GRADE 8
2013-2014 New Media
Mrs. Younggren
John Paul II Collegiate
Long Range Plan
General Quarter Timeline
Timeline
Module 1:
Introduction
of Website
and Review of
Photoshop
concepts
(4-5 classes)
Theme/Topic/Concepts/Structures
Focus/Objectives/Learner
Expectations
 Review activities
 Elements and Principles of Design Lab
 Tutorials
 Project: Texture Portrait Collage
**Students who did not take PS in grade eight will be
asked to completed an introductory booklet and attend
extra help sessions if needed.
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VISUAL COMPOSITION COM 1005
Identify and discuss the elements and principles of
design
1.1 define the elements of design
1.2 identify the elements of design using examples
1.3 describe the impact of each element on the visual
message
1.4 define the principles of design
1.5 identify the principles of design using examples
1.6 describe the impact of each principle on the visual
message
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Resources
Students will explore the JP2 New
Media website and the resources
available to them.
Students will review previous PS
tools and concepts
Students will explore the elements
and principles of design in a labformat
Students will recall information,
and identify key terms.
Students will apply past knowledge
to complete a PS project
associated with beginner tools
Students will solve PS problems
using required skills/knowledge
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Students will discuss and explore
examples of creative ways to use
collage in Photoshop.
Students, with a partner,
brainstorm a unique way to
position themselves, and will take
a photo of them in the position.
Students will scan their photos into
PS and reduce their image into a
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Teacher prepared
materials
JP2 Media Website
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Photoshop
Instructional
Procedures/Methods
Evaluation Techniques
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Lectures
Inquiry
Questioning
Review Activities
Independent Work
Problem-solving
activities
Students-based labs
Peer Teaching
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Lectures
Inquiry
Research
Independent Work
Questioning
Brainstorming
Examples
Discussion
Peer Teaching
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Catholic
Connections
Exit slips
Tutorials
Problem-solving Mini
Activities
Observations
Reflections
Anecdotal information
Assignment #1 (Rubric)
Oral response
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
Portfolio Project – all in
class assignments must be
posted on their website
Research Questions
Observations
Reflections
o Students are
required to
complete reflective
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
GRAPHIC TOOLS COM 1035
1.1 Describe key features of graphic programs
2.1 Understand and use the primary program interface
using correct terminology
2.2 Understand the importance/purpose of various file
formats/sizes
2.3 Import images from various image-capture devices
into a graphics program
2.6 demonstrate use of basic tools
5.1 discuss word regarding:
5.1.1 how the elements and principles of
design help facilitate good composition
5.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the
work
5.1.3 areas of difficulty/concern
5.1.5 the use of tools and equipment
Module 2: Self-
Portrait
Silhouette
(4-5 classes)
Portfolio setup
Graphic Design as a career/ Use of Portfolios
Working with Layers
Written Personal Reflection
Unity of Design
Completion of first assignment into Portfolio
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VISUAL COMPOSITION COM 1005
Identify and discuss the elements and principles of
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Teacher prepared
materials
JP2 Media Website
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Photoshop
Demo
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design
1.7 define the elements of design
1.8 identify the elements of design using examples
1.9 describe the impact of each element on the visual
message
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define the principles of design
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identify the principles of design using examples
1.12
describe the impact of each principle on the
visual message
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silhouette.
Students will demonstrate 4
essential skills in their self-portrait
o Layers
o Opacity
o Blur
o Transform
Students will reflect upon their
silhouettes and write a personal
reflection in their portfolios
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Demos
Tutorials
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GRAPHIC TOOLS COM 1035
1.2 Describe key features of graphic programs
2.1 Understand and use the primary program interface
using correct terminology
2.2 Understand the importance/purpose of various file
formats/sizes
2.3 Import images from various image-capture devices
into a graphics program
2.6 demonstrate use of basic tools
5.1 discuss word regarding:
5.1.1 how the elements and principles of
design help facilitate good composition
5.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the
work
5.1.3 areas of difficulty/concern
5.1.5 the use of tools and equipment
Module 3:
Graphic
Designer as an
artist: David
Hockney
(4-5 classes)
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Graphic Design as an art form
Introduction to David Hockney and
photocubism
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GRAPHIC TOOLS COM 1035
2.3 Import images from various image-capture devices
into a graphics program
2.6 demonstrate use of basic tools
5.1 discuss word regarding:
5.1.1 how the elements and principles of
design help facilitate good composition
5.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the
work
5.1.3 areas of difficulty/concern
5.1.5 the use of tools and equipment
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VISUAL COMPOSITION COM 1005
Identify and discuss the elements and principles of
design
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define the elements of design
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identify the elements of design using examples
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describe the impact of each element on the
visual message
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define the principles of design
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identify the principles of design using examples
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describe the impact of each principle on the
visual message
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Module 4: Logo
Designer
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Introduction to Brand Identity and Logos
o Looking at Nike and I Heart NY’s Milton
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Students will explore different
digital artwork and how it affects
our society.
Students will identify Cubist works
especially that of David Hockney
Students will develop
compositional skills
Students will continue the
development of their sense of
composition
Students will appreciate the visual
aspects of one’s surroundings
Students will explore different
images and select the best one for
them.
Students will digitally render the
photo using layers, layer effects,
and image adjustments.
Students will add their finished
product into their portfolio and
write a reflection.
Students will explore the use of
brands and logos in our society.
Students will brainstorm potential
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Teacher prepared
materials
JP2 Media Website
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Photoshop
Youtube clips
David Hockney
Research
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Lectures
Inquiry
Independent Work
Questioning
Brainstorming
Examples
Discussion
Critiques
Demos
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Teacher prepared
materials
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Lectures
Inquiry
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and inquiry
questions before the
assignment is
complete. These
must be a part of
their Portfolios
Self-critique
o students are
required to submit a
self-critique based
on the finished
projects. These
must be a part of
their Portfolios
Anecdotal information
Assignment #1
Oral response
Work submitted into
portfolio
Reflections
o Students are
required to
complete reflective
and inquiry
questions before the
assignment is
complete. These
must be a part of
their Portfolios
Critique
o Students will
participate in a
class critique were
they will assess
work based on
curriculum criteria.
Anecdotal information
Oral response
Assignment #2
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
Work submitted into
portfolio
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
(7-8 classes)
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Glaser
Questionnaire
Research
Reference
o Logo 101
o Copyright
Sketching & Conceptualizing
Development
Reflection
Revisions
Presentation
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ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN COM3166
Develop a strategy for an advertising
campaign to promote a product, using two
or more types of media.
1.1 identify a product and/or client and create a
brief and/or client parameters
1.2 understand the product and what makes it
unique and valuable by:
1.2.1 learning about the product
1.2.2 studying the competition
1.2.3 translating features into benefits
1.3 understand consumer behaviour by:
1.3.1 identifying consumer needs
1.3.2 conducting and applying research
1.5 identify and critique various types of
advertising strategies using examples
1.7 write the campaign strategy, including the
following: 1.7.1 set an objective
1.7.3 identify the target audience and the general
characteristics
Produce and present the message, using two or
more media linked through technology
3.1 produce messages following a plan, modifying
the plan as required
3.3 combine media in a visually appealing
composition and effective manner, where
applicable
Identify copyright restrictions and permissions
and put them into practice
5. present a completed campaign to a
stakeholder and/or audience
5.1 assess the effectiveness of the
campaign regarding: 5.1.1 message
suitability for the target audience
5.1.2 message clarity
5.1.3 media suitability for the message
delivered
5.1.4 how the elements and principles of
design help facilitate good composition in
his or her work
5.1.5 the technical and creative aspects of
the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness
5.1.6 meeting school and community
standards; e.g., appropriate language
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questions that they might want to
ask the brand before designing
their logo.
Students will research the company
they have chosen, and jot down
any important information they
think they will need.
Students will explore what makes a
logo effective and create key
points they should include in their
own logo
Student will explore what
copyright is and how that affects
them as designers
Students will sketch thumbnails to
help generate what they want their
logo to end up looking like
Students will experimenting with
typeface, color, and style in PS
Students will develop 2 versions of
their logo and present them to
their peers.
Students will reflect on their
designs and offer critiques for
other students designs
Students will revise their designs
based on self-reflection and peer
critiques.
Students will present their final
logos to the class.
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JP2 Media Website
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Photoshop
Youtube clips
Nike and Milton
Glaser Research
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Independent Work
Questioning
Brainstorming
Examples
Discussion
Critiques
Sketching
Peer-Critiques
Research
Demos
Tutorials
Peer-Teaching
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Reflections
o Students are
required to
complete reflective
and inquiry
questions before the
assignment is
complete. These
must be a part of
their Portfolios
Critique
o Students will
participate in a
class critique were
they will assess
work based on
curriculum criteria.
Anecdotal information
Oral response
Assignment #3
Student Questions
Research
Presentation to class
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
5.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment
5.3 add the selected work to a portfolio
Module 5:
Product
Design: Water
Bottle or
Iphone Case
(10 classes)
Introduction to Product Designs and Collages
 The Design Process
 Brainstorm
 Research
 Rough Copy
 Design Brief
 Composition
 Critiques
 Final Write-up
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A1.3 produce and refine media art works, using
experimentation, peer and/or teacher input,
and personal reflection
C1.3 correctly use terminology related to the
technologies, tools, and techniques used in
the production and presentation of media art
work
A1.2 develop plans, individually and/or collaboratively,
that address a variety of creative challenges (e.g., use
thumbnail sketches, storyboards,
and/or production notes to help them develop their
plans), and revise their plans on the basis of
peer- and self-assessment
A3.1 explore a variety of traditional and emerging
technologies, tools, and techniques, and use
them to produce effective media art work
C1.2 identify and describe some elements from
contributing arts that are used in media art
A2.1 demonstrate an understanding of one or
more of the principles of media arts, and apply
the principle(s) to transform an existing work
from one of the contributing arts (e.g., use the
principle of hybridization to transform a painting
into a digital collage or an animation
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VISUAL COMPOSITION COM 1005
Identify and discuss the elements and principles of
design
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define the elements of design
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identify the elements of design using examples
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describe the impact of each element on the
visual message
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define the principles of design
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identify the principles of design using examples
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describe the impact of each principle on the
visual message
GRAPHIC TOOLS COM 1035
1.3 Describe key features of graphic programs
2.1 Understand and use the primary program interface
using correct terminology
2.2 Understand the importance/purpose of various file
formats/sizes
2.3 Import images from various image-capture devices
into a graphics program
2.6 demonstrate use of basic tools
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Students will explore the different
ways products are used in society
and how you can design them to
make them more interesting.
Students will discuss what makes
up the design process and how to
use it to create.
Students will brainstorm what they
want their product to look like
using tone, theme and style.
Students will research images that
they will be using for their designs.
Students will be drawing out rough
copies of what they want their
product to look like.
Students will digitally render their
images in PS to create their
composition
Students will reflect on their
designs and offer critiques for
other students designs
Students will revise their designs
based on self-reflection and peer
critiques.
Students will present their final
products to the class.
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Teacher prepared
materials
JP2 Media Website
Program of Studies
Stock Images
Photoshop
Youtube clips
Examples
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Lectures
Inquiry
Independent Work
Questioning
Brainstorming
Examples
Discussion
Critiques
Sketching
Peer-Critiques
Research
Demos
Tutorials
Peer-Teaching
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Work submitted into
portfolio
Reflections
o Students are
required to
complete reflective
and inquiry
questions before the
assignment is
complete. These
must be a part of
their Portfolios
Critique
o Students will
participate in a
class critique were
they will assess
work based on
curriculum criteria.
Anecdotal information
Oral response
Final Project
Student Questions
Research
Presentation to class
Exit slips
Students will recognize the
creative gifts that God has
granted them and set
goals to improve upon
these gifts.
5.1 discuss word regarding:
5.1.1 how the elements and principles of
design help facilitate good composition
5.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the
work
5.1.3 areas of difficulty/concern
5.1.5 the use of tools and equipment