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