Digital+Media-+Spring+2017

= = = Digital Media--Spring 2017 =








 * FINAL EXAM Requirements: **
 * Show up!
 * Create an 81/2 by 11 poster/flyer (I will give you a topic!) in Adobe Illustrator that includes
 * Different Fonts
 * Gradients
 * Text on a path
 * Text effects


 * In Photoshop
 * Add text
 * Edit the color of an object
 * Select an object and move it into a different photo.

Note: You WILL have access to the internet including my wikispace!

__**Career High School Field Day 2017**__

Name: Hellerbration! Celebrate the end of the year with a "Hellerbration" Motto: Leave a legacy worth sharing Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Career Garden Workshop Obstacle Course Dunk Tank DJ Swimming Surprise Hellerbration Show Lunch (Burgers & Dogs) and snacks provided
 * Activities/Details**

Project #5: Magazine Cover--Major Project!!!

PRE-PRODUCTION DUE TODAY, 5/8 END OF CLASS. FINAL PROJECT DUE END OF CLASS ON MAY 18th


 * Photoshop Project #4: Color Splash **
 * Color splash is when you take a photo and make it black/white (desaturate) except for 1 item. See example below. **



[|Color Splash video tutorial using Layer Masks]

[|Color Splash written tutorial using History Brush]


 * Instructions:**
 * Create two Color Splash projects, 1 using the layer mask, 1 using the history brush.
 * Choose the images from the free image websites
 * Be sure you resize the images to 8.5 X 11 inches at the largest!! (images can be smaller)
 * Save both files as PSD (Photoshop files) and email them to mslbryson@gmail.com
 * Save both files as JPG files and post to our Google+ site.


 * Photoshop Project #3**


 * Image within Text Project **

In this project, you will use a photo as the background of text. It is important that the photo you select and the text you fill are related. This is a fairly simple process, but you can learn many skills while completing it. Feel free to make several and experiment with different fonts, colors and images.

The basic instructions are in the file below.

__ April 10, 2017 __
Photoshop tips
 * be sure you download jpeg or jpgs. PNGs won't work!
 * when using a free image site, download the "large" size
 * display rulers in photoshop (view, ruler) so that you can see the relative size of files
 * Ctrl Z is undo
 * Ctrl D is to deselect (gets rid of dancing ants)
 * If a selection is too big, make smaller by selecting image, size from menu bar in the original file (before bringing over)


 * Photoshop Project #2 **
 * Fruit head project (The sample below is Diovanni's--he made the whole body--requirement is only the head!) **
 * This project is to help you to practice selection tools and moving selections on to another image. **

1) Download all your fruit jpgs/jpegs first 2) Start with the fruit you are using for the head. This will be your background layer. You will need to unlock if you want to change anything on this fruit. Double-click on the lock to unlock it. View rulers 3) Open the fruit file that you want to use for your eyes. View rulers. Check the size of your eye as compared to your head. Do you need to make your eye file smaller? If so, go to image/size and reduce size. Drag the file off the top bar so that it is floating above or next to your background fruit. Using the quick select tool, or the magnetic lasso tool, select your eye. Once you get the dancing ants, select the move tool and drag the fruit on to the your head. It will show up a s a new layer. Ctrl D will deselect. 4) size and place the eye. Right click on that layer and duplicate layer. Now you can create the other eye. 5) Once you have added all the fruit and your head is complete, put a title on your dude using text. Save your work in your digital media folder as a Photoshop (PSD) file. Also save as a jpeg to be uploaded to our G+community.

**April 6, 2017**
1) Download a file from a __ **free image website** __ that you can use as a background. Pick a landscape, or something similar. Also, pick 3 other random images that you will put on your background. Your images today do not need to relate to each other at all. (make a note of the website--you will need to know it later!)  2) In Photoshop, open the background file that you downloaded. Notice that this will go on your background layer. (If you don't understand layers, watch the layers tutorial) ([]) 3) Open one of the other files that you downloaded. Pick something in this file that you will cut out and put on your background. = April 4th Classwork Instructions: = If you owe me Quarter 3 work you need to send it to me today!!!!

Download the following file. You will need to watch 2 videos to be able to complete the assignment.



=Videos for today= =[|Raster vs Vector]= =[|Resolution Basics]= When you are done with today's assignment, review the following free image websites. Download an image from one of the sites and bring it in to Photoshop. Experiment! Play around! Have fun! Learn!

[|Links for Free images] Next class we will explore the various selection tools in Photoshop.

__**FINAL Adobe Illustrator Project**__ (to replace magazine covers on Bulletin Board--make these great!!)
For your final Adobe Illustrator project you can select either **The 4 Icon Challenge**, or **Minimalist Movie Poster.** Both projects require you to create art related to a favorite movie or book.

===**4 Icon Challenge**: Create 4 icons that represent the plot/characters or theme of the movie/book. The challenge lies in being able to select and create icons that represent the book/movie without naming it. (Can people viewing the art know what movie/book without you telling them!)===

[|4 icon challenge examples]
**Minimalist Poster: Create a movie poster for your favorite movie. The poster should include colors and simple images that represent the movie and its theme or characters.**
 * [|Sample of Minimalist Posters]**

=__ PROJECT TIMELINE: __=

Tuesday 3/21: Pre-production day--Research and decide on __**4 icon**__ or __**Minimalist**__. Create Pre-production Thursday 3/23: Start working!!! Monday 3/27: Work day!!! Wednesday 3/29: Work day!!! Friday 3/31: PROJECTS DUE!!!

** Spirit Week: **
Monday 3/27: Class color Day (Sr: Black, Jr: Purple, So. Yellow, Fr: White) Tuesday 3/28 Team Tuesday (favorite sports gear, high school, college or pro) Wednesday 3/29: Pajama Pant Day Thursday 3/30: Super Hero Day Friday 3/31: College Day

Thursday, March 9, 2017



LOGOS FOR POSTER

Choose one of these logos and place in the bottom right hand corner of your poster. It doesn't have to be be huge, but you should be able to see it!



Thursday, February 16

1) Complete the Experimenting with Text assignment from last class. Be sure to have at least 15 font/effect samples.

2) Text on a Shape/Path


 * Watch the tutorials (posted on Feb14)
 * Experiment with this!!!!



February 14, 2017--Using Text

Experimenting with Text (Type): Today we start using text. There are lots of different fonts to use and several effects you can use on the text. This assignment allows you to try out different fonts and effects. Be sure to follow all instructions!!!!



If you complete "Experimenting with Text"--Great Job! The next skill we will learn is Text on a Path/Shape. Watch the following tutorial and then experiment!!! __**Create a valentine for someone!**__ Have fun!

[|Text on a path]

[|Text on a shape]

= = =[|Gradient tutorial]=

[|Pattern tutorial]



January 25, 2017

What is digital media? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-5c8pFrFNs

[|What is graphic design?]

[|Basic Shapes]

[|Filling shapes with color and coloring stroke]

[|Arranging shapes]

[|What is digital media?]

email Mrs. Bryson (mslbryson@gmail.com)

 * use proper email rules
 * what do you hope to learn in this class?
 * what actions will you take so that you are successful in this class?
 * how can Mrs. Bryson help you be successful in this class

** join the Google+ Community for this class **

 * log in to google
 * select the icon of nine squares in upper right of screen
 * select Google+
 * Select Communities
 * Use the search bar to find the "Bryson DM Spring 2017" community
 * Click the "ask to join" button (Button should change to "cancel request to join")