Unit 3: Designer
UNIT OBJECTIVES:
- The learner will be able to identify the categories and jobs involved in instruction of freelance fine artists
- The learner will define key terms that relate to artwork and professionalism of the work of an artist.
- The learner will complete various creative tasks/research to broaden knowledge of the following areas.
Professional in Reference
Mike Perry - Kansas City, Missouri native Mike Perry is an artist working in a variety of media. He studied graphic design at Minneapolis College of Art and Design and worked for Urban Outfitters creating intricate designs for three years before opening up his own studio in 2006. He has published five books exploring everything from typography to the human form to quirky cartooning. He has collaborated with everyone from Broad City to Nike, Target, GQ, and Dwell Magazine Is now residing in the Brooklyn area
“I want to show people that the world is a beautiful, powerful place where you can be yourself and make whatever you want.”
Lesson 1: Interior Designer
General Description: Plans the physicality of spaces inside buildings and homes. This involves selecting color schemes, furniture, window treatments, hardware, lighting fixtures, flooring and artwork. Also works with architect on layout of rooms. Considerations in overall design are based on client needs and functionality, coinciding with visual organization in an exquisite way.
Predicted Average Salary: 48,840 yearly
Assignment:
Draw a floor plan for a brewery placed on a hill near the bay. The crowd that visits this this brewery/restaurant attracts young white collar individuals. Design scheme of interiors needs to be considered along with the structure. Make at least 2 drawings of what this brewery will look like from the viewpoint of the customer. How will the personality, needs and goals of your clients determine how I can transform this physical space?
Can also be connected with this unit! - Architect's and interior designers work closely together.
Lesson 2: Fashion Designer
General Description: A fashion designer creates clothing for consumers. This includes dresses, suits, pants, and skirts, and accessories such as shoes, in a variety of realms. They may focus on costume design for wardrobes in television, movie, and theater productions.
Predicted Average Salary: 65,000 yearly
Assignment:
Design an dress or a suit for a red carpet event using only recycled material. Examples of resources are paper bags, plastic, newspaper, etc. There should be three drawings made; one of the front of the model, one of the side and one of the back. Consider hairstyle, accessories and shoes as well.
Lesson 3: Graphic Designer
General Description: Graphic designers work with computers to produce designs that get their clients' messages across through high visual impact. The variety is ever expanding but some specific jobs include websites, packaging, books and magazines, corporate identity (to giving organizations a 'brand'), advertising, exhibitions, displays. Industry-standard graphics and multimedia software packages are necessary in the medium for the job. Copywriters, photographers and sales staff are some of the colleagues that they have to work closely with. They may also work directly with clients addressing their needs.
Click here to watch the video and afterward consider the questions below.
1) List everything that you’ve seen today that was made using graphic design. Get specific!
2) Think about your favorite product. Why are you attracted to that product? What visual elements draw you in to using that product?
3) What do you see when you think of the CONTENT of your classroom or in your profession? Design a book cover for it (draw a rough plan).
Assignment: Sit in a public place for an hour and watch what happens. Empathize with what others around you are thinking, feeling and doing. When your time is up, take the strongest thing that you've observed and express it in a poetic greeting card. Take a photo or draw what would be on the front of the card with the saying and font type on the inside (you can use the various fonts on Microsoft office for inspiration).
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