Teacher Era Project Requirements

1-Create a new Photoshop file 10 by 8 inches with a resolution of 72

2-Name the file Last name-Teacher Era and save in folder 3-Teacher Era in the M drive.

3-Your project must include the following: 
A minimum of 10 layers and 1 text layer

• A quote from a song or from the era with a style on the text
• At least 5 objects that were popular during that era
• At least 6 layers that have had the backgrounds removed using one of the selection tools taught
• Use of opacity and blending options

Please save your file in the following folder: 3-Teacher Era.

Keep in mind the importance of making clean selections.
To review any of the selection tools, follow the links listed below:

• Select with the Lasso tool
• Select with the Polygonal Lasso tool
• Select with the Magnetic Lasso tool
• Select with the Quick Selection tool
• Select with the Magic Wand tool

When you are finished, please save a copy of your project in the 0-Finished Assignments folder in the Teacher Era folder.  
Remember, it is a File save for web, choose jpeg high!

Project Rubric:



Teacher Time Machine

 

Oh no! Some of your favorite teachers have accidentally stepped into a time machine and have been sent back in time! For your first project, you will utilize what you have already learned in Photoshop to create a collage from a past era. However, before we can begin the project, we have to do some research!

Please DO NOW:
Utilize the Internet to research an era of your choice. This is the era that you will send your teacher back in time to! I found that the key word searches such as "pop culture of the ___'s" and "what was popular in the ____ era" produced a lot of great results. I have provided several links to get you started.

Information about the 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's, 50's, 40's, 30's, or the 20's

In Microsoft Word, create a list of at least 10 things that were influential during that era. You could select anything from major historical events, fashion trends, products, movies, games, television, music, or celebrities that are synonymous with that era.  Save this document in your G Drive and name it your last name-Teacher Era.  Make sure your name, Block number and day are at the top of your page, print and hand in.  Every paper and assignment you hand in must include this information for you to receive credit for the assignment.  Example below:

 

Your name       Block 1-B or Block 3-B or Block 5-B or Block 2-A or Block 4-A

 

On the M drive-->mkohmuench-->Multimedia-->your class-->Folder number 3-Teacher Era Project--Your Folder, save 10 pictures you would like to use in a collage.

 

 

DO NOW

1-You will continue working on your Dinner for Five presentation.  Instructions for saving and printing are at:  Instructions

 

Be sure to complete the rubric and hand in!  You will attach your printout to your rubric.

 

2-For those of you who have finished your assignment, please do the following:

Our next assignment will involve bringing a teacher or a group of teachers back in time in a Photoshop picture.  Please save at least 15 pictures to use that depict that period of time.  Include toys, games, backgrounds, clothes, famous people, cars, food, etc.

All pictures should be saved in the M drive-->mkohmuench-->Multimedia-->your class-->Folder number 3-Teacher Era Project--Your Folder.

For help finding pictures:

Utilize the Internet to research an era of your choice. This is the era that you will send your teacher back in time to! I found that the key word searches such as "pop culture of the ___'s" and "what was popular in the ____ era" produced a lot of great results. I have provided several links to get you started.

Information about the 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's, 50's, 40's, 30's, or the 20's

 

3-We will continue our lesson on Adobe Photoshop.  Today's lesson will involve the use of selection tools.

 

Introduction to working with selections tools:

 

• Select with the Lasso tool
• Select with the Polygonal Lasso tool
• Select with the Magnetic Lasso tool
• Select with the Quick Selection tool
• Select with the Magic Wand tool

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS6

A Day at the Beach

 

 

1-Today we will continue our journey into Adobe Photoshop CS6.  This is an exciting program that allows you to transform pictures into wonderful works of art!

 

We will be covering important topics that are necessary for you to be successful in the use of this program.  Please do not be afraid to ask questions!  If you are stuck, please raise your hand.  Remember that I teach from the simple to the complex so that I take you a step at a time :)!

 

Work hard and have fun and I am sure you will be proud of what you can do in Adobe Photoshop CS6!

 

2-You will continue working on your Dinner for Five presentation.  Instructions for saving and printing are at:  Instructions

 

Be sure to complete the rubric and hand in!  You will attach your printout to your rubric.

 



Complete Dinner for Five Assignment

Instructions for saving and printing

Today you will complete your Dinner for Five assignment.

Be sure that you:

1. Save it in the 0-Finished Assignments Folder under 1-Dinner for Five
2. Complete the rubric and make sure that you have checked your spelling.
3. Print your powerpoint as handouts, six per page. Please see the illustration below.



Dinner for Five

Today we will utilize the Internet (Google, Bing, or a search engine of your choice) to research the people you listed in today's DO NOW.

After your initial research, narrow down your list of 10 to the lucky FIVE people you want to invite to your dinner party.  You will have to create a PowerPoint presentation explaining your choices.

A title slide which includes your name and block

For each individual you select, create three PowerPoint slides:

Slide 1. Their name and 5 facts about the person

Slide 2. 5 reasons why you chose this person

Slide 3. 5 questions you would want to ask this person

*Each slide should include 1 picture of the person*

 

Use your prior knowledge of PowerPoint to create a professional looking presentation.  Keep in mind the PowerPoint guidelines we discussed in class.  Your presentation may be shown in class.  (Looking for volunteers!)

Rubric:

To save a picture:

1. Find a picture of your choice.
2. Right click on that picture.
3. Select "Save picture as...."
4. Navigate to the folder we set up in the M: drive for this assignment
5. Repeat until you save all the pictures you need for this project.

DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR PICTURES!  YOU WILL NEED THE PHOTOS FOR A PROJECT YOU WILL BE DOING IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP!

Some useful links for creating a professional presentation:

 

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-slide-design-tips-for-producing-powerful-and-effective-presentations/

 

 

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/tips-for-creating-and-delivering-an-effective-presentation-HA010207864.aspx

Need help with PowerPoint?  Check the site below to get your questions answered:

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2007/ppt/index.asp

 

DO NOW September 10 (A Day)  September 11 (B Day)

If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, real or fictional, who would you choose?

It's an interesting question to think about, and the answer will help me to learn a lot about you (and your PowerPoint skills!) The people you select can be real or characters from a movie, television, show, or book. The people you select do not have to currently be alive. Remember, the individuals you select will all be seated at the same table to share a meal, so you may want to consider how they would interact and what you would want to ask them or speak to them about.

In Microsoft Word, make a list of ten people you may want to have dinner with.   At the top please include the following:

Your Name
Block ?  (example:  2A)
Date

Title:  10 PEOPLE I WOULD INVITE TO DINNER


Once you have finished, please send your document to the printer and wait for further directions.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Adobe PhotoShop Introduction-Seating Chart Picture

Overview of the Toolbar, Overview of the Layers Palette, Overview of saving a file as a PSD and as a jpeg to use in a document, web site, PowerPoint presentation, etc.

Settings for student seating chart pictures

Photo Size Width 150 H 120 Change Canvas Size to H 150 For Text-Font Arial Black Size 14

Some interesting and useful web sites to check out!

A web site with a wealth of videos to teach you math, history, science, SAT Math prep, etc. It is broken down by concept and SAT questions. This can help you with homework assignments or further clarify concepts you are having difficulty with.

http://www.khanacademy.org/       

A Free Photoshop Like Program to Use on the Web

http://pixlr.com/editor/

http://pixlr.com/o-matic/

http://pixlr.com/express/

Home Page: http://pixlr.com/

Free Online Version of Adobe Photoshop:

Photoshop Express Editorhttp://www.photoshop.com/tools 

"Make your snapshots look amazing with the Adobe® Photoshop® Express Editor, which gives you easy options for quick fixes, creative enhancements, and endless fun."

Course Overview

We will be working with various programs to create different multimedia projects.  Some of these programs are:
 

• Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
• Adobe Photoshop CS6
• Adobe Dreamweaver CS6
• Audacity
• Adobe Premiere Elements
• Adobe Bridge CS6
• Web 2.0 tools 

This blog will be used to post assignments, sites of interest and helpful tutorials. If you have any questions about the work and how it will be graded, refer to this blog. Criteria and grading rubrics will be posted here. Any handouts will be saved in your specific classes folder on the M: drive.

I look forward to working with you this year (my 39th at Lakeland)!