McCann 2 Digital Media Art 1a-Period 2 (Mon/Thu) Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Brendan McCann
- Term
- Fall 2020
- Department
- Fine Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Please UPLOAD your final project here.
Respond in a PRIVATE COMMENT answering the following:
- What did you create for your final and why?
- What did you learn from making this?
Please upload ASAP so that I may have time to give you full credit.
It says due today, BUT I will take it until the day of your final.
Respond in a PRIVATE COMMENT answering the following:
- What did you create for your final and why?
- What did you learn from making this?
Please upload ASAP so that I may have time to give you full credit.
It says due today, BUT I will take it until the day of your final.
Due:
Please post a GIF of you current animation progress (or a jpg if you're working on something else).
AND
Leave a private comment describing your idea, challenges or just tell me how its going so far.
I hope you are having some fun while you make this. The final version is due at the end of the day on Monday!
AND
Leave a private comment describing your idea, challenges or just tell me how its going so far.
I hope you are having some fun while you make this. The final version is due at the end of the day on Monday!
Due:
You have all week to work on a final project for this class. It will be worth UP TO 30 points... depending on your time, effort and the quality of your final product.
Your animation should be at least 10 seconds long with unique animation sequences.
--->COMPLETE the brief brainstorming worksheet today.
Take a look at some of the animation samples and tutorials I have provided in the youtube playlist.
Your animation should be at least 10 seconds long with unique animation sequences.
--->COMPLETE the brief brainstorming worksheet today.
Take a look at some of the animation samples and tutorials I have provided in the youtube playlist.
Due:
Sorry guys internet may be spotty today and there's construction going at my house so it SUPER NOISY... I may not be on Zoom the whole time.
Today I want you to watch the Edpuzzle on using motion Tweens in Wick Editor. After watching the video try it yourself. His example is VERY basic. You can create whatever you want and I encourage you to explore or even import assets from the internet.
Upload your gif file here.
5 points- Your animation must be 3 seconds long and display the use of tweening.
5 points - Leave a private comment describing what you created and learned.
Today I want you to watch the Edpuzzle on using motion Tweens in Wick Editor. After watching the video try it yourself. His example is VERY basic. You can create whatever you want and I encourage you to explore or even import assets from the internet.
Upload your gif file here.
5 points- Your animation must be 3 seconds long and display the use of tweening.
5 points - Leave a private comment describing what you created and learned.
Due:
The goal of this assignment is to create a basic animation using the principles of squash and stretch. You will be using the web based Wick Editor to create this animation. I provided you with a sample that I have made as reference.
Step 1: Download the bounce template.jpg, open the Wick Editor website and start a new animation.
Upload the bounce template into the animation and add it to your canvas.
Resize the image so that it fills the canvas (be sure to hold SHIFT).
Step 2: Drag the length of the template layer to be 34 frames long.
Lower the opacity of the template layer and LOCK it so that you don't accidentally move it.
Step 3: Add a new layer and put it above the template.
Make a circle for the ball and line it up with the first image on the template. When it looks right copy the ball.
Click the plus for the next frame and paste the ball in. Line it up with the next image and repeat this process.
Take time to properly "squash and stretch" the ball in the proper frames.
Step 4: Save your work.
Step 5: Delete the template layer and export your file as a gif. Upload your finished ball bounce GIF to this assignment.
Step 6: Leave some feedback about this activity in a private comment...
Have you ever animated before?
How did you feel about using the Wick Editor... was is easy to understand or confusing?
Did you feel like you successfully applied the principles of squash and stretch?
Step 1: Download the bounce template.jpg, open the Wick Editor website and start a new animation.
Upload the bounce template into the animation and add it to your canvas.
Resize the image so that it fills the canvas (be sure to hold SHIFT).
Step 2: Drag the length of the template layer to be 34 frames long.
Lower the opacity of the template layer and LOCK it so that you don't accidentally move it.
Step 3: Add a new layer and put it above the template.
Make a circle for the ball and line it up with the first image on the template. When it looks right copy the ball.
Click the plus for the next frame and paste the ball in. Line it up with the next image and repeat this process.
Take time to properly "squash and stretch" the ball in the proper frames.
Step 4: Save your work.
Step 5: Delete the template layer and export your file as a gif. Upload your finished ball bounce GIF to this assignment.
Step 6: Leave some feedback about this activity in a private comment...
Have you ever animated before?
How did you feel about using the Wick Editor... was is easy to understand or confusing?
Did you feel like you successfully applied the principles of squash and stretch?
Due:
1) Did you finish and turn in your ball bounce animation?
(No=that's what you should be doing today) (YES = Try hand drawing something in wick editor)
2) If you could animate anything (face, stick person, car, aliens...etc). What might you choose to create?
(No=that's what you should be doing today) (YES = Try hand drawing something in wick editor)
2) If you could animate anything (face, stick person, car, aliens...etc). What might you choose to create?
Due:
Watch the video and answer the questions. When you are finished
Due:
File>Download your google portrait as a JPG and include it in the rubric (as usual).
Upload it to the class padlet.
Complete the rubric.
BONUS POINTS: Upload an alternative version of your portrait where you do a completely different background, change the colors and make some fun changed to the original.
Upload it to the class padlet.
Complete the rubric.
BONUS POINTS: Upload an alternative version of your portrait where you do a completely different background, change the colors and make some fun changed to the original.
Due:
Answer these two questions and then spend the period working on your portraits
1) What PERCENTAGE complete is your google drawing portrait?
2) What part is/was your biggest challenge right now?
1) What PERCENTAGE complete is your google drawing portrait?
2) What part is/was your biggest challenge right now?
Due:
1) Add your Google drawing to this assignment.
2) Private Comment... How is going? Is it easy or difficult? What is most challenging so far?
2) Private Comment... How is going? Is it easy or difficult? What is most challenging so far?
Due:
Write one sentence to describe the way Chuck Closes portrait look?
What is one piece of advice that you got from the video?
What is one piece of advice that you got from the video?
Due:
You MUST post your progress at the end of the period today!
Before turning this in... Save a copy of this file so that you can keep working on it.
By the end of the period you should have your image uploaded and several curve shapes added.
Before turning this in... Save a copy of this file so that you can keep working on it.
By the end of the period you should have your image uploaded and several curve shapes added.
Due:
During this assignment you'll be in a breakout room with a few other students so that you can discuss your answers and compare ideas on the article.
-- One group member will need to MAKE A COPY of the presentation and SHARE it with the rest of the group.
-- The slides with WHITE backgrounds will be answered as a group.
-- The slides with GRAY backgrounds can be answered by individual members.
Read and discuss together. ONE group member will turn in the presentation when complete.
-- One group member will need to MAKE A COPY of the presentation and SHARE it with the rest of the group.
-- The slides with WHITE backgrounds will be answered as a group.
-- The slides with GRAY backgrounds can be answered by individual members.
Read and discuss together. ONE group member will turn in the presentation when complete.
Due:
You need a picture to use for our Google Drawing Selfie Thursday/Friday. I would encourage you to use a picture of yourself, but you can use a picture of a friend or family member. No celebrities, pets or cartoons for this project!
Upload 2-3 pictures as options for this project. Full-head not just the face and decent quality.
What makes a good selfie/portrait?
1) Lighting - Try to get natural light from a window (or outside). Highlights and shadow help add dimension to the face.
2) Angle - Turn/tilt your head slightly to get a more interesting look.
3) Avoid cropping - Get the entire head top to shoulders.
4) Uncluttered - What's in the background...keep it simple.
Upload 2-3 pictures as options for this project. Full-head not just the face and decent quality.
What makes a good selfie/portrait?
1) Lighting - Try to get natural light from a window (or outside). Highlights and shadow help add dimension to the face.
2) Angle - Turn/tilt your head slightly to get a more interesting look.
3) Avoid cropping - Get the entire head top to shoulders.
4) Uncluttered - What's in the background...keep it simple.
Due:
Step One:
Make a Portfolio FOLDER in Google Drive and Share it with me.
Get organized by putting the final work into a folder in Google Drive call it "Your Name DMA Portfolio" Put your finished projects in here and share the folder with me [email protected] Add the link to the folder in this assignment. If you are a photopea user I would also recommend using the document I included here to save your progress links (there is a tutorial video embedded in the document) Put the document into your portfolio folder. You are now more organized.
Step Two:
Record a Filpgrid video.
Pick one of your projects and tell me about your process and product in a 1-2 min flipgrid video. Do your best to answer the questions below in your video.
1) What I liked best about this assignment was....
2) What challenged me the most about it was...
Also
3) When I look back at my work/portfolio I realize that I have learned...
4) I think the most challenging part of the class so far for me is...
5) What will help me be most successful moving forward is...]
MARK AS DONE!!!!
Make a Portfolio FOLDER in Google Drive and Share it with me.
Get organized by putting the final work into a folder in Google Drive call it "Your Name DMA Portfolio" Put your finished projects in here and share the folder with me [email protected] Add the link to the folder in this assignment. If you are a photopea user I would also recommend using the document I included here to save your progress links (there is a tutorial video embedded in the document) Put the document into your portfolio folder. You are now more organized.
Step Two:
Record a Filpgrid video.
Pick one of your projects and tell me about your process and product in a 1-2 min flipgrid video. Do your best to answer the questions below in your video.
1) What I liked best about this assignment was....
2) What challenged me the most about it was...
Also
3) When I look back at my work/portfolio I realize that I have learned...
4) I think the most challenging part of the class so far for me is...
5) What will help me be most successful moving forward is...]
MARK AS DONE!!!!
Due:
1) Attach your PSD file to this assignment OR your photopea link!
2) Insert a jpg into the rubric
3) Complete the rubric fully
4) Post your jpg to padlet.
2) Insert a jpg into the rubric
3) Complete the rubric fully
4) Post your jpg to padlet.
Due:
EXPECTATION: Completion of the primary color group.
Don't forget to hide👁️ the CWtemplate layer before saving as a JPG.
Upload your current progress here and to the class padlet.
>>>>>Leave me a private comment about how its going so far?
Don't forget to hide👁️ the CWtemplate layer before saving as a JPG.
Upload your current progress here and to the class padlet.
>>>>>Leave me a private comment about how its going so far?
Due:
You need ONE image to represent each of the 3 color groups (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary).
Paste the images in the document as you plan to use them.
Paste the images in the document as you plan to use them.
Due:
Watch the video first then answer the following:
1) What is your plan for the THEME/MOTIF for your color wheel right now?
2) Today I'll spend some time working on...
- Color wheel brainstorming
- Finishing missing assignment
- Extra Credit
1) What is your plan for the THEME/MOTIF for your color wheel right now?
2) Today I'll spend some time working on...
- Color wheel brainstorming
- Finishing missing assignment
- Extra Credit
Due:
1) Save a PSD version and upload it to this assignment (or publish on photopea and include the url link)
2) Export a JPG version and insert it into the rubric
3) Complete the rubric (self-grade) with thoughtful complete answers
4) Insert your original animal images on the pages after your rubric
5) Upload your creation to padlet (as a JPG)
2) Export a JPG version and insert it into the rubric
3) Complete the rubric (self-grade) with thoughtful complete answers
4) Insert your original animal images on the pages after your rubric
5) Upload your creation to padlet (as a JPG)
Due:
Use some of the same techniques that we learned in the Hybrid creature example to put your own face (or someone you know personally) on a piece of fruit.
Post your final PSD file here with a private comment about how it went.
1) Take a selfie or use another personal pic of a friend/relative
2) Find a high res image of a fruit or vegetable
3) Watch the video and work your photoshop/pea magic
You can probably skip ahead on the video to about min 5 into it.
Post your final PSD file here with a private comment about how it went.
1) Take a selfie or use another personal pic of a friend/relative
2) Find a high res image of a fruit or vegetable
3) Watch the video and work your photoshop/pea magic
You can probably skip ahead on the video to about min 5 into it.
Due:
Add your PSD file to this assignment and leave a private comment about how its going so far...
- Are you on pace with the class (half way done)? Why or why not?
- How much time would you say you've invested on this so far?
- What tools or techniques are you using/getting better at?
- What challenges do you have OR how are you challenging yourself on this?
- Are you on pace with the class (half way done)? Why or why not?
- How much time would you say you've invested on this so far?
- What tools or techniques are you using/getting better at?
- What challenges do you have OR how are you challenging yourself on this?
Due:
a) Rate your understanding of how to use the MASK LAYERS: (3- Very good, 2-Somewhat, 1-I'm still confused)
b) Soft and hard BRUSHES: (3- Very good, 2-Somewhat, 1-I'm still confused)
c) CLONING TOOL- Did you have success with the cloning tool? (3- Very good, 2-Somewhat, 1-I'm still confused)
Anything specific you need help with or want to learn for this project?
b) Soft and hard BRUSHES: (3- Very good, 2-Somewhat, 1-I'm still confused)
c) CLONING TOOL- Did you have success with the cloning tool? (3- Very good, 2-Somewhat, 1-I'm still confused)
Anything specific you need help with or want to learn for this project?
Due:
write a brief explanation of what you learned about this today.
Due:
1) Did you experiment with the google image search settings?
2) Did you download and save 10 diverse animal images?
3) Are they save to a specific folder in google drive?
2) Did you download and save 10 diverse animal images?
3) Are they save to a specific folder in google drive?
Due:
Please complete the following:
1) Upload your final .PSD file to this assignment.
2) Export your final art as a jpg in Photopea (File > Export as > JPG)
3) Insert the jpg into the project reflection and complete the document (respond with complete sentences and be specific).
4) Upload your jpg to the class padlet.
5) -----> TURN IN <------
1) Upload your final .PSD file to this assignment.
2) Export your final art as a jpg in Photopea (File > Export as > JPG)
3) Insert the jpg into the project reflection and complete the document (respond with complete sentences and be specific).
4) Upload your jpg to the class padlet.
5) -----> TURN IN <------
Due:
Complete the form and then return to the Zoom call.
Due:
The goal of this activity is to get positive feedback and suggestions from your classmates so that you can finish this project as best as possible and get a great grade.
While you are in your breakout rooms:
1) One group member - Copy my JAMBOARD and change sharing to "anyone with link can edit" then... Post the link to the jamboard here in a CLASS COMMENT (include your room number in the comment). Now all group members can click the link and work on the jamboard.
2) All group members - Post Landscape jpg to a board (add your name so we know whose it is)
>>>>>Feel free to discuss verbally with one another about their work then...
3) All group members - Post a positive comment on at least 2 artworks
4) All group members - Post a suggestion or question about 2 of the artworks
5) MARK AS DONE
While you are in your breakout rooms:
1) One group member - Copy my JAMBOARD and change sharing to "anyone with link can edit" then... Post the link to the jamboard here in a CLASS COMMENT (include your room number in the comment). Now all group members can click the link and work on the jamboard.
2) All group members - Post Landscape jpg to a board (add your name so we know whose it is)
>>>>>Feel free to discuss verbally with one another about their work then...
3) All group members - Post a positive comment on at least 2 artworks
4) All group members - Post a suggestion or question about 2 of the artworks
5) MARK AS DONE
Due:
---> This is how I will take attendance today!!!
1) Please upload a jpg of your progress today BEFORE the end of the period.
2) Leave a private comment on how its going so far. Struggles, success, want to know how to improve...etc.
1) Please upload a jpg of your progress today BEFORE the end of the period.
2) Leave a private comment on how its going so far. Struggles, success, want to know how to improve...etc.
Due:
Watch the intro video and answer the questions as you go.
MARK AS DONE when complete.
MARK AS DONE when complete.
Due:
I am giving you the day to get caught up on any missing assignments for this class.
If you don't have any missing work you may choose to do work for another class or check out the extra credit options. I also posted the instructions to install the Adobe Apps on a home computer.
---> THIS IS HOW I WILL TAKE ATTENDANCE TODAY <----
No answer=Not present
If you don't have any missing work you may choose to do work for another class or check out the extra credit options. I also posted the instructions to install the Adobe Apps on a home computer.
---> THIS IS HOW I WILL TAKE ATTENDANCE TODAY <----
No answer=Not present
Due:
After the demo...
1) Experiment with the program. Try the tools, add layers, explore what you can make and do.
2) Upload your PSD file to this assignment and leave a private comment about what you learned/created today.
3) Please complete this short survey to give some feedback on your first experience with this program.
1) Experiment with the program. Try the tools, add layers, explore what you can make and do.
2) Upload your PSD file to this assignment and leave a private comment about what you learned/created today.
3) Please complete this short survey to give some feedback on your first experience with this program.
Due:
This is where you submit your final draft. READ the instructions then complete all steps.
1) Download your jpg from adobe spark.
2) Open the padlet link and share your graphic (login with my.hartdistrict)
3) Open the project reflection document
4) Paste the jpg into the reflection and add it to the assignment.
5) Grade yourself and answer the questions as completely as possible (part of your grade).
---------> TURN IN <---------------
1) Download your jpg from adobe spark.
2) Open the padlet link and share your graphic (login with my.hartdistrict)
3) Open the project reflection document
4) Paste the jpg into the reflection and add it to the assignment.
5) Grade yourself and answer the questions as completely as possible (part of your grade).
---------> TURN IN <---------------
Due:
Read over the instructions posted in the Personal Infographic Assignment.
Then complete this worksheet to help you brainstorm your ideas.
Turn in when complete.
Then complete this worksheet to help you brainstorm your ideas.
Turn in when complete.
Due:
GOAL: Demonstrate a foundational understanding of using Adobe Spark while creating a inspirational social media quote.
EXPECTATIONS: You can use templates, but you MUST ultimately create your own graphic by modifying images, text, colors etc. The verbal and visual should relate. The quote should be easily readable, while maintaining visual appeal. Consider font, color, size, placement etc. as you create your final graphic.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Find an inspirational quote to use for the graphic --> https://www.goodreads.com/quotes
- Search by keyword or subject on the left.
2. Open adobe spark using your school google login. --> https://spark.adobe.com/
- See video below if needed.
3. Create a social media post using the adobe spark templates and tools.
- See video if needed.
- Must include background image or graphic
- Text should be readable.
- Consider font, colors and design.
- Include your name (small) on the bottom corner of the graphic.
4. Download your final draft (as a .jpg) and attach/add to this assignment
- Download button is in the upper righthand corner of spark.
________RESPOND IN A PRIVATE COMMENT to the questions below ____________
5. How did you feel about this assignment as an intro to spark?
What did you spend the most time on during this assignment and why?
How well do you think the image, type, colors etc work for your final design?
EXPECTATIONS: You can use templates, but you MUST ultimately create your own graphic by modifying images, text, colors etc. The verbal and visual should relate. The quote should be easily readable, while maintaining visual appeal. Consider font, color, size, placement etc. as you create your final graphic.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Find an inspirational quote to use for the graphic --> https://www.goodreads.com/quotes
- Search by keyword or subject on the left.
2. Open adobe spark using your school google login. --> https://spark.adobe.com/
- See video below if needed.
3. Create a social media post using the adobe spark templates and tools.
- See video if needed.
- Must include background image or graphic
- Text should be readable.
- Consider font, colors and design.
- Include your name (small) on the bottom corner of the graphic.
4. Download your final draft (as a .jpg) and attach/add to this assignment
- Download button is in the upper righthand corner of spark.
________RESPOND IN A PRIVATE COMMENT to the questions below ____________
5. How did you feel about this assignment as an intro to spark?
What did you spend the most time on during this assignment and why?
How well do you think the image, type, colors etc work for your final design?
Due:
What was your primary role in the group today and did your group function as a team? What was one take away (learning experience) from this activity for you?
Due:
Please watch the attached video and look over the syllabus (in GC under Resources and Materials).
When you are ready take this Quiz.
Mark this assignment as DONE!
https://www.loom.com/share/9524257c677846b08449e567af866b41
When you are ready take this Quiz.
Mark this assignment as DONE!
https://www.loom.com/share/9524257c677846b08449e567af866b41
Due:
GOAL: Collect at least 10 images of digital art and design that inspire you. Share the link to your Pinterest board of google collection in a private comment here.
Use Pinterest if you can Create a Pinterest Account (maybe you already have one).
Make a new "board" called "Digital Art Inspiration"
Collect at least 10 different images.
Share your board in a link with
If Pinterest is blocked.... just use Google image search.
Check out the short video to see how to use Google's "Collections" feature.
When searching consider putting a element or principle in the blanks for your searches.
"digital Illustration _________ "
"graphic design __________"
"concept art ____________"
"poster design ___________"
etc. etc.
Use Pinterest if you can Create a Pinterest Account (maybe you already have one).
Make a new "board" called "Digital Art Inspiration"
Collect at least 10 different images.
Share your board in a link with
If Pinterest is blocked.... just use Google image search.
Check out the short video to see how to use Google's "Collections" feature.
When searching consider putting a element or principle in the blanks for your searches.
"digital Illustration _________ "
"graphic design __________"
"concept art ____________"
"poster design ___________"
etc. etc.
Due:
Goal: Experiment with the capability of this simple built in chrome browser drawing app. Create a unique NAME TAG that uses each of the drawing tools and post it to this assignment. Check the instructional links below if needed (or dive right in if you are brave). Your name should be readable, but unique and colorful. Google "block letters" if you need help creating them.
Instructions:
1) Check the instructional links below if needed (or dive right in if you are brave)
2) Spend at least 30 min on your drawing.
3) Create new layers to help you build your drawing
4) Explore the tools and their settings
5) Export the jpg and upload it top this assignment.
6) Leave a comment describing what you learned, liked, disliked and/or struggled with during this activity.
Instructions:
1) Check the instructional links below if needed (or dive right in if you are brave)
2) Spend at least 30 min on your drawing.
3) Create new layers to help you build your drawing
4) Explore the tools and their settings
5) Export the jpg and upload it top this assignment.
6) Leave a comment describing what you learned, liked, disliked and/or struggled with during this activity.
Due:
Your job is to roam around your house snapping pics of anything that has an eye-catching visual design. It could be almost anything or anywhere. Great places to look are in your kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Logos, packaging, branding, etc... I promise you there is a lot of design hiding in plain sight.
Goal is to capture at least 5 examples of design. Once you feel like you've found some good examples complete this assignment with the steps below:
1) Search around your home taking pictures of anything that has a designer helped create.
2) Click on the link to the padlet link below (be sure to login with your google account). You might have to click the link again after you login.
3) Post one of your images with a short description of why this caught your eye, or why you think its good/bad design.
4) Return here to upload your image to this assignment
5) Add a "private comment" to your teacher about something you learned about DESIGN during today's lesson.
Goal is to capture at least 5 examples of design. Once you feel like you've found some good examples complete this assignment with the steps below:
1) Search around your home taking pictures of anything that has a designer helped create.
2) Click on the link to the padlet link below (be sure to login with your google account). You might have to click the link again after you login.
3) Post one of your images with a short description of why this caught your eye, or why you think its good/bad design.
4) Return here to upload your image to this assignment
5) Add a "private comment" to your teacher about something you learned about DESIGN during today's lesson.