Design at ISNS Part 2: Developing Skills | ISNS设计课程（中）- 技能发展
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2024-02-23 08:45:14
At ISNS, every student in sixth to eighth grade is introduced to design classes, paving the way for a deeper exploration in ninth grade. The curriculum during these crucial years sets the stage for tackling more complex design tasks. From product design to structure design, graphic design, and illustration, students engage with a diverse range of design topics.
This week, we ventured into the vibrant world of Middle School Design with Mr. Francois Pretorius to witness firsthand the cultivation of essential skills shaping our students' creative journeys.
Framework sets for the future
Beginning with grade six, we look into the principles of design, specifically in relation to poster design. The students engage in a hands-on printmaking project under my guidance.
Moving on to grade seven, the curriculum centers around character design. Here, the emphasis is on fostering creative thinking skills while exploring visual narratives. Students also receive an introduction to Adobe Illustrator, a skill they further refine in grade eight during a brand design unit.
In grade eight, students delve deeper into the workings of brands, brand identity, and logo design. They undertake a practical project where they choose an established international company to rebrand. This involves a logo redesign, applied across various products, with students creating digital mockups as part of the process.
Grade 7 Character Design Unit
In the grade seven character design unit, students embark on the research phase, exploring the essence of characters, their creators, and their diverse applications. Unlike other designers, character designers have a distinct role spanning fields like marketing, children's books, comics, and animation, offering unique insights into their craft.
Next, students proceed to develop their own characters, beginning with sketchbooks to draw and refine their designs. Various exercises focus on drawing faces and bodies, including sideways movement. Through annotations, they track changes and document the ideation process.
Final sketches transition to Adobe Illustrator, initially guided by in-person interface training followed by hands-on video tutorials. These tutorials include completing short projects before digitally redesigning their characters. Additionally, advancements in AI prompt exploration of animation possibilities.
The Process of Character Design
● Bring forth the character concept, emphasizing visual features and background story.
● Consider the context of use, such as in children's books or advertising, with attention to target audience.
Character Design Process:
● Design Brief: Conduct research to initiate the project.
● Process Work: Develop ideas through sketching and iterations towards a final sketch.
● Digital Work: Produce the final digital design.
● Reflection: Evaluate project success, gather peer feedback, and develop design specifications.
● Create presentation documents (e.g., slideshows).
● Deliver presentations in person or via video recording.
● Receive feedback from peers and instructors on presentations and overall projects.
Thoughts on the evolution of graphic design with AI
“I maintain a positive outlook on this. Over the past two decades, the field has transformed significantly, branching into subfields like user experience and interface design, alongside advancements in artificial intelligence.
Our approach blends industry standards like Adobe Illustrator with emerging tools, reflecting the evolving landscape. We introduce automation in design processes, exemplified by Canva, a platform aligning with design principles taught in our curriculum. While the broader public may not grasp its significance, our students appreciate its relevance as they learn and implement design concepts. ”
在ISNS，六至八年级的每个学生都接触到设计课程，为九年级更深入地学习铺好道路。在这个关键的年龄段，课程设计为深入学习打好了基础。从产品设计到结构设计、平面设计和插图，学生涉足多样化的设计主题。
本周，我们与 Pretorius 老师一起走进五彩斑斓的中学设计课程世界，了解本课程学生们基本技能的培养。
从六年级开始，我们学习设计原理，特别是与海报设计相关的原理。学生们在我的指导下参与完成一项版画实践项目。
进入七年级，课程以角色设计为重点。角色设计的重点是在探索视觉叙事的同时培养学生的创造性思维能力。学生还将了解Adobe Illustrator（设计软件），为他们在八年级的品牌设计单元中进一步学习打下基础。
到了八年级，学生更深入地研究品牌标识和标志设计。他们开展一个实践项目，选择一家知名的国际公司对其进行品牌重塑。这涉及到徽标的重新设计，并应用于各种产品，学生们在此过程中创建数字模型。
在七年级的角色设计单元中，学生首先从研究阶段开始，探索角色的本质、它们的创造者及其多样化的应用。与其他设计师不同，角色设计师在营销、儿童读物、漫画和动画等领域发挥着独特的作用，为他们的作品提供独特的见解。
接下来，学生们开始发展自己的角色，从素描本开始绘制和完善他们的设计。各种练习侧重于绘制面部和身体，包括侧向运动。通过注释，他们跟踪更改并记录构思过程。
最终从草图过渡到Adobe Illustrator，先进行软件界面培训指导，其次会有实践视频教程。在重新设计角色之前学生需完成简短的项目。此外，人工智能的进步促进人们探索动画的更多可能性。
● 提出角色概念，强调视觉特征和背景故事。
● 考虑应用环境，例如在儿童读物或广告中，注意目标受众。
● 设计概要：进行研究以启动项目。
● 流程工作：开发想法，绘制草图和迭代形成最终草图。
● 数字化工作：制作最终的数字设计。
● 反思：评估项目、收集同学反馈并制定设计规范。
● 创建演示（例如幻灯片）。
● 亲自或通过视频录制进行演示。
● 接收同学和老师对演示和整体项目的反馈。
“我对此持积极的看法。在过去的二十年里，随着人工智能的进步，该领域发生了巨大的变化，在众多领域发展起来，如用户体验和界面设计等。
我们的教学将 Adobe Illustrator 等行业标准软件与新兴工具相结合，反映了与时俱进的格局。我们在设计过程中引入自动化，以Canva为例，我们的学生在设计过程中能应用到教授的设计原理。虽然大众可能无法理解其重要性，但我们的学生在学习和贯彻设计概念时会意识到其相关性。”
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