Dewey Mac Lab

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Independent Projects

Every Shape Drawing 2 Star & Polygon Tools

1. Lesson Goals

SWBAT:

1...edit the STAR and POLYGON tool options.

2...draw STRAIGHT triangles and stars.

3...Explore 4 SELECTION TOOL MODES

4...use the OPTION KEY to COPY shapes

5...ARRANGE shapes to FRONT and BACK

2. Edit & Polygon Tools

1. Select the Polygon / Star tool Always use the POLYGON TOOL to DRAW TRIANGLES

2. Click once on your file to open the tool options window. Enter the required sides / points

3. Hold the shift key and click and drag with the Polygon/Star Tool to draw straight shapes.

If you draw a CROOKED shape,DELETE it and draw in again

3. Explore 4 Selection Tool Modes

1. Click and drag in the middle of the shape to select the entire shape

2. Click and drag on the outside the corner of s shape to rotate

3. Hold Shift and drag on a CORNER tab to Scale the shape proportionately

4. Click and drag on a line segment to modify a shape

4. Copy Triangle with the Option Key

1. Select the triangle with the BLACK SELECTION TOOL.

2. Hold the option key and drag the shape to make a copy.

Remember this keyboard trick - you can use it in other programs!

5. Arranging Shapes Forward and Back

1. Select the shape with the select tool and use one of the following options

• Right Click > Arrange

• Object Menu > Arrange

REVIEW the OBJECT menu

6. Assessment

1. Review grading criteria and goals

Every Shape Rubric

7. Extension

Work on an Independent Projects

8. Submit

1. Save your work before you hand it in!

2. Click on the Submit Folder Link for your class below

9. Make Up Work

1. Come to the Mac Lab to make up work

Confirm availability

NB Do Now 2/13

What is the keyboard trick for drawing a perfect circle/square?

NB Do Now 2/13

The keyboard trick for making a perfect circle/square is to hold the SHIFT key and let go of the MOUSE FIRST.

The SHIFT KEY will also help you draw STRAIGHT (Constrained) stars and polygons.

Which key will help you draw STRAIGHT (Constrained) stars and polygons?

The SHIFT KEY will help you draw STRAIGHT (Constrained) stars and polygons.

Let go of the MOUSE FIRST

NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks

• Art Making

• Developing Art Literacy

• Making Connections Through Visual Arts

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning

Differentiation / Lesson Extension

...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student

...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review

NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS

• Developing Art Literacy

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning

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