Tag Archives: Fall 2025

MEET YOUR MAC – FALL 2025

Objective:

  • I can effectively navigate the Macintosh Operating System, and change my desktop wallpaper, mouse settings and desktop settings using the System Preferences so I can customize and configure my Mac workspace to suit my preferences.

Links:

MacOS Sonoma Basics:
https://www.apple.com/business/enterprise/docs/resources/Mac_Employee_Starter_Guide.pdf

Topics Discussed:

  • MacOS Sonoma
  • Desktop
  • Menu Bar
  • System Preferences
  • Mouse
  • Dock
  • Icons
  • Finder
  • Trash
  • Launchpad
  • Documents
  • Finder Window
  • Finder Window Views
  • Safari
  • Google Image Search
  • Resolution

Assignment:

  1. Today we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system.
  2. Follow along with the in-class demonstrations to learn how to:
    • Log in using your newly created network account.
    • Navigate through the MacOS Sonoma operating system.
    • Identify and use items on the desktop, including the Finder, application icons, the menu bar, the dock, the trash and the Launchpad.
    • Use the System Preferences panel to adjust your Desktop wallpaper and your Mouse settings (enable right click).
    • Open a new Finder window and navigate to your Documents folder to store files and folders.
    • Use the Finder window to view files and folders in different ways.
    • Adjust the Finder Preferences to see all items on the desktop.
    • Use Chrome to browse the web
    • Locate and bookmark the class website (https://cgd.mistermarmolejo.com).
  3. Use Google Image Search to find an appropriate image to personalize your desktop. (Keep it classy!)
    • Use the Search Tools underneath the search bar to search for Large images with higher resolutions for the best results.
    • Remember: for the image to look good on your desktop, it has to have a minimum horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels!

Posted: August 12th, 2025

INTRO TO CGD FALL 2025 – GETTING TO KNOW THE CLASSROOM

Objective:

  • I can discover more about the classroom by completing an icebreaker activity to help build a fun and collaborative working environment.

Links:
None.

Topics Discussed:

  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Room 225

Assignment:

  1. Today, we’re going to conduct a “Scavenger Hunt” to get to know the classroom. There’a a lot of useful stuff around here, and things you might need to know as you begin your journey into Computer Graphic Design!
  2. Follow the instructions on the Room Map provided to discover the secrets of Room 225 as you meet your classmates and find your way around the classroom!
  3. No matter where you’re sitting in the classroom, it’s impossible to see everything on the list. So get up and move around!
  4. You can work with a partner, but only one of you can win the “fabulous” prize for finding all the items first! Think carefully before you share your answers!
  5. Can you find all the items and win the “fabulous” prize? Do your best, and good luck!

    Posted: August 8th, 2025