Monday, November 25, 2013

Photoshop Day 7: The CLONE wars

Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.  – Dale Carnegie
Remember that guy that gave up? Neither does anyone else.  – Unknown

BEFORE you go to 
TypingWeb complete this 
then...

Learning Target(s):  
  • I can CLONE objects from a photo using Cloning tools
 Announcements: 
Homework: 
  • Extra Credit available for the asking - come see me during office hours at 4PM TODAY, not tomorrow, so that I can explain the tasks...
Agenda: 
  • Removing Shorty QUIZ & TypingWeb [15] - Typing Exercise
    • Quiz Discussion [5]
  • Introduction to Photoshop continued... [25]
    • Today's Lessons
    • Photoshop Practice Time [15]
      • Start Bringing In Your Own Photos to Work On!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Photoshop Day 6: Removing Shorty (Content Aware Fills)

As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor
BEFORE you go to 
TypingWeb complete this 
then...
Learning Target(s):  
  • I can remove objects from a photo using content aware fill tools
 Announcements: 
Homework: 
  • NONE
Agenda: 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Photoshop Day 5: All I want to do (zoom, zoom, zoom)

As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor
BEFORE you go to 
TypingWeb complete this 
then...
Learning Target(s):  
  • I can navigate using the Zoom Tools
 Announcements: 
  • 00 TODAY: 10th Grade Exhibition / Nov 21 
  • 04 SCHOOL DAYS: Thanksgiving Break / Nov 27-29 
  • 19 SCHOOL DAYS: Winter Break / Dec 23- Jan 6
Homework: 
  • NONE
Agenda: 
  • UnDoDo QUIZ & TypingWeb [25] - Typing Lessons & Exercises
    • Quiz Discussion [5]
  • Introduction to Photoshop continued... [30]
    • Today's Lessons
      • Using the Zoom & Hand Tool (Andy 4:21)
        • Practice with John
          • The HAND tool (H)
          • Rotate View Tool (R)
          • Zoom Tool (Z)
          • The Spacebar Hand selector
          • Click and Drag with Zoom Tool
          • Option Bar with Zoom Tool
      • The Navigator Panel (Andy 3:07)
      • More as time permits
    • Photoshop Practice Time [40]

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Photoshop Day 4: Step Back, Jack

As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor
BEFORE you go to 
TypingWeb complete this 
then...
Learning Target(s):  
  • I can rearrange windows with menu commands AND by dragging.
  • I can DEMONSTRATE the following features in Photoshop:
    • Undo
    • Step-Back
    • History
 Announcements: 
  • 03 SCHOOL DAYS: 10th Grade Exhibition / Nov 21 
  • 06 SCHOOL DAYS: Thanksgiving Break / Nov 27-29 
  • 21 SCHOOL DAYS: Winter Break / Dec 23- Jan 6
Homework: 
  • NONE
Agenda: 
  • Bit Depth QUIZ & TypingWeb [15] - Typing Lessons & Exercises
    • Quiz Discussion [5]
  • Introduction to Photoshop continued... [20]
    • Today's Lessons
      • TRY(Watch if You need to): Touring the Interface and Managing Windows (Kelly 9:01)
      • TRY: Undo & Shortcuts (its like video game controls unless you are entering text on purpose!)
        • BURN (Shift+O, Shift+O, Shift+O)
        • Undo 1 Step (Ctrl+Z)
        • Step back MULTIPLE steps (Alt+Ctrl+Z)
        • History Panel (double click)
        • History Brush (Y)
    • Photoshop Practice Time [20]

    Monday, November 18, 2013

    Photoshop Day 3: Bit Depth & Windowing

    As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on 
    because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor
    BEFORE you go to 
    TypingWeb complete this 
    then...
    Period 4 hang tight, everyone else...
    Learning Target(s):  
    • I can EXPLAIN the Importance of Bit Depth
     Announcements: 
    • 04 SCHOOL DAYS: 10th Grade Exhibition / Nov 21 
    • 07 SCHOOL DAYS: Thanksgiving Break / Nov 27-29 
    • 22 SCHOOL DAYS: Winter Break / Dec 23- Jan 6
    Homework: 
    • NONE
    Agenda: 
    • Raster/Vector QUIZ & TypingWeb [15] - Typing Lessons & Exercises
    • LOOK in the STUDENT DRIVE for a file named "01_Introducing_Photoshop.zip" 
      • IF the file is there DOUBLE CLICK IT and it will unzip itself into a FOLDER on the STUDENT DRIVE
        • If the file is not there call John over.
      • MOVE the folder into YOUR PERIOD FOLDER on the STUDENT DRIVE
          • MAKE A FOLDER IF YOU NEED TOO.
        • When done it should look like this:
    • Introduction to Photoshop continued... [20]

      Friday, November 15, 2013

      Photoshop Day 2: Raster, Vector, Ratchet...



      Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try



      Learning Target(s):  
      • I can EXPLAIN the difference between RASTER and VECTOR based images
       Announcements: 
      • 01 SCHOOL DAYS: Quarter 2 Progress Reports / Nov 15
      • 06 SCHOOL DAYS: 10th Grade Exhibition / Nov 21 
      • 08 SCHOOL DAYS: Thanksgiving Break / Nov 27-29 
      • 23 SCHOOL DAYS: Winter Break / Dec 23- Jan 6
      Homework: 
      • NONE
      TODAY in History: 
      Agenda: 


      Thursday, November 14, 2013

      Apply to attend Envision Academy!

      Submit an online application to attend Envision Academy of Arts & Technology!

        
      Click here for the English language 


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      online application.

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      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

      Photoshop Day 1: Introduction to the Interface

      Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try
      Learning Target(s):  
      • I can NAME the four (4) distinct areas of the Photoshop Interface
      • I can EXPLAIN the difference between RASTER and VECTOR based images
       Announcements: 
      • 02 SCHOOL DAYS: Quarter 2 Progress Reports / Nov 15
      • 07 SCHOOL DAYS: 10th Grade Exhibition / Nov 21 
      • 09 SCHOOL DAYS: Thanksgiving Break / Nov 27-29 
      • 24 SCHOOL DAYS: Winter Break / Dec 23- Jan 6
      Homework: 
      • NONE
      Agenda: 
      • TypingWeb [20] - Period 5 skip to Peer Review [30]
        • Hand your homework in during TypingWeb (for reduced credit) if you did not already give it to the sub yesterday.
      • Peer Review (10)
      • Discussing the homework (20)
        • The assignment
        • The ideas/themes
      • Introduction to Photoshop

      Tuesday, November 12, 2013

      Timeline DAY 8: Assessing our work

      Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try
      Learning Target(s):  
      • I can objectively assess the work of my fellow students
       Announcements: 

      • 04 SCHOOL DAYS: 10th Grade Exhibition[?] / Nov 15 
      • 04 SCHOOL DAYS: Quarter 2 Progress Reports / Nov 15
      • 11 SCHOOL DAYS: Thanksgiving Break / Nov 27-29 
      • 26 SCHOOL DAYS: Semester 1 Report Cards / Dec 20
      • 26 SCHOOL DAYS: Winter Break / Dec 23- Jan 6
      Homework: 
      • NONE
        Agenda: 

        Tuesday, November 5, 2013

        Timeline Day SEVEN: Wrap-Up and resource list

        Getting organized in the normal routines of life and finishing little projects you've started is an important first step toward realizing larger goals. If you can't get a handle on the small things, how will you ever get it together to focus on the big things?                   -- Joyce Meyer 

          NO Typing Web This Week  

        Learning Target(s):  
        • I can complete & submit my timeline and assess my own work
         Announcements: 
                TODAY:   The Lab is NOT open today outside of class-time 
        Homework: 
        • NONE
          Agenda: 


          Here are the resources used in this project

          Here are the Lessons, in reverse order

          Monday, November 4, 2013

          Timeline Day SIX: ADVANCED Tiki-Toki Settings

          Getting organized in the normal routines of life and finishing little projects you've started is an important first step toward realizing larger goals. If you can't get a handle on the small things, how will you ever get it together to focus on the big things?                   -- Joyce Meyer 

            NO Typing Web This Week  

          Learning Target(s):  
          • I can adjust the spacing, display mode, and other regular and advanced settings using the Tiki-Toki timeline software
           Announcements: 
                  TODAY:   Lab open at Lunch and after school until 5PM
                      DUE:   TOMORROW @ the end of class. 
          Homework: 
          • Complete any missing classwork
            Agenda: 
            • John's Tiki-Toki Timeline
            • ADVANCED TIKI-TOKI SETTINGS
              • TUTORIAL - see below
              • WORK-TIME
                • You are NO LONGER adding items to your spreadsheet.  If you have NOT been cleared to scan please call John over.
                • Scan whenever you can get one of the machines
                  • Put them all in ONE FOLDER
                  • Airdrop the folder to your computer
                  • Upload the folder to Google Drive
                    • Set the folder's PERMISSION to PUBLIC
                  • CONVERT THE GOOGLE SHARING LINK for each picture using gdurl.com
                    • Use the resulting link in your timeline events
                • Add events to your Tiki-Toki Timeline
                • To get an "A": Experiment with the settings & background to improve and differentiate the display of YOUR stories!


            TUTORIAL

            READ the Admin Guide to see the what & where of Tiki-Toki

            CHANGE the background image BUT BE WARNED:
            Do NOT make the background TOO BUSY
            It must NOT DISTRACT from your stories

            CHANGE the "View Type"
            Play with how the events are displayed...  stacked or side by side?

            PLAY with the ADVANCED SETTINGS


             CONSIDER using "Categories" to make your timeline more visually interesting... and to get an "A"!

            CHANGE the "Story Spacing"
            Play with how the events are displayed...   
            Spread out and true to time? Or compact, with time being relative?