Unit: Design Principles and Logos
Essential Question: How can design principles be applied to make a meaningful logo
Due: TBD
Getting Started: For those who haven't worked with Illustrator. (5 pts) |
Week 1: August 10th -14th Objective: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
1. Work through the "How to Get Started with Illustrator" tutorial to learn the basics. 2. While watching tutorial complete each activity and skill taught on your computer using Adobe Illustrator
Reading ahead: Logos and Design
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Week 2: August 17th-21st: Special Tools on Illustrator: (everyone must do a pattern tool) Choose 2
Patterns Part 1 (3 pts)
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Patterns Part 2 (3 pts)
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Flower Pattern (2 pts)
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Chevron Pattern (2 pts)
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Video #1 and #2 go together
The Knife Tool (2 pts)
Scissors and Knife Tool (2 pts)
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Shape Builder (2 pts)
Shape Builder (2 pts)
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Pen Tool (IL/PS) 5 pts
Fill and Stroke Tool (2 pts)
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Pathfinder Tool (3 pts)
Flare Tool (3 pts)
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Week 3: (August 24-28) About Logos
Logo design from Akaki Sanadze |
Week 3: August 24th-28th
Objective: Essentials to know about creating a logo 1. Independent quick read about Logos:
Logo Examples to Check out:
Lecture Day 3: September 15th Objective: Hidden Messages in Logos 1. Looking for hidden messages in Logos
2. Go over Logo Rubric and peer rubric |
Week 4: August 31st -September 4th -Creating Your Own Logo (Try at least 3)
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Designing Your Logo:
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Week 5: September 7th-11th
Your Task: Your job is to create a LOGO for you as a designer. You will need to create:
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