Day 57 - Workday!

Graphics 1 - Yesterday, we made your faces blue and warped your noses.  Today you can move forward.  I will come around to make sure everyone is caught up.  AVATAR tutorial, CLICK HERE!

Multimedia 1 - Today you will turn in a CONCEPT for your MUSIC VIDEO.  You will print a page containing: YOUR SONG TITLE, ARTIST, LYRICS.  Then, add what your concept is.  BEGINNING, MIDDLE, END.

Graphics 2 - Work on your CLASSIC CAR POSTERS.  I will help individually.

Day 56 - Tuesday Decemeber 15, 2010

Graphics 1 - Today I will demo the AVATAR tutorial.  To find it CLICK HERE!

Multimedia 1 - Today you will record your NEWSCAST and edit it using FINAL CUT PRO. 
File > Export > Quicktime Movie.  Send it to my DROPBOX.

Graphics 2 - Work on your CLASSIC CAR POSTER.  I will demo some shading techniques.  Remember, you must do your linework in ILLUSTRATOR and your colors and shading in PHOTOSHOP.

Lines + Flat Color + some Door Shading.

Day 55 - Back to it

Graphics 1 - Today we will start our AVATAR project.  Take a picture of yourself, using iChat and then use the tutorial to convert yourself.  CLICK HERE for the AVATAR tutorial.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will turn in concepts for your FINAL NEWSCAST.  I will also talk about expectations for your MUSIC VIDEO.

Graphics 2 - Today we will get started on the Classic Car Poster.  Do 3 concept sketches for your layout.  TITLE, GRAPHICS, and leave space for added text.

Day 54 - Thursday December 8, 2010 - Sorry, still sick

Graphics 1 - Work on your TYPE tutorial.  If you finish do this tutorial, using your OWN NAME.  CLICK HERE for the link to the tutorial.

Multimedia 1 - You may use the rest of the time to work on your COMMERCIALS.  They are due today.

Graphics 2 - Finish up your GAMEBOY.  For your next project, you will be asked to design a poster for a classic car show.  Your client wants a vintage look.  Use the same technique as the GAMEBOY.  Lines in ILLUSTRATOR and color and shading in PHOTOSHOP.  Do some research.

Day 53 - MISTER NANDA is out sick. BE RESPECTFUL!

Graphics 1 - Work on your TYPE tutorial.  If you finish do this tutorial, using your OWN NAME.  CLICK HERE for the link to the tutorial.

Multimedia 1 - Define the terms on the board using GOOGLE and hand them in.  Then, you may use the rest of the time to work on your COMMERCIALS.

Graphics 2 - Finish up your GAMEBOY.  For your next project, you will be asked to design a poster for a classic car show.  Your client wants a vintage look.  Use the same technique as the GAMEBOY.  Lines in ILLUSTRATOR and color and shading in PHOTOSHOP.  Do some research.

Courtesy of gasserwarsgassermagazine.com

Day 53 - Monday December 6, 2010

Graphics 1 - We will demo the GRUNGE TYPE tutorial.  It is located @ www.denisdesigns.com/blog

Multimedia 1 - Work on your commercials.  I will demo some effects.

Graphics 2 - Work on GAMEBOYS.

Day 52 - Thursday December 2, 2010

Graphics 1 - You SNOWMAN is due on your blog TODAY!

Multimedia 1 - YOU MUST HAVE FOOTAGE for your commercial by MONDAY.  NO EXCUSES!  (th hour fill out your NEWSCAST worksheets.

Graphics 2 - Work on your GAMEBOY.

Compressor practice

 

Video by Sean Saffell.  Multimedia 1

Day 51 - Final Cut Pro Effects & SNOWMAN!

Graphics 1 - Your SNOWMAN is due on your blog by the end of the hour.

Multimedia 1 - Today we will finish up presenting our posters and I will demo how to import media into FINAL CUT PRO.  We will apply various effects.

Graphics 2 - Work on your GAMEBOYS.

Day 50 - Correction - Tuesday Nov. 30, 2010

Graphics 1 - Today is a workday.  I will demo any part of the SNOWMAN you need to see.  SNOWMAN due THURSDAY.

Multimedia 1 - Today we will begin presenting our STORYBOARDS, looking for technical difficulties, and checking out cameras.  ALL VIDEO due MONDAY.

Graphics 2 - Work on your GAMEBOYS.

Day 48 - Welcome back!

Graphics 1 - Today is a workday for the SNOWMAN tutorial.  I will demo how to create the snowman's body.

Multimedia 1 - Today I will explain CAMERA MOVEMENT: PAN, TILT, DOLLY, TRUCK.  Then you will create a SHOTLIST based off of your SCRIPT & STORYBOARDS.  Due by the end of class.

Graphics 2 - GAMEBOY tutorial.

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Day 47 - 11-18-10 THANKSGIVING BREAK!!!

Graphics 1 - Continue Snowman Tutorial.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will create STORYBOARDS using the handouts.  Turn them in by the end of class.

Graphics 2 - Start on GAMEBOY tutorial.

Bill Waterson - Calvin & Hobbes

Day 46 - Scripts, Snowman, & Skulls

Graphics 1 - Today we will begin the SNOWMAN tutorial.  To find it click HERE!

Multimedia 1 - Today I will hand back your concepts and we will get some notes on the essentials of a good commercial.  Then you will have the rest of the hour to present your script.


Graphics 2 - You should be in the final stages of blending your SKULLFACE together.  If you are finished you may start the GAMEBOY project.  Click HERE!

Courtesy of www.tutorial9.net

Day 45 - Countdown to the Fall play

Graphics 1 - Today your NAME MEANING is due on your blog.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will come up with a concept for a 30 second commercial.  You must have a BEGINNING, MIDDLE, & END.  A PITCH, LOGO, and TAGLINE.  Lastly, mention your target audience.  DUE BY THE END OF THE HOUR.

Graphics 2 - Work on your SKULLFACE projects.

Day 44 - Thursday 11, 2010

Graphics 1 - Today you will take your ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR TOOL TEST.  Then your TYPE on a PATH project is due on your blog by the end of the hour.  Your NAME MEANING project is due MONDAY.

Multimedia 1 - Your newscasts are due in my DROPBOX by the end of the hour.

Graphics 2 - You should have your SKULLFACE pieced together a this point.  Step 2 is making the pieces blend together.  Lastly, you will put in shading and add final detailing.

Day 43 - The Plan Test.

Graphics 1 - Today I will demo how to use the ERASER, GRADIENT, PAINT BUCKET.  You will have the rest of the hour to work on your projects.  REMEMBER:  ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR TOOL QUIZ tomorrow!

Multimedia 1 - Today you may import your interviews and finish up your NEWSCAST.

Graphics 2 - Today I will demo how to blend the various pieces of the face together.

Day 42 - Tuesday 9, 2010

Graphics 1 - Today we will demo how to use the HEALING, BRUSH, CLONE/STAMP, and HISTORY brush.  You will have the 2nd half of class to work on assignments.  Your photo manipulation in PHOTOSHOP is due on your blog tomorrow.  Your TYPE ON A PATH tool is due THURSDAY and your name meaning is due MONDAY.

Multimedia 1 - Make sure you have your NEWSCAST part one completely edited.  You interviews can be imported into iMovie and edited as well.

Your FACIAL RETOUCH tutorials are due.  Begin researching your 9 celebrities for your SKULLFACE project.

Day 41 - PHOTOSHOP!!!

Graphics 1 - Today we will begin using PHOTOSHOP.  I will give you a TOOLS HANDOUT to fill out using the program; similar to when we started ILLUSTRATOR.  We will discuss the difference between RASTER vs. VECTOR.  Then I will demo the selection tools.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will record the first part of our NEWSCAST.  I will check out cameras to the students that will do their interviews TONIGHT.  Another group will go tomorrow and so forth.

Graphics 2 - Your FACIAL RETOUCH tutorials are DUE TODAY.  If finished, find a skull and choose 9 photos of celebrities you wish to use to make your SKULLFACE.

Day 40 - Parent Teacher Conference Day 2 (Thursday, November 4, 2010)

Graphics 1 - Your MOVIE POSTERS are due on your blog TODAY.  Next week, we will start working on PHOTOSHOP.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will turn in concepts for NEWSCAST 4.  You will also turn in 8 questions for your interview.  This time you will use FCP, and include an interview as your reaction.

Graphics 2 - Finish up your FACIAL RETOUCH tutorials.  We will begin the SKULLFACE project on Monday.

Day 39 - Parent Teacher Conf. Day 1

Graphics 1 - Your MOVIE POSTERS are due on your blog by tomorrow.

Multimedia 1 - We will finish up your notes on the Final Cut Pro interface.  You must turn in the handout with the 3 FCP questions on them.  The answers can be found in the GETTING STARTED section under HELP in FCP.

Graphics 2 - Work on your Photo Retouch packets.

Day 38 - Posters, Carface, FINAL CUT PRO

Graphics 1 - Work on MOVIE POSTERS, if you re finished work on your TYPE on a PATH projects.

Multimedia 1 - Today you may finish exporting your iMovie projects.  I will demo Final Cut Pro.

Graphics 2 - Finish up your CARFACES.  I will show you how to start on the FACIAL RETOUCH packet.  mail.egsd.org/~tnanda

Day 37 - Monday Nov. 1, 2010

Graphics 1 - Your MOVIE POSTERS are due THURSDAY.  If you are done, work on your TYPE programs.

Multimedia 1 - Today you have your PHOTO SLIDESHOW due by the end of class.

Graphics 2 - Finish up you CARFACE project.

Day 36 - Workday, get caughtup.

Graphics 1 - Work on your MOVIE POSTERS.

Multimedia 1 - Work on your 5 CORRECTIONS from yesterday.  Make sure you crop & straighten the other photos in your collection for best composition.  Start of your SLIDESHOW in iMovie.

Graphics 2 - Your WPA posters are due on your blog today.  Work on the CARFACE project.

Day 35 - Wednesday, October, 27, 2010

Graphics 1 - Work on your posters, I will demo your next project, the TYPE ON A PATH project.

Multimedia 1 - Today I will demo the the 5 photo edits that are to be included in your slide show.  Use a different photo for EACH effect.  THRESHOLD, B&W, ISOLATE, INVERT, & BEST CORRECTION.  Save these as JPEG.  DO NOT SAVE OVER THE ORIGINALS.

Graphics 2 - Work on your CARFACE project.  You WPA posters are due on your blog THURSDAY.

 

Day 34 - Multimedia QUIZ today!!!

Graphics 1 - Work on Movie Posters.

Multimedia 1 - Today you have your VOCAB quiz.  We will look at the rest of your pics and CROP and STRAIGHTEN them.

Graphics 2 - Finish up your WPA posters.  If you are done, start on your CARFACE assignment that was demoed yesterday.

Day 33 - 25 photos & posters

Graphics 1 - You have next week to work on your POSTERS, then we will look at your progress.

Multimedia 1 - You have 25 pics due on MONDAY, remember no excuses.

Graphics 2 - Finish up you posters.

Day 32 - Photoshopery, Bob Marley, & Posters

Graphics 1 - Work on your MOVIE POSTERS.  I will demo some videos on our techniques.  Today I will show the BOB MARLEY vector video.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will finish up your terms and I will demo how to crop and alter colors in PHOTOSHOP.  Your PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT is due on MONDAY!

Graphics 2 - We will take a look at your progress today.

Day 31 - Tuesday Oct. 19, 2010

Graphics 1 - MOVIE POSTERS.  I demoed a few videos by professionals doing the same techniques.

Multimedia 1 - Today I will handout your PHOTO ASSIGNMENT sheets for the weekend.  Remember, your photos are due MONDAY, no excuses.  I will go over the various shots you are required to take.

Graphics 2 - NONPROFIT POSTERS.

Day 30 - Monday Oct. 18, 2010

Graphics 1 - Work on your MOVIE POSTERS.

Multimedia 1 - 1st Hour - Today I gave notes on basic camera terms and techniques for the quiz.  9th Hour - SUBSTITUTE TODAY, please use the internet to define the terms on your handout, they are due by the end of the hour.  TERMS HANDOUT.

Graphics 2 - Work on your NONPROFIT POSTER.

Day 29 - Sketches, Editing, & Nonprofits

Graphics 1 - Today we will present your sketches for your MOVIE POSTER concepts.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will make the final edits on your iMovie NEWSCASTS, then SHARE it to my DROPBOX.

Graphics 2 - Today you will present your sketches for your NPA/WPA posters.

GREAT EXAMPLE of poster sketches:

Joaquim Marquès Nielsen - Check out his great BLOG!

Day 28 - Editing, Nonprofits, Movie Posters

Graphics 1 - Today I will demo the MOVIE POSTER assignment.  Please play careful attention to the specifics.

Multimedia 1 - Today I will demo how to edit your movies.  Transitions, Audio, Pictures, and how to put a graphic overlay in.

Graphics 2 - Today you will present sketches for your Poster project.

Day 27 - Tuesday Oct. 12, 2010

Graphics 1 - Your ILLUSTRATIONS are due on your blog today.  Start on the ROCKET it is due THURSDAY.  I will demo the MOVIE POSTER on WED.


Multimedia 1 - Today you will record your NEWS STORIES into iMovie.  Tomorrow we will start editing.

Graphics 2 - Today you will turn in your paper on your NONPROFIT.  Then you can start your sketches.

Day 26 - ROCKET TUTORIAL

Graphics 1 - Click HERE! - Rocket Tutorial.  Your ILLUSTRATIONS must be posted by TUESDAY.

Multimedia 1 - Today I will return your concepts and we will begin recording your iMovie NEWSCASTS.

Graphics 2 - You STAMPS are due on your blog WEDNESDAY.  Begin researching the WPA poster style.  The research a NONPROFIT organization that you would like to design a poster for.  The Grand County Grand Foundation has a great list of nonprofits on their site.

From www.denisdesigns.com (check out this great site!)

Day 25 - Present your work in class!

Graphics 1 - Today your may continue working on your ILLUSTRATIONS.  We will present your progress to the class.


Multimedia 1 - Today I will demo how to use iMovie.  Your NEWS CONCEPTS are due today.

Graphics 2 - Today your may continue working on your STAMPS.  We will present your progress to the class.  If you are done, do a web search on WPA POSTERS and study the style.  Then you will research a local NONPROFIT organization.

courtesy of Library of Congress

Day 24 - ILLUS, NEWS, STAMPS (still)

Graphics 1 - Finish up on your ILLUSTRATIONS, we will take a look at some of them in class tomorrow.

Multimedia 1 - I will give you 15 minutes at the beginning of class to finish exporting your GARAGEBAND quiz.  Then we will break up into our new NEWS groups and research stories for our categories.

Graphics 2 - Finish up on your STAMPS, we will take a look at some of them in class tomorrow.

Day 23 - Tuesday Oct. 6, 2010

Graphics 1 - Work day for your ILLUSTRATIONS.  I will help you in class.

Multimedia 1 - QUIZ TODAY!  You have 6 multiple choice questions, then you will create your slideshow in GARAGEBAND to finish your quiz.

Graphics 2 - Work Day for your STAMPS.  I will help you in class.

Day 22 - Slideshow, Tones, & Stamps

Graphics 1 - This week is a work week.  As long as everyone stays on task I will give you plenty of time to create a quality ILLUSTRATION.  Remember, every color must have a minimum of 3 tones.  Refer to the Magic Marble demo in my earlier posts.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will have the hour to finish up your COLLAGES for the Album Art of your podcast.  Save for WEB and post to your blog.  Also look over GARAGEBAND as you will have a quiz over it TOMORROW!

Graphics 2 - Work on your STAMPS.

Day 21 - Iron Man, Slideshow, & Stamps

Graphics 1 - Today we scanned your LINE ART.  Then I demonstrated the technique for layering color using IRON MAN.  Make sure to draw in complete shapes.

Multimedia 1 - Today finish up your COLLAGES and I demoed how to make a SLIDESHOW in GARAGEBAND.

Graphics 2 - Work on your STAMPS.

Day 20 - 40 Photo Collage, Sketches, & Stamps

Graphics 1 - Today we will present your sketch concepts to the class.  We will vote on which concept is the strongest.

Multimedia 1 - Today you will finish up your PHOTO SEARCH.  Start a new file in PHOTOSHOP.  Set it up to be 17in wide and 11in tall with a resolution of 300.  You will begin creating a collage useing your photos.  I will demo basic image adjustments and feathering selections.

Graphics 2 -  Your papers are due today.  Work on your Influential person STAMP.  Remember, to include varying levels of detail. 

Basic Slideshow example using Garageband

Day 19 - Tuesday Sept. 28th, 2010

Graphics 1 - Today you will do 3 sketches for your next project.  For inspiration, check out a site called www.drawergeeks.com.  YOUR THEMES:  "CITY OF GHOSTS", "FIRST FLIGHT", & "BUTTERFLY BATTLE"

Multimedia 1 - You will have today to work on getting your Photo Search done.

Graphics 2 - Today we will look at some examples of VECTOR PORTRAITS.  Google the word "VECTOR ART" and you will see many great examples.  I will demo how to start with a basic outline tone (like the CARICATURE PROJECT) and how to break the face into various shades.

Day 18 - Landscape donage!

Graphics 1 - Your LANDSCAPES should be on your blog and you should have a grade at this point.

Multimedia 1 - Today we will discuss HOW TO find Quality Photography on the web.  You will be given a HANDOUT containing 40 random items that you must find high quality photos for.  Pay attention to your definitions today.  Must be at least a 1000 pixels.

Graphics 2 - Finish up and post your 2 PAGE SPREADS to your blog.

Day 17 - Podcasts, Gradients, & Spreads.

Graphics 1 - Today we will continue working on the LANDSCAPE TUTORIAL.  The link to it is on the DAY 16 POST.

Multimedia 1 - You must have your Second PODCAST in my DROPBOX, by the end of the day.

Graphics 2 - We will finish up looking at the rest of your SPREADS.  THey need to be posted to your blog by MONDAY.

Day 16 - Recordings & Landscapes.

Graphics 1 - CLICK HERE! Landscape Tutorial.  Today we will finish up critiquing your logos and start on the LANDSCAPE TUTORIAL.  Courtesty of DENISDESIGNS.COM.  Check out this great website.


Multimedia 1 - QUIZ TODAY!  After the quiz on your terms, I will hand back your concepts and you will have the opportunity to revise them.  Then you need to get your entire group recorded into GARAGEBAND.  Tomorrow is an EDITING ONLY day.

Graphics 2 - Today we will look at your 2 PAGE SPREADS and critique them in class. 

Day 15 - Presentations & Garageband

Graphics 1 - Today you will present your logos to the class and discuss what is working and what could be enhanced.  Post your LOGOS on your BLOG.

Multimedia 1 - Today we reviewed for your TERMS QUIZ TOMORROW!  Look over you notes.  DOWNLOAD the "GARAGEBAND.PDF" from my listing folder.  Today I will demo how to use Garageband to make your second NEWSCAST.

Graphics 2 - We will start presenting our layouts tomorrow.  There were only 6 students in class today.

Day 14 - Work Day, Catchup!

Graphics 1 - We will finish quizzing the folks that were missed on Thursday.  Finish up your LOGOS.  You should have the BRUSHES, a NAME in PEN, & your LOGO on your BLOG!

Multimedia 1 - Your NEWS CONCEPTS for the 2nd newscast are due typed in the proper format by the END OF CLASS!

QUIZ on WEDNESDAY!

Graphics 2 - Work on your 2 PAGE SPREAD layouts.  Remember to use your grid, and to avoid ORPHANS/WINDOWS.  Make them interesting.

Day 13 - Quiz, Newscasts, Sketches.

Graphics 1 - QUIZ TODAY!  You may work on your logos and I will meet with you individually to quiz you on the HUTS.

Multimedia 1 - Today, we assigned NEWSCAST 2.  You will be assigned your groups and categories.  Research your NEWStory and make sure your have your COLLAGES posted.

Graphics 2 - Today, I will approve your layout sketches for your 2 PAGE SPREAD.

Day 12 - Wednesday Sept. 15, 2010

Graphics 1 - Today we did the QUICKDRAW assignment.  I called out random words and gave you 10-15 seconds to draw them on a sheet of paper.  The drawings were about 1" by 1" so you could fit them on the page.

QUIZ TOMORROW!

Multimedia 1 - Today we did the ROTATING STORYLINE exercise in SOUNDTRACK PRO.  Everyone recorded 10 seconds of audio and then switched computers to record another 10 seconds on another computer.  In the end you had 4-5 clips on your original computer.  It is your job to correct them for errors and adjust the amplitude of the audio.  EXPORT MIX the final audio into my DROPBOX.

Graphics 2 - Work on your 2 PAGE SPREAD.  Begin your layout sketches.

Day 11 - Collages, Logos, & Typography

Graphics 1 - CLICK HERE!
You will have the first 15 minutes of class to finish up your HUTS or to work on your LOGO.  Then click above where it says 'CLICK HERE!" to go to a site discussing the 5 PRINCIPLES of EFFECTIVE LOGO DESIGN.  Use these ideas to reflect on your LOGO process.

Multimedia 1 - Finish up your PS COLLAGE tutorial and post it on your blog.

Graphics 2 - Today I will demo how to set up your 2 PAGE SPREAD.  Also, our FONTs will be assigned.  Begin your layout sketches.

 Evolution of the marble concept...

Day 10 - Monday Sept. 13, 2010

Graphics 1 - Finish up your HUTS EXERCISE.  I will demo 5-9 today.  You are expected to be able to demo 1-9 to the class y THURS.  If you are done you may research your logo design.

Multimedia 1 - CLICK HERE!  Today we will do a basic PHOTOSHOP tutorial.  It is just to get you used to an image editor.  You will be creating a collage.  You may GOOGLE pics of various animals to use in the picture.  Focus on using the SELECTION TOOLS and LAYERS PALETTE.

Graphics 2 - Today I will assign the 2 PAGE SPREAD assignment.  We will look at some examples of what is expected from the project and I will HANDOUT the guidleines.  Make sure you follow the instructions thoroughly.  No one may use the same font as another classmate.

Day 9 - Thursday Sept. 9, 2010

Graphics 1 - Post your NAME done with PEN TOOL on your blog.

Multimedia 1 - Today we went to photography.nationalgeographic.com and choose an image that appeals to you.  We will discuss why you chose the image and present it to the class.

Graphics 2 - Finish up your CARICATURE and post it to your blog.

Day 8 - Rockport logos, Final Podcast, & Caricatures!

Graphics 1 - Today we will look at some professional logos.  Go to my LISTING FOLDER under GRAPHICS 1 and download ROCKPORT - LETTERHEAD & LOGO DESIGN.pdf.  Scan through the 200 some logos and pick one to discuss with the class.

Multimedia 1 - Your final recordings are due today.  Everyone must be recorded and revised then the final mix must be put in my dropbox.  Use File> Export Mix.  Name it after your group and put it in my dropbox.

Graphics 2 -  Today you will work on your CARICATURES.  Remember that every tone you use must have shadows and highlights.  Give them depth.

Day 7 - Tuesday Sept. 7th, 2010

Graphics 1 - Finish up "Pen Tool the Exercise."  The create a new file in ILLUSTRATOR.  Click VIEW>SHOW GRID.  Create the letters for your name using the pen tool.  You must have at least 4 characters or you have to use a middle or last name.  One letter in the name must have a curve.  Post this on our blog.

Multimedia 1 - Today we need to revise our NEWS CONCEPTS.  A lot of them are missing pertinant info.  Please correct these to get a better grade.  Corrections must also be added to your recordings.

Graphics 2 -  Today I will show you the example for the CARICATURE project.  Take a picture of yourself using iCHAT, and distort it using one of the video effects.  Try to obscure one of your dominant features; nose, forehead, chin, etc.  Then begin tracing the shapes in ILLUSTRATOR.  Each color must have a light and dark shade as well.

 

Day 6 - Thursday Sept. 31, 2010

Graphics 1 - Finish up the PEN TOOL exercise.  (Download "Pen Tool the Exercise.ai"  from my listing Folder.  Look in the Graphics 1 folder.  mail.egsd.org/~tnanda) 

Multimedia 1 - All members in your group must be recorded using SOUNDTRACK PRO and the LOGITECH headsets by the end of the hour.  We will edit them next week.

Graphics 2 - Finish up your logos.  Post your LOGO on your blog using FILE> SAVE FOR WEB & DEVICES.  (Go to this website:  CLICK HERE!)

Day 5 - QUIZZES TODAY!!!

Graphics 1 - TAKE YOUR QUIZ.  Then you will download "Pen Tool the Exercise.ai"  from my listing Folder.  Look in the Graphics 1 folder.  mail.egsd.org/~tnanda 

Multimedia 1 - TAKE YOUR QUIZ.  Then I will DEMO how to use SOUNDTRACK PRO to record your podcasts.  DUE: Your typed concepts in the proper format.

Graphics 2 - TAKE YOUR QUIZ.  Post your symbol on your blog using FILE> SAVE FOR WEB & DEVICES.  The work on LOGOs.  Go to this website:  CLICK HERE!
Choose a logo to recreate representing you.

Day 4 - Brushes, Logos, & Concepts

Graphics 1 - Today I will demo how to create a brush in ILLUSTRATOR.  You will make a SCATTER, ART, and PATTERN brush.  Use FILE > SAVE FOR WEB & DEVICES, then post your image on your blog.  

Multimedia 1 - Research and type up your NEWS CONCEPT for you category. 

Graphics 2 - Go to this website:  CLICK HERE!
Choose a logo to recreate representing you.

AUDITIONS TOMORROW for the fall PLAY!!!!

WED: QUIZ!!!

Day 3 - Quiz reviews and stuff.

Graphics 1 - Today you opened up ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR and labeled the tools in the TOOLS PALETTE on your handout.  We then discussed the uses for the four selection tools: SELECTION, DIRECT SELECTION, MAGIC WAND, & LASSO.  The last part of class, we reviewed for your quiz on WEDNESDAY.  In your spare time, work on your blogs.

DUE: Your syllabus signed by a parent.

Multimedia 1 - Today you defined these terms in your notes: OBJECTIVITY, SLANDER, & LIABLE.  Then we went over the Handout for writing a proper newscast.  Next, I broke you into your groups for your first PODCAST and assigned your categories.  Research your news story.  Your concept is due tomorrow.

DUE: Your syllabus signed by a parent.

Graphics 2 - Today you turned in your papers on your SYMBOL or ICON project.  Then you worked on getting your icons created in ILLUSTRATOR using the PEN TOOL.  When you are finished post it on your blog.  Remember to SAVE FOR WEB & DEVICES.

DUE: Your syllabus signed by a parent.
           Symbols & Icons paper.

Day 2 - Copyrights, Fair Use, & Public Domain

ALL COURSES:

Today you will be asked to use the internet to come up with solid definitions for the following terms.  Write or type these definitions in your notes.

Define:

COPYRIGHT - FAIR USE - PUBLIC DOMAIN

We discussed the differences and applications of both.  Next, use your web browser to go to www.benedict.com.  This site is a great resource for copyright issues.  We looked at the section labeled popular and discussed the BATMAN and DEVIL'S ADVOCATE film infringement cases.

DUE MONDAY: Your SYLLABUS with a parent signature.
QUIZ: Wednesday
REVIEW: Monday

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Day 1 - 2010

Welcome everyone!  Glad to meet you all.  Today we will go over the syllabus and class expectations.  We will also begin setting up your blog.

ALL COURSES:

TODAY: We setup up blogs @ www.blogger.com using our existing emails.  If you have trouble with BLOGGER, you can use an alternate:  www.wordpress.com.

Your 1st blog should say something like - "My name is ________ and this is my blog." and should have stated the one thing you want to learn by the end of semester.

Your 2nd blog should include the picture we used iCHAT to take of yourself and post on your blog account.

MONDAY - SIGNED Syllabus is due!

It will be a good idea to BOOKMARK this page as your daily updates will go here.

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