Period 1
What are we learning today?
1. Laptops, Care & Insurance
2. Website, Blog, Schoology
3. Course Syllabus
4. Logo Design
5. Planning Thumbnails
6. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Logo
     - Choose a name or image to base your logo on
     - Draw 4 thumbnails around that idea
     - Choose the best thumbnail and develop it into a rough
     - Color the rough with colored pencils
     - Scan the logo with Ps & end computer
     - Create an Ai file, place scan, lock layer
     - Create new layer and vector each piece on it
     - Color the image
     - Save the image an Ai file
     - Export the image as a PNG (File>Export)
7. Cleanup
8. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Course Syllabus, Laptop Insurance


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1.Laptops, Care & Insurance
2. Website, Blog, Schoology
3. Pre Test
4. First Project
5. Pixels & Resolution
6. Finding an Image on Google
7. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
  Pre Test
     - Open the Pre Test on Schoology
     - Answer each question to the best of your knowledge, no need to guess
     - It’s NOT GRADED, just a resource to see what you know now
   Merging Project
     - Find a photo
     - Choose a partner
     - Show your partner your photo, determine shooting
     - Take photos
     - Upload the photo(s) to the computer
     - Find a photo of a prop
         - Not a one color background
         - Higher res is better
     - Make a practice selection of prop
     - Make a legit selection of you from the photo your partner took
     - Turn the selection into a cutout
     - Adjust the color temperature on the cutout
     - Add the cutout to the picture from the web
     - Resize the merged, composite image
     - Save & Upload the merged photos to Schoology
7. Cleanup
8. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Laptop Insurance


Period 5
What are we learning today?
1. Laptops, Care & Insurance
2. Website, Blog, Schoology
2. What is Graphics
3. Type (Part 1)
4. Typography Assignment
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
   Typography Assignment
     - Download the starting file from TechGeek.Pro
     - Create your own text in Illustrator that matches the example
     - Save & upload the file to Schoology
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Typeface Search Packet, Laptop Insurance

Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1. Uploading Files to Schoology
2. Turning in Your Laptop
3. Good Byes!
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Uploading to Google Drive
2. Turning in Your Laptop
3. Goodbye
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

Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1. Photoshop Final Explanation
2. Review Turning in the Calendar
3. Laptop Turn in Tomorrow!
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Review Turning in the Vinyl
2. Cleanup Tomorrow... Head Start
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

Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1. Collage Due Today
2. Contest Results
3. Two Parts Today, Photoshop Tomorrow
4. Turning in the Calendar
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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
    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
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Punching the Decal & Applying to Vinyl
2. Turning in the Vinyl
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

1st - Peyton - Briefcase Lock
2nd - Sophia - Chain with drip
3rd - Noah - Color Aura
4th - Kaed - Football 
5th - Lulu Solderburg - Beach Sunrise 
6th - Elle - New York Sunset
         Shelby - Flower

Congratulations to all the winners! 

Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1. Back Work & White Balance Due Today
2. Voting for the Contest
3. Review (Final Tomorrow!)
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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
    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
5. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Printing (First Video)
2. Demo: Trimming (Second Video)
3. Demo: Scoring (Third Video)
4. Demo: Assembling the Jacket (Fourth Video)
5. 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
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None

Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1. Review Cropping & Resizing to Fit the Mat
2. Turning in the Photo for the Contest, Lens Flare
3. Review Proofing, Timeline for Week
4. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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
    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
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Grades & Grade Sheets
2. Preparing for Tomorrow, Wednesday & Thursday
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
   Cutout
     - Find a high res photo of your artist or band & save it
     - Make a selection of the subject & turn it into a cutout
     - Add the cutout, a design and quote to the second vinyl decal
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None

Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Cropping & Resizing to Fit the Mat
2. Discuss White Balance Adjustments
3. Adjusting the Photo for the Contest
4. Proofing the Calendar
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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
    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
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Adjusting White Balance


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Review Requirements for Jacket, Assembly Date
2. 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
   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
     - Add the cutout, a design and quote to the second vinyl decal
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None

Periods 1 & 3
What are we learning today?
1. Discuss Matting
2. Demo: Cropping for the Contest
3. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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
    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
4. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Matting a Print


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Making a Practice Selection
2. 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
   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
     - Add the cutoput, a design and quote to the second vinyl decal
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts:

Periods 1 & 5
What are we learning today?
1. Kahoot!
2. PPT: Exposure Basics
3. Kahoot!
4. Starting the Photo Collage
5. Objectives to Accomplish Today:
    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
    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
6. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: Exposure Basics, White Balance Adjustments


Period 3
What are we learning today?
1. Demo: Building the Decal Template
2. 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
3. Review/What’s Next

Handouts: None