Design Principles 101: Eliminating the Failure to Communicate Ann Witherspoon Midlothian ISD designprinciples101.wikispaces.com

Step 1 Introduce the 4 design principles. Review the following slides and complete each activity.

Assignment: create a slide that illustrates this principle. Principle 1

Assignment: create a slide that illustrates this principle. Principle 2

Assignment: create a slide that illustrates this principle. Principle 3

Assignment: create a slide that illustrates this principle. Principle 4

To extend this lesson, complete the WebQuest and poster assignment located in the online workspace. Depending on availability and skill level, use either Photoshop, PowerPoint, or Aviary.com to create digital graphics. Step 2

21 st century digital tools + Digital Media Literacy = well designed work Elevates student work Provides preparation for the workplace Summary

Williams, R. (2008). The Non-designer's design book. Berkley: Peachpit Press. Williams, R, & Tollett, J. (2006). The Non- designer's web book. Berkley: Peachpit Press. References

Resources Atomic Learning Photoshop Tutorials Alphabet of Art - Visual Design Adobe Photoshop Resources Photoshop CAFE Photoshop Tutorial on making a poster en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_theory photoinf.com/General/Robert_Berdan/Composition_and_the_Elements_of_Visual_Design.htm

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References: The WebQuest was developed from the following website: If you do not have Adobe Photoshop or you have younger students, an adequate substitution could be PowerPoint and just save the slides as.jpgs in lieu of a.ppt Additional References: Resources, con’t