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Thursday, May 16th

5/16/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Demo: Building the CD Skeleton
2.  Printing the Skeleton for a Rough
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Notepad
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
   CD Artwork
     - Choose an artist & album
     - Decide on a central theme for the album
     - Draw 4 thumbnails
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a more detailed rough
     - Take pictures for the album
     - Vector the logo & images for the album
     - Create the CD Layout in InDesign
     - Type the tracks list for the back
     - Save the file
     - Export the file as a Print PDF
     - Upload the PDF to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Play Through Day
2.  Ratings
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Evaluation Sheet


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Photo Day
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Animating a GIF
     -  Import your stills to the computer
     -  Follow the handout to stitch the stills into a GIF
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
   Panorama
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to stitch them together
     -  Adjust the levels, curves and saturation
     -  Upload the completed PNG to Schoology
   Oil Painting
     -  Choose and open one of your HDR photos
     -  Follow the steps on the handout
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   Triptyche
     -  Import the pictures for your Triptyche
     -  Follow the handout to prep the photos
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Wednesday, May 15th

5/15/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Work Day Today
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Notepad
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
   CD Artwork
     - Choose an artist & album
     - Decide on a central theme for the album
     - Draw 4 thumbnails
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a more detailed rough
     - Take pictures for the album
     - Vector the logo & images for the album
     - Create the CD Layout in InDesign
     - Type the tracks list for the back
     - Save the file
     - Export the file as a Print PDF
     - Upload the PDF to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Game Due Today!
2. Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Photo Day
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Animating a GIF
     -  Import your stills to the computer
     -  Follow the handout to stitch the stills into a GIF
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
   Panorama
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to stitch them together
     -  Adjust the levels, curves and staturation
     -  Upload the completed PNG to Schoology
   Oil Painting
     -  Choose and open one of your HDR photos
     -  Follow the steps on the handout
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   Triptyche
     -  Import the pictures for your Triptyche
     -  Follow the handout to prep the photos
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Tuesday, May 14th

5/14/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  PPT: Principles of Design
2.  Tomorrow
3.  Principles of Design Project (CD Case)
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Notepad
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
   CD Artwork
     - Choose an artist & album
     - Decide on a central theme for the album
     - Draw 4 thumbnails
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a more detailed rough
     - Take pictures for the album
     - Vector the logo & images for the album
     - Create the CD Layout in InDesign
     - Type the tracks list for the back
     - Save the file
     - Export the file as a Print PDF
     - Upload the PDF to Schoology
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Principles of Design Notes


Period 4

What are we learning today?
1.  Sony vs. Nintendo
2.  PPT: History of Gaming Gen 6
3.  Game Due Tomorrow!
4. Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1.  Discuss Oil Painting
2.  Long Term Project... Website
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Animating a GIF
     -  Import your stills to the computer
     -  Follow the handout to stitch the stills into a GIF
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
   Panorama
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to stitch them together
     -  Adjust the levels, curves and staturation
     -  Upload the completed PNG to Schoology
   Oil Painting
     -  Choose and open one of your HDR photos
     -  Follow the steps on the handout
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   Triptyche
     -  Import the pictures for your Triptyche
     -  Follow the handout to prep the photos
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Monday, May 13th

5/13/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Time Sheets (5/13-5/17)
2.  This Week (Due Dates, Plans)
3.  Review Turning in the Notepad
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vector
     - Find an image to vector
     - Get it approved
     - Create a new Ai file & place the image
     - Lock layer 1, create a new layer
     - Vector the image piece by piece
   Notepad
     - Choose a theme for your notepad
     - Grab a sheet of paper & fold in half twice
     - Draw a design in each square using the same theme
     - Choose the best design & make a rough
     - Vector the image in it’s own Ai file
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: New Time Sheet, Cutting Notepads Apart


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1.  PPT: History of Gaming Gen 5
2.  This Week 
3. Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5
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Friday, May 10

5/10/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Cutting Paper, Mounting
2.  Final Trimming the Notepad
3.  Turning in the Notepad
4.  Quick Look... CD Project
5.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vector
     - Find an image to vector
     - Get it approved
     - Create a new Ai file & place the image
     - Lock layer 1, create a new layer
     - Vector the image piece by piece
   Notepad
     - Choose a theme for your notepad
     - Grab a sheet of paper & fold in half twice
     - Draw a design in each square using the same theme
     - Choose the best design & make a rough
     - Vector the image in it’s own Ai file
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
6.  Cleanup
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: 
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Thursday, May 9th

5/9/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Choosing Paper, Printing
2.  Demo: Cutting Notepads
3.  Demo: Padding
4.  Discuss Making a Mount
5.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vector
     - Find an image to vector
     - Get it approved
     - Create a new Ai file & place the image
     - Lock layer 1, create a new layer
     - Vector the image piece by piece
   Notepad
     - Choose a theme for your notepad
     - Grab a sheet of paper & fold in half twice
     - Draw a design in each square using the same theme
     - Choose the best design & make a rough
     - Vector the image in it’s own Ai file
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
6.  Cleanup
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Cutting Notepads, Padding, Mounting a Print


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1.  PPT: History of Gaming Part 2
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Photo Day
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Sequence Photography
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps to align the photos
     -  Make a mask
     -  Add or subtract form the mask to make the person visible
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   HDR
     -  Import the pictures for your HDR photos
     -  Follow the handout to merge them
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
   Panorama
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to stitch them together
     -  Adjust the levels, curves and staturation
     -  Upload the completed PNG to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Wednesday, May 8th

5/8/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Choosing Paper to Print On
2.  Printing in 419
3.  Cutting Notepads Apart
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vector
     - Find an image to vector
     - Get it approved
     - Create a new Ai file & place the image
     - Lock layer 1, create a new layer
     - Vector the image piece by piece
   Notepad
     - Choose a theme for your notepad
     - Grab a sheet of paper & fold in half twice
     - Draw a design in each square using the same theme
     - Choose the best design & make a rough
     - Vector the image in it’s own Ai file
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Making a Comp, Making a 4-Up, Printing in 419


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1.  PPT: History of Gaming Part 1
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Work Day
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Sequence Photography
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps to align the photos
     -  Make a mask
     -  Add or subtract form the mask to make the person visible
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   Creative Edges
     -  Find a photo of yours to add a roughened frame
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to add the frame & stress it
     -  Save it as a PNG and upload it to Schoology
   HDR
     -  Import the pictures for your HDR photos
     -  Follow the handout to merge them
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

​Handouts: None
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Tuesday, May 7th

5/7/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Thumbnails, Rough, Comp. and 4-Up
2.  Discuss Copyright
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vector
     - Find an image to vector
     - Get it approved
     - Create a new Ai file & place the image
     - Lock layer 1, create a new layer
     - Vector the image piece by piece
   Notepad
     - Choose a theme for your notepad
     - Grab a sheet of paper & fold in half twice
     - Draw a design in each square using the same theme
     - Choose the best design & make a rough
     - Vector the image in it’s own Ai file
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Copyright


Period 4

What are we learning today?
1.  Quiz
2.  PPT: History of Gaming Part 1
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: History of Gaming


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1.  Photo Day
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Sequence Photography
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps to align the photos
     -  Make a mask
     -  Add or subtract form the mask to make the person visible
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   Creative Edges
     -  Find a photo of yours to add a roughened frame
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to add the frame & stress it
     -  Save it as a PNG and upload it to Schoology
   HDR
     -  Import the pictures for your HDR photos
     -  Follow the handout to merge them
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Monday, May 6th

5/6/2019

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Time Sheets (5/6-5/10)
2.  Planning your Thumbnails
3.  Lesson: Building a Rough
4.  Adjusting the Rough to be a Comp
5.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vector
     - Find an image to vector
     - Get it approved
     - Create a new Ai file & place the image
     - Lock layer 1, create a new layer
     - Vector the image piece by piece
   Notepad
     - Choose a theme for your notepad
     - Grab a sheet of paper & fold in half twice
     - Draw a design in each square using the same theme
     - Choose the best design & make a rough
     - Vector the image in it’s own Ai file
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
6.  Cleanup
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Making a Rough


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Kahoot!
2.  6 Days until Pacman is Due!
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handout: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  PPT: Black & White Photography
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Sequence Photography
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps to align the photos
     -  Make a mask
     -  Add or subtract form the mask to make the person visible
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   Creative Edges
     -  Find a photo of yours to add a roughened frame
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to add the frame & stress it
     -  Save it as a PNG and upload it to Schoology
   HDR
     -  Import the pictures for your HDR photos
     -  Follow the handout to merge them
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Friday, May 3rd

5/3/2019

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​Period 1
What are we learning today?
1.  Notepad Syllabus & Rubric
2.  Planning your Thumbnails
3.  Time Sheets Due Today, Search is -5%
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vector
     - Find an image to vector
     - Get it approved
     - Create a new Ai file & place the image
     - Lock layer 1, create a new layer
     - Vector the image piece by piece
   Notepad
     - Choose a theme for your notepad
     - Grab a sheet of paper & fold in half twice
     - Draw a design in each square using the same theme
     - Choose the best design & make a rough
     - Vector the image in it’s own Ai file
     - Layout a comprehensive using the rough template from Ai
     - Make a 4-Up
     - Print a proof sheet
     - Choose 25 sheets of paper
     - Place the paper in tray 1 of printer, tell others NOT to print
     - Send the job to the 419-C1 printer
     - Collect & jog prints
     - Put prints apart
     - Cut cardboard (mat board) for backing 
     - Make a mount for one print
     - Pad the notepad
     - Trim the edges
     - Tuck thumbnails, rough, comp, mount & rubric into pad
     - Turn in to bin
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Notepad Syllabus & Rubric


​Period 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Demo: Gradient Mesh for Depth & Texture
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Pacman
     - Choose a theme for Pacman
     - Decide on sprites for wall, hero, enemy & food
     - Program part 1 of pacman
     - Make a Splash Screen for the logo
     - Make a Game Splash Screen
     - Program part 2 of Breakout
     - Test play the game for any bugs
     - Upload the game to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Presentations & Next Weeks
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Sequence Photography
     -  Import the photos to the computer
     -  Follow the steps to align the photos
     -  Make a mask
     -  Add or subtract form the mask to make the person visible
     -  Upload the final PSD file to Schoology
   Creative Edges
     -  Find a photo of yours to add a roughened frame
     -  Follow the steps on the handout to add the frame & stress it
     -  Save it as a PNG and upload it to Schoology
   HDR
     -  Import the pictures for your HDR photos
     -  Follow the handout to merge them
     -  Upload the final file to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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