Description
Overview:
The Entire Digital Arts Curriculum is a comprehensive program designed to introduce students to both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop while building foundational design knowledge. It begins with essential back-to-school materials, progresses through scaffolded Illustrator and Photoshop lessons, and concludes with enrichment and final portfolio projects that prepare students to showcase their skills.
Learning Focus:
– Establish classroom expectations, community, and foundational digital art skills
– Build technical proficiency in Adobe Illustrator through guided practice and creative projects
– Develop Photoshop skills across restoration, compositing, graphic design, painting, and animation
– Apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to a wide range of digital projects
– Encourage independent creativity through enrichment and choice-based projects
– Prepare students to demonstrate mastery through exams, final projects, and professional portfolios
Key Components:
– Module 1: Introduction & Back-to-School Materials — Syllabus, icebreakers, Google Suite assignments, design foundations, and file type lessons
– Module 2: Illustrator Lessons — Step-by-step skill building with projects including Monster Scene, Low Poly, Color Landscape, and Logo Design
– Module 3: Photoshop Lessons — Core lessons covering selection tools, photo restoration, compositing (including Wiley Portraits), graphic design, digital painting, and animation
– Module 4: Supplemental Materials — Extension and culminating projects including Artist Inspired, Career & College Research, Your Choice Project, Semester Exam & Business Card, and Website Portfolio
Next Steps:
It suggested to progress through the modules in sequence, applying skills to increasingly complex projects. The curriculum concludes with a portfolio that can be used for art shows, college applications, or creative career pathways. Modules and lessons can be purchased separately!