Wednesday, May 3, 2017

green screen

Download this photo

https://www.dropbox.com/s/v9btr42puiq6c56/ej%20and%20eddie%20flat.jpg?dl=0


Drag the downloaded photo to the Photoshop icon to open it

Go to Save As

Save as Green Screen Photo_Your name into your documents folder.

Select the Magic Eraser Tool and cut out the green background

Smooth any rough edges with the Blur Tool

Save

Go to Google and find a high resolution photo for a background

Now find a high resoultion image with a white background.

Cut out the white background

Smooth any rough edges

Place the new image in front of the backjgroumd and between the two figures

Resize and move where necessary

Save as Green Screen Photo_Your name.PSD into your documents folder.

Save as Green Screen Photo_Your name.JPG into your documents folder.

Email your JPEG file to topperselfie@gmail.com

Be sure Green Screen Photo_your first and last name, plus your block is in the email subject line


Saturday, April 22, 2017

2017 Final Exam Study Guide


design and color

Design and Color

Assignment:
Google "coloring pages" and click on Images

Find a design or illustration that you like

Using this as a source for inspiration, draw something similar on a piece of paper, using pencil or pen

Then, color your design using colored pencils

Number of class periods: 3

Materials and equipment:
Computers
Pencil
8.5 x 11 Paper
Colored pencils

Working examples:
link to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0em1nCZm90


Finished examples:





Your grade:
• Intricacy of design or illustration_30 points
• Did you use the entire space?_20 points
• Craftsmanship (how much effort and skill does it show)_50 points

Saturday, April 8, 2017

2017 parthenon poster_PBL




1. Download the photo from the link above

2. Open it in Photoshop

3. Save it to your documents folder



Then, add at least 5 quotes........

“An ultimate collision between several heavenly forces.” Javon Serology

“Inspirational.” Will Morgan

“An epic work of beauty and intricacy. Grace and power captured in stone.” Emily Nidiffer

“Gold glinted off her shield and into her eye.” Olivia Whitney 

“You can take history and turn it to stone.” Alexandra Richard

"She is Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Battle Strategy." Virginia Wilson-Patton

"You feel small, power, and authority." Ellie Smith

"The angle is spectacular. The sun gleams through the windows, causing the gold to glow." Ezri Wade

"I felt naked in her gaze." Christopher McNnane














Also type ATHENA AT THE PARTHENON 

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

cover design competition





Student Scholarship Opportunity: Design the Program Cover for the 2017 Institute for CTE Educators

High school students have the opportunity to participate in a competition to design the program cover for the 2017 Institute for CTE Educators. This design competition provides students with the chance to earn a scholarship to the Tennessee public postsecondary school of their choice. All design specifications and application requirements are listed in the 2017 Program Cover Design Application. Applicants can submit an online application form (here).
 

The applicant with the winning design will be awarded $1,000, while the runner-up and second runner-up will be awarded $500 and $250, respectively. The student must attend a public postsecondary institution in Tennessee in order to receive the award.


Completed applications must be submitted to 
Andrea.Thorsbakken@tn.gov by April 1. The winning design will be announced by May 1. Scholarship funds will be given directly to the postsecondary school designated by the winner upon enrollment.

HELP..........

tools
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2015/12/photoshop-tools-explained.html

working with type
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-13-14.html

type effects
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2012/12/layer-stylesdrop-shadow-bevel-and-emboss.html

change typeface and its color
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2015/12/change-typeface-and-its-color.html

making a grid design
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2015/12/grid-design.html

SSA and Tardies
For tardies, 3 times, then referral

SSA_follow the guidelines or referral....sorry

Phones should be used for classwork only. If your phone is visible, you should be able to explain how you are using it for class work.

Headphones, earbuds, etc. are not allowed in class.

If you have trouble with your computer or Photoshop, be sure we fix that at the beginning of class. If you wait until I come to check work that is too late.


Today:

1. ACT words
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2014/08/act-words.html




standards
6) Categorize and describe the principles of design.
7) Analyze the elements of design by evaluating their purposes and applications in a variety of design applications.
8) Research rules of composition (such as the rule of thirds) and explain how the rules govern the elements and principles of design.
20) Demonstrate basic procedures to manage digital files.
23) Apply the design process to complete projects of increasing complexity and of varying applications such as print, web, film, and marketing communications.


objectives (what I want you to know or do):
How to create a design according to specific criteria and specifications 

How to use relevant Photoshop tools correctly

Create visual art that communicates ideas through the use of media, techniques, and processes. 
Questions:
1. How can you create a strong center of interest in an artwork?

3. How do you select Auto Select>Layer


For help............
Your friends and the help column




Cover Design

Open Photoshop if it does not appear in your dock.

In the Photoshop Options Bar (top of screen) go to Window

Check the following (unless already has checkmark) :
Workspace>Essentials
Layers
Application Frame
Options
Tools

Then go to View and be sure Rulers is checked
Create a Photoshop document

Name: CTE Cover Design
Width: 8.5 inches
Height: 11 inches
Resolution: 300
Color mode: RGB

Save into your documents folder as CTE Cover Design

Steps

1. Use the horizontal and vertical rulers to create guidelines
making a grid design
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2015/12/grid-design.html

2. Create at least 9 rectangles to add color to

3. Add color using the Paint Bucket tool

4. Type:

The Career Ready Student

2017 Institute for CTE Educators 


July 17–21, 2017


Music City Center, Nashville, TN


Sponsored by: The Tennessee Department of Education and the Division of College, Career and Technical Education





Add: Logo for Tennessee Department of Education

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xvgql5bnmw1e4d0/TDOE%20Logo.png?dl=0




Rubric for your grade


4_advanced_93-100 points.  A strong amount of work has been completed. All instructions & specifications met. A comprehensive and wide-ranging exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas, media experiments, and technical practice is demonstrated. The work reflects superior thought and imagination.


3_proficient_85-92 points.  A reasonable amount of work has been completed. Most instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates satisfactory exploration of visual qualities, and the representation of ideas. There is satisfactory evidence of work on images, media experiments, and technical practice.


2_basic_75-84 points. A small amount of work has been completed. Some instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates some exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas. There is some evidence of work on images, media experiments and technical practice.


1_below basic_74 and below. A less than adequate amount of work has been completed. There is little evidence of work on images, media, and technical practice.


0_No work attempted









Rubric for your grade


4_advanced_93-100 points.  A strong amount of work has been completed. All instructions & specifications met. A comprehensive and wide-ranging exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas, media experiments, and technical practice is demonstrated. The work reflects superior thought and imagination.


3_proficient_85-92 points.  A reasonable amount of work has been completed. Most instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates satisfactory exploration of visual qualities, and the representation of ideas. There is satisfactory evidence of work on images, media experiments, and technical practice.


2_basic_75-84 points. A small amount of work has been completed. Some instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates some exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas. There is some evidence of work on images, media experiments and technical practice.


1_below basic_74 and below. A less than adequate amount of work has been completed. There is little evidence of work on images, media, and technical practice.


0_No work attempted


assignment schedule_ march 28_may 19_2017

standards & assignments to complete:

22 Typography with Parthenon poster
16 CD Cover with Green Screen + logo
17 CD Cover with Green Screen + logo
18 CD Cover with Green Screen + logo
28 Students Portfolio
29 Students Portfolio
QPI 7.1_item 1_Business planning 2_Management_8 Labor


Professionalism rubric

Digital Arts & Design 1
Standards

Course Standards 

Safety 
1) Demonstrate the ability to comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with art and design applications: the use of adhesives; hand tools; machines; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. Complete a safety test with 100 percent accuracy. 

Introduction to Design 
2) Investigate the role of designers in communicating ideas in society, both historically and currently, emphasizing how social, cultural, economic, and political developments are reflected in and influenced by visual messaging. 
3) Research the development of design throughout history, analyzing how advances in technology have impacted design (Gutenberg’s invention of movable type, lithography, computers, etc.). 

Career Exploration 
4) Identify and analyze the career pathways in art and design professions and the industries in which art and design professionals work.
5) Compile and analyze real-time and projected labor market data from public sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to explore local and regional occupational opportunities and trends in design careers. 

Elements and Principles of Design 
6) Categorize and describe the principles of design.
7) Analyze the elements of design by evaluating their purposes and applications in a variety of design applications. 
8) Research rules of composition (such as the rule of thirds) and explain how the rules govern the elements and principles of design. 
9) Explain the function of the color wheel and identify techniques that achieve desired hues, values, intensities, and color schemes for use in design. 
10) Research the psychological characteristics of colors.
11) Examine color theories. 
12) Analyze, assess, and identify the effectiveness of design products. 

Introduction to the Design Process 
13) Research design processes. 
14) Describe the importance of setting design goals such as determining the purpose, message, and audience for given design projects. 



Basic Illustration 
15) Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional sketches, including rough and refined sketches, demonstrating shape, volume, depth, and dimension. 
16) Describe how symbols have been used and have been developed throughout history. 
17) Examine a variety of well-known company logos to create a list of key characteristics that influence a logo’s effectiveness. 

Basic Photography 
18) Demonstrate basic techniques to adjust camera settings and operate a camera to capture digital images. 
19) Read and interpret instructional narratives, such as manuals or tutorials, to perform basic edits and enhancements to photographs using software, including but not limited to cropping, resizing, retouching, making selections, and using layers. 
20) Demonstrate basic procedures to manage digital files. 
21) Distinguish between the various software used for visual design, including page layout software, illustration software, photo editing software, and web publishing software. 

Basic Typography 
22) Categorize varieties of type, including but not limited to serif, sans serif, script, and decorative. Employ the units of measurement used to describe line spacing (leading), type size, tracking, and kerning. 

Design Projects 
23) Apply the design process to complete projects of increasing complexity and of varying applications such as print, web, film, and marketing communications. 
24) Utilize the critique and refinement strategy as part of the design process to achieve project goals. 

Ethical & Legal Issues 
25) Research and interpret laws and regulations protecting intellectual property as they relate to the design industry, such as copyright laws. 

Business Management 
26) Explore how design professionals and companies calculate profit. 
27) Describe the components of a basic contract document for design work by analyzing an example contract. 

Portfolio 
28) Gather examples of professional portfolios from contemporary designers and photographers. 

29) Compile important artifacts to create a digital student portfolio that connects personal career preparation to concepts learned in this course.

Friday, February 10, 2017

digital collage in Photoshop


SSA and Tardies
For tardies, 3 times, then referral

SSA_follow the guidelines or referral....sorry

Phones should be used for classwork only. If your phone is visible, you should be able to explain how you are using it for class work.

Headphones, earbuds, etc. are not allowed in class.

If you have trouble with your computer or Photoshop, be sure we fix that at the beginning of class. If you wait until I come to check work that is too late.


Today:

1. ACT words
http://stevecampbellhillwood.blogspot.com/2014/08/act-words.html


ACT words
Polygon - Form a team of two or three. Use phones to photograph a polygon and send to topperselfie@gmail.com

ADC words
Surrealism (below)
Composite (your collage images)



2. the assignment:
Create a "surrealist" digital collage in Photoshop using at least three composited images you have created by combining unrelated images into a new, surrealistic image.



















standards
6) Categorize and describe the principles of design.
7) Analyze the elements of design by evaluating their purposes and applications in a variety of design applications.
8) Research rules of composition (such as the rule of thirds) and explain how the rules govern the elements and principles of design.
20) Demonstrate basic procedures to manage digital files.
23) Apply the design process to complete projects of increasing complexity and of varying applications such as print, web, film, and marketing communications.


objectives (what I want you to know or do):
How to create a digital collage according to specific criteria and specifications 

How to use relevant Photoshop tools correctly

How to create a center of interest in artwork that shows an understanding of the elements of art and the principles of design.

Create visual art that communicates ideas through the use of media, techniques, and processes. 

Questions:
1. How can you create a strong center of interest in an artwork?
2. What Photoshop tool have we been using to cut out? Hint: there is a polygon connection.
3. How do you select Auto Select>Layer
4. How do you know an image is high resolution?

For help............
Your friends and the help column





Digital Collage

Open Photoshop if it does not appear in your dock.

In the Photoshop Options Bar (top of screen) go to Window
Check the following (unless already has checkmark) :
Workspace>Essentials
Layers
Application Frame
Options
Tools

Create a Photoshop document

Name: Digital Collage
Width: 17 inches
Height: 11 inches 
Resolution: 300
Color mode: RGB

Save into your documents folder as Digital Collage



Examples of collages












Steps:
Find a high resolution image for your background

Place it in your Photoshop document

Resize if necessary

Save 

Place one of your composited images in this background. 
     Cut it out if necessary
     Resize if necessary





Move the image where you want it

Place your other images

Save




Rubric for your grade


4_advanced_93-100 points.  A strong amount of work has been completed. All instructions & specifications met. A comprehensive and wide-ranging exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas, media experiments, and technical practice is demonstrated. The work reflects superior thought and imagination.


3_proficient_85-92 points.  A reasonable amount of work has been completed. Most instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates satisfactory exploration of visual qualities, and the representation of ideas. There is satisfactory evidence of work on images, media experiments, and technical practice.


2_basic_75-84 points. A small amount of work has been completed. Some instructions and specifications met. The work illustrates some exploration of visual qualities, the representation of ideas. There is some evidence of work on images, media experiments and technical practice.


1_below basic_74 and below. A less than adequate amount of work has been completed. There is little evidence of work on images, media, and technical practice.


0_No work attempted