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Senior Showcase Presentation
by Elizabeth Leung
Documentary
Assignment
- location based documentary tied in with more general researchable issue
- create a photo book with a paper
- West Valley Chinese Language School as location
- disappearance of heritage languages as issue
- heritage languages=languages that are passed on from immigrant parents
- highlight value of education and heritage
Process
- used monochromatic green+brown color scheme
- used lines and linear objects as design elements
- repetition created harmony
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incorporated photography and graphics together
- photographs were supposed to draw the eye
- proportion of graphics didn't overpower photos
What I Learned
- first time using InDesign
- first time using a color scheme and design elements for unity
- first project centering around something other than me and my own work
- had to manage my own deadlines as well as their schedules
- had to make sure photos and graphics were true to the school and its purpose
- sat in on classes to get candid photos
- adjusted camera settings to deal with bad lighting
Profile
Assignment
- personal profile with researchable issue
- create a fake magazine article with photos
- Grace Lee as profile star
- "American Dream" as researchable issue
Process
- tried to more uniquely connect color scheme and design elements to topic
- Grace Lee- housekeeper and babysitter, described as a "fairy godmother" in my paper
- color scheme of yellow, tan, and light blue
- stars and wand
- taped photograph
- textured design elements - stars and background
- more variety in design elements
- art on visibly different layers create space
What I Learned
- using Pantone for color scheme
- relating design elements more creatively to the topic of the paper
- color scheme
- design elements
- relating all of the fonts to the topic of paper
CONCLUSION
- technology literacy, new programs: InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver - industry standard
- self-direction
- taking the initiative
- using knowledge outside of classroom/bringing outside knowledge into the classroom
- teaming and collaboration