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Develop efficient workflows within the design process
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Project
Quiz
Criteria
Implement an organized file structure for class projects
Use essential key commands in all programs
Create project plans through mood boards, creative briefs, and sketches
Organize assets using Adobe Libraries for project management
Workflow is efficient and contributes to the project’s success
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Conduct peer critiques
Assessment Strategies
Written document
Verbal peer review
Criteria
Evaluate peer artifact
Respond to/write feedback to peer in language that is inclusive and respectful
Feedback identifies areas that meet expectations
Feedback identifies areas that need improvement
Writing shows evidence of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Contribute to peer critiques with ideas, suggestions, and/or questions
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Exercise professional communications in all course interactions
Assessment Strategies
Presentation
Peer Critique
Criteria
Use proper design-related terminology
Engage constructively in classroom critiques, offer suggestions, and ask questions
Accept constructive criticism
Implement effective interpersonal skills (listen, communicate using inclusive language, use effective non-verbal skills)
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Employ advanced concepts, tools, and techniques in Adobe Illustrator
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Project
Quiz
Criteria
Demonstrate advanced path editing and pen tool techniques
Manipulate an object using warp tools and envelope distort
Draw advanced original art using shape builder and pathfinder
Illustrate advanced techniques using the appearance palette
Explore color through blends, meshes, and color resources
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Create an original vector design for a product in Adobe Illustrator
Assessment Strategies
Project
Presentation
Peer Critique
Criteria
Design with a limited color palette, utilizing Pantone spot colors
Examine the use of typography and type manipulation
Generate and implement an original repeating vector patterns using Illustrator tools
Prepare files for production using separations, dielines, bleeds, and best practices
Apply 3D techniques to create vector mockups
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Employ advanced concepts, tools, and techniques in Adobe Photoshop
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Project
Quiz
Criteria
Demonstrate advanced mastery of layer masks using selection tools and mask refinements
Explore image creation and enhancement using blending modes, adjustment layers, and layer styles
Manipulate images using warp tools, filters, content aware, and healing tools
Examine advanced perspective tools
Evaluate file types for best production practices
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Create an original photocomposition in Adobe Photoshop
Assessment Strategies
Project
Presentation
Peer Critiques
Criteria
Investigate image sourcing, copyright, and creative commons licensing
Analyze image resolution and its impact when creating artwork
Explore animation preparation through storyboards
Identify advanced photo manipulation techniques and trends
Photocomposition includes copyright free content
Design is animated in Photoshop using timeline and frame-by-frame techniques
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Employ advanced concepts, tools, and techniques in Adobe InDesign
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Project
Quiz
Criteria
Implement document creation and management techniques
Create an efficient workflow using master pages, styles, grids, and guides
Demonstrate proficiency in working with type, text wrap, paragraph rules, and styles
Demonstrate proficiency in working with images, frames, and objects
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Create a promotional multipage layout in InDesign
Assessment Strategies
Project
Presentation
Peer Critique
Criteria
Layout establishes a clear visual hierarchy through type, color, and layout
Layout includes custom page sizes and unique folds
Differentiate between printer’s and reader’s spreads
Prepare files for print and digital document production
Layout files are production-ready and follow industry standard practices