Independent Studies Unit ISU Project

Purpose for Developing a Project Overview
A project overview is intended to inform the instructor about specific activities, projects, and innovative ideas that you are interested in pursuing. I realize your idea may not yet be clearly defined. However, the more information I have about your potential project, the more likely it is that I will be able to assist you in further development of your project. The Project Overview should not exceed two pages.

Outline for a Project Overview
Project Introduction: Describe what you plan to do, how long it will take, and the collaborating department or people, that will be involved in this project. Suggested length for this portion of the summary is two to three paragraphs.Assessment of Need: Describe and define the problem that you wish to solve. Suggested length: one to two paragraphs.

Goals and Objectives for the Project: Provide a broad statement followed by a listing of expected outcomes that collectively lead to attainment of the goal Suggested length: one paragraphs.Capacity: Write a statement that convinces the reader you and your colleagues have the background to complete this project. If facilities are important, describe what you have available to you. Suggested length: one paragraph.

Conclusion: Include a final paragraph to summarize the benefits and deliverables for the project.Contact Information: Designate a chief spokesperson, or at most two persons, for this project. The person(s) name and student number , school name and email address should be included in this section.Estimated Cost: The accuracy of this estimate is not important. It is important to know if you think the project will cost you anything. Suggested length: one line.All Proposals are to be single-space in 12-point font with no more than 2 pages of narrative.Deadlines for Submission of Proposals Thursaday Dec 20thOrdinarily there will be one Call for Proposals issued in Dec 17 .

The specific deadline dates will be: Final ISU Project will be due between January 21-29th 2008Policy Concerning Evaluation of Proposals The instructor will function in accordance with the following guidelines when evaluating proposals:1. All proposal will be considered on an individual basis2. Specific research purposes and goals should be clearly evident in the proposal3. The instructor will approve after the proposal has been reviewed and an interviewed is conducted.

Design a Website Homepage

Firstly: Read the following link for tips on how to design a website page: click here. Read and make notes on key points (5marks)

Secondly: Go to the world wide web and search for 3 other websites (what you think are examples of fantastic web designs) and write a 300 word essay explaining why you think your selected websites are great designs. (20marks)

Thirdly: Go to the web and search for the worse website design. Using Photoshop CS2 re-design that website. (50marks)

Options: You can re-design the school website.: www.tcdsb.org/notredame
or Create a personal website of your choice

Enjoy and have fun!! Once you have completed your re-design upload you final design on you blog site.

Some cool homepages: click here

Due Date for website designs are:
Draft 1 Nov 30th
Draft 2 Dec 7
Final Due date Dec 19th

Cardboard Boat Project

A)The Cardboard Boat Project Self-Assessment

1) What was the name, nature and scope of your project?
2)Describe how you planned and prepared for your project.
3)How far did the execution of your project match your project plan? What were the reasons for any variation?
4)How satisfied or unsatisfied are you with your project and its outcome? What criteria have you used to assess this?
5)What were the main things that contributed to the strengths and/or the weaknesses of your execution of the project and the project itself?
6)Describe the skills that you used, developed or learnt whilst undertaking your project:
7) What if anything could you do better or would you do differently next time? Do you need to add to or review your Personal Development Plan
8)What feedback could you give to your teacher for your learning experience?

B) PEER RATING OF TEAM MEMBERS

Please write the names of all of your team members, INCLUDING YOURSELF, and rate the degree to which each member fulfilled her responsibilities in completing this group project assignment. The possible ratings are as follows:

Excellent Went above and beyond and carried more than her fair share of the load
Very Good Did what she was supposed to do, very well prepared and cooperative
Satisfactory Did what she was supposed to do, acceptably prepared and cooperative
Ordinary Did what she was supposed to do, minimally prepared and cooperative
Deficient showed up, but did not help complete assignment, unprepared
Unsatisfactory Failed to show up or complete assignment, unprepared
No Show No participation at allThese ratings should reflect each individual’s level of participation and effort and sense of responsibility for this assignment only, not her academic ability or participation in any previous assignments.

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Cardboard Boat Challenge

http://www.skillsontario.com/programs/pdf/2007-2008/SecBRGuidelines.pdf

How to get to Bendale CSI
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/scripts/schoolasp.asp?schno=4112

Jack and Jill Problem: For Tuesday Oct 9th

In the six areas indicated, create visual equivalent for each part of the nursery rhyme " jack and Jill" by using the ding-bats and/or punctuation marks given on the assignment sheet. These marks, symbols, and pictograms can be used individually or combined to develop a visual metaphor. Execute your solutions in black and white, unless your concept dictates otherwise.

Analysis: The intent of the Jack and Jill Problem is to develop a visual vocabulary within the parameters of a given set of images, allowing an opportunity to discover and grapple with the infinite possiblities that exist in what might first be perceived as a limited language.This assignment also presents a chance to respond freely to a timeworn nursery rhyme, taking something familiar and revitalizing it through the manipulation of images. This approach expands a designer's problem-solving vocabulary.


NB: Double click image and download file by saving as..to your H:drive. Use Photoshop to complete this assignment. Upload complete assignment.

NFB Stop Motion Workshop

NFB of Canada

http://www.nfb.ca/splash/splash.php

Negative Spaces

The Zen concept that a bowl's essence is the part that is "missing" corresponds to the graphic concept of negative space.

Apply this idea by using only negative shapes to interpret of the following subjects visually:



Guitar
Whipped cream
Sail Boat
Moby Dick (Whale)
Jaws
Salt
Chocolate
Ice-cream cone
Steam.

The subject themselves should not be drawn; only the surrounding negative space and possibly areas in the shadow should be addressed, and only in black. As a design consideration, the images may be cropped to show only a portion of the subjects. Use the smaller areas for preliminary drawings and larger areas for final executions.

4 flat squares problem

By using 4 flat squares of the same dimension, create a graphic image to express the meaning of each of the following six words:

Order
Increase
Bold
Congested
Tension
Playful

Analysis: The intention of this problem is to develop a geometric idiom through the discovery of the various 2 dimensional design principles needed to extend a limited graphic vocabulary. The necessary principles include: framal reference; touching; overlapping and cropping of forms; illusory space; contrast of elements in terms of size, direction, space, and position; and the dynamic of negative/positive relationshipsThe discoveries result from experimentation with the interrelationships of forms, a vital experience for the growth of a designer developing a personal, formal style. Combining these principles can further expand a mere graphic vocabulary into a comprehensive, abstract graphic language, maximizing the possibilities for graphic expression.Notes: Because design skills become more comprehensive by creating several solutions for single problem, selecting the most effective solution is an important condition explored through this assignment.Through the use of perspective, the four squares can of differing sizes, furthering the range of possible solution.

Skills Canada Promotional Package Project

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT:
To develop material promoting careers in skilled trades and technologies as a viable and successful choice for students to pursue. The target age group for this material is 14-21 years old. It is NOT intended to promote the competition.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO BE TESTED:
Design, graphics and layout skills used to create the promotional package. Use the theme and phrase “Be part of the Domino Effect”Participants will create a visual concept that will be applied to a poster, brochure and a website home page. The phrase and Skills Canada – Ontario logo are the only required elements. Additional copy/text/images can be included to support the concept

SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
All material must reflect the theme and be consistent in content. The design used must be the original and creative work of the individual competitor. Stock photography and illustration is acceptable, as well as student originals. Design and copy art may be generated by hand or by using electronic equipment and appropriate software. Full colour may be used in the material.
The poster dimensions: 10" by 16” to allow for full bleed and trim. The poster can be either horizontal or vertical. The brochure cover dimensions: 3.7” wide by 8.5” highThe website homepage dimensions: 8” wide by 6” highAll three pieces are to be mounted on a black display board: 24” by 24”

JUDGING CRITERIA:
Total Possible score is 100%.
Presentation: includes personal and material presentation /10
Concept: includes verbal explanation, roughs and research/20
Design: includes overall concept, successful application to each of the three individual elements as well as consistency of design/70
Total:100

Verification:
The student shall be prepared to participate in an interview component during which time the student will describe their concepts and how they conform to the theme. The presentation and interview will be 10-15 minutes in length. Students must bring an 8.5" x 11" notebook containing roughs showing concept and layout development. Students selected for the interview may not participate in another contest at the skills competition.
A letter signed by an administrator certifying that the promotional package was designed and produced by the student will be the first page of the notebook. The letter must identify the college or school, city and the student that will be interviewed.
The promotional package must be set up and moved according to the schedule outlined by Skills Canada - Ontario. Instruction for set up will be given at the Orientation meeting.
Skills Canada - Ontario reserves the right to reproduce any of the promotional packages in whole or in part without the permission of the student, but will acknowledge the creator on the reproduction.

The Skills Canada – Ontario logo and the ‘Domino Effect’ logo are available for use by Mac or PC file format. Specify your file preference as EPS, TIF or JPEG and what platform you are using (Mac or PC).

DURATION: The student shall be prepared to present their final concepts and respond to questions from the instructor. The presentation and question period will be 10 -15 minutes in length. A schedule will be determined at the orientation meeting.

Scopes: http://www.skillsontario.com/competitions/contest_scopes_2006_secondary.html

Magazine Cover Critique Review

On Friday Sept 14th Period two grade 12 communications technology students will be presenting your cover design or designs to the class. Please be prepare to discuss the following topics:

1)How did you come up with your idea?
2)What kind of fonts did you used? How did you use your fonts, or type of fonts in your design?
3)What colours did you use and why?
4)Who is your Target audience?
5)Describe the type of readers that would be subscribing to your magazine?
6)Did you have any issues (software or hardware) when completing this assignment?

Please complete these questions and upload your final design(s) to blogger site no later then Friday Sept 14.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the instructor.

Web resources:
1)Graphic Design profile from skills Canada
2)Printing technology
3)Topic on Prepress

Mr. Padilla asks....

What one thing did you learn today?

9/11 Photoshop Digital Collage (Bonus Marks)

Today is Tuesday Sept 11, 2007 and your Photoshop Digital collage assignment is to create a memorial collage reflecting the events of 9/11. You can use any found images. Be creative! Make your collage reflective and personal.

Your blog writing reflection is on the topic of War. Is War justified? What does our Christian teachings tell us about War? Your writing reflection should be 300 to 500 words in length. Please upload your collage to your blogger account.

9/11 resources

Safety on the Web Lesson

Mr. Padilla is very concerned about saftey on the Web. I want to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone. Insure that Permission setting on you blogger site is set to Private "Only people I invite".

Delete any blogs that have personal information or keep it in Private and not Public setting. If you are unsure about content you come across please report it to Mr. Padilla immediately. Please report any violators to the rules.

Please follow these Personal Safety and Privacy rules:

I will not give out any personal information online without my parents’ permission. This includes my name, phone number, address, e-mail, location of my school, my parents’ work address/telephone numbers, credit card number information, and my picture.

I will not arrange to meet a friend I have made on the Internet unless one of my parents has been informed and will be present.

I will not send any annoying messages to anyone.

I will not post or send insulting or rude messages or threats to anyone online.

I will always use a pretend name or nickname that doesn’t reveal anything about me.I will not respond to any message that makes me uncomfortable.

I will show an adult right away.

Please read the TCDSB and Blogger Content and Privacy Policy
1. http://www.blogger.com/content.g
2. http://www.blogger.com/privacy
3. http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/AUP/Personal%20safety.htm


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Challenge 1: Design a Magazine Cover (mini project)

Magazine cover must be eye-catching because they sell the magazines at newsstands. Have you ever wondered how editors agree on the cover design? What sells? Is a single image best or a collage of images? Good cover design is vital for a successful magazine.

You will produce a magazine cover using computer software to select, edit and position photographs, text, and graphics.

What You Need to Know
-Basic understanding of the technological process
-How to research information using both print and electronic sources
-Basic sketching and drawing skills
-Basic understanding of the principles of design
-how to use software
-your school's policies on computer use
-safety procedures and guidelines

Details
You will create a magazine cover using software to manipulate the images and position the text. Your disign should have the following characteristics:

-The magazine cover fits on a 21.6cm X 27.9cm (8.5in X 11in.) page
-The cover has a theme or introduces a topic.
-The cover includes a title, some text, and a least one photograph
-All of the cover design elements work well together and relate to a theme or topic
-The format is easy to read
-The cover conforms to all school policies regarding printed information

Some web resources:
http://www.newdesigngroup.ca/magazine_design.html
http://www.graphic-design.com/DTG/

Summer Break Reflection Assignment

Write a reflection about your summer holiday. Your reflection should be thoughtful, accurate and concise. Please include:

1) What you did this summer
2) any discoveries you've made
3)what you want to accomplish this up coming school year
4)1 Image if you have any to share.

P.SMake sure you post your reflection on your blog. I look forward to reading your entries. This assignment is out of 10 and should be 300 -500 words in length.

Course Outline

This course examines communications systems and design and production processes in the areas of electronic, live, recorded and graphic communications. Students create, manage and distribute complex electronic, graphic, recorded or audio-visual projects independently and in project teams.

Students also study industry standards and regulations, and health and safety issues, as well as explores careers, the importance of lifelong learning and the impact of communications technology on society and the environment.

This course profile provides a framework for extending and deepening the skills and knowledge students have developed in Grade 11 Communications Technology. Students are required to design and create products using audio/visual, graphic and interactive technologies. There are four units of study emphasizing the theory and applications of live, recorded, electronic and graphic communication processes. Units are organized to provide practical contexts for the application of advanced skills and knowledge. Activities within each unit provide opportunities for students to acquire and demonstrate understanding of the practices and underlying principles of complex technological processes. Students are expected to build upon their existing skills and knowledge, especially with regard to their ability to design, plan and carry out self-initiated projects.

In this Course Profile, each unit of study focuses predominantly on a curricular strand. Unit 1 is concerned with the impact and consequences of the use and development of communication technologies. Units 2 and 4 focus on the application of skills and processes. Unit 3 deals with the technological design process and knowledge of graphic communication processes. This method of organization stems from a consideration of how to generate meaningful learning activities from logical clusters of expectations within relevant projects that are largely student-initiated. The course consists of coherent units of study based on projects and applications that can be realistically undertaken in a high school. Expectations have been grouped and sequenced to promote efficient and practical assessment of significant learning activities. In Unit 1, for example, expectations relating to safety, impacts and education/training have been gathered into a coherent exploration of the social and economic context of the technologies and practices they will use in the course.

Full Course Profile available here