May 2008

May 21 & 20:

• Group 1 work on your iMovie animation.
• Group 2 work on sun drawing project.

May 18 & 19:

• Group 2 work on your iMovie animation.
• Group 1 work on sun drawing project.

May 16:

• Group 1 work on your iMovie animation. Create minimum of 5-10 jpeg files a day now.
  • Name the layers in your photoshop as right arm, left eye, etc.
  • Create a new layer at the top of layer pallet. Hold option key and select layer>merge visible layers.
  • Create animation frames and save as separate jpeg files.
  • Organize your images by numbering the files.
• Group 2 work on sun drawing project. Complete 2 squares a day.
  • Don't smear your work or drag your hand across the drawing.
  • Rest your hand on an extra sheet of paper when drawing.
  • Right-handers work from upper left corner.
  • Left-handers work from upper right corner.

May 15:

• Demonstration on how to use the scanner.
• Continue animation and drawing projects.

May 14:

• Periods 2 & 4 Presentation on Graphic Design/Digital Media by FDIM.
• Period 7 - Wallace and Grommet

May 12 &13:

• Group 2 work on your iMovie animation. You should be creating at least 5-10 jpeg files a day now.
  • Name the layers in your photoshop as right arm, left eye, etc.
  • Remember to create a new layer at the top of your layer pallet. Then hold the option key while selecting layer>merge visible layers.
  • Create all your animation frames and save as separate jpeg files.
  • Number the files to keep your images organized.
• Group 1 work on sun drawing project. Try to complete 2 squares a day.
  • Avoid smearing your work. Don't drag your hand across the drawings.
  • Rest your hand on an extra sheet of paper when drawing.
  • Work from upper left corner if you are right-handed.
  • Work from upper right corner if you are left-handed.

May 8 & 9:

• Group 1 work on your iMovie animation.
• Group 2 work on sun drawing project.
  • 24 Three-inch squares with straight sides and 90 degree corners.
  • 24 different sun images.
  • Use a variety of shapes and lines.
  • Limit colors to 2 or 3, but use all the tints and shades of those colors. You can also mix the colors together.
  • Use a variety of colored pencil techniques.

May 7:

• Group 2 begin creating photoshop drawings for your iMovie animation.
• Group 1 act as a second brain for your desk partner.
• If you are doing stop action animation or music video, bring your photos/video images by next Monday.

May 6:

• Demonstration of creating and labeling files for animation frames.
• Write directions as a class. What do you need to know to make your animations frames, label them and manage them successfully?
• Group 1 begin creating photoshop drawings for your iMovie animation.
• Group 2 act as a second brain for your desk partner. Do they need help remembering the process that was demonstrated.
• Animation characters and backgrounds will be graded at your desk this week.

May 5:

• Did you make a computer folder labeled with your name and period?
• Did you store all your files in the folder? Orphan files will be deleted.
• Group 2, finish your 13-layer, computer animation character. Details are listed on April 28th's calendar.
• Group ,1 finish your paper animation background. Good backgrounds have contrast, craftsmanship, and landscape format. Dull drawings will be dull when scanned. Background should add to the impact of an animation,

May 2:

• Make a folder labeled with your name and period on your computer, either on the desktop or in documents. Store all your files in the folder. Orphan files will be deleted. Do not change the names on any other files or folders.
• Group 1 is finishing their computer animation character with a minimum of 13 layers to the file. Layer details are listed on April 28th's calendar.
• Group 2 is finishing their paper animation background. Contrast, craftsmanship, and landscape format are what are necessary for a good background. Blah grey is going to be blah grey when it is scanned. Background should add to the impact of an animation,

May 1:

• A few more tips and tricks about using selection tools and type tool to create your animation character.
• Group 2 is creating computer animation characters.
• Groups 1 is making paper backgrounds for animation project. Minimum size is 4inches high by 6 inches wide. Can be as large as 12x18. Draw with pencil, colored pencil, marker or collage magazine pictures. What about combining a few techniques? That is called mixed media.

April 2008

April 30:

• Groups switch assignments.

April 29:

• Group 1 continues creating animation character on computer.
• Group 2 continues creating an animation background drawing or collage.

April 28:

• Demonstration of creating an animation character using photoshop elements.
• Group 1 creates an animation character on computer. Each part of character is on a different layer, and no drawing is done on the background layer of the file. If your character is not human, talk to me about adjusting the requirement.
  • One forward-facing head
  • One profile head
  • One forward-facing torso
  • One sideways-facing torso
  • 4 arms in different positions
  • 4 legs in different positions
• Group 2 creates an animation background drawing or collage on 12x18 inch paper. Drawing has strong contrast and demonstrates careful drawing skills with no smudges. Collage parts are carefully cut out and glued down. Best craftsmanship is used.

April 25:

• Because of district-wide internet issues yesterday, grades on progress reports are estimated. Accurate grades will be on mygradebook.com by Monday.
• Artshow of everyone's google animation projects.
• Introductory demonstration today of iMovie software that will be used for animation or music video project. Take notes, but don't panic. I will demonstrate the steps as we go along.

Week of April 14-18:

• Students will alternate days working on their computer gif animations which are due Friday, April 18.
• Storyboards for iMovie projects are being completed on days students are not on computers. Storyboards are for either an animation with sound or a music video that uses copyright free images for the iMovie project. All work should be free of violence or implied violence. Sound and images should be G-rated. Story should be logical, but simple because of limited time to create animation.

April 10:

• Group 1 list 10 animation ideas from "Computer Animation Festival 1" video that made the images more effective. Keep these topics in mind perspective, color, sound, contrast, and detail. Write 2 ideas you liked for each topic. Put list in your notebook which will be collected next Friday. It should be organized, with notes, instructions, and handouts from this semester, especially this grading period.
• Group 2 is working on gif animation that is due next Friday. Remember to label files with a number so it will be easier to put them in order for animation. Just like putting all the parts of your original doodle made it easier to begin animation drawings.

April 9:

• Thaumatropes are due today in class envelope that is in the completed work box before you leave the classroom.
• Link to Adobe Photoshop Express for storing and editing images online.
• Group 1 on computers, group 2 completing thaumatropes.

April 8:

• Thaumatropes are due tomorrow. Put completed thaumatropes in class envelope that is in the completed work box.
• Group 1 is working on gif animation project and Group 2 is working on Thaumatropes.

April 7:

• What is the difference between persistance of vision and animation?
• "Doodle for google" gif animation, project 7 is worth 160 points. The project requirements are...
  • Minimum of 20 animation layers (frames)
  • Smooth animation of a logical story sequence
  • Appropriate animation speed
  • Maximum of size of 3 x 4 inches wide
  • Resolution 72 ppi
  • No violence or implied violence
  • Animation appropriate for school
  • No stray pixels or holes. These are created when objects are on the same layer, and are moved carelessly.
• Group 2 works on the animation. We will be changing computers on Friday.
• Group 1 works on thaumatrope, which is due on Wednesday and is worth 40 points. Requirements:
  • Two pieces "fit" together when the thaumatrope spins.
  • Works best if parts that fit together are near the center of the circle.
  • Image makes sense
  • No violence or other images inappropriate for school
  • Good craftsmanship
  • Carefully drawn
  • Intense colors
  • Bold lines
  • 2 paper circles and cardboard circle are the same size

April 4:

• Demonstration of finishing "doodle for google" gif animation.
  1. Remember change and then save logo.psd files.
  2. Then save as layerX.psd, flatten layers and save the layer file again. X changes to match the number of the layer file.
  3. Then reopen the logo.psd file, change it and save it.
  4. Then repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the layer files are created.
• Group 1 works on the animation and group 2 works on their thaumatropes.

April 3:

• Demonstration of how to begin gif animation process using "doodle for google". Written directions will be provided tomorrow.
• Group 2 is on the computer today for the jumpman gif animation tutorial.
• Group 1 begin your thaumatrope assignment which is due next Wednesday. The persistence of vision device is worth up to 40 pts. Requirements for all the points are:
  • Original image.
  • Images are aligned and fit together when thaumatrope spins.
  • Bold lines.
  • Intense colors using colored pencils or markers. No crayons.
  • Small arrow indicating where pencil should be inserted.
  • Paper circles and cardboard circles are the same size.
  • Good craftsmanship -- no stray marks, smudges, ohohs.

April 2:

• Half the class will practice gif animation using the "jumpman gif animation tutorial" in the Photoshop 2.0 folder on their computer. Be sure you know how to arrange the layers and save for web as a gif. This is the process that will be used to animate your "doodle for google" drawing.
• The other half will be working on creating their thaumtrope which is due next Monday.

April 1:

• Today we are back to normal. I apologize for not displaying yesterday's class calendar. Because of a student's technology distruction, my time was spent changing passwords and reloading software. Doodle for Google drawings and computer projects should have been turned in yesterday.
• We are looking at the Doodles for Google that were turned in on time.
• Today we are beginning our animation unit. We will be learning about persistance of vision and we will begin creating a hand drawn Thaumatrope today.
• We are also looking at a view examples of animation.

March 2008

March 28:

• Good luck to everyone on the "Doodle for Google" contest. I wish everyone could win the $10,000 scolarship. Next week a panel that includes Ms. Bettina, Mr. Rasmussen and Ms. Delgado will choose six projects to represent Bonita Vista at the State level of the contest. Show them what you are capable of creating.
• If you worked on the computer Monday and Tuesday, then today is your last day to work on the Doodle for Google project during class time. Complete it, name it "#5lastfirst_.psd" substituting your period number for _, save it on a flash drive and put the flash drive in the purple box on my desk.
• If you drew your doodle for google on Monday and Tuesday, then today is the last day to work on it in class. Turn your completed drawing into the completed work box, by the orange light table.

March 27:

• Continue your work from yesterday.
• Save your computer work as "#5lastfirst_.psd" substituting your period number for _. Just a reminder about requirements for the assignment...
  • a computer drawing that can be animated and includes the google.com logo.
  • each "character" or drawing should be on a different layer either in front of or behind the logo.
  • background must remain white.
  • drawing should be colorful.
  • your "character" can replace a letter or two of the logo.
  • you do not need to change every letter in the logo.
  • work must have a theme that begins with "What if..."
• Your drawing assignment requirements are...
  • the same as #5 except work will be done with color pencil, using the 3 color method on 8 1/2x11.
  • every part of the drawing that uses color should be a blend of 3 different colors. Layer color and don't press hard.
  • Your theme can be the same or different than your computer work, but it must begin with "What if...
    
    

March 26:

• Switch jobs with your desk partner. If you were drawing yesterday, you are on the computer today and tomorrow.
• Review doodle requirements for first animation. Remember you don't have to draw something on every letter. But everything you draw should be on a different layer, so it can move later.
• Check mygradebook.com to make sure your assignments have been turned in correctly.

March 25:

• Continue the work from yesterday when you have completed writing a 25 to 50 word artist statement describing your "what if" theme for doodle with google.
• Consider the suggestions from Dennis Hwang to improve your doodles.

March 24:

• Turn in your extra credit drawings done over the holiday.
• Use one of your "doodle for google" rough drafts to create....
  • a finished full size drawing using colored pencils with gel pens, crayons or markers. Remember your theme and stick to it. Use the three color technique (lightly apply any tint or shade of each of three primary colors on top of each other to create unique and interesting colors) Think of what you have learned about color schemes and contrast. No wimpy work.
  • your computer doodle. Again stick to your"what if" theme. Consider color schemes and contrast when making choices.. All drawing should be on separate layers, because your doodle will be used for your first animation. No computer downloaded images can be used and no copyrighted images if you want your doodle entered into the competition.

March 14:

• Art show -- looking at the planar tiling work by your classmates.
• Choose one of your "doodle for google" rough drafts. What is the title? What is the "what if" theme? Can you write 50 words or less that explain your theme?
• Start on computer or full size final drawn google doodle.

March 13:

• Students who did not experiment with using Wacom tablets to draw on the computer yesterday, will play with them today.
• Rest of class will work on rough draft designs for the "doodle for google" competition.
• If you have been out of class for testing or illness, remember tessellations were turned in Wednesday. You have until beginning of class on March 26 to turn them in for grading. Don't forget.

March 12:

• Students who are not CAHSEE testing will experiment with using Wacom tablets to draw on the computer or work on rough draft designs for the "doodle for google" competition.

March 11:

• Introduction of new doodle for google project. One winner national will receive a $10,000 scholarship, a laptop, and a trip to the Googleplex with your parents. In this class you will receive a grade, and create an animation of your doodle process.
• Watch the doodle for google master, Dennis Hwang, draw a computer generated doodle from youtube.com.
• All right, I really mean it. Everyone will complete and turn in their colored pencil tessellation. Remember -- cartoon image with strong contrast and best colored pencil techniques.

March 10:

• 5 pont extra credit opportunity. Draw M.C. Escher's Impossible Triangle. Use instructions from wikihow.
• Everyone will complete and turn in their colored pencil tessellation. Remember -- cartoon image with strong contrast and best colored pencil techniques.

March 3-5:

• Second group will create and turn in their planar tiling project. #3lastfirstX.jpg will be the name of your file. Substitute your period number for the X in the name and save as a jpeg. Look at the planar tiling power point if you need reminders on the process.
• The rest of the class will create a translation tessellation that has a minimum of 12 repetitions of the same shape. Complete project with colored pencil. Gel pen can be used to accent the drawings. Shapes should have a cartoon look to them, but they should also have detail, contrast and personality. Tessellations can be cartoons of people, animals or objects. Think of the characters in "Beauty and the Beast" and "Cars". All characters should be original creations. I know anime is popular. If you tessellation has an anime look - Then every character has to be different and unique, while still filling the same shape.

February 2008

February 27-29:

• First group will create and turn in their planar tiling project. #3lastfirstX.jpg will be the name of your file. This means when it is finished you will save it as a JPEG, you will also substitute your period number for the X in the name. Your final project should have multiple copies of an image which has good detail, and contrast. The beginning image should not be bigger than 2"x3". The image will be repeated to make rows that fill the canvas with no spaces in between. Then the image will be distorted.
• Second group will be working at their desks to create a translation tessellation that has a minimum of 12 repetitions of the same shape. The project will be completed with colored pencil. Gel pen can be used to accent the drawings. Shapes should have a cartoon look to them, but they should also have detail, contrast and personality. The cartoons tessellations can be of people, animals or objects. Think of the object cartoon characters in "Beauty and the Beast" and "Cars". I know anime is popular. If you tessellation has an anime look - Then every character has to be different and unique, while still filling the same shape.

February 26:

• M.C. Escher: Concept map, include art influences, math in art, tessellations, biographical info, education, training, plus one more topic from M.C. Escher video.

February 25:

• Warhol: Con man or Artist -- what do you think? Why?
• Art show: Let's look at your Pop Art Portraits. Remember you have 2 weeks to improve your project if it was turned in last Friday. Missed the due date -- you can turn it in this week and earn up to a B on the work.
• Preview of the Planar Tiling project.

February 22:

• Group 2 complete and turn in you Pop Art Project. Today is the due day for all Pop Art Projects and 5 cartoon head drawings
• Group 1 - Watch video "Warhol". Compare the evidence, and decide was he a con man or an artist with a capital A. Be prepared to defend your decision.

February 21:

• Classroom/lab open from 3:30 to 4:30 this afternoon.
• Group 1 complete and turn in you Pop Art Project. Today is your last day on the computer for this project.
• Group 2 - Watch video "Warhol". Compare the evidence, and decide was he a con man or an artist with a capital A. Be prepared to defend your decision.

February 20:

• Class room is open during lunch today.

• This is the drop-dead-deadline for Paper Bag Mona reworked or late projects.
• We are switching activities again today. If you drew characters yesterday, then today you are working on the Pop Art Portrait project. When you are finished, name the project #2lastfirstX.jpg (substitute your class period for the X).
• Everyone else in the class will begin cartooning by creating 5 well developed cartoon heads that begin with the word boy.
  • unique
  • use colored pencils
  • some characters must be male and some female
  • no copying anime or commercial cartoon characters
  • skaters, jocks, brainiacs, artists, bookworms, musicians
  • characters appropriate for school
  • check out how to if you are confused.

February 19:

• It has been 4 days since we worked on our projects. Questions on the Pop Art Portrait project?
• The group that started the project first is on the computer today. If you have completed your project, create another version. Choose the best and turn it in on the black class computer. Name the project #2lastfirstX.jpg and put it into the class period folder labeled Pop Art Portrait.
• The other students will begin cartooning by creating 5 well developed cartoon heads that begin with the word boy. Each character will be unique, and completed using colored pencils. Some charcters must be male and some female. No copying anime or commercial cartoon character styles. Can you draw a character that represents a specific social group in a positive way? Skaters, jocks, brainiacs, artists, bookworms, musicians. Keep characters appropriate for school. If you are confused about the technique check out on line how to. It is poorly drawn using a computer drawing program, but it will give you an idea to improve on.

February 14:

• Short review demonstration of the Pop Art Portrait project for period 4.
• If you were in class, but not on the computer yesterday, then you will work on the Pop Art Self-Portrait Project.
  • Instructor will only help students who are using their written directions and checking off each completed step.
  • Be sure to write the number code for your colors on your project directions. You want to use the same blue, or green, or blue violet in each picture.
• The rest of the class will write a summary of Andy Warhol's life in outline form, using the class handout with information from source #1 ("100 Artists Who Shaped World History") and source #2 ("Make Art a Part..."). Focus on the time he lived, highlights of his training and career, and what influenced his art work. Indicate the source of your facts with either a #1 or #2. Attach summary to the back of your instruction sheets for the computer project.

February 13:

• Short review demonstration of the Pop Art Portrait project.
• If you were in class, but not on the computer yesterday, then you will work on the Pop Art Self-Portrait Project.
  • Instructor will only help students who are using their written directions and checking off each completed step.
  • Be sure to write the number code for your colors on your project directions. You want to use the same blue, or green, or blue violet in each picture.
• Turn in skillagram #4.
• The rest of the class will write a summary of Andy Warhol's life in outline form, using the class handout with information from source #1 ("100 Artists Who Shaped World History") and source #2 ("Make Art a Part..."). Focus on the time he lived, highlights of his training and career, and what influenced art work. Indicate the source of your facts with either a #1 or #2. Attach summary to the back of your instruction sheets for the computer project.

February 12:

• Next group begins the Pop Art Portrait project.
  • Use Photo Booth to take your picture if you don't have one yet.
  • Or use your animal in you photo from last semester.
  • Use images only from the shoulders up. This is a portrait.
  • Be sure to write the number code for your colors on your project directions. You want to use the same blue, or green, or blue violet in each picture.
• The rest of the class will practice their drawing skills by completing skillagram #4.

February 11:

• If you have a digital file of your photo, show your written color harmony plan to the instructor. The first student at each table who shows the project directions with the prep work complete, will begin creating the portrait on the computer following the Pop Art Portrait directions
• The rest of the class will practice their drawing skills by completing skillagram #4.

February 8:

• Turn in skillagram.
• Finish taking portrait photos of each other and put the photos on your flash drive. Remember to delete the photos from the camera.
• Complete color harmony chart and attach it to the Pop Art Portrait project directions.
• Group 1 begin the Portrait project.

February 7:

• Take portrait photos of each other and put the photos on your flash drive. Remember to delete the photos from the camera.
• Create a chart comparing various color schemes or harmonies using an introduction to color theory. Chart compares location on color wheel, advantages, disadvantages, special considerations, and examples
• Skillagram due beginning of class tomorrow.

February 6:

• Paper Bag Mona Project analysis due today10 points of the 50 points for the project.
• Develop your drawing skills by completing Skillagram 1, due beginning of class Friday. Make sure your picture parts or in the correct squares. Check the number/letter codes.

February 5:

• Paper Bag Mona Project due today 50 points
• Write Analysis of your project (10 points of project)
• Introduction of first computer project, Andy Warhol style Pop Portrait

February 4:

• Continue Paper Bag Mona Project - due tomorrow

February 1:

• Write Vocabulary in your notebook
  • icon - 2 definitions
  • bas relief
• Continue tearing, folding, crimping and curling and glueing Mona Bas Relief paper bag sculpture.
• Project due Tuesday at end of class.

January 2008

January 31:

• Pinky glueing demo and twisted glueing demo
• Continue tearing, folding, crimping and curling parts
• Check your arrangement for

  -Craftsmanship
  -Creative use of materials
  -Strong composition that creates visual interest
  -Variety of techniques that create texture
  -Incorporating characteristics of original Mona Lisa
  -Reasonably attaining Mona Lisa’s proportions

• Glue from the top down, with your name on the back of the bottom layer.
• Project due end of class on Tuesday. Use your time well. Don't rush, don't dawdle.

January 30:

• Check out The Mona Page
• View PowerPoint with steps for creating your Mona
• Begin tearing, folding, crimping and curling parts

January 29:

• Draw a sketch of Mona Lisa on 8x11 paper to use as a guide for your recycled Mona Lisa.
• View PowerPoint with steps for creating your Mona
• Begin tearing, folding, crimping and curling parts
• Mona due Monday February 4

January 28: First day of Spring Semester. Review course changes and begin Recycling Mona Project.