File Management

Students should be able to:

• • • • Access their student common drive, and E drive at HSS

      • Understand why files are saved to the E: drive and not the C: drive

      • Perform various tasks with files and folders (create new, move, rename, copy etc.)

      • Become familiar with keyboard shortcuts

      • Learn how to properly shut down a PC

      • Practice common file management tasks and procedures

1. 1. Watch and listen to the file management demonstration

      • If you missed it or need a refresher, watch the tutorial videos below.

   2. Download the "File Management" assignment here or from Google Classroom

      • This assignment MUST be completed before starting any creative projects.

   3. Complete all steps in the assignment

   4. Hand in the assignment and any required screenshots to Google Classroom

      • This assignment does NOT need to go on your digital portfolio

   5. Check in with your teacher when you are finished.

• When working on DMA projects, make sure you name your files with the correct project name

  • Example: AICrashCourse_Name.ai

• Do not save files as untitled1.psd, untitled2.psd etc. 😡

• If you download images for a project, they will go in your Downloads folder. Move them immediately to the correct folder before continuing with your work!

• Do not save files to the Creative Cloud. Save to your E: Drive!

• SAVE SAVE SAVE! Ctrl + S often to avoid heartbreak 💔 if your computer/program crashes! It happens more than you think!

Creating folders on the E: Drive

downloading files

extracting files from zip folders

taking screenshots

selecting multiple files in a folder

creating new files in adobe programs

Signing out and shutting down the Pc