Students are introduced to Adobe Photoshop and learning the basics skills of design. Through a variety of assignments students learn the fundamentals of using the program. Details for all assignments are accessible on GoogleClassroom. One of the tools you will need at the very start of class is your USB stick, this is essential in order to keep your work together.
Expanded details for all assignments are accessible on Google Classroom.
Required Material
USB Stick 128GB external drive
Classroom Expectations
Be respectful and responsible.
Arrive on time and prepared.
Submit assignments on time.
Participate actively in discussions and labs.
Ask questions in class if you don’t understand something.
Make good use of classroom time.
Your grades will reflect a weighted distribution according to the following categories.
Assignments – 60%
Participation - 40%
I will be using the school’s grading scale.:
A = 90 - 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79% D = 60 – 69% F = <60%
QUATER 2 - Grade 7
Details of your assignments can be accessed on Google Classroom.
OCTOBER
October 27-31 (Week 12) - Introduction to Photoshop continues and first assignment.
October 20-24 (Week 11) - Introduction to Photoshop and discuss classroom expectations.
QUATER 1 - Grade 6
Details of your assignments can be accessed on Google Classroom.
OCTOBER
October 13 -17 (Week 10) - We'll take class into the Art room and work on the Commemorative Stamp Design Competition.
October 6 -10 (Week 9) - Enjoy your break!
SEPTEMBER
September 29 - October 3 (Week 8) - 3 into 1
September 22-26 (Week 7) - 3 into 1
September 15-19 (Week 6) - Fruite & Veggie Face
September 8-12 (Week 5) - PRESENTATION of your personal vision board. Next assignment of Fruit & Veggie face will be next. You will be using more of the tools previously worked and learn how to lay out various images in an interesting way.
September 1-5 (Week 4) - Work together on an in-class vision board, you will then learn how to effectively use the correct tools, flatting your work and saving in different formats. Then complete your personal vision board that will be due next week.
AUGUST
August 25-29 (Week 3) - Assignment: Vision Board
August 18-22 (Week 2) - Learning the basics of logging into Adobe, Photoshop and network. Saving images, organization of files and introduction to using Photoshop and replacing images.
August 11 - 15 (Week 1) - Getting to know you.