/participate in your movement. 
Things to consider:
  • audience
  • your own biases
  • your personal experiences, or the experiences of others
  • Cohesiveness:
    • color
    • fonts
    • imagery
    • flow
    • message
    • materials
      • original video?
      • existing video?
      • collage?
What if none of these inspire your creativity? Propose your own idea! Maybe design a fictional music concert as a benefit for your cause. Who would play? What would the advertising look like (Posters, tickets, etc)? What would an album cover look like? 

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