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Thursday, October 31st

10/31/2019

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Periods 3 & 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Effective Logo Design
2.  Lesson: Using the Pen Tool Part 2
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
    Fruit Tutorial
     -  Visit TechGeek.pro to download GameMaker Lite
     -  Install the software
     -  Launch GameMaker & follow the tutorial to build the Fruit Game
     -  Save the game
     -  Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
   Practice Vector
     - Find a photo
        - Should be as high a resolution as possible
        - Open it in a new tab and enlarge it as much as possible
     - Save the Photo to U: Drive
     - Open Ai
     - Create a new file
     - Place the photo into the doc
     - Create a new layer and lock the first
     - Change the fill to none, stroke to bright green
     - Vector the inner ear and color it
     - Draw the outline of the lion head as a complete shape & color it
     - Make the outer oval with cutout as a complete shape & color it
     - Rescale the image & save it
     - Upload the file to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Logo Packet


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Discuss Notebook Project
2.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vinyl
     - Draw drawer layout in Ai
     - Decide on a theme & image(s) for drawer
     - Vector the logo(s) in a new file
     - Color the vector as black and white only
     - Copy & paste the logo to the drawer file, scale as needed
     - Type any text needed for drawer
     - Select text with Selection Tool, Type>Create Outlines
     - Copy and paste any text & vector to the 15” file we made
     - Fit images across the top of the dock, filling down as needed
     - Bring rulers up (View>Rulers>Show Rulers)
     - Drag a guide from inside the top ruler to bottom of lowest vector
     - Measure where the guide falls, add two inches to measurement
     - Choose the color of the vinyl
     - Cut vinyl with the paper cutter to the size measured earlier
     - Load the vinyl into the cutter
     - Open Vinyl Master, create new doc
     - Make the doc tabloid size (11 x 17) & landscape
     - Import the file (File>Import)
     - Do an area test to see if the vinyl is the right size
     - Cut the vinyl
     - Remove the vinyl from the cutter once cut
     - Ask for an Exacto & weed the vinyl
     - Apply transfer tape to the vinyl
     - Smooth the transfer tape firmly over the vinyl
     - Turn in vinyl to the bin
     - Turn in digital file to Schoology
   Notebook
     - Choose a theme for your notebook
     - Draw 4 thumbnails for the design of the inside pages
     - Develop the best one into a rough
     - Vector the image
     - Layout the text, lines and vector on a sheet of letter size paper
     - Proof one sheet, examine & correct as necessary
     - Choose 100 sheets of paper of any color (s)
     - Add the paper to tray 1, tell others not to print
     - Print all notebook pages
     - Punch the notebook pages for binding
     - Choose a layout for the cover
     - Look for a YouTube video to help you build a cool cover
     - Begin creating the cover in Ai
     - Add a 1/2” bleed to the file
     - Drag the background out to the bleed
     - On the print screen add trim marks
     - Print the cover
     - Cut, score and snip the edges of the print
     - Cut a piece of railroad board to letter size
     - Rubber cement each piece
     - Fold the edges over and rubber cement them
     - Cut a backing 1/4” smaller than the cover
     - Rubber cement both pieces together
     - Turn in digital files to Schoology
3.  Cleanup
4.  Time Sheets
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Wednesday, October 30th

10/30/2019

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Periods 3 & 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Lesson: Using the Pen Tool
2.  Fruit Tutorial Thursday
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
    Fruit Tutorial
     -  Visit TechGeek.pro to download GameMaker Lite
     -  Install the software
     -  Launch GameMaker & follow the tutorial to build the Fruit Game
     -  Save the game
     -  Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
   Practice Vector
     - Find a photo
        - Should be as high a resolution as possible
        - Open it in a new tab and enlarge it as much as possible
     - Save the Photo to U: Drive
     - Open Ai
     - Create a new file
     - Place the photo into the doc
     - Create a new layer and lock the first
     - Change the fill to none, stroke to bright green
     - Vector the inner ear and color it
     - Draw the outline of the lion head as a complete shape & color it
     - Make the outer oval with cutout as a complete shape & color it
     - Rescale the image & save it
     - Upload the file to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5

What are we learning today?
1.  Review Using the Vinyl Cutter
2.  Choosing Vinyl Sizes
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vinyl
     - Draw drawer layout in Ai
     - Decide on a theme & image(s) for drawer
     - Vector the logo(s) in a new file
     - Color the vector as black and white only
     - Copy & paste the logo to the drawer file, scale as needed
     - Type any text needed for drawer
     - Select text with Selection Tool, Type>Create Outlines
     - Copy and paste any text & vector to the 15” file we made
     - Fit images across the top of the dock, filling down as needed
     - Bring rulers up (View>Rulers>Show Rulers)
     - Drag a guide from inside the top ruler to bottom of lowest vector
     - Measure where the guide falls, add two inches to measurement
     - Choose the color of the vinyl
     - Cut vinyl with the paper cutter to the size measured earlier
     - Load the vinyl into the cutter
     - Open Vinyl Master, create new doc
     - Make the doc tabloid size (11 x 17) & landscape
     - Import the file (File>Import)
     - Do an area test to see if the vinyl is the right size
     - Cut the vinyl
     - Remove the vinyl from the cutter once cut
     - Ask for an Exacto & weed the vinyl
     - Apply transfer tape to the vinyl
     - Smooth the transfer tape firmly over the vinyl
     - Turn in vinyl to the bin
     - Turn in digital file to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Time Sheets
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Tuesday, October 29th

10/29/2019

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Periods 3 & 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Logging in, Computer Use
2.  PPT: Game Basics
3.  Fruit Tutorial
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
    Fruit Tutorial
     -  Visit TechGeek.pro to download GameMaker Lite
     -  Install the software
     -  Launch GameMaker & follow the tutorial to build the Fruit Game
     -  Save the game
     -  Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Game Basics


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Using the Pen Tool
2.  Review Vector Requirements
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vinyl
     - Draw drawer layout in Ai
     - Decide on a theme & image(s) for drawer
     - Vector the logo(s) in a new file
     - Color the vector as black and white only
     - Copy & paste the logo to the drawer file, scale as needed
     - Type any text needed for drawer
     - Select text with Selection Tool, Type>Create Outlines
     - Copy and paste any text & vector to the 15” file we made
     - Fit images across the top of the dock, filling down as needed
     - Bring rulers up (View>Rulers>Show Rulers)
     - Drag a guide from inside the top ruler to bottom of lowest vector
     - Measure where the guide falls, add two inches to measurement
     - Choose the color of the vinyl
     - Cut vinyl with the paper cutter to the size measured earlier
     - Load the vinyl into the cutter
     - Open Vinyl Master, create new doc
     - Make the doc tabloid size (11 x 17) & landscape
     - Import the file (File>Import)
     - Do an area test to see if the vinyl is the right size
     - Cut the vinyl
     - Remove the vinyl from the cutter once cut
     - Ask for an Exacto & weed the vinyl
     - Apply transfer tape to the vinyl
     - Smooth the transfer tape firmly over the vinyl
     - Turn in vinyl to the bin
     - Turn in digital file to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Time Sheets
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Monday, October 28th

10/28/2019

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Periods 3 & 4
What are we learning today?
1.  Welcome
2.  About the Class
3.  Laptops
4.  Class Resources
5.  Downloading & Installing GameMaker
6.  Fruit Tutorial
7.  Objectives to accomplish today:
    Fruit Tutorial
     -  Visit TechGeek.pro to download GameMaker Lite
     -  Install the software
     -  Launch GameMaker & follow the tutorial to build the Fruit Game
     -  Save the game
     -  Upload the GM81 file to Schoology
8.  Cleanup
9.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 5
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What are we learning today?
1.  Welcome Back
2.  About the Class
3.  Course Syllabus
4.  Introduce Vinyl Project
5.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Vinyl
     - Draw drawer layout in Ai
     - Decide on a theme & image(s) for drawer
     - Vector the logo(s) in a new file
     - Color the vector as black and white only
     - Copy & paste the logo to the drawer file, scale as needed
     - Type any text needed for drawer
     - Select text with Selection Tool, Type>Create Outlines
     - Copy and paste any text & vector to the 15” file we made
     - Fit images across the top of the dock, filling down as needed
     - Bring rulers up (View>Rulers>Show Rulers)
     - Drag a guide from inside the top ruler to bottom of lowest vector
     - Measure where the guide falls, add two inches to measurement
     - Choose the color of the vinyl
     - Cut vinyl with the paper cutter to the size measured earlier
     - Load the vinyl into the cutter
     - Open Vinyl Master, create new doc
     - Make the doc tabloid size (11 x 17) & landscape
     - Import the file (File>Import)
     - Do an area test to see if the vinyl is the right size
     - Cut the vinyl
     - Remove the vinyl from the cutter once cut
     - Ask for an Exacto & weed the vinyl
     - Apply transfer tape to the vinyl
     - Smooth the transfer tape firmly over the vinyl
     - Turn in vinyl to the bin
     - Turn in digital file to Schoology
6.  Cleanup
7.  Time Sheets
8.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Course Syllabus
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And the winner is...

10/21/2019

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This was a tough competition! There were a lot of really really great photos in this contest! Everyone that entered took fantastic photos and is to be commended for it. There were some that were a little better than the others though. They are as follows:
  1. Haley
  2. Faythe
  3. Will
  4. Maddie
  5. Gavin
  6. Jalyn (tied)
  7. Delaney (tied)

Remember that everyone that entered has earned an extra 5 points. Fifth place will receive 15 points and sixth place will receive 10 points to start their final. Congratulations to everyone that entered!
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Monday, October 21st

10/21/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review White Balance
2.  Voting
3.  Kahoot!
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Lens Flair
     - Follow steps on the handout to build a background
     - Save the background as both a PSD & PNG
     - Upload the PNG file to Schoology
   Calendar
     - Choose a theme for your calendar
     - Draw thumbnails for your month layout
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a full size rough
     - Measure each page element
     - Do the math for the size of each grid box
     - Layout the calendar template in InDesign
     - Crop photos to fit the calendar
     - Add color and design to make the calendar attractive
     - Change the dates on the grid
     - Export the calendar as a PNG
     - Proof the calendar
     - Adjust the colors and design as necessary
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
     - Print each pages PNG separately
     - Bind the calendar
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Notebook Checklist
2.  Week Timeline
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
   Notebook
     - Watch video on making a divider
     - Build a divider for vector and a cover for the front of your notebook
     - Write reviews for each of the 4 large units
     - Make label sheets for the starred items
     - Put pages in or of checklist
     - Bind the notebook (comb or 3 ring
4.  Cleanup
5.  Time Sheets
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Friday, October 18th

10/18/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Welcome to 419
2.  Review Matting
3.  Cutting the Print & Adding to the Mat
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Lens Flair
     - Follow steps on the handout to build a background
     - Save the background as both a PSD & PNG
     - Upload the PNG file to Schoology
   Calendar
     - Choose a theme for your calendar
     - Draw thumbnails for your month layout
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a full size rough
     - Measure each page element
     - Do the math for the size of each grid box
     - Layout the calendar template in InDesign
     - Crop photos to fit the calendar
     - Add color and design to make the calendar attractive
     - Change the dates on the grid
     - Export the calendar as a PNG
     - Proof the calendar
     - Adjust the colors and design as necessary
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
     - Print each pages PNG separately
     - Bind the calendar
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: White Balance


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Printing, Cutting, Padding & Mounting
2.  Notebook Checklist
3.  Discuss Trimming, Turning in the Notepad
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
   Notebook
     - Watch video on making a divider
     - Build a divider for vector and a cover for the front of your notebook
     - Write reviews for each of the 4 large units
     - Make label sheets for the starred items
     - Put pages in or of checklist
     - Bind the notebook (comb or 3 ring
5.  Cleanup
6.  Time Sheets
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Thursday, October 17th

10/17/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Welcome to 419
2.  Discuss Matting
3.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Lens Flair
     - Follow steps on the handout to build a background
     - Save the background as both a PSD & PNG
     - Upload the PNG file to Schoology
   Calendar
     - Choose a theme for your calendar
     - Draw thumbnails for your month layout
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a full size rough
     - Measure each page element
     - Do the math for the size of each grid box
     - Layout the calendar template in InDesign
     - Crop photos to fit the calendar
     - Add color and design to make the calendar attractive
     - Change the dates on the grid
     - Export the calendar as a PNG
     - Proof the calendar
     - Adjust the colors and design as necessary
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
     - Print each pages PNG separately
     - Bind the calendar
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Matting


Period 3

What are we learning today?
1.  Review Cutting Paper & Printing in 419
2.  Discuss Project Reviews
3.  Demo: Padding
4.  Discuss Moutning
5.  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
   Notebook
     - Watch video on making a divider
     - Build a divider for vector and a cover for the front of your notebook
     - Write reviews for each of the 4 large units
     - Make label sheets for the starred items
     - Put pages in or of checklist
     - Bind the notebook (comb or 3 ring
6.  Cleanup
7.  Time Sheets
8.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Padding, Mounting, Project Reviews
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Wednesday, October 16th

10/16/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Calendar Collage & Straightening
2.  Kahoot!
3.  Demo: Blur Overlay
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Lens Flair
     - Follow steps on the handout to build a background
     - Save the background as both a PSD & PNG
     - Upload the PNG file to Schoology
   Calendar
     - Choose a theme for your calendar
     - Draw thumbnails for your month layout
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a full size rough
     - Measure each page element
     - Do the math for the size of each grid box
     - Layout the calendar template in InDesign
     - Crop photos to fit the calendar
     - Add color and design to make the calendar attractive
     - Change the dates on the grid
     - Export the calendar as a PNG
     - Proof the calendar
     - Adjust the colors and design as necessary
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
     - Print each pages PNG separately
     - Bind the calendar
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Blur Overlay


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Comprehensive, 4-Up & Paper
2.  Discuss Printing in 419
3.  Demo: Cutting Paper
4.  Notebook Organization
5.  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
   Notebook
     - Watch video on making a divider
     - Build a divider for vector and a cover for the front of your notebook
     - Write reviews for each of the 4 large units
     - Make label sheets for the starred items
     - Put pages in or of checklist
     - Bind the notebook (comb or 3 ring
6.  Cleanup
7.  Time Sheets
8.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Printing in 419, Cutting Paper
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Tuesday, October 15th

10/15/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review White Balance
2.  Calendar Collage
3.  Demo: Straightening a Crooked Photo
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Lens Flair
     - Follow steps on the handout to build a background
     - Save the background as both a PSD & PNG
     - Upload the PNG file to Schoology
   Calendar
     - Choose a theme for your calendar
     - Draw thumbnails for your month layout
     - Develop the best thumbnail into a full size rough
     - Measure each page element
     - Do the math for the size of each grid box
     - Layout the calendar template in InDesign
     - Crop photos to fit the calendar
     - Add color and design to make the calendar attractive
     - Change the dates on the grid
     - Export the calendar as a PNG
     - Proof the calendar
     - Adjust the colors and design as necessary
     - Export the calendar as a Print PDF & upload it to Schoology
     - Print each pages PNG separately
     - Bind the calendar
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Rough & Comprehensive
2.  Demo: Making a 4-Up
3.  Discuss Choosing Paper to Print on
4.  Notebook Dividers
5.  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
   Notebook
     - Watch video on making a divider
     - Build a divider for vector and a cover for the front of your notebook
     - Write reviews for each of the 4 large units
     - Make label sheets for the starred items
     - Put pages in or of checklist
     - Bind the notebook (comb or 3 ring
6.  Cleanup
7.  Time Sheets
8.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Making a 4-Up
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