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The Drink Brand Design STEAM Project challenges students to create their own fictional beverage brand, blending creativity with structured problem-solving. Throughout the project, students explore the fundamentals of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design. They will invent a brand name, design a custom wordmark, develop a cohesive color palette, and create five unique drink flavors, each with a matching label design. This hands-on project encourages experimentation with visual c

Students will explore David Hockney’s joiner photography technique by selecting a subject (person, place, or thing) and taking at least 20 photos from various angles, using a mental grid to ensure comprehensive coverage. They will upload and organize their photos on a computer, then use photo editing software (such as Photoshop, GIMP, or Pixlr) to creatively compile and arrange the images into a surreal, abstract composition. The final project should be saved as a flattened JPEG or PNG file. Stu

The Pen Tool in Adobe Illustrator allows users to create precise vector shapes by placing anchor points and adjusting their handles to create both straight lines and curves. Mastery of its functions, including path modification and combining shapes, enables efficient creation of complex illustrations with detailed control over every element.