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#6-08 Final Video Export in Google Classroom

#6-08 Final Video Export

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6-7 Add Audio to Animation in Google Classroom

6-7 Add Audio to Animation

Make a new layer for each audio clip.

You must have sound through out the entire video.


Go to freesound.org to download sounds.

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6-6 Stop Motion in Google Classroom

6-6 Stop Motion

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#6-5 Adjust Multiple Images  in Google Classroom

#6-5 Adjust Multiple Images

For this assignment you will make adjustments to your images.  Follow the tutorial and make adjustments to your images.

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#6-4 Matching Exposure in Google Classroom

#6-4 Matching Exposure

Using Lightroom match the exposure on all your images.  Use the attached video tutorial.

Don't do all of them at once.  Do only a small chunk of pictures at one time.  If you do too many at one time, the computer may crash or freeze.

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#6-2 Stop Animation Photos Interim 2 in Google Classroom

#6-2 Stop Animation Photos Interim 2

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#6-3 Order Photos in Google Classroom

#6-3 Order Photos

Create a file on your SD Card. The name should be one word that describes your animation. For example - princess, fish, dream, kitten, etc.
Copy all of your stop animation images into this folder.  Make sure they are in order.  The best way is to put them in date order.  If you had to reshoot some images see me for help.
Once you have them in order follow the video below on how to rename them in one batch.  


DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE THE ORIGINAL FILES.


Take a screen shot of the new renamed files and attach it to this assignment.

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#6-1 Stop Animation Photos Interim 1 in Google Classroom

#6-1 Stop Animation Photos Interim 1

Students will take a series of photos for their stop animation project.

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#5-2 Stop Animation Script in Google Classroom

#5-2 Stop Animation Script

The Scene Format has six main elements that must be included:
Scene Heading
Action
Character Name
Parentheticals
Dialogue
Transitions
Additionally, there must be a 1.5 inch left margin with a 1 inch top and bottom margin and the dialogue blocks 3.7 inches from the left side of the page.


CREATE A GOOGLE DOC in this assignment.
With your partner, you will come up with a short story. Max of two characters, one scene, and any accessories needed.
You will write a script for your story, following the guidelines in the attached link. Also attached is an example of a script.
Minimum of 3 pages.

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#5-1 Creative Types Quiz in Google Classroom

#5-1 Creative Types Quiz

Open the attached link and take the creative types quiz.
Download your results.
Attach the pdf file.
In the comments section of this assignment tell us which type you are. I have put my type in the comments to help you put yours in the correct place.

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#4-11  ePortfolio in Google Classroom

#4-11 ePortfolio

Include #4-7, #4-8, #4-9, & 4-10

Follow the same format as the attached link.

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#4-8 Watercolor Painting in Photoshop in Google Classroom

#4-8 Watercolor Painting in Photoshop

Follow the instructions to turn an image into a watercolor painting.
Name the file correctly.
Make sure you turn in the .psd file.

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#4-6 Master Color Theory in Photoshop in Google Classroom

#4-6 Master Color Theory in Photoshop

This tutorial will show you color theory basics.
How to get any color just using three basic colors, red, green and blue in Photoshop.
Download the two images to your OneDrive-PothISD. Follow along the tutorial, using the attached images.

Turn in the three final photoshop files you worked on.
-1 Color Blending from beginning of tutorial - File Name: FirstName_LastName_4-6A
-2 First image - File Name: FirstName_LastName_4-6B
-3 Second image - File Name: FirstName_LastName_4-6C
STOP THE TUTORIAL AT THE END OF THE GIRL WITH THE ORANGE.

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#4-7 Glowing Effect in Google Classroom

#4-7 Glowing Effect

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#4-5 Color Schemes Assignment 2 (MAJOR) in Google Classroom

#4-5 Color Schemes Assignment 2 (MAJOR)

Scroll down the page to the Second Assignment and follow the directions.
Make sure your page follows the same format as listed in the assingment.

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#4-4 Color Rule - Triad in Google Classroom

#4-4 Color Rule - Triad

Open Photoshop
Create a new file that is 8in x 10in

Use the attached link to access the Adobe Color Wheel
Choose you colors based on the Triad Rule.
Copy the color Theme you created

Create an abstract design (using geometric shapes) for the Triad Color Rule
Use the attached image as a template ( model your work after it- design on top, color theme below it, rule name on bottom in large font.)

Use at least 10 shapes for the design.
Include color theme below the design.
Include the name of the rule (use color wheel for reference)
Do not copy the example!!!!

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#4-2 Color Rule - Monochromatic in Google Classroom

#4-2 Color Rule - Monochromatic

Open Photoshop
Create a new file that is 8in x 10in

Use the attached link to access the Adobe Color Wheel
Choose you colors based on the Monochromatic Rule.
Copy the color Theme you created

Create an abstract design (using geometric shapes) for the Monochromatic Color Rule
Use the attached image as a template ( model your work after it- design on top, color theme below it, rule name on bottom in large font.)

Use at least 10 shapes for the design.
Include color theme below the design.
Include the name of the rule (use color wheel for reference)
Do not copy the example!!!!

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#4-3 Color Rule - Complementary in Google Classroom

#4-3 Color Rule - Complementary

Open Photoshop
Create a new file that is 8in x 10in

Use the attached link to access the Adobe Color Wheel
Choose you colors based on the Complementary Rule.
Copy the color Theme you created

Create an abstract design (using geometric shapes) for the Complementary Color Rule
Use the attached image as a template ( model your work after it- design on top, color theme below it, rule name on bottom in large font.)

Use at least 10 shapes for the design.
Include color theme below the design.
Include the name of the rule (use color wheel for reference)
Do not copy the example!!!!

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#4-1 Color Rule - Analogous in Google Classroom

#4-1 Color Rule - Analogous

Open Photoshop
Create a new file that is 8in x 10in

Use the attached link to access the Adobe Color Wheel
Choose you colors based on the Analogous Rule.
Copy the color Theme you created

Create an abstract design (using geometric shapes) for the Analogous Color Rule
Use the attached image as a template ( model your work after it- design on top, color theme below it, rule name on bottom in large font.)

Use at least 10 shapes for the design.
Include color theme below the design.
Include the name of the rule (use color wheel for reference)
Do not copy the example!!!!

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Digital Arts 20-21 Fall Final in Google Classroom

Digital Arts 20-21 Fall Final

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#3-5  Eunice Adorno - Famous Logo Designer (Remote All) in Google Classroom

#3-5 Eunice Adorno - Famous Logo Designer (Remote All)

Create a Google doc in this assignment. It will automatically attach to this assignment.
Answer the questions in the Google Doc.

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#3-3 Water splash in Bulb in Google Classroom

#3-3 Water splash in Bulb

Follow the video and blend the four images together.

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#3-2 Composite Blending - Mountain Girl in Google Classroom

#3-2 Composite Blending - Mountain Girl

Download or copy the 3 images to your OneDrive PothISD drive.

You will use all the skills you learned on assignment #3-1 to blend the three images. This means you should have about the same number of layers and kinds of layers you had on #3-1. (Some of you skipped a lot of the layers on assignment #3-1.

Remember the last layer should be a copy of all the layers together. Remember the shortcut you learned to do that.



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#3-1 Composite Blending - Photomontage in Google Classroom

#3-1 Composite Blending - Photomontage

1) Download/ copy the 4 attached images and save them to your One Drive - Poth ISD
****REMEMBER If you are able to download---right click on the image and select open in new tab. Click the download button. It will save it in downloads. Move the images to your One Drive - Poth ISD drive.
**If not then click on the image to open its view window. Then right click and select save image as. It will probably put it into your downloads folder. Make sure to move it to your One Drive -Poth ISD drive.

2) Follow the instructions from the video.
##### You will be using masking and different blending modes for this assignment. The images should be seamlessly blended together. I should not see any hard lines from individual images.

3) Save the file with the correct name as a .psd file to turn in.
4) Save a second copy of the file as a .jpg so it can be used for the web page.
5) For this assignment you should have 6 files saved to your One Drive- Poth ISD drive.

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#2-25 Remove Small Objects in Google Classroom

#2-25 Remove Small Objects

Download practice files.
Use the file to follow along with the tutorial.

YOU WILL TURN IN THE EDITED .PSD FILE

Make sure to use the spot healing brush to clean up the paint spots on the woman's shirt.

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#2-24 Selective Color - Sunflower (Major) in Google Classroom

#2-24 Selective Color - Sunflower (Major)

You will need to use the selections tools learned in the previous lessons.
You will desaturate the image and then bring out the color in the large sunflowers covering up the peoples faces.
Bring out any part of the sunflower that is above the person's hand.

REMINDER!!!!
MAKE SURE TO TURN IN A .psd FILE SO I CAN SEE ALL THE LAYERS.
IF YOU DON'T YOU WILL HAVE TO REDO AND RESUBMIT.

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#2-23 Fine-tune a Selection in Google Classroom

#2-23 Fine-tune a Selection

Lesson #3
To fine-tune a selection in the Select and Mask workspace

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#2-22 Quick Selection & Lasso Tools in Google Classroom

#2-22 Quick Selection & Lasso Tools

Lesson #2
Learn how to use the Quick Selection and Lasso Tools
Use selection tools

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#2-21 Learn Selection Basics in Google Classroom

#2-21 Learn Selection Basics

Lesson #1
Use a selection to edit part of an image.

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#2-20 Selective Color - Rose in Google Classroom

#2-20 Selective Color - Rose

Open the rose image into Photoshop.
Desaturate the image.
Bring out the RED of the Center red rose only.

Name file correctly.
Turn in the .psd file to Classroom.

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#2-19 Selective Color in Google Classroom

#2-19 Selective Color

Save the image to your One Drive Poth ISD.
Open it in Photoshop.
Follow the instructions in the tutorial video link below.

You will desaturate the image and then bring out all of the pink in the image.
Turn your final image in.
Make sure to name it properly.
You must turn in a .psd file that shows the layers. No layers, you loose 50% of your points.

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#2-18 Adjust Hue & Saturation in Google Classroom

#2-18 Adjust Hue & Saturation



When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-17  Adjust Color Vibrance in Google Classroom

#2-17 Adjust Color Vibrance



When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-16 Adjust Brightness & Contrast in Google Classroom

#2-16 Adjust Brightness & Contrast

Download the new set of files for this unit.


When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-15 Crop and Straighten (Major) in Google Classroom

#2-15 Crop and Straighten (Major)

Try and download the images into your One Drive Poth ISD.
If you can't download it then you will need to use "Save Image As".

1) Mississippi Image - Straighten it and crop out most of the background.


When you save your work, it may save it as a .jpg because you didn't create any new layers.

Name your files correctly
-Firstname_Lastname_2-15

If they are not named correctly you will receive a 10pt deduction on your grade (-10pts).

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#2-11 Learn Layer Basics in Google Classroom

#2-11 Learn Layer Basics

Change layer order, created a new layer, change layer opacity, and delete a layer.

What you will learn:
-Drag a layer up or down in the Layers panel to change the order of layered objects in the image.
-Click the Create a New Layer icon at the bottom of the layers panel to make a new layer. Ths layer is transparent until something is added to it.
-To name a layer, double-click the current layer name. Type a new name for the layer. Press Enter (Windows) or Return (macOS).
- To change a layers opacity, select a layer in the Layers panel and drag the Opacity slider located near the top of the Layers panel to make the layer more or less transparent.
-To delete a layer, select a layer in the Layers panel and press Backspace (Windows) or Delete (macOS).

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-13 Add images to a layered design in Google Classroom

#2-13 Add images to a layered design

Bring more images into a design, each image on its own layer.

What you will learn:
-Choose File> Place Embedded, navigate to an image file in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS), and click Place.
-Hold the Shift key to avoid distorting the image, and drag the corners of the image border to resize the added image.
-Drag inside the border to position the add image where you want it.
-Click the check mark in the options bar to finalize the placement. This automatically creates a new layer containing the added image.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-12 Resize a Layer in Google Classroom

#2-12 Resize a Layer

Change the size of the content of selected layers.

What you will learn:
-In the Layers panel, select one or more layers that contain images or objects you want to resize.
-Choose Edit> Free Transform. A transform border appears around all the content on the selected layers. Hold the Shift key to avoid distorting the content, and drag the corners or edges until it is the desired size. Drag inside the transform border to move the content around the image. Drag outside the transform border to rotate the content.
- Click the check mark in the options bar or press Enter (Windows) or Return (macOS) to finalize the change.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-14 Unlock the background layer in Google Classroom

#2-14 Unlock the background layer

Learn how a special Background layer works.

What you will learn:
-Because the Background layer is locked, it can't be moved in the Document window or rearranged in the Layers panel, and some editing functions won't work on it.
-To change the Background layer into a regular layer, click the lock icon to the right of the layer name in the Layers panel.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-7 Set the resolution in Google Classroom

#2-7 Set the resolution

Change the resolution of an image.

What you will learn: To change image resolution
-Choose Image>Image Size. Resolution in this dialog box means the number of image pixels that will be assigned to each inch when the image is printed.
-Leave width and height set to inches for printing.
-Deselect Resample to preserve the original number of image pixels.
-In the Resolution field, set the number of pixels per inch to 300 for printing to a typical desktop inkjet printer. This changes the number of inches in the width and height fields.
-Click OK.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-8 Crop and Straighten an image in Google Classroom

#2-8 Crop and Straighten an image

Use the Crop tool.

What you will learn: To crop and straighten an image.
-Select the Crop tool in the Tools panel. A crop border appears.
-Drag any edge or corner to adjust the size and shape of the crop border.
-Drag inside the crop border to position the image inside the crop border.
-Drag outside a corner of the crop border to rotate or straighten.
-Click the check mark in the options bar or press Enter (Windows) or Return (macOS) to complete the crop.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-9 Expand the canvas in Google Classroom

#2-9 Expand the canvas

Add some space to the document canvas.

What you will learn: To change canvas size
-Choose Image> Canvas Size
-To add a canvas, enter the amount of width and height to add. Measure width and height in pixel for online use or in inches for print.
-Select Relative, and then select an anchor point n the canvas diagram. The arrows point to the sides where the canvas will be added.
-Click Ok.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-6 Resize an Image in Google Classroom

#2-6 Resize an Image

Make sure to download the working files for this unit and save them into your OneDrive- Poth ISD.

Change the size of an image.

What you will learn: To resize an image
-Choose Image>Image Size.
-Measure width and height in pixel for images you plan to use online or in inches for images to print. Keep the link icon highlighted to preserve proportions. This automatically adjust the height when you change the width and vice versa.
-Select Resample to change the number of pixels in the image. This changes the image size.
-Click Ok.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-10 Understanding Layers in Google Classroom

#2-10 Understanding Layers

Download the new set of files. Make sure to extract the files and place them in your One Drive POTH ISD.

Learn what layers are and why they are so useful.

What you will learn:
-Layers contain the images, text, or objects that make up a layered file. They let you move, edit, and work with content on one layer without affecting content on other layers.
-Layers are arranged in a stack in the Layers panel. which is usually located in the bottom right of the work area. If the Layers panel is not visible, choose Window> Layers.
-In the Layers panel, lick the eye icon to the left of a layer to hide its content. Click again in the same spot to reveal the content. This is a useful way to remind yourself what's on a particular layer.
-A layer must be selected in order to make changes to it. In the Layers panel, click once to the right of a layer name to select that layer. To add more layers to your selection, hold Control (Windows) or Command (macOS) as you click other layers.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-5 Save your work in Google Classroom

#2-5 Save your work

Use the Save commands

What you will learn: To save an image
-Choose File> Save or File
-Saving in Photoshop format (.psd) will retain layers, type, and other editable Photoshop properties. It's best to save your image in PSD format while you're still working on it.
-Saving in JPEG (.jpg) or PNG (.png) format will save as a standard image file that can be share, opened by other programs, and posted online. When you're finished editing, save a copy in one of these formats too.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-4 Undo a Command in Google Classroom

#2-4 Undo a Command

Undo single or multiple steps, and use the History pane.

Use the same pictures the video does.

What you will learn: To undo
-To undo the last thing you did, choose Edit> Undo or press Control+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (macOS)
-To redo the last thing you did, choose Edit>Redo or again press Control+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (macOS).
- To undo multiple steps, choose Edit> Step Backward multiple times, or select a step in the History panel.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#2-3 Learn how to Zoom and Pan in Google Classroom

#2-3 Learn how to Zoom and Pan

Change your view of an image.

You already have the files, you downloaded them on assignment #2-1

What you will learn:
-The Zoom tool is located in the Tools panel. Change from Zoom In to Zoom Out in the options bar.
-The Hand tool, also located in the Tools panel, allows you to pan around a large or zoomed in image.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.


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#2-2 Get familiar with the work area in Google Classroom

#2-2 Get familiar with the work area

Tour the Work Area

You already have the files, you downloaded them on assignment #2-1

What you will learn:
-Menu bar (at the very top)
-Options bar (underneath the menu bar)
-Tools panel (on the left)
-Panels on right - Colors, Layers, Properties, etc.
-Document window (in the middle)
-Close image: Choose File> Close

You will work on the second lesson:
Watch the video and follow along.

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#2-1 Get to know Photoshop - Open Images in Google Classroom

#2-1 Get to know Photoshop - Open Images

Click on the Adobe Creative Cloud icon on your desktop and sign in to Adobe
Open Photoshop
To the right it should have a square that has "Find how-to's and more", Click on GO TO LEARN

At the top of the new window that opens
- Click on "Get Files" to download the needed working files you will be using for the next 5 lessons. Make sure to put this file into your One Drive Digital Arts folder.

You will start with the first Lesson Open images.
Watch the video and follow along.

What you will learn: To open and Create images
-In the menu bar, choose File>Open to open existing images.
-In the menu bar, choose File>New to create a new image from scratch. Select a document preset. you can customize the preset by typing in your own values, like width and height.

When you complete this you will turn it in with "Mark It Done".
Make sure you know the information, you will be quizzed on it.

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#1-12 Andy Warhol Portfolio Page in Google Classroom

#1-12 Andy Warhol Portfolio Page

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#1-9 Remove Background with Photopea in Google Classroom

#1-9 Remove Background with Photopea

Download the images in the first 3 links. Save them to your One Drive or Google Drive.
Open Photopea
You will turn in all three images to me.

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#1-8 Photopea Layers & Shapes in Google Classroom

#1-8 Photopea Layers & Shapes

Follow the instructions of the Video.
You will turn in a PDS file and name it FirstName_LastName_1-8Bus

The file you turn in will be the bus with a circle around it and text in the circle above the bus.

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#1-7 Photopea Tutorials Portfolio page in Google Classroom

#1-7 Photopea Tutorials Portfolio page

Create a new page under 1st Six Weeks in your Portfolio website. You will name it Photopea Tutorials.
You will put the images from assignments #1-5 and #1-6 on this page.
Explain what you learned and how you edited your images.

At this time the easiest way to get the images onto your page is to screen shot them.
At the bottom of the screen, in search, type in snip and choose the snipping tool.
Take a snip and save it as a jpg.

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#1-5 Photopea Tutorial in Google Classroom

#1-5 Photopea Tutorial

Go to Photopea.com
This will open an online image editing software similar to Adobe Photoshop.
Download the image Mars Sunset. Save image to your One Drive.
Follow the instructions in the YouTube video. It has two different projects. You will attach both and turn in.
Make sure to save a copy to your One Drive.

FIRST PROJECT WITH THE MARS SUNSET, NAME AS FOLLOWS:
FirstName_LastName_1-3Mars
TO SAVE: File, Save as PDS

SECOND PROJECT, NAME AS FOLLOWS:
FirstName_LastName_1-3Text
TO SAVE FILE, follow the directions that are given in the video.


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#1-3 Photopea Tutorial in Google Classroom

#1-3 Photopea Tutorial

Go to Photopea.com
This will open an online image editing software similar to Adobe Photoshop.
Download the image Mars Sunset. Save image to your One Drive.
Follow the instructions in the YouTube video. It has two different projects. You will attach both and turn in.
Make sure to save a copy to your One Drive.

FIRST PROJECT WITH THE MARS SUNSET, NAME AS FOLLOWS:
FirstName_LastName_1-3Mars
TO SAVE: File, Save as PDS

SECOND PROJECT, NAME AS FOLLOWS:
FirstName_LastName_1-3Text
TO SAVE FILE, follow the directions that are given in the video.


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#1-3 ePortfolio Creation in Google Classroom

#1-3 ePortfolio Creation

1) open new tab in Google Chrome
2) click on the 3x3 waffle in the upper right hand corner
3) Click on Sites
4) select New Google Sites
5) select the Student portfolio template

WEBPAGE NAME
-found in the upper left, it says Student Portfolio
-Rename it to FirstName Digital Arts (example Lynette's Digital Arts ePortfolio)
-Where it says Your Name - ONLY PUT YOUR FIRST NAME AND LAST INITIAL

TITLE HEADER
-Change the header title
-YourName Digital Arts ePortfolio (example Lynette's Digital Arts ePortfolio)

ABOUT ME SECTION - INCLUDE
Paragraph 1
-Tell us about yourself
-Grade, school name
-What skills, talents, and knowledge you have?
-What do you like learning about?

Paragraph 2
-What do you hope to learn in the class?

ACHIEVEMENTS, STRENGTHS, GOALS
-insert a picture for each (appropriate for school)
-answer each question

FOOTER
-do not put your email address
-add a quote that is meaningful to you

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#1-4 Adding/ Deleting pages in Portfolio in Google Classroom

#1-4 Adding/ Deleting pages in Portfolio

This will be a "how do you follow written instructions". So I will not give any instructs in the beginning. You will need to read and follow the directions.

There are some pages that came with the template we used for the portfolio. You will delete those and then add 6 more.

1) Go to your website
2) Click on the GEAR in the upper right.
3) If the MODE is not set to top, then change it to TOP and exit that window.
4) in the upper right of the screen there are 3 tabs (INSERT, PAGES, THEMES)
5) Select PAGES - You should see Home, Classes, Activities
6)Select the Activities page.
7)Move your mouse over the word Activities and you will see 3 dots to the right, click them.
8) A menu will pop up and you need to select delete. This will delete the page.
9) Click the arrow next to classes and it will expand it. You will see Math & Art.
10) Repeat step #8 for Art, Math, and finally Classes.
11) Now we will add 6 new pages.
12) Click the plus(+) sign in the bottom right. A window that says NEW PAGE will pop up.
13) Name the page 1st Six Weeks, click done
14) Will repeat step #12, five more times.
- page names will be : 2nd Six Weeks, 3rd Six Weeks, 4th Six Weeks, 5th Six Weeks, 6th Six Weeks

COPY THE URL AND TURN IT INTO THIS ASSIGNMENT