Description
Overview:
This module provides all the essential resources to launch the school year, including a syllabus, course overview, student introductions, and engaging back-to-school activities. It establishes expectations while building classroom community and preparing students with foundational digital and design skills.
Learning Focus:
– Build relationships between teacher, students, and parents.
– Establish clear expectations and routines.
– Encourage student self-expression and creativity.
– Introduce essential digital tools (Google Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator).
– Teach foundational art concepts (Elements of Art & Principles of Design).
Key Components:
– Course Syllabus & Teacher Introduction: Overview of class expectations, policies, and teacher background.
– Back-to-School Night/Parent Info: Simplified version for parent communication.
– Student Information Sheet & Assessing Experience Form: Tools to gather student background and readiness.
– Icebreaker Activities: Collaborative games like Bingo, Art Puzzle, and the 8-Second Challenge.
– Google Suite & About Me Assignment: Teaches digital navigation while encouraging creativity.
– Elements of Art & Principles of Design Lessons: Introductory design concepts with student note-taking.
– File Types & Photoshop vs. Illustrator: Lesson and assignment comparing tools and file formats.
Next Steps:
After completing this entire introduction module, students move into “Module 2 – Adobe Illustrator Lessons, where they begin hands-on design projects such as the Monster Scene, Low Poly Project, and Logo Design”.
