Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Day 35 - Wednesday 10.31.2012

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Graphics 1 - Make sure you bring your copy of the PHOTOSHOP TOOLS Handout.  To finish the tutorial with the little girl and the globe CLICK HERE!
If you finish, try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO Below.  Use your own photo.

Graphics 2 - You should be started on your poster.  Remember to KEEP IT SIMPLE.  Big bold graphic of someone DOING something that relates to your client.  The LOGO should be on the poster, but not as a main focus.  4 COLORS MAXIMUM!
  If you need a diversion, try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO Below.  Use your own photo.

Multimedia 1 - So I heard from a lot of you and staff that the computers were PAINFULLY SLOW yesterday.  I am begrudgingly allowing you one more day to post.  For those of you that were successful in completing your work try the HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL VIDEO Below.  Use your own photo.

If you are all done with everything, I would like you to POST yout PHOTO PORTFOLIO & YOUR iMOVIE NEWSCAST to your TUMBLE Account under the VIDEO tab.  You videos may only be 100MB and 5 minutes maximum so you may have to post the PHOTO PORTFOLIO today and the NEWSCAST tomorrow.  Be patient it takes a while to upload video.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Day 34 - Tuesday 10.30.2012

Graphics 1 - Make sure you bring your copy of the PHOTOSHOP TOOLS Handout.  After learning about SELECTIONS in PHOTOSHOP from yesterday's VIDEO, let's dive right in by using SELECTIONS to combine 2 Pictures. CLICK HERE!

You can take the PHOTOS right from STEP 1 and 2 by right clicking COPYING them.

Graphics 2 - Those of you that posted your 3 SKETCHES to your blog have received a grade and a COMMENT in your Powerschool.  You may begin creating your WPA POSTER.  If you haven't posted your 3 concept sketches make sure to do so by the end of today.  Your concepts must have a GRAPHIC, LOGO, & TAGLINE.  Watch the VIDEO from last week's on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.

Multimedia 1 - Today will be the LAST DAY to submit your iMOVIE NEWSCASTS to my DROPBOX.  Some of you have still not turned in your PHOTO PORTFOLIOS to my DROPBOX.  The requirements for the Newscast are as follows:


  • Imovie NEWSCAST:  3 instances of TYPE, 1 PICTURE in PICTURE, 1 CUTAWAY, & underlying MUSIC that does not overpower your voice. 
    TIME: 1-2 minutes.

    (Remember, you can watch the VIDEO from last week if you need help.)
If you are all done with everything, I would like you to POST yout PHOTO PORTFOLIO & YOUR iMOVIE NEWSCAST to your TUMBLE Account under the VIDEO tab.  You videos may only be 100MB and 5 minutes maximum so you may have to post the PHOTO PORTFOLIO today and the NEWSCAST tomorrow.  Be patient it takes a while to upload video.

Courtesy of Chad Neuman

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Day 33 - Monday 10.29.2012

Graphics 1 - Today, i would like to start taking a look at PHOTOSHOP.  We are going to transition from ILLUSTRATOR, which is a VECTOR based program that excels at creating images from scratch to PHOTOSHOP, which is more adept at manipulating existing images.

Make sure you have a printed copy of the PHOTOSHOP TOOLS Handout and fill in the missing tools by opening PHOTOSHOP and hovering over the tools.  Then, WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO on SELECTIONS and do what is shown.



courtesy of Warner Bros.


Graphics 2 -
Today, I want you to post your 3 concept sketches for your POSTER on your blog.  Your concepts must have a GRAPHIC, LOGO, & TAGLINE.  Watch the VIDEO from last week's on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.

Multimedia 1 - Finish recording if you were not able to last week.  Then, edit your Newscast using iMovie.  The requirements for the Newscast are as follows:
  • Imovie NEWSCAST:  3 instances of TYPE, 1 PICTURE in PICTURE, 1 CUTAWAY, & underlying MUSIC that does not overpower your voice. 
    TIME: 1-2 minutes.

    (Remember, you can watch the VIDEO from last week if you need help.)

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Day 32 - THURSDAY 10.24.2012

Graphics 1 - TYPE ON A PATH project is due by the end of class THURSDAY. If you are finished, work on this FIRE TUTORIALYou are only required to do steps 1-8

Graphics 2 - Your LOGO for your client MUST be made in ILLUSTRATOR and is DUE on your blog by MONDAY.  Remember, ONLY 4 COLORS even if the real logo has more.  Your paper on the organization is DUE via TURNITIN by the end of class THURSDAY.  Here is the
PAPER FORMAT.  If you are done with both assignments, look at yesterday's video on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.

Multimedia 1 - CHECK YOUR TURNITIN GRADE!  I left NOTES on those that left out some important info.  Revise your story.

Today we will start recording.  Because we have a limited number of headsets.  We can use the STANDBY method.  Say STANDBY, RECORD, Say CLEAR.  If someone is screwing around during your recording, they will FAIL this project. 

Be efficient with your time.  The class is large.  While other people are recording, you should be reading over your NEWSCAST.  If you have already recorded, start editing.
  • Imovie NEWSCAST:  3 instances of TYPE, 1 PICTURE in PICTURE, 1 CUTAWAYS, & underlying MUSIC that does not overpower your voice.  TIME: 1-2 minutes.




Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Day 31 - Wednesday 10.23.2012

Graphics 1 - All right, so you can make basic SHAPES and GRADIENTS and you can make objects out of TYPE.  So next I want you to learn about making GRADIENT BLENDS and this FIRE TUTORIAL is courtesy of J.M.  For Keyboard SHORTCUTS when you see this "Command/Ctrl" it means CMD for MAC and Ctrl for PC.  You are only required to do steps 1-8

ROCKET tutorial needs to be posted on your blog by end of class TODAY.  TYPE ON A PATH project is due by the end of class THURSDAY.

Graphics 2 - Your LOGO for your client MUST be made in ILLUSTRATOR and is DUE on your blog by MONDAY.  Remember, ONLY 4 COLORS even if the real logo has more.  Your paper on the organization is DUE via TURNITIN by the end of class THURSDAY.  Here is the
PAPER FORMAT.  If you are done with both assignments, here is a video on how to show me your 3 LAYOUT SKETCHES.



Multimedia 1Your next story for your next iMovie NEWSCAST is DUE via TURNITIN by the end of the hour.  Remember to use the proper FORMAT.  Move down one on the list based on the type of story you did last time.  Here is the Hierarchy:  
WORLD NEWS > LOCAL NEWS > MPHS NEWS > SPORTS >
POP CULTURE > ODDITIES.
Tomorrow we will start recording.  Because we have a limited number of headsets.  We can use the STANDBY method.  Say STANDBY, RECORD, Say CLEAR.  If someone is screwing around during your recording, they will FAIL this project.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Day 30 - TUESDAY 10.23.2012

Remember, that if you need help, there are many resources.  Check the HELP MENU, try GOOGLE, and you can FACETIME me @ tannynanda@gmail.com.  I will be monitoring you throughout the school day.  You are expected to stay on task and make progress thanks to the wonders of TECHNOLOGY.

Graphics 1 - Finish work on the ROCKET tutorial.  If you have finished, you may work on the TYPE ON A PATH project.  NO SIMPLE SHAPES for TYPE ON A PATH.  Make sure to post your work as you finish. 

Graphics 2 - Today is the cutoff.  If you have yet to hear anything from your organization, it is time to MOVE ON.  Choose a new client
and send the INITIAL EMAIL.  If you have received confirmation, start by recreating the company's logo in ILLUSTRATOR.  You may only use 4 colors even if they have more.  Use the SHAPE and PEN TOOL to create precise logos.  No company wants their logo to look wobbly and unprofessional.  PAPER FORMAT.

Multimedia 1 - DO OVER FROM YESTERDAY.  You may have one more class period to finish your PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO.  EXPORT it and put it in my DROPBOX. 
Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.

If you are finished, you may begin researching your next NEWSCAST.  Remember to use the proper FORMAT.  Move down one on the list based on the type of story you did last time.  Here is the Hierarchy:  


WORLD NEWS > LOCAL NEWS > MPHS NEWS > SPORTS >
POP CULTURE > ODDITIES.
courtesy of arachnerd.wordpress.com

 

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Day 29 - MONDAY 10-22-2012

Hey guys. I am in OKLAHOMA and the trip was long but went well.  Remember, that if you need help, there are many resources.  Check the HELP MENU, try GOOGLE, and you can FACETIME me @ tannynanda@gmail.com.  I will be monitoring you throughout the school day.  You are expected to stay on task and make progress thanks to the wonders of TECHNOLOGY.

Graphics 1 - Your AESOP FABLE is due on your blog so if you have not posted it please do so.  When you finish, work on the ROCKET tutorial.  If you have finished, you may work on the TYPE ON A PATH project.

Graphics 2 - Check your email and look for a response to your INITIAL EMAIL.  If you haven't heard from your client by TUESDAY, choose a new client.  If you have received confirmation, start by recreating the company's logo in ILLUSTRATOR.  You may only use 4 colors even if they have more.  If you have not received confirmation, you SHOULD send the
INITIAL EMAIL to another organization.  

Multimedia 1 - You may have one more class period to finish your PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO.  EXPORT it and put it in my DROPBOX. 
Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.

 If you are finished, you may begin researching your next NEWSCAST.  Remember to use the proper FORMAT.  Move down one on the list based on the type of story you did last time.  Here is the Hierarchy:  
WORLD NEWS > LOCAL NEWS > MPHS NEWS > SPORTS >
POP CULTURE > ODDITIES.
 
Type on a Path Project.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Day 28 - THURSDAY 10.18.2012

I would like to make sure you all have your FACETIME accounts up and running this week in preparation for my absence.

Graphics 1 - Finish up your Aesop's Fable.  Everything must have 3 tones whether you use the MAGIC MARBLE method or GRADIENTS.  No black outlines.  PHOTO references only.  Do not copy other artwork.  When you finish, work on the ROCKET tutorial.

Graphics 2 - Today, we will send your INITIAL EMAIL to your prospective client.  All you need to do is include your name.  We will follow up with some QUESTIONS.  If you haven't heard from your client by TUESDAY, choose a new client.  Your TYPESPREADS should be posted to your blog by the end of today. 

Multimedia 1 - I will show you the basics of hooking up VIDEO CAMERA to iMovie.  You MUST have the POWER SUPPLY and USB CABLE.  You will have the rest of class to finish your PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO with either GARAGEBAND or iMOVIE.

Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.




Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Day 27 - WEDNESDAY 10.17.2012

I would like to make sure you all have you FACETIME accounts up and running this week in preparation for my absence.

Graphics 1 - Continue work on your Aesop's Fable.  Everything must have 3 tones whether you use the MAGIC MARBLE method or GRADIENTS.  No black outlines.  PHOTO references only.  Do not copy other artwork.  If you finish, work on the ROCKET tutorial.

Graphics 2 - Today, I would like to see your progress on your TYPE SPREADS.  I will show you the break down of how they will be graded.  After presenting, you will know exactly what you will be getting.

Multimedia 1 - Your REVOLVING STORYLINE is due in my DROPBOX prior to class.  You will have the rest of the week to finish your PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO with either GARAGEBAND or iMOVIE.

Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.






Day 26 - TUESDAY 10.16.2012

I would like to make sure you all have you FACETIME accounts up and running this week in preparation for my absence.

Graphics 1 - Continue work on your Aesop's Fable.  Everything must have 3 tones whether you use the MAGIC MARBLE method or GRADIENTS.  No black outlines.  PHOTO references only.  Do not copy other artwork.

Graphics 2 - Today, I would like to see your progress on your TYPE SPREADS.  I will show you the break down of how they will be graded.  After presenting, you will know exactly what you will be getting.

Multimedia 1 - We will finish up the iMOVIE demo today.  Please take notes.  We will use this software to IMPORT, EDIT, and EXPORT video until we move on to FINAL CUT PRO later in the semester. 

Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.


 Testing out the blogger webcam.  Freezes a lot.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Day 25 - MONDAY 10.15.2012

Graphics 1 - Continue work on your Aesop's Fable.  Everything must have 3 tones whether you use the MAGIC MARBLE method or GRADIENTS.  No black outlines.  PHOTO references only.  Do not copy other artwork.

Graphics 2 - Today, I would like to see your progress on your TYPE SPREADS.  I will show you the break down of how they will be graded.  After presenting, you will know exactly what you will be getting.

Multimedia 1 - I am going to demo iMOVIE today.  Please take notes.  We will use this software to IMPORT, EDIT, and EXPORT video until we move on to FINAL CUT PRO later in the semester. 


Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.

courtesy of Apple, Inc.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Day 24 - THURSDAY 10.11.2012 BUG WEEK

Graphics 1 - WORKDAY:  Aesop's Fable.  Everything must have 3 tones whether you use the MAGIC MARBLE method or GRADIENTS.  No black outlines.  PHOTO references only.  Do not copy other artwork.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY:  TYPE SPREADS.

Multimedia 1 - Use Photoshop to correct your photos.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.


courtesy of blog.growingwithscience.com

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Day 23 - WEDNESDAY 10.10.2012

Graphics 1 - WORKDAY:  Aesop's Fable.  Everything must have 3 tones whether you use the MAGIC MARBLE method or GRADIENTS.  No black outlines.  PHOTO references only.  Do not copy other artwork.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY:  TYPE SPREADS.

Multimedia 1 - Your PHOTO ASSIGNMENT pictures are TODAY.  NO EXCUSES.  Load your photos onto the computer via memory card, cable, or email.  Choose 5 to use for the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.


Turtle by Mr. Nanda
 

Monday, October 8, 2012

Day 22 - TUESDAY 10.9.2012

Graphics 1 - Work on your AESOP's FABLES.  Choose one story to create an illustration for a children's book.  You should sketch out 3 concepts to present to the class.

Graphics 2 - Work on your TYPE SPREADS.

Multimedia 1 - Your PHOTO ASSIGNMENT pictures are DUE WEDNESDAY.  You must take a separate photo for each subject and remember what makes a good photo.  We will go over the 5 CORRECTIONS :  INVERT, THRESHOLD, ISOLATE, B&W, BEST CORRECTION, DYNAMIC.


Isolate by Mr. Nanda

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Day 21 - MONDAY 10.8.2012

Graphics 1 - Research AESOP FABLES.  Choose one story to create an illustration for a children's book.  You should sketch out 3 concepts to present to the class.

Graphics 2 - I would like to see where you are with your TYPE SPREADS.  At this point you should have your paper in GRIDLINES and be working on your GRAPHIC.  We will discuss ORPHANS & WIDOWS.

Multimedia 1 - Today, I will give you the PHOTO ASSIGNMENT HANDOUT.  You must take a separate photo for each subject and remember what makes a good photo.  We will go over the 5 CORRECTIONS you will be making on your photos.


Courtesy of www.lenashore.com
 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Day 20 - THURSDAY 10.4.2012

Graphics 1 - WORKDAY:  Your HIPPO TUTORIAL and your PERSONAL LOGO are due on your BLOG today.  If you are finished, research AESOP FABLES.  Choose one story to create an illustration for a children's book.  You should sketch out 3 concepts to present to the class.

Graphics 2 - WORKDAY:  DEFINE: Orphan & Widow (in design terms).  Work on your TYPE SPREADS.  Use the rules we discussed yesterday to set up your layout.  You should have a couple grids already to work with.  Your type placements should be figured out first.

Multimedia 1 - Your group members must all be recorded by the end of class TODAY.  Every group member gets 20 seconds, and must have 5 photos relating to your story.  SHARE> EXPORT TO DISK.  Then submit the file to my DROPBOX.  Name the file after your group members.


Copyright Christine Russell @ krisgoat.net


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Day 19 - WEDNESDAY 10.3.2012

Graphics 1 - Finish working on the HIPPO using this TUTORIAL.  Use your own colors and replace the text with some of your own.  This is practice for the upcoming project. 

Graphics 2 - DEFINE: Orphan & Widow (in design terms).  Work on your TYPE SPREADS.  Use the rules we discussed yesterday to set up your layout.  You should have a couple grids already to work with.  Your type placements should be figured out first.

Multimedia 1 - Your NEWSCASTS are DUE to TURNITIN by the end of class today.  Your group members must all be recorded by the end of class THURSDAY so get started today if you finish early.


Burger Cow.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Day 18 - TUESDAY 10.2.2012

Graphics 1 - I would like to take a look at each one of your PERSONAL LOGOS.  They are DUE THURSDAY.  If you are done, create the HIPPO using this TUTORIAL.  Use your own colors and replace the text with some of your own.

Graphics 2 - We will discuss the Typography Best Practices.  Your TYPE PAPER is due to TURNITIN TODAY. 

Multimedia 1 - We are moving on to GARAGEBAND.  I want you to go through BASIC EDITING.  Once we are done, you will work on your next NEWS CONCEPT.  The news concept is due to
TURNITIN as GARAGEBAND NEWSCAST.


courtesy of Apple.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Day 17 - MONDAY 10.1.2012

Graphics 1 - Today, we will work on finishing up the LANDSCAPE PROJECT.  If you are done, work on finishing your PERSONAL LOGO.

Graphics 2 - DEFINE: GRID, GUTTER, & MARGIN.  We will go over GRIDS today. 
Use the graph paper provided to create some layouts.  Here are some LAYOUTS to get you thinking.  Your TYPE PAPER is due to TURNITIN by TUESDAY. 

Multimedia 1 - Today is the last in-class day to work on YOUR PHOTO SEARCH COLLAGE.  Use all 40 PHOTOS.  Remember to incorporate RULE of THIRDS and the other elements we discussed.  Here's some INSPIRATION.


courtesy of Creating Keepsakes.