CBSE Class 12 Graphic Design syllabus 2011

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Mar 17, 2011, 18:11 IST
CBSE Class 12 Graphic Design syllabus 2011
CBSE Class 12 Graphic Design syllabus 2011

GRAPHIC DESIGN : PART - II

CLASS XII

 

A: THEORY   (70 Marks) (180 periods)
UNIT - I   (15 Marks) (40 Periods)
1. Role of Design in Society a. Function of Design    
    b. Implications of Design    
    c. Indigenous Design Practices    
2. Digital Painting a. Paint and Patch an Image    
    b. Create and Modify a Brush Tip    
    c. Use the Smudge Tool    
    d. Use a Library and an airbrush effect    
3. Layer Masks a. Filters    
    b. Advanced Selections    
    c. Advanced Colours    
  UNIT - II   (15 Marks) (40Periods)
1. Design Principles a. Proximity    
    b. Alignment    
    c. Repetition    
    d. Contrast    
    e. Colour    
    f. Typography    
2. Colour Theory a. Colour Wheel    
    b. Colour Combinations    
    c. Tints, Shades and Neutrals    
    d. Emotional Content    
    e. Differences in Colour    
    I. Hue    
    II. Value    
    III. Saturation    
3. Advanced Typography a. Liquify, and    
    b. Distort    
  UNIT - III   (20 Marks) (50 Periods)
1. Introduction to Design based Software a. Getting Started with Software    
    b. Working with Layers    
    c. Making Selections    
    d. Incorporating Color Techniques    
    e. Placing Type in an Image    
    f. Using Painting Tools    
    g. Working with Special Layer Functions    
  UNIT - IV   (20 Marks) (50 Periods)
2. Advanced applications of Design Software a. Creating Special Effects with Filters    
    b. Enhancing Specific Selections    
    c. Adjusting Colors    
    d. Using Clipping Masks, Paths, and Shapes    
    e. Transforming Type    
    f. Liquifying an Image    
    g. Performing Image Surgery    
    h. Annotating and Automating an Image    
    i. Creating Images for the Web    
B: PRACTICAL   (30 Marks) (60 periods)
1. Society and Articulation a. Design (20 Marks)  
    b. Motifs    
    c. Patterns, and    
    d. Others    
2. Application to Design Based Software a. Creation of Design    
    b. Modification of Design, and    
    c. Presentation of Design    
C: PORTFOLIO   (10Marks)  
    a) Project based on Local and Contextualised Design    
    b) Creativity and Innovation in Project Design    
    c) Project based on market oriented design    

EXAMINATION SPECIFICATIONS

Class XII

 

One paper 3 hours 100 Marks

Section-wise Weightage of the Paper

Areas of Learning
  Marks
Theory   70
Section A (Reader) 40  
Section B 20  
Application of Design    
Practical   30
i) Exploring Graphic Design through 15  
Portfolio Assessment    
ii) Project
15  
- Project based on Local and Contextualized Design 10  
- Creativity and Innovation in Project Design 05  
  Total: 100


 

I. THEORY  
  SECTION A 40 Marks
1. Three out of four short questions based on textbook (80-100 words).  
  [Four questions of 3 marks each (4x3)] 12 marks
2. Long questions:  
  Three questions out of four based on textbook (100-120 words)  
  [Three questions of five marks each (3x5)] 15 marks
3. Definitions:  
  Five definitions out of six based on textbook in three to five sentences.  
  [Five definitions one mark each (1x5)] 05 marks
4. Essay Type:  
  One essay type question out of two based on textbook (150-200 words)  
  [One essay type question of 8 marks]  08 marks
  SECTION B  30 marks
5. Three out of four short questions on drawing a design pattern based on the given input 12 marks
6. Two question out of three on designing a motif or a pattern based on the given input. (5+5) 10 marks
7. One question out of two on designing any of the following types  
  (brochure/logo/letter head/ book cover / poster / textile print/ jewelry)  08 marks
II PRACTICAL :  30 marks
  i) Exploring Graphic Design through  15 marks
  Portfolio Assessment  
  ii) Project Work 15 marks
  - Project based on Local and Contextualized Design  10 marks
  - Creativity and Innovation in Project Design  05 marks
     

PRACTICAL

Sketching and Drawing

a. Sketching of natural and man made objects and environment.

b. Construction Drawing.

c. Representational Drawing

d. Simplification Drawing

Basic Design: Development of aesthetic sensibility towards design

e. Elements of Design: (Line, Shape, Forms, Space, Colours etc.)

f. Principles of Design: Unity- Harmony, Balance, Rhythm, Perspective,Emphasis,Orientation, Repetition and Proportion.

Calligraphy and Typography

Society and Articulation: Design , Motifs, Patterns etc. from society

Introduction to Computer: Creation, Modification and Presentation.

PROJECT WORK AND PORTFOLIO

Project Work

1. Field Visits and Report writing/Documentation: Packaging industries, Paper Making workshops, Printing Presses, Museums, Melas, Festivals etc.

2. Project work: One project in a year where students will identify and pick up a particular design problem or something that they consider a design problem; work on that problem and produce works. Students should be encouraged to take up problems from their own environment like, Annual Day, Sports Meet, Function/Festivals, School building, Signs, Communication in the school etc.

3. Work study: Study of works of any great/known designer (national or international).

(Students will work individually on their assignments most of the time, but they will have the opportunity at times to work together to solve problems if the situation arises. It is essential that students should work on their projects during their designated class periods. Students are expected to have a certain number of assignments done by midterms or end of the quarter in order to receive grade/marks. Students are evaluated according to how well they meet the criteria of creativity, accuracy, execution etc.)

Portfolio

Yearly submission of portfolio consisting of selected works (min. no.20) produced during the year. The works should be rich in terms of material exploration and visual impact.(Students will each develop a portfolio that reflects and intermediate to advanced level of artistic perception, expression, historic and cultural understanding, aesthetic valuing, and an ability to connect their artistic skills to many art related careers, and develop competencies in problem solving, communication, time management and resources. Students are expected to submit acceptable work at the end of academic year. If an assignment is considered unacceptable, the students will be asked to complete and resubmit their work.) 

 

 


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