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Friday, October 11th

10/11/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Cropping Photos to Fit
2.  PPT: White Balance
3.  Demo: Gradients, Opacity, Color Matches
4.  Week’s Assignment
5.  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
6.  Cleanup
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: White Balance


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Notepad Requirements
2.  Demo: Making a Rough
3.  Demo: Making a Comprehensive
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: Making a Rough
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Thursday, October 10th

10/10/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Kahoot!
2.  Demo: Cropping Photos to Fit
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: Cropping to Fit the Calendar


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Introduction to the Notepad
2.  Syllabus & Rubric
3.  Discuss Thumbnails & Rough
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
   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.  Time Sheets
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Notepad Syllabus & Rubric
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Wednesday, October 9th

10/9/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Demo: Calendar Construction Part 2
2.  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
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Calendar Construction


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Exporting
2.  Demo: Cutting
3.  Demo: Scoring
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
   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.  Time Sheets
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Tuesday, October 8th

10/8/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Demo: Calendar Construction
2.  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
3.  Cleanup
4.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Calendar Construction


Period 3

What are we learning today?
1.  Review Cropping, Rescaling
2.  Review Principles of Design
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
   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.  Time Sheets
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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Monday, October 7th

10/7/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Thumbnails
2.  PPT: Exposure Compensation
3.  Demo: Calendar Rough
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
  Burn
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Burn Tool to darken a slightly over exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Dodge
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Dodge Tool to lighten a slightly under exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Lens Blur
     - Open one of YOUR photos that has depth to it
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Follow the handout to add a selection area & blur
     - Save the after version
     - Upload both files to Schoology
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Exposure Compensation


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Time Sheets (10/7-10/11)
2.  PPT: Using Space
3.  Demo: Cropping
4.  Demo: Rescaling vectors
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
   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
6.  Cleanup
7.  Time Sheets
8.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Cropping, New Time Sheets
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Friday, October 4th

10/4/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Thumbnails
2.  PPT: Exposure Compensation
3.  Demo: Calendar Rough
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
  Burn
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Burn Tool to darken a slightly over exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Dodge
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Dodge Tool to lighten a slightly under exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Lens Blur
     - Open one of YOUR photos that has depth to it
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Follow the handout to add a selection area & blur
     - Save the after version
     - Upload both files to Schoology
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Exposure Compensation


Period 3

What are we learning today?
1.  PPT: Using Space
2.  Demo: Cropping
3.  Demo: Rescaling vectors
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
   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.  Time Sheets
7.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Using Space, Cropping
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Thursday, October 3rd

10/3/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Discuss Planning for the Calendar
2.  Discuss Thumbnails & Rough
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
  Burn
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Burn Tool to darken a slightly over exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Dodge
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Dodge Tool to lighten a slightly under exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Lens Blur
     - Open one of YOUR photos that has depth to it
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Follow the handout to add a selection area & blur
     - Save the after version
     - Upload both files to Schoology
4.  Cleanup
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Discussion: Copyright
2.  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
   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.  Time Sheets
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Copyright
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Wednesday, October 2nd

10/2/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Shooting Modes
2.  Demo: Global Exposure Corrections
3.  Demo: Lens Blur for Depth
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
  Burn
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Burn Tool to darken a slightly over exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Dodge
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Dodge Tool to lighten a slightly under exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Lens Blur
     - Open one of YOUR photos that has depth to it
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Follow the handout to add a selection area & blur
     - Save the after version
     - Upload both files to Schoology
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Lens Blur for Depth of Field, Global Hue, Global Levels


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  PPT: Principles of Design
2.  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
   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.  Time Sheets
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: P.O.D. Notes
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Tuesday, October 1st

10/1/2019

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Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1.  Review Exposure Basics & Lens Flare
2.  PPT: Shooting Modes
3.  Demo: Spot Exposure Corrections
4.  Objectives to accomplish today:
   Antique Photo
     - Choose a picture to use for the texture & photo
     - Adjust color & antique the photo with the texture
     - Add picture to frame
     - Apply the glass & shadow effect to the frame
     - Make a wallpaper in Ai
     - Add the photo & frame to the Wallpaper
     - Upload the completed file to Schoology as a PNG
   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
  Burn
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Burn Tool to darken a slightly over exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
   Dodge
     - Open one of YOUR photos
     - Save the image as a before version
     - Use the Dodge Tool to lighten a slightly under exposed area
     - Save the after version as after
     - Upload both files to Schoology
5.  Cleanup
6.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: Shooting Modes, Burn & Dodge


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.  Changes to the template
2.  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
   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.  Time Sheets
5.  Review/what’s next

Handouts: None
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