Tuesday, December 3, 2013

dec 4_custom shape and typing tool quiz 2


Standards

4.         Students will relate and apply artistic knowledge, skills, techniques, processes and strategies for the creation of design, photographic, web, print, and various digital projects.

6.         Students will produce creative and artistically pleasing media for use in various applications for advertising, internet, film, entertainment, and marketing communications.

10.       Students will develop e-Skills that are flexible and evolve with the increasing demands of technology developments and business needs, helping students become life-long learners.
What I want you to know or do:
  • To read and follow directions
  • To create a Photoshop document according to directions
  • To create a new Photoshop layer
  • To use the Custom Shape Tool
  • To use the Typing Tool
  • To resize shapes using the Free Transform command



 But first, a little friendly competition.

 Introducing the competitors

 Raise your hand if you know the answer

 Questions............

 Custom shape review and type tool
1. Once Photoshop is open, how do you create a Photoshop document?


2. My tool palette is missing. How do I get it to show up?


3. My layers palette is missing. How do I get it to show up?


4. My custom shape tool is missing. Where is it?


5. My paint bucket is missing. Where is it?


6. How do you create a new layer?


7. In the options bar, which icon do I select when I use the custom shape tool?
8. How do you resize a custom shape? 



9. How do you use the type tool?



10. How do you choose Auto Select>Layer?




and the winners are.................







but there are no losers..................
assignment for today
custom shapes & type tool quiz 2

directions

open photoshop

go to window>workspace>essentials or design

go to file>new>name: type your name_custom shapes and type tool quiz 2

width: 11 inches (not pixels)

height: 11 inches

resolution: 100

color mode: rgb

background contents: white

click OK




Be sure you check Auto-Select Layer




















Be sure you have this icon picked when using the Custom Shape Tool







1. Use the paint bucket to color the background green.
2. Make a new layer and place a custom shape on it. Use any color or shape.
3. Add a drop shadow. Go to Layer>Layer Style.
4. Make a new layer and add a new custom shape and color.
5. Add bevel and emboss. Layer>Layer Style.
6. Create two more layers, using different shapes and colors.
7. Apply gradient overlay and a 30 px stroke. 
8. Type your first and last name on one layer, selecting Times, 24 point, Italic, colored red
9. Save the document as Your Name_custom shape and type tool quiz 2. 
10. Select one shape, resize and move it as I watch.

Assessment: (20 points each)

1. Correct size and resolution

2. 4 layers with different shapes and colors

3. Correct layer styles applied

4. Your name on one layer

5. Background colored with paint bucket tool 

If you want to..............
Literacy Standard 4
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2012/10/law-4.html


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today

 Custom shape review and type tool
Create a Photoshop document.
How do you create a new layer?
How do you select the Fill Pixels icon?
How do you choose Auto Select>Layer?
Create a Custom Shape.
How do you resize this shape.
Use the Type Tool.

 Next
Do this on your own:
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2013/11/custom-shape-type-tool-quiz-1.html

Use the photoshop help links if you need to.

Due this week:
Read and complete assignment on Skills USA
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2011/08/skills-usa-assignment.html
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

nov 18-22


Most of the assignments in this class are standards, so they count as part of your grade.

You have one additional class to makeup missing assignments or retake an assessment. After that the grade will be either a 50 or zero.

today:

1. Sketch_ look at logos on line and sketch 5

2. Complete Photoshop assignment 2 today 

 3. Begin and complete Photoshop 3
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2010/11/november-17-18.html

 Past due_Complete Literacy Standard 1 by Nov. 15


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custom shape & type tool quiz 1



What I want you to know or do:
To read and follow directions
To create a Photoshop document according to directions
To create a new Photoshop layer
To use the Custom Shape Tool
To use the Typing Tool
To resize shapes using the Free Transform command




custom shapes & type tool quiz

directions

open photoshop

go to window>workspace>essentials or design

go to file>new>name: type your name_custom shapes and type tool quiz

width: 12 inches (not pixels)

height: 10 inches

resolution: 100

color mode: rgb

background contents: white

click OK
Be sure you check Auto-Select Layer

















Be sure you have this icon picked when using the Custom Shape Tool







1. Use the paint bucket to color the background blue.
2. Make a new layer and place a custom shape on it. Use any color or shape.
3. Add a drop shadow. Go to Layer>Layer Style.
4. Make a new layer and add a new custom shape and color.
5. Add bevel and emboss. Layer>Layer Style.
6. Create two more layers, using different shapes and colors.
7. Apply outer glow and pattern overlay. 
8. Type your first and last name on one layer
9. Save the document as Your Name_custom shape and type tool quiz.

Assessment: (20 points each)

1. Correct size and resolution

2. 4 layers with different shapes and colors

3. Correct layer styles applied

4. Your name on one layer

5. Background colored with paint bucket tool 




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Friday, November 8, 2013

nov 8-15

Most of the assignments in this class are standards, so they count as part of your grade.

You have one additional class to makeup missing assignments or retake an assessment. After that the grade will be either a 50 or zero.

today:

 1. Complete Literacy Standard 1 by Nov. 15
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2012/08/law-standard-1-assignment.html

 2. Complete Photoshop assignment 1 today and 2 next class
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2010/11/november-15-and-16.html

 3. Sketch

 4. Block 1A only_Complete Careers_part 3
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2013/11/career-studio-budgetsnov-4-8.html
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Sunday, November 3, 2013

career, studio & budgets_nov 4-8


Most of the assignments in this class are standards, so they count as part of your grade.

You have one additional class to makeup missing assignments or retake an assessment. After that the grade will be either a 50 or zero.



today:

1. Check Gradespeed

2. Past due_Careers lesson_part 3

Past due_Careers lesson_parts 1 and 2

 3. Open Photoshop_for a grade

 4. Sketchbook
Careers lesson_parts 1 and 2


class: Digital Arts & Design 1

subject: Careers and budgets

What I want you to know or do:
1. The different career opportunities in the field of visual communications
2. The basic components and preparation of a design studio budget
3. Create a pie chart that illustrates the parts of your budget


standards & indicators:
2.3 Assess situations in the visual art, design, printing, and photography industry and develop a presentation offering solutions or improvements.
3.3 Student is under-stood when speaking uses consistent standard English grammatical
forms.
3.6 Construct tables and analyze data and spreadsheets which aid in project preparation.
5.1 Analyze and understand the role of visual arts and design in business, industry, and the
community.
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of industry software, computer interfaces, and the need for life-long learning skills.
5.7 Demonstrate the ability to prepare a project budget.
6.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of research in relationship to design.
9.1 Researches the visual communications industry for various career paths and job titles.
9.2A  Plans personal education paths, based on aptitude, available courses, post-secondary
education, and current career paths.
9.2B Profiles personal characteristics, which are beneficial to the success of a professional in the visual communications industry.
9.3 Researches and develops a projection of visual communications industry trends related
to career opportunities.
10.1 Take advantage of technology-based tools.
10.2A Locate, select, and manage reference materials and information.
10.2B Cross-reference information for accuracy.
10.3 Employ technology to explore ideas, solve problems, and derive meaning.
10.4 Use technology to express ideas and exchange information.


description of activity: Research the career of a graphic designer & put together a budget for a graphic design studio. How do you think your budget improves situations, especially freelancers,  in the visual arts industry? Present your budget and findings to the class or your peers.

assignment:

Graphic Design Career, Design Studio Budget, Presentation

Assignment description: Form a group of three to four people. Research the career of a graphic designer & put together a budget for a graphic design studio. How do you think your budget improves situations, especially freelancers,  in the visual arts industry? Present your budget and findings to the class or your peers.


Part 1.
Research the career of a graphic designer at



1. What do graphic designers do?


2. About what percentage of graphic designers are self employed or freelancers?

3. What was the median annual wage of graphic designers in 2010?

4. About how much is the employment of graphic designers projected to increase from 2010 to 2013?

5. What is the suggested education level for a career in graphic design?

25 points



Part 2


Go to this link




Click and answer these questions from:

GRAPHIC DESIGN: A CAREER GUIDE

1. WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN?

2. WHAT DESIGNERS NEED TO KNOW
a. Read Visualizing techniques.
b. Read Graphic design subjects. List five products a graphic designer might create. Interpret the text and be specific. 



3. What are the four visual tools a graphic designer uses to create these products?



4. Besides clients, what are five other types of people a graphic designer might work with?



5. Do really be successful as a graphic designer, what level of education do you need?

25 points



Part 3.
Design Studio Budget

Your name(s):_____________________________________ Block__________________

Assignment: Imagine that you own a graphic design studio that creates artwork for other businesses. Create a monthly budget for your studio. Research and estimate how much would it cost each month to operate your business. You can research costs online or you can estimate costs. Be realistic. Three people work in your studio. They are you, the owner, another designer and a secretary/receptionist.


Operating Costs per Month

Salaries (Three employees): 

You are the owner and head designer $________________

Associate designer & copywriter $________________

Secretary & office manager $________________

Rent: $________________

Utilities: 
Electricity $________________
Telephone $________________
Internet $________________


Equipment (Computers, scanners $________________
cameras, copy machine, etc.)

Office supplies: $________________

Insurance: $________________

Other: $________________



Total operating costs per month: $________________


25 points


Part 4.
Based on parts 1-3, present your budget to the class.
Create a pie chart that shows all your costs as percentages.
How could you improve your budget to increase your profits?

Go to piecolor.com

25 points




Assessment:
Parts 1 and 2.
Completion of answer sheets. Answer key is used.

Part 3.
Realistic completion of budget, based on research.

Part 4.
Correct calculations for pie chart. 15 points

Presentation rubric (10 points possible, calculated by 2.5 x mastery level):

4_Shows a full understanding of the topic.

3_Shows a good understanding of the topic.

2_Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

1_Does not seem to understand the topic very well.



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