The works below have been created in the Graphic Communications class by the students at the Dickinson-Iron Technical Education Center in Kingsford, Michigan. Students come to the Tech Center from eight local Michigan and Wisconsin high schools.
ANIMATION/MOTION GRAPHIC PROJECTS
Students learned basic animation using Adobe Photoshop. The project topic was their choice.
Students learned basic animation using Adobe Photoshop. The project topic was their choice.
Dodge Porthouse. Animation Exercise. Adobe Photoshop.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Dodge Porthouse. Animation Project. Adobe Photoshop.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
3D DESIGN/PRINTING
Students used 3D design software to create content that could be printed with the 3D printer.
Students used 3D design software to create content that could be printed with the 3D printer.
GAME DESIGN & 3D Printing
Second year students completed their school year by creating and designing a board game. They designed double-sided cards, game board/score card, 3D pieces (The students used a combination of Adobe Illustrator and freeware to design items to print from the 3D printer.), instructions, and any other necessary parts/information.
Second year students completed their school year by creating and designing a board game. They designed double-sided cards, game board/score card, 3D pieces (The students used a combination of Adobe Illustrator and freeware to design items to print from the 3D printer.), instructions, and any other necessary parts/information.
Abby Lindlbauer. 3D Design.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Bella Rosenthal. Game Design.
Junior. Iron Mountain High School.
FUN WITH PHOTOSHOP
Students were asked to combine randomly selected images to make "hybrid" animals using the tool in Adobe Photoshop. This exercise helps develop skills to be used in photo editing and correction.
Reece Ritchie. Photo Collage. Adobe Photoshop.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Ethan Miller. Photo Collage. Adobe Photoshop.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Parker Stroud. Photo Collage. Adobe Photoshop.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
MULTI-PAGE DESIGN
Students work on multiple page designs throughout the year including children's book design (first year students) and cookbook designs (second year students).
Students work on multiple page designs throughout the year including children's book design (first year students) and cookbook designs (second year students).
Lexi Johnson. Cookbook Design. 8.5" x 11" pages (Cover and 1 page shown).
Senior, Iron Mountain High School..
Senior, Iron Mountain High School..
OPPOSITES DESIGN
Students demonstrate two opposites in the same composition. Shown without words and shown with text added.
Students demonstrate two opposites in the same composition. Shown without words and shown with text added.
Dylan Dornfeld. Opposites. 8" x 10". Adobe Illustrator.
Senior, Norway High School.
Senior, Norway High School.
3D/PERSPECTIVE GRID MOCK-UP
Students used the Perspective Grid tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a mock-up of an environment with a building and business sign.
Students used the Perspective Grid tool in Adobe Illustrator to create a mock-up of an environment with a building and business sign.
Bella Rosenthal. Perspective Grid Exercise. Adobe Illustrator.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
PRODUCT DESIGN AND PRODUCT PROMOTION
Students began by creating an identity (logo) for a product of their choosing. Then, they designed the label for a container and applied it to the container/made the container.
In a following assignment, they photographed the product, edited the photograph (if necessary), and then designed posters promoting their products.
Students began by creating an identity (logo) for a product of their choosing. Then, they designed the label for a container and applied it to the container/made the container.
In a following assignment, they photographed the product, edited the photograph (if necessary), and then designed posters promoting their products.
Layla Thomas. Identity Design, Product Label Creation, & Product Advertisement.
Junior, Norway High School.
Junior, Norway High School.
Reece Ritchie. Identity Design, Product Label Creation, & Product Advertisement.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Abby Lindlbauer. Identity Design, Product Label Creation, & Product Advertisement.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
OTHER DESIGNS
Students work on many other projects and exercises during the school year.
Featured below are just a few examples.
Featured below are just a few examples.
Keall Emmers. Quote Design Exercise.
Senior, Forest Park High School.
Senior, Forest Park High School.
Akasha Mastie. March is Reading Month Poster and Bookmark.
Junior, Norway High School.
Junior, Norway High School.
Anonymous. Valentine Design.
Senior, Norway High School.
Senior, Norway High School.
Jacob Kowalski. Quote Design Exercise.
Senior, North Dickinson High School.
Senior, North Dickinson High School.
Abby Lindlbauer. Quote Design Exercise.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Reece Ritchie. Quote Design Exercise.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Junior, Kingsford High School.
Bella Rosenthal. Contest Poster.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Junior, Iron Mountain High School.
Layla Thomas. Quote Design Exercise.
Junior, Norway High School.
Junior, Norway High School.
