Thursday, February 28, 2019

Friday, March 1, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1.  NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  

--Continue to work on "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

2.  Weekly Homework:  Use the link on my website "Careers at Pixar" (favorite links) to locate a current position available at Pixar; Describe the position as well as its responsibilities and Qualifications/Skills; compose, at minimum, a 10-item bulleted list; save as = Careers At Pixar in our homework folder; due by Friday, March 1

3. Looking Ahead:  Three Panel Brochure (Travel Destination) to be introduced next class period

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout; Rubric

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

**JUNIOR ALL DAY ACT BOOTCAMP

Tasks:

1.  NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  

--Continue to work on "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

2.  Weekly Homework:  Use the link on my website "Careers at Pixar" (favorite links) to locate a current position available at Pixar; Describe the position as well as its responsibilities and Qualifications/Skills; compose, at minimum, a 10-item bulleted list; save as = Careers At Pixar in our homework folder; due by Friday, March 1

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout; Netflix (Walt)

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1.  Show documentary entitled, "Walt -- The Man Behind the Myth" in regards to the beginning of Walt Disney's career as an animator; Students are to take down 15 key facts while watching; submit to teacher for participation points

2.  NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  

--Continue to work on "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

3.  Weekly Homework:  Use the link on my website "Careers at Pixar" (favorite links) to locate a current position available at Pixar; Describe the position as well as its responsibilities and Qualifications/Skills; compose, at minimum, a 10-item bulleted list; save as = Careers At Pixar in our homework folder; due by Friday, March 1

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout; Netflix (Walt)

Monday, February 25, 2019

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1.  Spot Check Animations at the end of the day for participation points

2.  NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  

--Continue to work on "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

3.  Weekly Homework:  Use the link on my website "Careers at Pixar" (favorite links) to locate a current position available at Pixar; Describe the position as well as its responsibilities and Qualifications/Skills; compose, at minimum, a 10-item bulleted list; save as = Careers At Pixar in our homework folder; due by Friday, March 1

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Monday, February 25, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1. Bell Ringer:  Show video, "So You Want To Be An Animator -- Building Your Career"; 7:21 min.

2.  NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  

--Continue to work on "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

3.  Weekly Homework:  Use the link on my website "Careers at Pixar" (favorite links) to locate a current position available at Pixar; Describe the position as well as its responsibilities and Qualifications/Skills; compose, at minimum, a 10-item bulleted list; save as = Careers At Pixar in our homework folder; due by Friday, March 1

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Friday, February 22, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1.  NEWER ASSIGNMENT:  

--"Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTs :

--"Me" Poster -- guide sheet distributed when sub was here (will be graded on Thursday, 2/21); rubric available tomorrow (50 pt. assessment)

--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information (assessment grade due to sub)

3.  Weekly Homework:  Use the internet to answer the following questions -- 1) "Why use Posters?";  AND  2) "What makes good Posters?" (list ten tips);  save as = posters in your homework folder; due by Friday, February 22, 2019

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1.  NEW ASSIGNMENT:  

--"Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTs :

--"Me" Poster -- guide sheet distributed when sub was here (will be graded on Thursday, 2/21); rubric available tomorrow (50 pt. assessment)

--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information (assessment grade due to sub)

3.  Weekly Homework:  Use the internet to answer the following questions -- 1) "Why use Posters?";  AND  2) "What makes good Posters?" (list ten tips);  save as = posters in your homework folder; due by Friday, February 22, 2019

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1.  NEW ASSIGNMENT:   Demonstrate "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTs :

--"Me" Poster -- guide sheet distributed when sub was here (will be graded on Thursday, 2/21); rubric available tomorrow (50 pt. assessment)

--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information (assessment grade due to sub)

3.  Weekly Homework:  Use the internet to answer the following questions -- 1) "Why use Posters?";  AND  2) "What makes good Posters?" (list ten tips);  save as = posters in your homework folder; due by Friday, February 22, 2019

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout; Animation handout

Monday, February 18, 2019

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:

--"Me" Poster -- guide sheet distributed when sub was here (will be graded on Thursday, 2/21); rubric available tomorrow

--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information

2.  Weekly Homework:  Use the internet to answer the following questions -- 1) "Why use Posters?";  AND  2) "What makes good Posters?" (list ten tips);  save as = posters in your homework folder

3.  Looking Ahead:  Demonstrate "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link) -- next class period!

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Me Poster handout

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1. Distribute/Assign a One-Day Only "Me" Poster Collage; see guide sheet for specifics; You are to open Publisher and select the top left format (8 1/2 X 11 Portrait) to prepare this on; save as = Me Poster in your projects folder on your Google Drive!

2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information

3. Weekly Homework -- Prepare a 10-item bulleted list detailing what your learned from reading the link "Traditional Animations" on my website; save as = traditional animations in your homework folder; due by Thursday, February 14 

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Animations guidesheet

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

**POSTPONE DUE TO SUB

Tasks:

1. Introduce/Demonstrate "Animations" project via Power Point; Sound Bible (audio -- link); Animated Clip Art (link)

2. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information

3. Weekly Homework -- Prepare a 10-item bulleted list detailing what your learned from reading the link "Traditional Animations" on my website; save as = traditional animations in your homework folder; due by Thursday, February 14 

Resources:
1. -- teacher website links; Animations guidesheet

Monday, February 11, 2019

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1. Introduce Computer Animated Design/Publications (our next project) via -- "Behind the Scenes" footage for the first Pixar movie Toy Story 
--Intro 4:26/7:41 -- Pixar
--Storyboard (Army Men) 8:52 -- You Tube
--Animation 2:19 -- Pixar
--Designing 5:35 -- Pixar
--Modeling 1:35 -- Pixar
--Sound :56 -- Pixar
--Trailer 3:02 -- Pixar

2. If time allows, show the beginning portion of "Toy Story" to highlight the work completed "Behind the Scenes" in regards to creating the first animated film

3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information

4. Weekly Homework -- Prepare a 10-item bulleted list detailing what your learned from reading the link "Traditional Animations" on my website; save as = traditional animations in your homework folder; due by Thursday, February 14 

Resources:
1. -- Pixar.com/You Tube (Feature Film/Toy Story)

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Monday, February 11, 2019

Topic:
Animations

Objectives/Standards:
Obj. 1 -- Perform desktop publishing functions
Obj. 2 -- Identify career opportunities
Obj. 4 -- Create computer graphics
Obj. 7 -- Perform desktop publishing functions for business applications
Obj. 9 -- Demonstrate page layout to meet job specifications
Obj. 10 -- Standard 3, Benchmark B (ODE)
Obj. 11 -- Standards 4, Benchmark A (ODE)

Tasks:

1. Introduce Computer Animated Design/Publications (our next project) via -- "Behind the Scenes" footage for the first Pixar movie Toy Story 
--Trailer 3:02 -- Pixar
--Intro 4:26/7:41 -- Pixar
--Storyboard (Army Men) 8:52 -- You Tube
--Animation 2:19 -- Pixar
--Designing 5:35 -- Pixar
--Modeling 1:35 -- Pixar
--Sound :56 -- Pixar

2. If time allows, show the beginning portion of "Toy Story" to highlight the work completed "Behind the Scenes" in regards to creating the first animated film

3. PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT:
--"Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information

4. Weekly Homework -- Prepare a 10-item bulleted list detailing what your learned from reading the link "Traditional Animations" on my website; save as = traditional animations in your homework folder; due by Thursday, February 14 

Resources:
1. -- Pixar.com/You Tube (Feature Film/Toy Story)

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Friday, February 8, 2019

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing - Drawing Tools and Publisher Interface
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Newsletter Concepts/Preparation
Obj. 1; Obj. 3; Obj. 5; Obj. 6; Obj. 8; Obj. 9; Obj. 10; Obj. 11; Obj. 12 (COS)

Tasks:
1. Distribute/Assign "Highest Grossing Computer Animated Films" worksheet (Transition Activity in relation to next topic of Animations); use link on my website to find information

2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Newsletter project via guidesheet; Due TODAY, Friday, February 8 for full credit!  Submit Rubric upon completion!

3. Weekly Homework - In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (at least a half of page summary required and it must be in your own words); save as = desktop publishers in your homework folder; due TODAY, Friday, February 8

4.  Looking Ahead:  Animations

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP -- (DTP Glossary)

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing - Drawing Tools and Publisher Interface
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Newsletter Concepts/Preparation
Obj. 1; Obj. 3; Obj. 5; Obj. 6; Obj. 8; Obj. 9; Obj. 10; Obj. 11; Obj. 12 (COS)

Tasks:
1. Administer DTP Quiz #3 via TAE (Testmoz Online)

2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Newsletter project via guidesheet

3. Weekly Homework - In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (at least a half of page summary required and it must be in your own words); save as = desktop publishers in your homework folder; due by Friday, February 8

4.  Looking Ahead:  Animations

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP -- (DTP Glossary)

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing - Drawing Tools and Publisher Interface
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Newsletter Concepts/Preparation
Obj. 1; Obj. 3; Obj. 5; Obj. 6; Obj. 8; Obj. 9; Obj. 10; Obj. 11; Obj. 12 (COS)

Tasks:
1. Continue with Publisher Glossary Notes #54-60; demo

2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Newsletter project via guidesheet

3. Weekly Homework - In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (at least a half of page summary required and it must be in your own words); save as = desktop publishers in your homework folder; due by Friday, February 8

4.  Looking Ahead:  DTP Quiz #3 to be given next class period

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP -- (DTP Glossary)

Monday, February 4, 2019

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing - Drawing Tools and Publisher Interface
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Newsletter Concepts/Preparation
Obj. 1; Obj. 3; Obj. 5; Obj. 6; Obj. 8; Obj. 9; Obj. 10; Obj. 11; Obj. 12 (COS)

Tasks:
1. Continue with Publisher Glossary Notes #46-53

2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Newsletter project via guidesheet

3. Weekly Homework - In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (at least a half of page summary required and it must be in your own words); save as = desktop publishers in your homework folder; due by Friday, February 8

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP -- (DTP Glossary)

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Monday, February 4, 2019

Topic:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing - Drawing Tools and Publisher Interface
Newsletter

Objectives/Standards:
Newsletter Concepts/Preparation
Obj. 1; Obj. 3; Obj. 5; Obj. 6; Obj. 8; Obj. 9; Obj. 10; Obj. 11; Obj. 12 (COS)

Tasks:
1. Spot Check Newsletter for participation points at end of class period

2. NEWER ASSIGNMENT:   Newsletter project via guidesheet

3. Weekly Homework - In your own words, summarize the article on Desktop Publishers located in the link section (at least a half of page summary required and it must be in your own words); save as = desktop publishers in your homework folder; due by Friday, February 8

Resources:
1. h/o -- classroom roster; seating chart; PP -- (DTP Glossary)