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Alison Crane

High School CTE Instructor

Blue Valley Schools

About the Author

I have been teaching for the last 15 years, beginning my career as a creative writing teacher at Paseo Academy for the Performing and Visual Arts in Kansas City. I then moved to the Blue Valley School District, the district from which I graduated, to begin teaching middle school art. Most recently, I have been teaching film photography, graphic design, and digital imaging at Blue Valley North High School. I have bachelor’s degrees in English and secondary education, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and a Ph.D. in educational technology. I currently serve as the art department chair, district high school art professional development coordinator, and frequently present and lead workshops on topics related to technology and design thinking in K12 education.

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Graphic Design 1

Complete Course Materials

High School

Graphic Design

Description

This course has been developed for an introductory high school graphic design course.

Course Length: 1 Semester

Last Updated: 07/30/2020

KSDE Course No. - 30102

Materials

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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Graphic Design2 weeks

Review of elements and principles of design. Introduction of basic graphic design terms and concepts. Exercises are designed to help students develop comfort with concepts, sketching, brainstorming, and rapid prototyping.

L1 LP Introduction.docx

Last Updated: 8/26/2020 | View in Browser

L1 PP Intro.pptx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L1 HO Assignment 1.docx

Last Updated: 8/12/2020 | View in Browser

L1 HO Class Resources.docx

Last Updated: 8/12/2020 | View in Browser

L1 HO Figures of Speech.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

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Lesson 2 - Pictogram Project2 weeks

Introduction to basic concepts and tools in Adobe Illustrator. Utilize new skills and creative process to create a movie poster using pictogram techniques.

L2 Ai U3 Template.ai

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L2 LP Pictograms.docx

Last Updated: 7/22/2020 | View in Browser

L2 PP Pictogram.pptx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L2 HO Assignment 3.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L2 HO Assignment 2.docx

Last Updated: 7/22/2020 | View in Browser

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Lesson 3 - Logo Design3 weeks

Continue to develop basic concepts and tools in Adobe Illustrator. Utilize new skills and creative process to create a logo design.

L3 LP Logo Design.docx

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L3 PP Logo Design.pptx

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L3 HO Assignment 6.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L3 HO Design Resources.pdf

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L3 HO Assignment 4.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L3 HO Assignment 5.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L3 Ai U8 Pathfinders.ai

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L3 Ai U6 Transformation.ai

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L3 Ai U5 Grouping.ai

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L3 Ai U12 Outlining.ai

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

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Lesson 4 - Poster Design, History of Graphic Design3 weeks

Understand the purpose of propaganda as a communication tool for a specific audience. Research a variety of graphic design eras and their distinctive visual styles.

L4 LP Poster and History.docx

Last Updated: 7/28/2020 | View in Browser

L4 PP Propaganda.pptx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L4 WS Propaganda Analysis.pdf

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L4 PP Design Movements.pptx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L4 HO Assignment 7.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

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Lesson 5 - Inforgraphic Design3 weeks

Research and interpret data on a specific topic. Learn how to visualize data to make it simple to read and understand.

L5 LP Infographic Design.docx

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L5 PP Infographics.pptx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L5 HO Assignment 8.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L5 XCL Infographic.xls

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

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Lesson 6 - Individual Project3 weeks

Utilize learned skills to create a project of the student’s choosing and practice problem solving when the solution is not clearly spelled out.

L6 LP Individual Project.docx

Last Updated: 7/29/2020 | View in Browser

L6 PP Individual.pptx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L6 HO Mag Cover Setup.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L6 HO Assignment 9.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

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Lesson 7 - Portfolio Development3 weeks

Create a digital portfolio that includes a representative sample of the semester’s work, and documents the student’s growth and creative process.

L7 LP.docx

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L7 PP Portfolio.pptx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

L7 HO Assignment 10.docx

Last Updated: 7/29/2020 | View in Browser

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Course Resources

This folder includes general course materials and resources.

CR HO Grade Reflection.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

CR HO Grade Contract.docx

Last Updated: 7/29/2020 | View in Browser

CR HO Mid Reflection.docx

Last Updated: 9/10/2019 | View in Browser

CR HO Class Resources.docx

Last Updated: 8/12/2020 | View in Browser

Alison Crane

High School CTE Instructor

Blue Valley Schools

About the Author

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