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Tuesday, September 30th

9/30/2025

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Periods 1 & 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Building the Skeleton in InDesign
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
    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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. PPT: Video Game History (Gen 2)
2. Atari 2600
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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Monday, September 29th

9/29/2025

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Periods 1 & 3
What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. Demo: Making a Rough
3. Demo: Doing the Math
4. Tuesday, Be Ready to Build!
5. 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
    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
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Slides: Video Game History (Gen 1)
2. Making Your Sprites & Animations
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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Video Game History
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Friday, September 26th

9/26/2025

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1. Slides: Exposure Compensation
2. Calendar Project
3. Planning Thumbnails
4. Next Week's Photos
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Global Levels
     - Open an image in which the entire image is a bit dark or light
     - Use a levels adjustment to fix the light or darkness
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
    Global Hue & Saturation
     - Open an image in which the entire image is a bit dull
     - Use a Hue & Saturation layer to boost the color
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
​    Lens Blur for Depth of Field
     - Open an image with a large depth of field
     - Use the handout to make a selection & slowly fade in the depth of field
     - Save & upload the before & after version 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
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Exposure Compensation


​Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Quiz
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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Thursday, September 25th

9/25/2025

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Periods 1 & 3
1. Kahoot!
2. Slides: Exposure Basics Part 2
3. Review Spot Corrections
4. Demo: Global Hue & Saturation
5. Demo: Global Levels
6. White Balance Due Tomorrow!
7. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Film Strip Collage
     - Choose 6 photos for the film strip, one for the background photo
     - Crop each of the strip photo so they are are all the same aspect ratio
     - Crop the background photo to 8 x 10
     - Build the photo strip in Bridge
     - Add the strip to the background photo
     - Create the film
     - Make the film wave
     - Save as a PNG & PSD
     - Upload the PNG to Schoology
    Global Levels
     - Open an image in which the entire image is a bit dark or light
     - Use a levels adjustment to fix the light or darkness
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
    Global Hue & Saturation
     - Open an image in which the entire image is a bit dull
     - Use a Hue & Saturation layer to boost the color
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
    Burn
     - Open an image in which a spot is too light
     - Use the Burn Tool to darken the area
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
    Dodge
     - Open an image in which a spot is too dark
     - Use the Dodge Tool to lighten the area
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
8. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Exposure Basics

Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot
2. Pacman
3. Making Your Sprites & Animation
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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Wednesday, September 24th

9/24/2025

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot
2. Review Building the Film
3. Demo: Adding the Wave
4. Demo: Burn & Dodge
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Film Strip Collage
     - Choose 6 photos for the film strip, one for the background photo
     - Crop each of the strip photo so they are are all the same aspect ratio
     - Crop the background photo to 8 x 10
     - Build the photo strip in Bridge
     - Add the strip to the background photo
     - Create the film
     - Make the film wave
     - Save as a PNG & PSD
     - Upload the PNG to Schoology
    Burn
     - Open an image in which a spot is too light
     - Use the Burn Tool to darken the area
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
    Dodge
     - Open an image in which a spot is too dark
     - Use the Dodge Tool to lighten the area
     - Save & upload the before & after version to Schoology
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Burn & Dodge


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot?
2. Pacman
3. Sprite Sizes & Shapes
4. Animating a Sprite Part 1
5. 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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Animating a Sprite
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Tuesday, September 23rd

9/23/2025

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Periods 1 & 3
1. Slides: Exposure Basics
2. Kahoot
3. Demo: Creating the Strip in Bridge
4. Demo: Prepping the Background Photo
5. Demo: Building the Film
6. Kahoot
7. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Cropping
     - Open one of your photos in Photoshop
     - Choose the crop tool & set it to a 3:1 aspect ratio, position & commit
     - Save as a PNG, upload the PNG to Schoology
    Film Strip Collage
     - Choose 6 photos for the film strip, one for the background photo
     - Crop each of the strip photo so they are are all the same aspect ratio
     - Crop the background photo to 8 x 10
     - Build the photo strip in Bridge
     - Add the strip to the background photo
     - Create the film
     - Make the film wave
     - Save as a PNG & PSD
     - Upload the PNG to Schoology
8. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Exposure Basics


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. Preparing for Pacman
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Breakout
     - Choose a theme for Breakout
     - Decide on sprites for wall, ball, bat & barrier
     - Program part 1 of Breakout
     - 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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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Monday, September 22nd

9/22/2025

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Periods 1 & 3
What are we learning today?
1. Slides: File Formats & Aspect Ratio
2. Demo: Cropping
3. Film Strip Collage
4. Demo: Choosing and Cropping to the Same Orientation & Aspect Ratio
5. Demo: Creating the Strip in Bridge
6. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Antiqued Photo
     - Download the frame & add the photo to it
     - Add a glass overlay on top of the portrait
     - Create a wallpaper
     - Add the portrait to the wallpaper
     - Apply a drop shadow to the frame
     - Make a vignette to emulate a spotlight on the picture
     - Save as a PNG & PSD, turn in PNG
    Cropping
     - Open one of your photos in Photoshop
     - Choose the crop tool & set it to a 3:1 aspect ratio, position & commit
     - Save as a PNG, upload the PNG to Schoology
    Film Strip Collage
     - Choose 6 photos for the film strip, one for the background photo
     - Crop each of the strip photo so they are are all the same aspect ratio
     - Crop the background photo to 8 x 10
     - Build the photo strip in Bridge
     - Add the strip to the background photo
     - Create the film
     - Make the film wave
     - Save as a PNG & PSD
     - Upload the PNG to Schoology
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: File Formats & Aspect Ratio, Cropping, Film Strip Collage


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Cheat Codes & Dog Fooding
2. Review Feedback
3. Explain Testing & Leaving Feedback
4. Creating Averages
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Breakout
     - Choose a theme for Breakout
     - Decide on sprites for wall, ball, bat & barrier
     - Program part 1 of Breakout
     - 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
6. Review/What’s Next
 
Handouts: None
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Thursday, September 18th

9/18/2025

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Period 1 & 3
Good morning! Sorry that I'm not there today. I hate to miss school and not be there to help you. With or without me the plan is the same. If you haven't completed the antiqued photo and turned it it, start there. If you have, there is a small assignment below to do today. Next week's photos are about White Balance. Have a great day and an even better three day weekend!

What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Straightening a Crooked Photo
2. Next Week's Photo
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Antiqued Photo
     - Download the frame & add the photo to it
     - Add a glass overlay on top of the portrait
     - Create a wallpaper
     - Add the portrait to the wallpaper
     - Apply a drop shadow to the frame
     - Make a vignette to emulate a spotlight on the picture
     - Save as a PNG & PSD, turn in PNG
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Straightening a Crooked Photo


Period 5

Good morning Gamers! Sorry that I'm not able to be there with you today. The plan is the same as it would be if I were there. Please complete the notesheet that the sub gives you (it's tan and on the counter behind my desk, titled App Feedback), write your name on it and turn it in for credit. The you can continue to work on your breakout. Have a great day and a fantastic weekend!

What are we learning today?
1. Slides: App Feedback
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Breakout
     - Choose a theme for Breakout
     - Decide on sprites for wall, ball, bat & barrier
     - Program part 1 of Breakout
     - 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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: App Feedback
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Wednesday, September 17th

9/17/2025

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Period 1
What are we learning today?
1. Slides: White Balance
2. Demo: Antiqued Photo Part 2
3.  Demo: Making a Wallpaper
4. Demo: Straightening a Crooked Photo
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Antiqued Photo
     - Download the frame & add the photo to it
     - Add a glass overlay on top of the portrait
     - Create a wallpaper
     - Add the portrait to the wallpaper
     - Apply a drop shadow to the frame
     - Make a vignette to emulate a spotlight on the picture
     - Save as a PNG & PSD, turn in PNG
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Antiqued Photo Part 1 & 2


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. Slides: App Feedback
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Breakout
     - Choose a theme for Breakout
     - Decide on sprites for wall, ball, bat & barrier
     - Program part 1 of Breakout
     - 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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: App Feedback
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Tuesday, September 16th

9/16/2025

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Periods 1 & 3
1. Next Project... Antiqued Photo, Choose Pic & Texture
2. Demo: Antiqued Photo Part 1
3. Demo: Antiqued Photo Part 2
4. Demo: Making a Wallpaper
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    Liquify
     - Open a portrait
     - Use the liquify filter to change proportions for the BETTER
     - Upload the before and after to schoology
    Antiqued Photo
     - Download the frame & add the photo to it
     - Add a glass overlay on top of the portrait
     - Create a wallpaper
     - Add the portrait to the wallpaper
     - Apply a drop shadow to the frame
     - Make a vignette to emulate a spotlight on the picture
     - Save as a PNG & PSD, turn in PNG
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Antiqued Photo Part 1, 2


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Breakout
     - Choose a theme for Breakout
     - Decide on sprites for wall, ball, bat & barrier
     - Program part 1 of Breakout
     - 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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None
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