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Wednesdy, May 31st

5/31/2023

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Period 2
​What are we learning today?
1. Cleanup
2. Laptop Turn In
3. Goodbyes
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
5. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Lab Cleanup Today
2. Laptop Turn In Tomorrow
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1. Reminder: Laptop Turn in Tomorrow!!!
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
3. Cleanup
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Backing up to Drive
2. Laptop Due Tomorrow!
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
4. Cleanup
5. Review/What’s Next
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Tuesday, May 30th

5/30/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Work Day Today, BE HERE tomorrow!
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Review Printing, Cutting & Scoring the Jacket
2. Demo: Gluing the Jacket
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1. Timeline for the Week
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
3. Cleanup
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Proofing, Turning In the Calendar
2. Plans for the Week
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
4. Cleanup
5. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Friday, May 26th

5/26/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Work Day Today
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Printing the Jacket
2. Demo: Cutting the Jacket
3. Demo: Scoring
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
5. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1. Quiz
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
3. Cleanup
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Photoshop Final
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
3. Cleanup
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Thursday, May 25th

5/25/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Work Day Today
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Applying Decals
2. PPT: Using Space
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
3. Cleanup
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Written Final (2 parts)
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
3. Cleanup
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Wednesday, May 24th

5/24/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Work Day Today
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3

Good morning everyone! Sorry that I'm not here in class with you today. There is an event at my daughters school that I'm participating in during your class period. There is a video for you to watch on making the decal. I also having links to examples of the thumbnails and a rough for your vinyl jacket linked below. Top priority is to complete the cutout and vinyl decals. They are due today. Once you've created it, email it to me and I'll have the decals made for you for tomorrow. If you have questions, send me an email or a message and I'll get back to you when I can! Have a great day! 

What are we learning today?
1. Making the Decal, Saving & Emailing
2. Discuss Jacket Thumbnails & Rough
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Cutout
     - Find a high res photo of your artist or band & save it
     - Make a selection of the subject & turn it into a cutout
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4

What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. Maze Puzzler Beta
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
4. Cleanup
5. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Voting Results
2. Quizlets & Kahoots
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
4. Cleanup
5. Review/What’s Next
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The Winner is...

5/23/2023

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There were a lot of great photos in the contest but these photos pulled ahead of the others:
  1. Nikita's palms at sunset
  2. Cinnamon's pet
  3. Liv's glass filtering light
Well done everyone!
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Tuesday, May 23th

5/23/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Discuss Ink Cleanup & Drying
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Making a Selection (First Video)
2. Demo: Making a Selection a Cutout (Second Video)
3. Demo: Finding an Image for YOUR Cutout
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Practice Cutout
     - Find a practice image to make a cutout along with Mr. Tate
     - Turn the selection into a cutout, save it as a PNG & upload it to Schoology
   Cutout
     - Find a high res photo of your artist or band & save it
     - Make a selection of the subject & turn it into a cutout
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Making a Selection, Turning a Selection Into a Cutout


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. Switch Time
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
4. Cleanup
5. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Discuss Voting
2. Demo: Front & Back of Calendar
3. Kahoot!
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
5. Cleanup
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Monday, May 22nd

5/22/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Review Degreasing & Coating
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Logo Due Today!
2. Saving the Logo to Turn in
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Logo
     - Brainstorm ideas for your logo
     - Draw four thumbnails for your idea
     - Develop the best thumbnails into a rough
     - Vector the design in Illustrator
     - Color & finalize the logo design
     - Add the logo to the vinyl decal template for the back
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4
What are we learning today?
1. History of Gaming Gen 9
2. Grades
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
4. Cleanup
5. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Review Matting & Prepping the Photo
2. Turning in the Photo for Voting
3. Grades
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
5. Cleanup
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Friday, May 19th

5/19/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Grades
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3

What are we learning today?
1. Class Ad Critique 2
2. Demo: Building the Bar Code Part 2
4. Timeline for the Vinyl Jacket & Decals & Grades
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Logo
     - Brainstorm ideas for your logo
     - Draw four thumbnails for your idea
     - Develop the best thumbnails into a rough
     - Vector the design in Illustrator
     - Color & finalize the logo design
     - Add the logo to the vinyl decal template for the back
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4

What are we learning today?
1. History of Gaming Gen 8
2. PS4 vs. One Video, Arcades
3. Grades
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
5. Cleanup
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Contest Photos Due
2. Prepping the Contest Photo
3. Demo: Making a Mat
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Straightening a Crooked Photo
     - Open a photo that is crooked, use ruler tool to start straightening it
     - Turn in before & after on Schoology
    Lens Flare Background
     - Follow the steps on the handout to make a flare brush
     - Make a new document 11” x 17” & 300 ppi
     - Use the brush to make the design
     - Upload the document as a PSD to Schoology
    Collage
     - Open the calendar in InDesign
     - On page 14, draw a box the size of the collage you would like to make
     - Make a new document in Photoshop the same size as the box in InDesign
        - In the properties panel in InDesign there is a W & H
        - The W & H would be the W & H you will use for the new Photoshop Doc
       - Set the resolution to 300
       - Make the background contents transparent
     - Open each photo separately in Ps
     - Use the rectangular marquee tool to select the photo & then copy it
     - Paste it into the new Photoshop Document & rescale it (Ctrl T)
     - Repeat for the next photo, making sure they overlap
     - Set the erase to a soft edge, somewhat opaque percentage & erase the edges
     - Save the collage as a PSD
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
5. Cleanup
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Making a Mat
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Thursday, May 18th

5/18/2023

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Period 2
What are we learning today?
1. Work Day
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Fabric Screen
     - Vector, change colors to b/w & rescale the image
     - Email the vector to me
     - Degrease & coat the screen
     - Expose & washout the screen
     - Patch pinholes
     - Block out screen
     - Stretch shirt over glued chipboard
     - Line up positive in desired location on fabric
     - Move fabric with positive until it lines up with screen
     - Remove positive & do a practice print on fabric
     - If good, print on fabric, if not, adjust and test again
     - Clean the screen
     - Cure ink on fabric with flash dryer
     - Turn in thumbnails, rough, positive & fabric print to bin
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3

What are we learning today?
1. Class Ad Critique 2
2. Demo: Building the Vinyl Jacket
3. Demo: Building the Bar Code
4. Demo: Building the Decal Template
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Logo
     - Brainstorm ideas for your logo
     - Draw four thumbnails for your idea
     - Develop the best thumbnails into a rough
     - Vector the design in Illustrator
     - Color & finalize the logo design
     - Add the logo to the vinyl decal template for the back
  Vinyl Jacket
     - Choose a band/artist and album
     - Brainstorm ideas for graphics & photos
     - Draw thumbnails for the cover & back
     - Layout the framework in Illustrator
     - Print the layout & draw rough into it
     - Vector image(s)
     - Take your photo of the product
         - Simple background & strong lighting
         - Try different angles & take extra shots
     - Compose your type in Illustrator
     - Add graphic(s) & photo to Illustrator file
     - Print & Trim the file
     - Score and glue the jacket together
     - Export the file as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
   Vinyl Decal
     - Create the template for the vinyl decal in Illustrator
     - Apply the logo to the front template
     - Include an attractive layout and the name of the album
     - Place the cutout onto the back decal
     - Add an attractive layout & quote from the band
     - Save both decals & email them to me
     - Apply the decals to each side
     - Upload the two decals & jacket to Schoology
     - Insert the vinyl w/decals to the jacket, tuck thumbnails & rough in, turn in to bin
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 4

What are we learning today?
1. History of Gaming Gen 7
2. Wii Video
3. Wii Time
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Maze Puzzler
     - Program Alpha using your sprites
     - Create a Splash Screen
     - Program Beta
     - Create a logo Splash Screen
     - Program the game to show the splash and advance after a few seconds
     - Test for bugs
     - Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
5. Cleanup
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Cropping to Fit the Calendar
2. Demo: Building the Collage
3. Demo: Straightening a Crooked Photo
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Straightening a Crooked Photo
     - Open a photo that is crooked, use ruler tool to start straightening it
     - Turn in before & after on Schoology
    Folded Card
     - Research card designs
     - Draw four thumbnails for the inside of the card
     - Layout the card in InDesign
     - Take photos for the alphabet
     - Crop and resize the photos accordingly
     - Add type to the inside of the card
     - Create artwork for the cover in Photoshop
     - Place the Photoshop file into InDesign doc
     - Export the card as a PDF
     - Upload the PDF to Schoology
    Calendar
     - Change the month & dates to fit each month
     - Crop, resize & place photos for the month pages
     - Add any other touches to month pages
     - Place in the cover design (possibly using the lens flare) on page 1
     - Place the collage on page 14
     - Export the calendar
     - Make a proof sheet & print it
     - Adjust colors, errors as seen on proof
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF
     - Upload PDF to Schoology
     - Turn in physical copy of thumbnails, rough, & proof to bin
5. Cleanup
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Straightening a Crooked Photo, Cropping to Fit, Photo Collage
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