Current Event Articles:
Due Dates: February 3 & 17, March 2, 16, & 29, April 13 & 27, May 11 & 24
Purpose:
Adobe Design II is a second level course in Graphic Design. As we dive deeper into the functions and purpose of graphic arts in our world, technology is changing around us every day. In order for our students to stay up to date on current trends and push them to tailor their portfolio to their specific academic goals they must be aware of what is happening in the professional realm of graphic design. In preparation for class projects and to meet school, state, and nationwide standards it is vital that students can accurately cite a variety of media. Proper citation is necessary to protect the students’ academic integrity and prepare them professionally. These assignments allow the students to explore and reflect upon articles of interest to them.
The Assignment:
Current Trends Article : Summarize and Reflect
Every two weeks (see calendar below) students are required to do the following:
READ a current article (no more than 2 months old) relating to graphic design, mass media communications, client-designer relationships, or how graphic design relates to their planned career field. The article may come from a newspaper, magazine, online site/blog, e-zines, etc…. Must be a reliable source.
Cite the source correctly. The student may use MLA or APA format. Please stay consistent within each assignment. You may use www.citationmachine.net for help.
Summarize the article in no less than 2 paragraphs. (Do not merely restate the article- it should be equivalent to one full page single spaced word document.) The summary should include the author’s main concern/ points.
Reflect in 1-2 paragraphs giving your opinion on the items you discussed in the summary. You may also discuss how you plan on using the information in your own design projects, how the information changes your perceptions, etc.
