1. Art for New Media Agenda 1 - Sketchbook Assignment “Good” Design vs “Bad” Design In your sketchbook, write the date and use the web to search and answer the following: 1 - In your own words, what do you think “good design” is? 2 - Find a “good” website (write down the URL or web address). List 3 reasons why you think this is well-designed On the other end, find a “bad” one… write down 2 or 3 reasons why it is not well-designed

2. Art for New Media Agenda 2 - Briefly present “good and bad websites” from sketchbook activity 3 - Work on Elements of Art and Principles of Design: Small Artworks (6 elements & 6 principles) - DUE at beginning of class on Thursday, 9/ Photoshop Intro Overview > pixels Workspace, panels Tools > Selection and Drawing Tools

3. Elements and Principles:
You will be graded on the following things
(3 points per square):
1 - correct illustration of the element/principle
2 - following directions and composition - labeling, using the entire square in a visually interesting way
3 - craftsmanship (neatness/care) and creativity

4. Elements:
Line
Shape
Form
Color
Value
Texture
Space
Principles:
Balance
Emphasis & Focal Point
Contrast
Movement
Variety
Pattern & Repetition
Unity

5. Elements and Principles:
Illustrate 6 elements and 6 principles from the list (on previous page)
Value
Pattern-Repetition

6. Elements and Principles Examples:

7. Elements and Principles Examples:

8. Your Assignment:
Illustrate 6 elements and 6 principles from the list (on previous page)
Process:
1 - Use colored pencils, markers etc. to create your small artworks
2 - Utilize the ENTIRE SQUARE. Try to make your design touch the edges.
3 - Think about CRAFTSMANSHIP >> neatness, quality and care in your work
4 - LABEL each square with the element or principle you are illustrating.