VCS Graphic Design Class: February 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Learning Targets

I can create text and shapes in Microsoft Publisher
I can save a file to a Flash Drive
I can safely eject a Flash Drive

FLASH DRIVES USE THE USB PORT
The flash drives we use swivel to open and close.

COMPUTER USAGE STEPS

Turn computer on; wait for desktop to appear
Insert flash drive into USB port
Do your work
Save your file to the flash drive with a new name
Close your publication
Do a Safe Eject on your flash drive
Pull flash drive straight out
Close all windows and programs
Shut down

USING PUBLISHER

Open a blank new document
Insert a shape
Resize the shape to make it larger or smaller, but maintain its proportions.
Add text inside the square.
Save your file to the flash drive using your full name and today's date as the filename.
Close Publisher.
Perform a SAFE EJECT to disconnect the flash drive.
Connect the flash drive again and verify that your file was saved to it.
Make any changes you want or begin creating your logo in Publisher.
Save your file.
Do a Safe Eject of the flash drive.
Shut down your computer.

Friday, February 19, 2016

8th - Poster Images

Learning Targets

I can save an image to my flash drive with a meaningful filename
I can insert an image into a Publisher document
I can resize and crop an image in Publisher
I can save my new file to my flash drive with a new filename

And maybe....

just maybe....

I can discover other effects in Publisher

that can be applied to my image

Friday, February 12, 2016

8th - Expedition Posters

Learning Target

I can create a poster to support a belief.
I can choose an image that supports a belief.
I can choose words that support a belief.

What is the purpose of your poster?

Convince people to believe what you believe
Call to action - encourage people to do something
Announce an event

Who is your audience?

Where will copies of your poster be displayed?
Who is likely to see copies of your poster?

The importance of IMAGES

The importance of WORDS

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Friday, February 5, 2016

Posters - 8th Graders

Learning Targets:

I can name at least one reason for using a poster.
I can create a poster of my own.

Posters are often used to announce something. Some examples are:

music concert
school festival
art fair
new movie
political campaign
new products

Below are some examples of posters.
What are some of the things they have in common?
What are some differences?

Sometimes posters are used to announce an event.

Sometimes posters are there to remind you about something all year long.

CALL TO ACTION

Sometimes posters are used to persuade people to do something.

Or not to do something.

PURCHASE POWER

Sometimes posters are displayed to remind you about a product

because they hope you will buy the product.

POINT OF SALE

Sometimes posters are displayed in the location where the product is sold.

And sometimes they are also part of the decoration.

Sometimes humorous.

Create a poster of your own.
Use the 8.5 x 11 template in Publisher to create a poster for an important event. You can go to google to save an image to your Flash drive to use. Or copy images from Google Docs.

Ask yourself these questions: