Post on 12-Jan-2016
Technology Club – Graphic Design
Denise G. GonzalesTechnology Integration Specialist
Agenda
• ECISD Technology Club Website• Graphic Design – Samples• Graphic Design Do’s & Don’ts• MS Paint• MS Word• Publisher• Advanced Features
– Going from Paint to Word– Going from Paint to Publisher
• Contests – October Tech Fest & TLA contests
• PowerPoint– Evaluation / Feedback
• Questions & Answers
Samples
• Taking a closer look at ECISD winning samples.
Sample Using MS paint
Samples using photos & Text on MS Word
Sample using MS Word & Pictures
Samples using MS Paint & Publisher
Sample using Word and Text
Reflection on Samples
• What makes these samples winners?• What ideas did your groups have?
Graphic Design Do’s
• Design & Layout should be symmetrical/ balanced
• Foreground and background color should not clash
• Powerful focal point• Use appropriate graphics – ensure
quality• Study winning entries• Be creative – think outside the “mold”
Graphic Design Don’ts
• Too much text• Busy Background patters• Entire student name on entries• School and Teacher name on entries
Best Practices
MS Paint - Basics
• Create a picture using paint– use the pencil, brush, spray can, eraser & fill
feature– Use the select feature (square and free form
shape)– Use the dropper, shapes and lines– Work w/ the view (normal & zoom)
MS Paint to Animation
Working with MS Word
• Working w/ picture from MS paint • Layer a clip art • Add some text• Keep the best practices in mind
Working with MS Publisher
• Create a brochure and insert picture from paint, word and camera
• Keep the best practices in mind
Sharing ideas
• Lets share some samples that were created.
Contests
• ECISD October Technology Fest –Online Safety Slogan Contest
• Texas Library Association – Texas Media Awards – Graphic Design category
Technology Club Website
• ECISD Technology Club website
Sources
• How to Design a Fabulous poster by: wearewhatwedo.org
• Monalisa Overdrive video by: Juno Reactor
• Graphic Design Samples by: ECISD Student Winners