AWE3MI

We have a lot to accomplish today.

First, we   have to make sure that everybody as access to the yearbook drive (Y:), has the  yearbook icon on their desktop, their own folder for their work,  and
  understands the basic procedures for the handling of digital  files.

Then, we need to start learning Adobe Photoshop Elements, and the basic tools that we will use everyday to colour correct our photos, straighten horizons, remove red eye, fix complexions (very important in high school!), and crop.

The  files  we will need for this hands-on lecture are located here.

We will need to focus extra hard today, as we are falling behind because of snow days, and have real deadlines starting to loom in our face. Your patience is appreciated.  

Today, we are going to look at the Creative Elements of  Consumer Design, and how they effect product labeling.   I will be  leading a guided exploration of the Prezi I posted below.

Download and print this rubric/checklist.

Download  and print this CD Cover planner.

Have your CD case,  pencil and ruler available and ready to go.

The CD Cover  will be assigned today, and I am expecting that you will not need much more than a few days to complete them.  I would like them handed in before the end of Friday's class.

Today, we are going to start working on one of the most relevant Photoshop features that will be used in the production of the yearbook (and your magazine cover, for that matter).

By the end of the period you should be able to:
1) understand what layers are, and how to use them
2) how to cut an object out of one photo and paste it in another
3) how to add small details (like shadows) to increase realism

For this period you will need these two files (PitBull, Hotel).

You will also need to pick out a place that you would like to visit, but have never been (this will need to be at least a 4mp photo..make sure you use Google Advanced Image Search).  You will also need to work with a partner to take a photo of yourself.  You will be making a virtual postcard.

As a whole, the AWE3MI class has done an excellent job with there magazine covers.  Here are some excellent Level 4 examples from last year.