MON: Photoshop Day 7 - "Work with Layers"

OPEN Photoshop 

& go to the proper tutorial

DOWNLOAD the files if necessary

Announcements: 

• Current Events Update: Report: China's Social Credit System Has Blocked Tens of Millions of Plane and Train Tickets

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Reminders & Resources:

• SAVE every document you work on for EVERY tutorial
• You will need them for "binder checks"

Introduction to Photoshop Phase One: Curated & Narrated [Ongoing++]

• TUTORIALS: Layers Basics 
• To view and select layers in the Layers panel
• Layers contain the images, text, or objects that make up a layered file. They let you move, edit, and work with content on one layer without affecting content on other layers.
• Layers are arranged in a stack in the Layers panel, which is usually located in the bottom right of the work area. If the Layers panel is not visible, choose Window > Layers.
• In the Layers panel, click the eye icon to the left of a layer to hide its content. Click again in the same spot to reveal the content. This is a useful way to remind yourself what’s on a particular layer.
• A layer must be selected in order to make changes to it. In the Layers panel, click once to the right of a layer name to select that layer. To add more layers to your selection, hold Control (Windows) or Command (macOS) as you click other layers.
• Change layer order, create a new layer, change layer opacity, and delete a layer.
• Drag a layer up or down in the Layers panel to change the order of layered objects in the image
• To change a layer’s opacity, select a layer in the Layers panel and drag the Opacity slider located near the top of the Layers panel to make the layer more or less transparent.
• To delete a layer, select a layer in the Layers panel and press Backspace (Windows) or Delete (macOS).
• To resize layers
• In the Layers panel, select one or more layers that contain images or objects you want to resize.
• Choose Edit > Free Transform. A transform border appears around all the content on the selected layers. Hold the Shift key to avoid distorting the content, and drag the corners or edges until it is the desired size. Drag inside the transform border to move the content around the image. Drag outside the transform border to rotate the content.
• Click the check mark in the options bar or press Enter (Windows) or Return (macOS) to finalize the change.
• Add images to a layered design
• Choose File > Place Embedded, navigate to an image file in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS), and click Place.
• Hold the Shift key to avoid distorting the image, and drag the corners of the image border to resize the added image.
• Drag inside the border to position the added image where you want it.
• Click the check mark in the options bar to finalize the placement. This automatically creates a new layer containing the added image.
• Unlock the Background layer
• Because the Background layer is locked, it can’t be moved in the Document window or rearranged in the Layers panel, and some editing functions won’t work on it.
• To change the Background layer into a regular layer, click the lock icon to the right of the layer name in the Layers panel. 
• To name a layer, double-click the current layer name. Type a new name for the layer. Press Enter (Windows) or Return (macOS).
• Click the Create a New Layer icon at the bottom of the layers panel to make a new layer. This layer is transparent until something is added to it.

FRI: Photoshop Day 6 - "Change the image size"

OPEN Photoshop 

& go to the proper tutorial

Announcements: 

:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:

Reminders & Resources:

• SAVE every document you work on for EVERY tutorial
• You will need them for "binder checks"

Introduction to Photoshop: Curated & Narrated [Ongoing++]

• TUTORIALS: How to crop and resize images 
• To resize an image
• Choose Image > Image Size.
• Measure width and height in pixels for images you plan to use online or in inches (or centimeters) for images to print. Keep the link icon highlighted to preserve proportions. This automatically adjusts the height when you change the width and vice versa.
• Select Resample to change the number of pixels in the image. This allows Photoshop to change the image size.
• To change image resolution
• Choose Image > Image Size. Resolution in this dialog box means the number of image pixels that will be assigned to each inch when the image is printed.
• Leave width and height set to inches for printing.
• Deselect Resample to preserve the original number of image pixels.
• In the Resolution field, set the number of pixels per inch to 300 for printing to a typical desktop inkjet printer. This changes the number of inches in the width and height fields.
• To crop and straighten an image
• Select the Crop tool in the Tools panel. A crop border appears.
• Drag any edge or corner to adjust the size and shape of the crop border.
• Drag inside the crop border to position the image inside the crop border.
• Drag outside a corner of the crop border to rotate or straighten.
• Click the check mark in the options bar or press Enter (Windows) or Return (macOS) to complete the crop.
• To change canvas size
• Choose Image > Canvas Size
• To add a canvas, enter the amount of width and height to add. Measure width and height in pixels for online use or in inches for print.
• Select Relative, and then select an anchor point in the canvas diagram. The arrows point to the sides where the canvas will be added.

WED/THU: Photoshop Day 5 - "Get familiar with the work area"

UNIT Learning Targets

• What is REAL and how can we tell?
• How is reality manipulated by technology?
• How can WE manipulate reality?

Announcements: 

:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:

• The Exploratorium Field Trip has been POSTPONED. STILL BRING IN YOUR FORMS ASAP.
• New seats soon...
• Extra Credit available Tomorrow after school
• Leadership opportunity TODAY after school: Free Food!
• We are kickstarting a project in hopes to amplify the voices of Oakland youth in preparation for the 2020 election.
• Considering the diversity of Oakland and unique backgrounds and experiences of our community, we believe it is important for youth to have an opportunity to share their voices regardless of age and status.

Reminders & Resources:

• SAVE every document you work on for EVERY tutorial
• You will need them for "binder checks"

Introduction to Photoshop [Ongoing++]

• Our first Photoshop assignments [Ongoing++]
• TUTORIALS: Fundamental Photoshop 
• To open and create images
• In the menu bar, choose File > Open to open existing images.
• In the menu bar, choose File > New to create a new image from scratch. Select a document preset. You can customize the preset by typing in your own values, like width and height.
• The interface
• Menu bar (at the very top) shows the File, Edit, Image, and other menus that give you access to a variety of commands, adjustments, and panels.
• Options bar (underneath the menu bar) displays options for the tool you are currently working with.
• Tools panel (on the left) contains tools for editing images and creating artwork. Similar tools are grouped together. You can access related tools in a group by clicking and holding a tool in the panel.
• Panels (on the right) include Color, Layers, Properties, and other panels that contain a variety of controls for working with images. You can find the full list of panels under the Window menu.
• Document window (in the middle) displays the file you’re currently working on. Multiple open documents show up in tabs in the Document window.
• Close image
• Choose File > Close.
• To zoom in and out and pan around
• The Zoom tool is located in the Tools panel. Change from Zoom In to Zoom Out in the options bar.
• The Hand tool, also located in the Tools panel, allows you to pan around a large or zoomed-in image.
• To undo
• To undo the last thing you did, choose Edit > Undo or press Control+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (macOS).
• To redo the last thing you did, choose Edit > Redo or again press Control+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (macOS).
• To undo multiple steps, choose Edit > Step Backward multiple times, or select a step in the History panel.
• To save an image
• Choose File > Save or File > Save As.
• Saving in Photoshop format (.psd) will retain layers, type, and other editable Photoshop properties. It’s best to save your image in PSD format while you’re still working on it.
• Saving in JPEG (.jpg) or PNG (.png) format will save as a standard image file that can be shared, opened by other programs, and posted online. When you’re finished editing, save a copy in one of these formats too

TUE: Photoshop Day 4 - "Get familiar with the work area"

UNIT Learning Targets

• What is REAL and how can we tell?
• How is reality manipulated by technology?
• How can WE manipulate reality?

Announcements: 

• John WILL be here for Office Hours TODAY to help SMASH some kids

:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:

• The Exploratorium Field Trip has been POSTPONED. STILL BRING IN YOUR FORMS ASAP.
• New seats soon...
• Extra Credit available Thursday after school
• Leadership opportunity Wednesday after school: Free Food!
• We are kickstarting a project in hopes to amplify the voices of Oakland youth in preparation for the 2020 election.
• Considering the diversity of Oakland and unique backgrounds and experiences of our community, we believe it is important for youth to have an opportunity to share their voices regardless of age and status.

Reminders & Resources:

• SAVE every document you work on for EVERY tutorial
• You will need them for "binder checks"

Introduction to Photoshop [Ongoing++]

• Our first Photoshop assignments [Ongoing++]
• Fundamental Photoshop [Multiple Times]
• Downloading work files
• What if the tutorial does not have work files?
• Unzipping and properly storing work files
• WE watch & WE do - once or twice
• YOU Practice until YOU can do ALL of the individual SKILLS
• LOST? Look in the right side column for "Photoshop Tutorials" to get back to the beginning of ALL the official tutorials

MON: Photoshop Day 3 - Introduction continued

UNIT Learning Targets

• What is REAL and how can we tell?
• How is reality manipulated by technology?
• How can WE manipulate reality?

Announcements: 

• John WILL be here for Office Hours tomorrow to help SMASH some kids

:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:HEADPHONES:

• The Exploratorium Field Trip has been POSTPONED to a hopefully warmer and dryer day. STILL BRING IN YOUR FORMS ASAP.
• New seats soon...

Introduction to Photoshop [Ongoing++]

• REMEMBER: The Blog is your 'notes'
• Why we learn Photoshop REVIEW: Looking at the Unit Learning Targets
• HOW we learn Photoshop
• Unit 3 is mostly self directed
• Live instruction from curated videos in part 1
• self directed from curated videos in part 2
• Self directed video & projects in part 3
• More on that when we're looking at how you get your grade.
• What is Photoshop CC
• Cloud Connected, RENTED software
• Overview 
• Some things you can do with Photoshop
• Animals
• Pirates
• How difficult is this?
• The Icons (Cheat Sheet!)
• The Video tutorials, how we will use them, and how you will be graded
• The Video tutorials, how we will use them, and how you will be graded 
• WE watch & WE do - once or twice
• YOU Practice until YOU can do ALL of the individual SKILLS
• YOU come to office hours if the class is moving too fast or you just need extra help.
• YOU rewatch the tutorials as many times as it takes
• You complete multiple Photoshop projects that combine the individual skills and prove you learned them.
• YOU move through the basic assigned videos to become proficient in the basic skills of Photoshop to get a "B"
• YOU continue to explore, locate and learn from more advanced tutorials, demonstrating Advanced skills to get an "A"

• Our first Photoshop assignments [Ongoing++]
• Fundamental Photoshop [Multiple Times]
• Downloading work files
• What if the tutorial does not have work files?
• Unzipping and properly storing work files
• LOST? Look in the right side column for "Photoshop Tutorials" to get back to the beginning of ALL the official tutorials

FRI: Photoshop Day 2 - Cartman will make you pretty

No Computers

• Movie Seating (TURN your chair so the front faces the screen)
• Be mature: there are bad words in this on purpose, to make a point... grow up.
• And now...The Hobbit's Revenge Vocab Review! [15]
• sar·casm
  ˈsärˌkazəm

  noun

  noun: sarcasm; plural noun: sarcasms

  1. The use of irony and derision to mock or convey contempt.
  2. Using the 'thing' to make fun of, and point out the problems with, the 'thing' itself
• i·ro·ny¹
  

  Dictionary result for irony

  /ˈīrənē/

  noun

  1. the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

     
     

     "“Don't go overboard with the gratitude,” he rejoined with heavy irony"
• de·ri·sion
  

  Dictionary result for derision

  
  

  /dəˈriZHən/

  noun

  1. contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
• mock·er·y
  

  Dictionary result for mockery

  /ˈmäk(ə)rē/

  noun

  noun: mockery; plural noun: mockeries

  1. teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.

     • an absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something.
• Kanye West is NOT Aquaman
• This show's creators are a Jewish guy and a Gay guy - and here's why it is important to know that...
• The Hobbit's Revenge [25]
• Debrief [15]
• Study Time for today's tests
• or typing.com

WED/THU: Devised Plays

Go to the blog. While we are waiting to go upstairs look at the RUBRIC the student actors are being judged on, then look at the pictures they used to inspire the plays they devised....
When upstairs look for who is speaking loudly and clearly, seems prepared, & stays in character even when things are going bad.

TUE: Into to Photoshop Unit

UNIT Learning Targets

• What is REAL and how can we tell?
• How is reality manipulated by technology?
• How can WE manipulate reality?

Announcements: 

• NO school next week, YES school this Friday
• John WILL be here for Office Hours TODAY to help SMASH some kids
• WED/THU we are going to see the 10th graders

Introduction to Photoshop [Ongoing++]

• Why we learn Photoshop: Looking at the Unit Learning Targets
• Dove BODY - Photoshop "makeup"
• Discussion Question: If they labeled these images would you be ok with it? Would you rather watch your 'stars' au natural?
• 8th-grader takes on Photoshop
• More on this on Friday
• France requires Photoshop labeling
• And a doctor's note for models!
• How we learn Photoshop 
• The Video tutorials, how we will use them, and how you will be graded 
• WE watch & WE do - once or twice
• YOU Practice until YOU can do ALL of the individual SKILLS
• YOU come to office hours if the class is moving too fast or you just need extra help.
• YOU rewatch the tutorials as many times as it takes
• You complete multiple Photoshop projects that combine the individual skills and prove you learned them.
• What is Photoshop CC? 
• Some things you can do with Photoshop
• Animals
• Pirates

MON: John Is sick, long live John

THREE ReadingPlus Boxes

2 Reading + 1 other 

(vocab, or reading if you have time)

You may do readings even if you are done with your boxes 

- they still count for leveling-up

When done do one or more of the FOUR 

activities listed in the Agenda below

 No headphones!!! 

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can continue to work towards my personal reading goals by completing at least three of my Reading+ assignments

Announcements: 

• NO school next week, YES school this Friday
• John WILL be here for Office Hours Tuesday to help SMASH some kids
• WED/THU we are going to see the 10th graders
• Your Photo Blogs did NOT get completely graded.  I updated some Q3 grades to better reflect your current grade for the Progress Reports. I will send home updated grades when they are finished.  Sorry, I just kept sleeping instead of grading this weekend!

Homework 

• Google "Photoshop time-lapse" and watch at least one video
• Be ready to talk about it tomorrow for extra credit!

Agenda [65]

•  No headphones!!! 
• Classwork: Reading+ [35-65]
• When finished: [30+/-]
• Typing.com 
• Code.org
• Smash Application
• Extra Credit Social Issue Reflections 
• Can be done anytime in Q3
• Read this article [click here]
• Write a response to ONE of the issues facing teens
• Write at least 3/4 of a page
• Use a google doc and then SHARE it with John or handwrite it
• Include the following in your response
• What the issue is
• How it impacts you or those around you
• What you can do about this issue
• What you think others could do about this issue

FRI: Final Work Day & Project Submission

"[Photography] is an immediate sketch, done with intuition,and you can't [really] correct it... "

              Henri Cartier-Bresson

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can SUBMIT a portfolio of my Photography that I am proud of

Homework:  

• CHILL

Announcements: 

• Next Tuesday's office hours are for SMASH Applications
• COME TO ME FIRST

Photo Unit Reminders & Resources:

• Blogger.com
• ALL Class Albums & Examples
• Important Check:
• Is your BLOG visible to John?
• Check HERE to see if you can see it
• Click HERE to add it if it is missing or incorrect

Agenda: [60]

• Daily Work Order (60)
• Submit your overall project reflection (15)
• Click here to submit the reflection
• Finish your BLOG (45)
• Nothing to do?
• That is a real big problem 
• To still get credit for working today you may
• Do quiet homework
• Type or do Reading+

You are NEVER "done" - there is always another post or an improvement on an existing one. 

The Requirements

• FINAL Version Due TODAY
• ALL SIX posts from Deadline #1 last Friday
• Personalized Theme 
• Fonts/Colors/Backgrounds all complement the photography displayed therein
• SIX Additional Challenge Posts w/ well written paragraphs
• Different challenges, different subjects, different locations
• Competently done this will get you a "B"
• Excellently (photos & writing) done this will get you an "A" (or, add some extra credit below!)
• + ANY Extra Credit Posts w/ well written paragraphs
• NEW: They do NOT have to answer a specific challenge.
• They should still be different subjects from different locations
• + ANY BONUS Credit for advanced customization of your blog
• Especially custom layouts and clever uses of the gadgets