[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Topic

Audio Editing

Essential Questions

1. What are some of the basic functions of the Krita software?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Review the Draw Something 8 and Draw Something 9 assignments. These will be 3rd Quarter grades.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Start working on Draw Something 7: Face Swap!.

Begin working on Poetry or Prose and Superhero or Villain.

Begin working on Draw Something 8 and Draw Something 9 assignments. These will be 3rd Quarter grades.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Digital Art] Draw Something 9: Birds with Arms

Background Info.

For this Draw Something, you will use some of the features of Paint.net to recreate a popular Internet meme: birds with arms. These images feature birds with (usually human) arms edited into the photo. These arms should "realistically" blend into the bird. When done well, these can images can be quite funny.

Content Rubric

• Your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL only is placed in the bottom right corner of image. [5 Points]
• Image shows arms edited to look like a natural part of the bird. [5 Points]
• Image demonstrates investment of time and effort. [10 Points]

Process Rubric

• File name is lastname_firstname_drawsomething9 [5 Points]
• File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png) [5 Points]
• Submitted to Focus OR shared via OneDrive no later than 01/22/2018 at 11:59PM. [10 Points]

Internet Examples

Below are a few examples of this meme from the Internet.

[Digital Art] Draw Something 8: Athletes Playing Instruments

The image above was the inspiration for this project idea. It is a funny picture, but it also requires some significant photo editing skills to make. For this project, you need to find a picture of at least one athlete competing in a game or match for their sport. You will use Paint.net or other photo editing software to make it appear as though that athlete is actually playing an instrument.

Content Rubric

• FIRST NAME, LAST INITIAL only in bottom right corner. [5 Points]
• At least one athlete playing an instrument in a match or game. [5 Points]
• Must show athlete holding/playing/touching the instrument!
• Any equipment used such as bats, hockey sticks, basketballs, etc. are REMOVED from the picture. [5 Points]
• Helmets, jerseys, and other articles of clothing do not need to be edited out of the picture.
• Image demonstrates investment of time and effort. [5 Points]

Process Rubric

• File name is lastname_firstname_drawsomething8 [5 Points]
• File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png) [5 Points]
• Submitted to Focus no later than 01/15/2018 at 11:59PM. [10 Points]

Teacher Example

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[Daily Agenda] Friday, December 15, 2017

Topic

Audio Editing

Essential Questions

1. What are some of the basic functions of the Krita software?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review the requirements for the new software: Audacity.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Start working on Draw Something 7: Face Swap!.

Begin working on Poetry or Prose and Superhero or Villain.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Topic

Audio Editing

Essential Questions

1. What are some of the basic functions of the Krita software?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review the requirements for the new software: Audacity.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Start working on Draw Something 7: Face Swap!.

Begin working on Poetry or Prose and Superhero or Villain.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Assignment] Audio Challenge #02: Superhero or Villain

Background

For this audio challenge you will take on the role of a Super Hero or Super Villain. You have taken over control of Earth's broadcast systems. You will have 30-60 seconds to tell all of the people of the Earth how you plan to save the Earth from certain destruction (Super Hero) or how you plan to destroy it (Super Villain).

You recordings should be fun in nature. Please do not discuss graphic violence in your project. Even if you are a villain, please do not be offensive or derogatory.

Content Rubric

1. Introduce yourself using your Super Hero/Villain name. [5 Points]
2. Explain your plan to save (hero) or destroy (villain). [5 Points]
3. Uses at least two different effects in your project. [2.5 Points Each / 5 Total]
4. Metadata is completed:
   • Artist Name: Your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL. [2 Points]
   • Track Title: Super Hero or Super Villain [2 Points]
   • Year: 2017 [2 Points]

Process Rubric

1. File name is lastname_firstname_audio_challenge2 [5 Points]
2. File type is Ogg Vorbis (.ogg) or MPEG Layer-3 (.mp3) [5 Points]
3. File is submitted to Focus by 12/18/2017 at 11:59PM. [10 Points]

[Assignment] Audio Challenge #01: Poetry or Prose

Background

Creating audio projects is another useful function computers can perform. They allow users to record, edit, and playback various types of audio files. Most of these tasks can be performed quickly and easily with different input devices, software, and output devices. In class, we will use microphones and the Audacity software for our first project.

Students will record themselves reciting their favorite piece of poetry or prose. It can be the work of another author or written by the student.

Content Rubric

1. Student recites and records a work of poetry or prose. [4.5 Points]
2. Recording is at least 30 seconds but less than than 120 seconds. [4.5 Points]
3. Metadata is completed:
   • Artist Name: Your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL. [2 Points]
   • Track Title: The name of the poem or prose piece. [2 Points]
   • Year: 2017 [2 Points]

Process Rubric

1. File name is lastname_firstname_audio_challenge1 [5 Points]
2. File type is Ogg Vorbis (.ogg) or MPEG Layer-3 (.mp3) [5 Points]
3. File is submitted to Focus by 12/18/2017 at 11:59PM. [10 Points]

Screenshots

[Assignment] The Hour of Code

First create an account on code.org. If you already have an account, make sure you can login. You may need to reset your password.

Then, choose one of the courses below to work on for your Hour of Code

1. Sports
2. Star Wars
3. Minecraft
4. Frozen
5. Flappy Bird-clone

All students also need to join this course: Simple Encryption.

[Daily Agenda] Friday, December 01, 2017

Topic

Digital Art

Essential Questions

1. What are some of the basic functions of the Krita software?
2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Prep Work [5-10 Minutes]

Every day you should:

1. Login to DCPS OneView.
2. Read your DCPS e-mail.
3. Race three races on NitroType.
4. Follow any additional instructions from the teacher.

Instruction [10-20 Minutes]

Students will review the requirements for the new Draw Something 6 assignment.

Work [45-60 Minutes]

Finish working on Introduction to Cryptography assignment.

Finish the Introduction to Ancient Cryptography lesson on KhanAcademy.

Finish working on Draw Something 4 and Draw Something 6.

Start working on Draw Something 7: Face Swap!.

Break Down [5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
2. RESTART the computer.
3. TURN OFF the monitor.
4. COLLECT your materials.
5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework to Increase Student Learning

Continue working on any Cornell Notes assignments that are due.

[Digital Art] Draw Something 7: Face Swap!

Info.

Face swaps are a popular use of digital graphics software. For this Draw Something, you will use Paint.net to create a face swap. STUDENTS CANNOT USE PHONE/TABLET APPS OR WEBSITES TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT.

Content Rubric

1. First Name, Last Initial ONLY in bottom right corner. [5 Points]
2. Demonstrates time and effort to create a high quality face swap image. [5 Points]

Process Rubric

1. File Name: lastname_firstname_drawsomething7 [2.5 Points]
2. File Format: Paint.net (.pdn) [2.5 Points]
3. Original images + student image submitted in .zip file (compressed folder) [5 Points]
4. Project is submitted by 11:59PM on 12/08/2017. [5 Points]

Pro-Tips

1. Adjust Hue/Saturation to get skin tones to match.
2. The more similar the original images in pose, color, etc. the easier your face swap will be.