Badin H.S. Multimedia Studies

For Week of May 10

2010-05-09T19:28:00.002-04:00

Music video project this week - details in class Monday.

For Week of May 3

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This week - design, create and print your CD labels.

And...

Final Projects

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For Week of April 26

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Tech Evaluation Assignment - see previous post. Monday & Wednesday - due end of class

Thursday/Friday - Introduction to CD/DVD cover art program. Introduction to Final Projects!

Tech Evaluation Assignment

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Create an Evaluation Grid for your next technology apparatus purchase.
List a minimum of 3 choices and all appropriate variables to consider in the purchase; include a picture for each.
Include a narrative somewhere in your document indicating your final choice, and the rationale for your decision.
Create your grid as a table in OpenOffice writer or Word. Print and submit.

For Week of April 19

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We're postponing our computer discussion until next week so that we can work on a special Celebration project.

Details in class.

For Week of April 12

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Equipment Week

This week we'll focus on the hardware and software components that should be included for today's Multimedia experience.

For Week of March 29

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Monday, we'll review what you've learned about the RIAA, MPAA, and the EFF; and then turn to Creative Commons and Open Ed

Wednesday - Quiz here

Thursday - Multimedia

For Week of March 22

2010-03-21T12:25:00.003-04:00

This week we'll continue our Copyright discussion. Here's a few links for information on the issues we'll address:

Wednesday In-Class - Answer the following questions with regard to the RIAA, MPAA, and the EFF:

What are they? (not only what does they abbreviation mean, but who do they represent? Who are the members of the group?)
What do they do? (what is their purpose? What are the aims and goals of the organization?)
What is their position with regard to Copyright? What impact do they have in their chosen field?
What are their arguments (for/against) their position on the issue of Copyright?

MONDAY IN-CLASS WORK

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FIRST ISSUE

All sites must be completed today.

Please send me an e-mail acknowledging completion with a link to your site.

SECOND

Browse to the following sites and research content contained therein. We will be discussing this material in the coming week:

© A Brief Intro to Copyright
© Copyright Myths
© The Copyright Website
© You Quote It, You Note It!

Be prepared on Wednesday to discuss:

What is the definition of copyright?
Who owns copyright?
How is copyright created?
What is fair use?
10 common myths about copyright.

For Week of March 15

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Monday - Wrap it up. Sites due by end of class.

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - We'll begin a segment on copyright, downloading, and protection for intellectual property.

Some good advice

Site Project Requirements

2010-03-08T08:45:00.000-05:00

For Week of March 8

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All this week:

Continued work this week on your Sites project.

Now, with added Animation requirement! (More info in class)

For Week of March 1

2010-02-28T13:06:00.002-05:00

Monday - The New Google Apps. Site Building.

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - Build-A-Site Project

Site requirements

For Week of February 22

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This week, with three shortened days:

the Eyedropper
the Hand tools
Quick Mask
History palette

For Week of February 15

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Wednesday - Quiz

Thursday/Friday -Shape tool options. Eyedropper. Hand Tool.

For Week of February 8

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REVISED

Monday - Gradient and Shape tools

Wednesday - Snow day

Thursday/Friday - Ketchup Day. All MIA assignments due by end of class. "DECA Districts" students will have until 6 pm Friday.

Next Monday - Quiz. Open notes, closed book.

For Week of February 1

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Monday (short day) - We'll start Drawing & Painting tools and see how far we get.

Wednesday - continuation of Drawing & Painting tools, Text Tool. Brushes activity.

Thursday or Friday (short day) - Resources Day, Image resizers and add-ons.

Please read through page 20 in your texts.

Windows 7 Upgrade

2010-01-25T18:20:00.004-05:00

As requested by Jimmy J., here is the link to where I recently purchased two Windows 7 Home Premium upgrades:
http://www.shoparhive.com/Windows-7-Home-Premium-UPGRADE-Retail/product/364E823B

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE PAGE, INCLUDING LINK TO COMPATIBILITY CHECK, BEFORE ORDERING!

Cost at the time (and still is, as of this posting) = $71.95

You get a digital download, and you should know how to burn an .ISO to DVD

Licenses pass Windows Genuine Advantage registration with nary a problem.

(this is the best price I know of - if you find a KNOWN GOOD price that beats this, please post your recommendation in the Comments)

For Week of January 25

2010-01-24T16:51:00.002-05:00

Monday - Layers Assignment. Complete, save both as PSD and PNG, send PNG only as e-mail attachment.

(click for larger image)

Please read pages 12-20 for Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - we'll be practicing all the tools of the toolbox on the latter two days of class.

For Week of January 18

2010-01-18T17:48:00.000-05:00

Wednesday/Thursday or Friday - Photoshop layers. We'll be working with a couple of example files.

Concepts covered - Layers, Selecting Layers, Layer Groups, Opacity. Creating, duplicating, and moving Layers. Merging layers.

Assignment - create a multi-layered graphic suitable for display on the Internet. Further instructions in class.

For Week of January 11

2010-01-10T16:30:00.001-05:00

Monday -

7th period - Creating new files, presets. File types.

2nd period - File types.

For next Monday - read through page 12

For Week of January 4

2010-01-03T15:41:00.001-05:00

We start the New Year with a new Topic - Photoshop CS4!

This week we'll be covering the basics -

The Photoshop Workspace
Creating/Opening/Saving Files
File types
Layers
The Toolbox

Read pages 1-12 in your texts.

For Week of December 7

2009-12-06T18:39:00.002-05:00

Project - Last days from photos. You should all of your content generated by the end of the week.

If you WON'T have this completed you must see me on last class day this week - WITH A WRITTEN TIMETABLE for completion.

For Week of November 30

2009-11-29T19:57:00.002-05:00

Monday I need gradable content from those groups that didn't get it to me before the break; Monday and Thursday/Friday classes are for you to work on projects. A sizeable majority of your main content should be completed by end of class next Monday--plan your workload this week accordingly.

Wednesday we will work as a class on Movie Maker.

For Week of November 16

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"A Slo-Mo Christmas" Project work. Be prepared to submit your work to date by end of your final class period this week.

For Week of November 9

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"A Slo-Mo Christmas" Project continues. I'll install Lightroom on at least one computer per group so you can start getting a feel for it.

For Week of November 2

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"A Slo-Mo Christmas" Project continues. You'll be working on photos for title animation and first acts. You'll get your first look at Lightroom and Timelapser, too.

Inspiration #2

2009-10-30T17:51:00.002-04:00

COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis from blu on Vimeo.

For Week of October 26

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Slow-motion Project

Objectives for the week:

1) Google Docs pages established and shared with team members and me.
2) Story topic established. Team name established. Publish on Google docs, print and submit.
3) Identify sequence of events. Google docs or 6-panel sheets. Submit finished product.

Next week:
4) Plan each episode/segment/stage of your story.

IT Scholarship Opportunities

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1) The Circuit For College Bound IT Students - The purpose of The Circuit’s scholarships are to assist local students in furthering their IT education at a local college / university. A committee will make a selection from applications received by December 31, 2009. The awardees will be announced in early 2010 and the scholarships (as determined by the committee) will be distributed through the college Financial Aid office for classes beginning in Fall 2010.

2) 2010 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing - Sponsored by Bank of America, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. By generating visibility for these young women in their local communities, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing encourages their continued interest in computing, attracts the attention and support of educational and corporate institutions, and emphasizes at a personal level the importance of women's participation.

All US high school young women (grades 9-12) are invited to apply. Complete information on the award is available at http://www.ncwit.org/award

For Week of October 19

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This week: Ad presentations, Badin Open House animations, and we'll start Stop motion, time permitting.

Period 2 - Open House

Period 7 - Open House

For Week of October 12

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Monday - Groups present their Ad concepts to the class.

Wednesday - Testing day. No regular class.

Thursday/Friday - Animation stop-motion start.

For Week of October 5

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Monday - Finish Lesson 3 with both "single bouncing ball" and "bouncing ball with tail" animation

Wednesday/Thursday - Ad project

Unreceived Animations

2009-10-01T15:19:00.005-04:00

As suspected, our ISP was blocking e-mails from the Aniboom service as possible spam. They have now been whitelisted and the 40 or so e-mails that were built up have come flooding through.

Update Friday - All "pool shot" animations have been reviewed and posted on both Google Docs and Edline.

Please check Edline to make sure your grades are correct and if you are missing any assignments.

For Week of September 28

2009-09-27T17:49:00.006-04:00

This week you'll continue with the Ad Project, scaling up your 6-panel sketches using the Aniboom Shapeshifter site. I'll be giving you specific assignments to create and you'll have some tutorials to work through.

Second Period Pool Shots

Seventh Period Pool Shots

For Week of September 21

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Monday, 2nd period - Finish Ads challenge review. Set up GoogleDocs Ad Group Document.
Monday - 7th period - Set up GoogleDocs Ad Group Document. Independent Study period.

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - Ad Groups project.

Check your email for links to your group main document.

For Week of September 14

2009-09-13T16:36:00.003-04:00

Monday - Review results of Media Survey. Cut & paste, real-time style.

Wednesday - Advertisements challenge results; discussion.

Thursday - Ad Groups.

Friday - No class this week, in-service day.

For Week of September 7

2009-09-07T14:26:00.005-04:00

Short Week!

Wednesday, 2nd period - Advertisements challenge. Discussion on intent and effectiveness of modes of advertising observed.

Wednesday, 7th period - Initial Media survey data. Pictures!

Thursday, 7th period - Advertisements challenge. Discussion on intent and effectiveness of modes of advertising observed.

Friday, 2nd period - Media survey results reviewed. Survey continues with in-class assignment.

Media Survey Links

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Period 2 Click Here

Period 7 Click Here

Please use the appropriate class link to sign in.

Second period - your entries are due Wednesday (9th)!

Seventh period - yours are due by Monday (14th)!

For Week of August 31

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** remember - order of posts "flips" this week **

Here's what we're looking at this week:

Monday - complete, print, and submit Press Pass. Upload file to Google Docs. Share with me.
Wednesday - We'll start our examination of the ways media create and disseminate their message.
Thursday/Friday - Continued look at how media influence our culture by reinforcing or challenging accepted values and beliefs

Please check back later in the week for assigned video viewings and your second assignment.

Welcome to Multimedia Studies!

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This page is the nexus for your Multimedia Studies class this semester, you should plan on checking here often for new material. Here's what is planned for our first two days together:

Your seating assignment
Class rules and expectations; required materials.
Meet "BecomeTheBest.com"
Fire drill procedures
Badin's "Responsible Use of Technology" Policy reviewed with students--Signed forms must be returned by August 31 or there will be a penalty
How to log into your computer and onto Badin's server
Introduction to class programs & processes, including:
- Firefox (link for free program download)
- Your Notebook
- Google Apps (links on sidebar)

Assignment 1 - The Press Pass

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Task: Design your personal Press Pass for Multimedia Studies.

While it's a bit early in the class for me to expect you to incorporate the high-end of the multimedia experience for this task, I do want to see some evidence of creativity and originality involved in your final work!

Required:

Size no smaller than 4" x 6"; no max size (however, you WILL have to carry these around!)
Your name (36 point black font)
Head shot (full-face, frontal, unadorned) no smaller than 1.5" square
The phrase "2009-2010 Multimedia Studies Press Pass" (somewhere on pass)
A line for my signature at the bottom

The rest is up to you!

Submit your assignment as a Google Apps Document. Due EOC on Monday, August 31.