• Course Description

    Students will study two-dimensional design in greater depth, building on skills learned in Graphic Design I, through intensive use of graphic programs on computers for various 2D tasks.

    Grade Level(s): 9th-12th grades

    Related Priority Standards (State &/or National):  Missouri Grade Level Expectations for Visual Arts

    Essential Questions

    • How are the elements and principles of design chosen in an informed manner?
    • How does media choice aid in the success of an artwork?
    • Why do artists create the work that they do or historically did?
    • How should an artist present their artwork?
    • How should one respond to another person's artwork?

    Enduring Understandings/Big Ideas

    Students will understand that:

    • Form follows function: formal qualities and what form something takes is dependent on what it is supposed to do.
    • Media is a vehicle for expression: the base materials of art can be loaded with expressions (especially when done wisely).
    • Meaning, feeling, or narrative or not innate in artwork; they have to be wisely uploaded, and then driven into the artwork.
    • People create artwork in response to activities, events, and conventions surrounding them: all artists have reasons for what they do.
    • Meaning and quality of artwork are subjective, but justifiable.

    Course-Level Scope & Sequence (Units &/or Skills)

    Objective: Design an effective layout for a specific market, including illustrations produced using a variety of media.

    • Students will select and apply digital/computer media that demonstrate:
      • Sensitivity and subtlety in the use of media
      • Engagement with experimentation and/or risk-taking
    • Students will develop a theme through a series of original artworks that communicate personal ideas.
    • Discuss how people from different groups might respond to artworks that express themes

    Objective: Create advertising for consumer products.

    • Students will select and apply digital/computer media that demonstrate:
      • Sensitivity and subtlety in the use of media
      • Engagement with experimentation and/or risk-taking
    • Students will create an original functional artwork that communicates a personal idea.
    • Strand: Discuss how people from different groups might respond to artworks that express themes

    Objective: Use the following process with a body of work (portfolio):

    • Describe artwork
    • Interpret the meaning of the work
      • Showing real or idealized image of life (Imitationalism)
      • Expressing feelings (Emotionalism/Expressionism)
      • Emphasis on element and principles (Formalism)
      • Serving a purpose in society or culture (Functionalism)

    Objective: Demonstrate an understanding of typology.

    • Compare and contrast two artworks
    • Describe artwork
    • Interpret the meaning of the work
      • Showing real or idealized image of life (Imitationalism)
      • Expressing feelings (Emotionalism/Expressionism)
      • Emphasis on element and principles (Formalism)
      • Serving a purpose in society or culture (Functionalism)

    Course Resources & Materials: Photoshop, Illustrator, Education Flex and Pro for ART

    Date Last Revised/Approved: 2008