April 4

In class assignment: create a cover page for the yearbook using Photoshop. I will be grading this.

We will vote next class on which one we want to use for the actual yearbook.

Do the following:

• Create a new page that is 8.5" x 11" and 300 dpi
• Save As: cover-yourname in your folder.
  
• Use multiple layers
• Use shapes: can be rectangles, circles, or special shapes
• Use images: can be downloaded, or Photoshop clip art.
• Use text

When you are done:

• Save it.
• Save As: a .jpg file
• Put both the original file (.psd) and the .jpg file in the Drop Box uisng My Network Places
  

January 11

We will continue working in Photoshop and begin page assignment.

December 21

Today we will explore Photoshop Elements in depth, and then everyone will work on one page for their group.

December 14

Today we will cover downloading images from a camera to the computer, uploading to Picassa, and using Photoshop to edit photos.

To see the Picassa web album, go to the "Yearbook Photos" link on the sidebar.

December 7

Today we will be doing presentations on using a digital camera.

Useful Links on Digital Cameras:

• Digital Photography Tips
• Digital-Photography-Tips.net
• How Digital Cameras Work
• Top Ten Digital Photography Tips
• 1 Million Dollar Photo
  

Homework
Take LOTS of (g00d) pictures. Bring them to class on a flash drive or in your camera.

November 30

Wiki: I moved the wiki. It's new home is: http://hillcrest-yearbook-08.wetpaint.com
There is also a link to it in the sidebar. Use the menu on the right to create a new page (Add new page), and click the EasyEdit button at the top of the page to edit it.

In today's class we are going to get organized: we will figure out what all of the pages will be in the Yearbook and assign them to individuals or teams.

Class Assignment

• Create group page on wiki
• List the pages of the Yearbook that you are responsible for
  
• Make a task list: what content do you need to get and when?

November 16

NOTE: I moved the wiki. It's new home is: http://hillcrest-yearbook-08.wetpaint.com/

Use the menu on the right to create a new page (Add new page), and click the EasyEdit button at the top of the page to edit it. Enjoy!

Homework

• Divide into groups
• Each group will make a presentation in the next class on one of the following topics (create a page on the wiki with links, images, notes, etc.):
• How does a digital camera work (for instance, why do cameras have different # of megapixels)?
• Explain pixels, resolution, and image sizes.
• How do you use a digital camera (what are the standard features, how do they work)?
• How do you take a good photo (composition, framing, lighting, etc.)?
• How do you take the following pictures:
• Outside (landscape)
• People (portrait)
• Sports

November 9

WELCOME!

Welcome to the first class - this is your class Blog. I will be using it to post class notes, links and homework. It is also a place for you to post comments or respond to questions.

Comments: NEVER place any personal information (like last names, age, date of birth, etc.) in your comments!!

Homework

• Please fill out the following survey on computers.
• Everybody bring in any yearbooks that you have at your house and two ideas for themes.