Rachel Florman
Course: Graphic Design
Grade Level: 10th Grade
Duration: Year-Long Course

Curriculum Map

Units and Projects
Intro to Graphic Design
Drawing
Illustrator Exploration
Illustrator Drawings
Patterns
Type
Photoshop Exploration
Photo Collage
Organizing Content
Combining Images and Text

Unit: Illustrator Exploration
Project: Black and White Circles and Squares

Challenge: Make an abstract composition that includes shapes of contrasting size.

Rules:

  • This piece should be ABSTRACT--not representing anything (on purpose)
  • Use only squares/rectangles and circles/ovals
  • Use only black and white
  • Think about contrasting the SIZE of your shapes

Objectives: Students will be able to...

  • make a composition that takes into account the entire artboard.
  • make a composition that includes shapes of contrasting size.

Student Work:

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