Digital Design
South Fort Myers High School
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go to HowToPhotoShop.co (yes, .co) and create your first and last names in glowing text. http://www.howtophotoshop.co/how-to-photoshop-glowing-text/
Next students will create a Color Spectrum: http://www.howtophotoshop.co/how-to-photoshop-a-color-spectrum/
Create a 3D deck of Cards.
First you'll need to open the Ace of Hearts -
Right click on the Ace of Hearts and save it to your documents.
Now click on the link below and create the 3D effect.
http://www.howtophotoshop.co/how-to-photoshop-a-deck-of-cards/
We're having a wonderful year here at South in Lab 188 for Digital Design 1 and 2. We've learned all about careers in Graphic Design, Professional Photography, Business Ownership skills, Marketing, and Adobe Photoshop CS5. Now, we're ready to head up to the official examination lab to test for Adobe Certification in Photoshop CS5. Kagen Learning Strategies have worked really well in class. So well, that we're still using them! Even today we're working with our shoulder partners with our Abobe practice test and using Quiz, Quiz, Trade for engaging whole group testing strategies on specific Photoshop skills.
The classroom environment is open and educational. Your input is always welcome and your free to talk with me at any time or leave your comments in the "parking garage" behind my desk.
When filling out your exit tickets when leaving the lab, be sure to be honest about what's working right and what's causing a stumbling block in your learning. I'm here to guide you to receive the best graphic education you can receive. Remember even when you're home, working on some Photoshop Online Expert or your own standalone version of Photoshop - You can always email me at jenniferlhat@leeschools.net
- Now For the Shop Talk -
The Formal Handout Given In Class
Class Description:
This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the graphics and photography industries; enhanced practical experiences in computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, and electronic scanning; and development of specialized skills in multimedia presentations, planning, management, finance, technical and product skills. The aforementioned skills are needed to enter careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication fields; specifically as a Digital Photographer, Information Technology Assistant, Production Assistant, Digital Assistant Designer, Graphic Designer, and Multi-Media Designer.
Instructional strategies for this program must include methods that require students to acquire; 1. Digital-Age Literacy - basic scientific, mathematical, and technological literacies - visual and information literacies - cultural literacy and global awareness; 2. Inventive Thinking - adaptability/ability to manage complexity - curiosity, creativity, and risk taking - higher order thinking and sound reasoning; 3. Effective Communication - teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills - personal and social responsibility - interactive communication; 4. High Productivity - ability to prioritize, plan, and manage for results - effective use of real-world tools - relevant, high-quality products.
Class Requirements:
The following will determine your class grade:
1. Participation in all class activities:
(i.e. activities, discussions, and individual and group projects)
2. Assignment grade is based on the completion of all assignments/projects, your effort, and the creative idea.
3. Research Papers completed in APA formatting style will be a requirement each semester. Students will do research combining Digital Design, Photography, and Business. Students will even be allowed to return the research paper a week before it is due for an extra credit grade as well.
4. Online quizzes and tests for Adobe Software products.
Classroom Rules:
Rule 1 I will respect myself
Dress Code
Use proper English
Come to class prepared with drawing paper, loose-leaf paper, handouts, pencil and pen.
Have a positive attitude
Rule 2 I will respect my teacher
Address teacher by Mrs. Hattemer
Raise Hand when needing to ask a question
Hand in all work on due date
Clean up desk at the end of class
Turn off Computer and Monitor at the end of the day
Rule 3 I will respect school property
Computer, Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard
Digital SLR camera, cords, memory card, bag, straps, lenses, lens caps
Rule 4 I will respect others
Speak to others in a positive manner
Work collaboratively with teammates
Complete portion of team assignments on time
Behavior:
Failure to follow these class rules and those written in your student hand book will result in:
Step 1: verbal warning
Step 2: parent contact, with Step 1 of the referral process
Step 3: Referral
Supplies:
The following instructional materials are needed:
- loose-leaf paper in binder for note taking
- sharpened pencil for drawing
- pen
- folder for holding classroom handouts
- section within binder for Digital Design Cornell Notes
- headphones for classroom usage
- Students MUST have headphones each class. Points will be taken off their grade if not fully prepared for class. There are two options: 1) Leave a pair of headphones in a ziplock back with name written with a sharpie; 2) Students may use headphones from music player in school bag.
Additional:
Students must write down their assignments in their planners. Due to little “board” space, students will receive an electronic file of upcoming projects, events, and assignments. Students ARE RESPONSIBLE for transferring these important dates and information to their planners.
Lesson Plans, Assignments, and helpful links are found on my classroom website: http://www.MrsHattemer.com
Students will utilize website in classroom. However, it is essential that parents and caregivers also know what is happening in our academy. Please visit the site frequently.