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Monday, December 9, 2013
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Resources,
activities & supports
Nelson Mandela death: A life in
pictures
BBC Africa gallery of Mandela’s
life
Reaction to Nelson Mandela's
death
Various leaders and individuals from around
the world responding to Mandela’s death
PHOTOS: How The World Is Celebrating The
Life Of Nelson Mandela
How social media reacted to Mandela’s
death
Nelson Mandela's death leaves South
Africa wondering where to go next?
The death of Nelson Mandela will shake South
Africa to its core, no less than the deaths of John F Kennedy and Diana,
Princess of Wales delivered shell-shocked newscasters, public demonstrations of
grief and interrogations of the American and British psyches. That death in old
age does not fit the proper definition of "tragedy" will not console the
millions who grew up with him as a constant presence, like a grandfather, and
feel the loss just as keenly.
Good for gr 12 world
Issues
Nelson Mandela, 1964: 'I am prepared to
die' - audio recording of speech at sabotage trial
Extracts from Nelson Mandela's statement
from the dock at the opening of his trial on charges of sabotage at the supreme
court of South Africa in Pretoria on 20 April 1964. Mandela, leader of the
African National Congress and of the struggle against the racist apartheid
regime, was given a life sentence, of which he served 27 years, most of which
was in the prison on Robben Island
Mandela Video’s
UNICEF mourns the loss of Nelson
Mandela
Published
on Dec 5, 2013
UNICEF
joins millions of people around the world who mourn the loss of
Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa.
For more information, visit: http://www.unicef.org/.
Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa.
For more information, visit: http://www.unicef.org/.
Nelson Mandela's Life
Story
The 13-minute video documentary of Mandela's
life has been provided by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which has given the UN
permission to use it.
History Channel - Miracle Rising South
Africa [ Full Movie ]
Special AKA - Free Nelson Mandela
(TOTP)
April 1984 performance from Top Of The Pops,
as rebroadcast on TOTP2. Love the drummer's expression at the audience's failure
to clap along properly...
Significance is was before he was
released
The Specials - Nelson
Mandela
Remembering South African leader Nelson
Mandela
PBS retrospective Published on Dec 5,
2013
Nelson Mandela, the first black president of
South Africa credited with ending apartheid there, died in Johannesburg on Dec.
5, 2013. Former PBS NewsHour correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault takes a look
back at Mandela's life and legacy.
Activities &
Lessons
Nelson Mandela- OXFAM
Education
Explore the life of Nelson Mandela and
the difference between fact, fiction, and opinion.
Explore the life of Nelson Mandela and
the differences between biography and autobiography with these materials for
English and Literacy. Also good for grade 7&8 geography
The lessons develop critical reading
skills, invite shared discussion, and provide the opportunity for pupils to
develop their own writing skills.
They also provide ideas for discussing
the difference between explicit and implicit points of view, and the differences
between first and third person narration.
Mandela: Long
Walk to Freedom
A group of lesson
activities
“Mandela: Long
Walk to Freedom” tells the inspirational story of one of the greatest leaders of
our time, Nelson Mandela. From his humble beginnings in Transkei, South Africa,
to his 27-year incarceration for treason, to his eventual release to become the
president of a fully participatory, democratic South Africa, the story of
Mandela provides educators with an opportunity to dive into the issues of
freedom and forgiveness, equality and equanimity, reconciliation and redemption.
With that in mind, we have created the “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Educator’s
Guide”.
Education is a
vital component of furthering the film’s–and Mandela’s own–message. The
classroom lessons that accompany the film not only examine this explosive period
in the history of South Africa, but also afford an opportunity to explore
current events in Africa, America and around the world through the lens of an
incredible person and his incredible story
South Africa
After Ten Years of Freedom
Lesson plans from
PBS
South Africa:
fast facts
South African
facts at your fingertips … up-to-date information on the country's economy,
population, geography, climate, languages and more.
CIA Fact Book
on South Africa
South Africa –
facts and pic’s
Other
Images
A Tribute to
Nelson Mandela
We are proud of
our long and special relationship Nelson Mandela, who has served as our Goodwill
Ambassador since 2005. His triumph over racism is a history-making achievement,
and forever part of humanity’s common heritage, safeguarded as UNESCO World
Heritage and Memory of the World. His life is an education to us all -- we must
help others, reach across all dividing lines, and cherish the world we live
in.
This is a very good example of the essence of
a Geographic Inquiry
Certainly for our students we need to make
the ‘what is
where’
connection
Which logically moves into the Inquiry or
‘WHY THERE’
And then or need in to day’s world and
specifically on Mandela’s Death
WHY CARE
Create your
own spatial
journal or
Story
Map for Nelson Mandela
Here are some
kmz(kml) files to get started- All you need to do is Click on them and they will
open in Google Earth ( or faiuling that drag them into open Google Earth
0
Birth place of
Nelson Mandela.kmz
Some Maps
images ( but better to create your own)
Mark
Lowry
Geography and Geotechnologies Instructional Leader
Social World Studies and Humanities
Toronto District School Board
1 Civic Centre Court
Toronto , On ,M9C 2B3
Tel; (416) 394-7269
Cell; (416) 576-4515
Fax; (416) 394-6420
twitter
@geogmark
Monday, November 4, 2013
Random Album Cover
Random Album Cover Assignment
This assignment forces you to get creative with a random band name, album title and image. You must decide, based on the name of the band you are given, what the style of music and personality of the band is. Then, based on your decision, create the album cover by choosing an appropriate typestyle and layout. The only things you can use are the image you are given, the name you are given and the title. Have fun! When you are finished, write a brief paragraph justifying your choices.
Instructions:
1. Go to "wikipedia." Hit “random”or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first random wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.2. Go to "Random quotations"or click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four or five words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.
3 . Go to flickr and click on “explore the last seven days”or click http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days
Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.
4. Use Photoshop or Illustrator to put it all together.
5. Repeat this activity twice! Make two completely different album covers.
6. Post the results to your blog with your written statements.
Click here to see examples of Random Album Covers with a written description.
Instructions:
1. Go to "wikipedia." Hit “random”or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first random wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.2. Go to "Random quotations"or click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four or five words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.
3 . Go to flickr and click on “explore the last seven days”or click http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days
Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.
4. Use Photoshop or Illustrator to put it all together.
5. Repeat this activity twice! Make two completely different album covers.
6. Post the results to your blog with your written statements.
Click here to see examples of Random Album Covers with a written description.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Poster and Logo - Written
Your Final Logo and Poster for Young Company is due on Friday November 1st both in the drop off folder AND on your blog.
1. In the drop folder you MUST submit both the black and white AND colour versions of your log - in the original file format!!! .ai. I need to see the layers and how well you organized them etc.
Your poster should be submitted in .ai or .psd format at the correct image size with all original layers visible.
2. Post on your blog - png of both black and white and colour logo AND the finished poster.
3. Written - Due by 9 a.m. Monday morning - posted on the blog.
What to write about:
LOGO:
1. Explain your design choices (elements and principles of design - be specific!!!) used to express the desired effect. ie. that Young Company is fun, a family and professional.
2. Your opinion. Are you satisfied with your final product? Why/why not? What would you change if given more time?
3. Any technical issues you had using Illustrator, OR new technique you used. Explain here.
POSTER:
1. Explain your design choices (elements and principles of design - be specific!!!) used to express both the message of what the play is about - or the defining moment of the play - AND how the poster achieves the goal of being visually enticing and dynamic, serving to attract an audience.
2. Your opinion. Are you satisfied with your final product? Why/not not? What would you change with more time?
3. Any technical issues you had using either Photoshop or Illustrator, OR new technique you discovered/used. Explain here.
1. In the drop folder you MUST submit both the black and white AND colour versions of your log - in the original file format!!! .ai. I need to see the layers and how well you organized them etc.
Your poster should be submitted in .ai or .psd format at the correct image size with all original layers visible.
2. Post on your blog - png of both black and white and colour logo AND the finished poster.
3. Written - Due by 9 a.m. Monday morning - posted on the blog.
What to write about:
LOGO:
1. Explain your design choices (elements and principles of design - be specific!!!) used to express the desired effect. ie. that Young Company is fun, a family and professional.
2. Your opinion. Are you satisfied with your final product? Why/why not? What would you change if given more time?
3. Any technical issues you had using Illustrator, OR new technique you used. Explain here.
POSTER:
1. Explain your design choices (elements and principles of design - be specific!!!) used to express both the message of what the play is about - or the defining moment of the play - AND how the poster achieves the goal of being visually enticing and dynamic, serving to attract an audience.
2. Your opinion. Are you satisfied with your final product? Why/not not? What would you change with more time?
3. Any technical issues you had using either Photoshop or Illustrator, OR new technique you discovered/used. Explain here.
Monday, October 7, 2013
On Designing posters
Here is an article on colour modes. Please read through it to understand the difference between CMYK and RGB colour modes.
Here is an article on poster design - 10 tips
Some typographic posters to check out
Also, google "event posters" and see what you find.
Here is an article on poster design - 10 tips
Some typographic posters to check out
Also, google "event posters" and see what you find.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Logos and Posters - Research
Please take a look at these sites to begin your research. Remember that the first step in the Design Process is to UNDERSTAND YOUR GOAL!
Review the handout from Mr. McAlpine (your client) to recall the objective of the assignment.
Design a logo for Young Company AND a poster for one of or both of the plays for this season.
Deadline: October 15, 2013
Step 2. RESEARCH!
What do I research? In no particular order, research the following:
Gather your information on your blog, on your pinterest board (if you made one), or your tumblr (if you have one) for each of the areas below. Post the information so that I can access it, OR create a word doc and gather the info. Be prepared to share what you find on Thursday with the rest of the class.
Gather your information on your blog, on your pinterest board (if you made one), or your tumblr (if you have one) for each of the areas below. Post the information so that I can access it, OR create a word doc and gather the info. Be prepared to share what you find on Thursday with the rest of the class.
1. Logos in general. What makes a good logo?
Types of logos
http://www.logodesignsource.com/types.html
http://www.nodinx.com/5-basic-types-of-logos/
http://www.logodesignsource.com/types.html
http://www.nodinx.com/5-basic-types-of-logos/
2. Logos for theatre companies.
Google theatre company logos. See what you find.
Google theatre company logos. See what you find.
3. Event posters - specifically theatre posters. There are some amazing theatre posters.
4. Theatre posters for these plays in particular.
Twelve Angry Jurors. I just googled Twelve Angry Jurors.
The Audition is harder to find. I found a little synopsis of it HERE
5. And finally....research the plays themselves AND Young Company's aesthetic, personality and spirit as a theatre company within our school.
Here are a few interesting sites to check out.
http://www.demilked.com/logo-history-future/
http://www.fuelyourcreativity.com/50-kick-ass-logos-for-inspiration/
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/inspiration/72-creative-and-smart-typographic-logo-inspiration/
http://www.demilked.com/logo-history-future/
http://www.fuelyourcreativity.com/50-kick-ass-logos-for-inspiration/
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/inspiration/72-creative-and-smart-typographic-logo-inspiration/
Vector tracing assignment
Assignment:
Create a vector drawing of a simple everyday object - choosing one that has interesting shape, texture, lines etc and that will be easily recognizable by it's overall shape.
1. Create a sketch of the object - you can first sketch it on paper and then do a freehand sketch in Illustrator based on your drawing, OR you can create a freehand sketch in Illustrator based on the photograph you will be using to trace.
2. Trace a photograph of the object using the pen tool. Create various layers to represent different parts of the object. Label each layer and keep them organized. Remember that in order to fill in a shape, your lines need to end where they begin. Look for the little "o" when you have reached your starting point with the pen tool.
3. Create a colour version of #2.
We will be printing these to put up in the display case.
To submit:
1. Post all three on your blog - properly labelled in your blog post with a written analysis below.
Export as png files.
Written should include a paragraph that describes each of the three following points:
a) Elements and Principles of Design.
Discuss the use of elements and principles of design as they pertain to your drawings. These heavily rely on line and shape, possibly texture and obviously colour for #3. Also look at variety, contrast, emphasis and unity. You may even have rhythm in your object.
b) Technical.
Explain what you did and how you did it. Be sure to name each of the tools you used accurately and to name each step along the way. Mention the use of layers, as well as file formats used to export your drawings.
c) Your opinion.
Describe which of the three you like the best/ think is the best design and why. Which "works" as a good design and which isn't as effective?
2. Submit to the drop off folder - All three with your name in the file name as well as which version.
eg. Name_Sketch_Object.ai Name_Trace_Object.ai
Be sure to submit the Illustrator version so that I can see all the layers and how well they are labelled and organized!!
Due: TODAY by the end of the class. Tuesday.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Intro to Illustrator
Introducing Illustrator. Please follow the steps below to learn to trace an object in Illustrator. For Step 1 you can use the "Leaf Guy" image found in the pickup folder - Lakeshore C.I. folder on the desktop - Ms. Silverman Pickup - Graphic Design TGG 3M1 - LeafGuy.jpg
Step by step they are below. Make sure you go through each step. Or you can find all of them HERE.
7. Lines into Shapes
When you have finished, save your finished 'Leaf Guy' by choosing Save As - and saving the file as
YourName_Ex1.ai. Create a folder in your home drive called Graphic Design or TGG 3M1 and then drag and drop the file into the Drop Off folder marked Graphics under Ms. Silverman.
When you have finished, save your finished 'Leaf Guy' by choosing Save As - and saving the file as
YourName_Ex1.ai. Create a folder in your home drive called Graphic Design or TGG 3M1 and then drag and drop the file into the Drop Off folder marked Graphics under Ms. Silverman.
The Pen Tool Comprehensive Guide
20 Essential Tutorials for Illustrator
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
What is Graphic Design?
View these three videos from the Design Council and then scroll to the bottom of the post for further instructions.
What is graphic design? from Design Council on Vimeo.
What is graphic design ... what a graphic designer does from Design Council on Vimeo.
Your Task:
FIRST: After having viewed these videos AND the brief slides of great examples of graphic design, begin or continue setting up your blog using blogger.com. If you haven't done so already please create a blog using blogger. Come up with an original and anonymous name for your blog, but please put a comment on the bottom of THIS post with a copy of your URL in the comment. If you're confused about this process, just ask me and we'll get through it together!!
NEXT: Once you've got your blog set up - see if you can change some of the features to choose a template and make some design decisions. Keep in mind READABILITY. If I can't read your posts because you've chosen a bright blue background with a bright red font, I'm not going to be happy. Keep in mind all the principles of design you just learned and make some elegant and aesthetic choices.
THEN: Your first blog post will be to search for some cool graphic design links, blogs or websites. Find some eye candy (something that looks great to you) and share it by posting the link on your blog.
You can link anything in a blog post by creating a word that you want people to click on, highlighting it and then hitting the link button on the top menu of the post window. Then you can copy and paste the URL of the site your are linking to. Add a few sentences to explain what it is you like about the designs/designers you have found and why we should check it out.
BONUS: Start a pinterest board of great designs and link it to your blog in a blog or link list. You can start a list by going to the DESIGN tab in blogger. AND/OR start a tumblr blog to post designs that you're interested in. Both are great ways to collect ideas and cool images that you like. Think of them as online idea books. We'll talk more about this later.
Good luck and have fun with this assignment. I'll be checking and marking your blogs and first blog entry. You'll find the rubric for the blog in the Ms. Silverman's PICKUP folder. Look for a folder called GRAPHICS.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Elements and Principles of Design - Review or Intro
The Elements and Principles of Design are the foundations of design, whether it be in the print industry, photography, illustration, advertising, animation, video and film, web, fine arts, graphic design etc.
Once you know and understand these basics, you will gain the ability to control where your viewer looks, and when, or in what order! And then, the WORLD!!! Or at the very least - unbelievably cool looking posters, logos and other designs...
Once you have seen the powerpoint presentation in class, or if you missed it, find it HERE, fill out the handouts either by hand - or on the computer (whichever you prefer). Or you can see it right here from the blog post, if the link isn't working.
Fill in the handouts using line, shape, colour, texture, value, form and space for Elements of Design
and Balance, Unity, Proportion, Movement, Rhythm, Pattern, Emphasis and Contrast.
They have been left blank intentionally.
You can add or substitute other elements/principles, such as Figure/Ground (or positive negative), typography, white space, scale, size, direction (related to movement), weight (related to balance), variety, harmony, the golden mean, or rule of thirds.
You can use the powerpoint at the bottom of this blog post to help - it provides a bit more information on the principles of design OR research them yourself online.
Graphics Class please look HERE for some beautifully designed posters
or HERE at my pinterest board of fantastic posters.
You can also use one of these 41 Creative Print Ads
In the interest of time, please don't look any further. There is plenty to look at here that you can use for your analysis. On your own time, feel free to find stuff that inspires you and post it on your blog. You can also create your own pinterest boards as an ongoing idea book.
Yearbook Class please look at one of the Jostens Look Books, or online HERE for this Yearbook Cover Showcase, or HERE at this Yearbook Cover Showcase. Don't spend too much time searching. There will be time for that later! Just pick one to analyze and be prepared to present on Monday.
Here is an alternate powerpoint presentation that takes examples from Photography to demonstrate the elements and principles of design. It's good to see how they are applied to photography. As a designer, it's essential to be able to apply these principles to all types of art, especially photography, which is used a great deal in graphic design projects.
Once you know and understand these basics, you will gain the ability to control where your viewer looks, and when, or in what order! And then, the WORLD!!! Or at the very least - unbelievably cool looking posters, logos and other designs...
Once you have seen the powerpoint presentation in class, or if you missed it, find it HERE, fill out the handouts either by hand - or on the computer (whichever you prefer). Or you can see it right here from the blog post, if the link isn't working.
Elements of Design and Principles of Design Handouts Due: end of class on Thursday.
Fill in the handouts using line, shape, colour, texture, value, form and space for Elements of Design
and Balance, Unity, Proportion, Movement, Rhythm, Pattern, Emphasis and Contrast.
They have been left blank intentionally.
You can add or substitute other elements/principles, such as Figure/Ground (or positive negative), typography, white space, scale, size, direction (related to movement), weight (related to balance), variety, harmony, the golden mean, or rule of thirds.
You can use the powerpoint at the bottom of this blog post to help - it provides a bit more information on the principles of design OR research them yourself online.
Analysis: Due Monday Sep 9 to present in class.
Graphics Class please look HERE for some beautifully designed posters
or HERE at my pinterest board of fantastic posters.
You can also use one of these 41 Creative Print Ads
In the interest of time, please don't look any further. There is plenty to look at here that you can use for your analysis. On your own time, feel free to find stuff that inspires you and post it on your blog. You can also create your own pinterest boards as an ongoing idea book.
Yearbook Class please look at one of the Jostens Look Books, or online HERE for this Yearbook Cover Showcase, or HERE at this Yearbook Cover Showcase. Don't spend too much time searching. There will be time for that later! Just pick one to analyze and be prepared to present on Monday.
Here is an alternate powerpoint presentation that takes examples from Photography to demonstrate the elements and principles of design. It's good to see how they are applied to photography. As a designer, it's essential to be able to apply these principles to all types of art, especially photography, which is used a great deal in graphic design projects.
Elements and Principles of Design in Photography from ballardgraphicdesign
FRIDAY INSTRUCTIONS
Give yourself no more than 10 minutes to select a design. Remember, your objective is to be efficient! Time management is one of the skills we will be working on this year!!
2. Using a blank chart, or blank paper, write down every element of design AND principle of design that you recognize in the design. Indicate WHERE it is being used, DESCRIBE the element/principle in detail, and EXPLAIN HOW it is used as an effective design tool.
(ie. the fine, wispy, curving lines beginning in the bottom left corner of the poster, help create movement as they lead your eye from the bottom left around to end up in the top right of the poster, right to the large red circle)
Be prepared to present/discuss this in class on Monday. You will not need to hand in your notes, but you should use them to help you with your analysis.
FRIDAY INSTRUCTIONS
Give yourself no more than 10 minutes to select a design. Remember, your objective is to be efficient! Time management is one of the skills we will be working on this year!!
2. Using a blank chart, or blank paper, write down every element of design AND principle of design that you recognize in the design. Indicate WHERE it is being used, DESCRIBE the element/principle in detail, and EXPLAIN HOW it is used as an effective design tool.
(ie. the fine, wispy, curving lines beginning in the bottom left corner of the poster, help create movement as they lead your eye from the bottom left around to end up in the top right of the poster, right to the large red circle)
Be prepared to present/discuss this in class on Monday. You will not need to hand in your notes, but you should use them to help you with your analysis.
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