Computer Graphic Design

Magnet Program Presentation: 2018-2019 Classes

Objectives:

  • Introduce and review Magnet Program class offerings for the 2018-2019 school year.
  • Guide students to the Magnet class that is best suited to their interests.

Student-Friendly Objectives:

  • I can select a class to take from the Magnet Program offerings for next year.

Links:

Magnet Classes Presentation

Magnet Student Info Mailing List Form

Topics Discussed:

  • The Center for Computer Studies Magnet Program
  • Magnet Classes
  • 2018-2019 Registration

Assignment:

Your counselors will be visiting you in the next couple of weeks during to help you get registered for next year’s classes. Today, we will review the courses offered by the Center for Computer Studies Magnet Program, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about what classes are available to you once you have completed Computer Graphic Design, and what classes might best suit your interests and goals.

To see an overview of the courses available, we will watch the following presentation in class: Magnet Classes Presentation

We will be conducting tours this week to show you the wide range of computer classes that you have available to you, and to allow you to meet the instructors and give them a chance to introduce their classes to you. There will also be “Breakout Sessions” on Wednesday, January 24th during which you will be able to travel to classes that interest you to learn more about what they have to offer to you.

If you are already enrolled as a Magnet Student, and have not yet provided us with your contact information for electronic updates, and you would like to stay updated with the latest Magnet Program updates, please fill out the following form: Magnet Student Info Mailing List Form

Finally, if you’re not a Magnet Student, why not? Magnet Students get first selection of Magnet classes, and are guaranteed to get at least one Computer Science class per year. If you would like to join the Magnet Program, and receive all the exclusive benefits of being a Magnet student, please see Ms. Jones in Room 204 to get a T-3 form and become a Magnet Student today!

Posted: January 22nd, 2018

Computer Graphic Design

Illustrator Week 2: Yellow Submarine

Objective:

To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the use of drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator.

Student-Friendly Learning Target: 
I can use the drawing tools in Illustrator to trace a picture of a submarine.
 

Video Links:

Review the video links in Week 1’s lessons to refresh your memory on the use of the Shape tools, the Brush and Blob Brush tools and the Pen tool.
Topics Discussed:
  • Select Tool (Black Arrow)
  • Direct Select Tool (White Arrow)
  • Shape Tool
  • Line Tool
  • Brush Tool
  • Blob Brush Tool
  • Pen Tool
  • Anchor Points
  • Convert Anchor Point Tool

Assignment:

Submarine

 

Create a new Illustrator Web landscape-oriented document with all the default settings and one artboard. Using the pen tool and techniques demonstrated in the videos and discussed in class, draw the yellow submarine in the picture above. A copy of the image is provided in the link below to use as a reference. Be sure to use closed shapes to make parts of the sub that need to be filled in with color, and use the Object -> Arrange menu to change whether objects are in front or in back of each other. Do your best to make your sub look like the one in the picture, but if you want to change the fill colors, you may do so. (for example, the sub doesn’t necessarily need to be yellow). Good luck and happy drawing!

Sample Image File Link:

Submarine.jpg

Assigned: January 18th, 2018
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 23rd, 2018

It’s super effective!