Weekly Breakdown
This pacing guide is meant to be more of a rough approximation. Many of these lessons will take multiple days. It is a rare class that will get through all of this material if distrubed correctly.
Class Introduction > Introduce class expectation and classroom technology
Understanding the Computers > Breakdown the computers and how to find things
Class Sign Up > Sign up for Adobe ID, Gmetrix and Certiport > collect all usernames & passwords
Class Comfort > Get students comfortable with the classroom and each other.
Photoshop Interface > Get comfortable with photoshop and the interface
Tools Crash Course > Gain an understand of the various tools in Photoshop
Images Crash Course > Figure out moving images between documents
Fonts & Images > Nametag Project brief, experimentation
Tinker Time > Build up the nametag assignment and experiment
Nametag Project DUE > Finish and export the project
Promo Poster Brief > Breakdown the project and doodle out 4 different version of it
Brush Tool > Understanding the brush tool and downloading brushes
Double Exposure > Experiment with multiple images and masks
Promo Workday 1 > Create your first of three versions of your promo poster
Brushes & Layer Mask > Understanding the relationship between brushes and masks
Shoe Design > Create your own shoe designs using your brush tool
Promo Workday 2 > Create your first of three versions of your promo poster
Type Tool > Experiment with the art of typography
Shape Tool > Experiment with the different shape tools
Promo Critique > Create your third of three versions of your promo poster, then critique.
Promo Poster Due > Combine your best elements to make 1 final version
DVD Project Brief > Breakdown the project and doodle out 4 different version of it
Filter & Blurs > Experiment with the filter gallery, blurs and smart objects
Show me what you got! > Check basic skills and comprehension
DVD Workday 1 > Create your first of three versions of the front cover
Healing Tool > Take a look at photo restoration with the healing tools
Ticket Review > Take a look back at a lot of the things we've talked about
DVD Workday 2 > Create your first of three versions of the front cover
Timeline Panel > Edit videos within Photoshop
Make up 1 > Make up missing work before the end of marking period
DVD Critique > Create your third of three versions of the front cover, then critique
Build a Fantasy > Look at what you really are capable of in Photoshop
DVD Workday 3 > Create the back and spine of you DVD case
Exporting > Export and understand a number of file types
DVD Due > Turn in you final versions of the DVD project
Hot Sauce Project Brief > Breakdown the project and doodle out 4 different version of it
Gmetrix PS 1 > Complete in training mode, must get a 93% or better, certification prep
Hot Sauce Workday 1 > Create your first of three versions
Gmetrix PS 2 > Complete in training mode, must get a 93% or better, certification prep
Gmetrix PS 3 > Complete in training mode, must get a 93% or better, certification prep
Hot Sauce Workday 2 > Create your second of three
Prior to Certification > Thorough breakdown of Photoshop certificaiton
Prior to Certification > Breakdown in more detail
Photoshop Certification > Take a deep breath, you got this!!!
Photoshop Retake > If absent or did not pass we are going to try it one more time
Illustrator Interface > Get comfortable with the interface of Illustrator
Hot Sauce Project DUE > Export and turn in final files
Illustrator Crash Course > Deep dive into vector graphics
Pen Tool > Discover the pen tool and how to trace within Illustrator
Vinyl Decal Project Brief > Breakdown the project, create file and look for inspiration
Decal Workday 1 > Create your first of three decals
Color & Gradients > Experiement with different fills and strokes
Shape Tools > Try out the different shape tools and how to alter your shapes
Shape Builder > Look at how you can use your shape builder tool to create more detailed shapes
Decal Workday 2 > Create your second of three decals
Layer & Hierarchy > Gain a better understanding of the layers and practice with the pen tool
Vinyl Decal Project Due > Turn in the final project files
CubeCraft Project Breif > Download the template and experiment
Type Tool > Dive into. all that can be done with typography
Make up day 2 > Make up any missing work for the marking period
CubeCraft Workday 1 > Finish the head and body area of the template
Pencil Tool > Experiment with the other drawing tools
CubeCraft Project Due > Finish the template and sumbit the final project files
Build your Cubecraft > Cut out your CubeCraft figure and put it together
Anime Trace > Show what you are capable of with the drawing tools
Illustrated Book Cover Project Brief > Breakdown the project and doodle out 4 different version of it
Book Workday 1 > Begin working on the front cover rough design
Tracing Abstract > Look at how to work in teams by finishing what someone else started.
Patterns & Blends > Try out some more advanced methods of working with vectors
Book Workday 2 > Finish out your cover and move to the back and spine roughs, focus on typography
Book Workday 3 > Create the roughs of your inside flaps
Brushes, Effects & Symbols > Try out the brushes and experiment with different panels
Book Workday 4 > Start finalizing your rough designs, pay attention to small details
Trace Colors Not Shapes > Look at how to trace real images
Illustrated Book Cover Due > Export and turn in your final files
Who am I? Project Brief > Breakdown the project and doodle out 3 different versions and answers prompts
Who am I? Workday 1 > Find a high quality image of yourself and start tracing
Who am I? Workday 2 > Continue tracing, 25% of your face should be complete
Gmetrix Ai 1 > Complete in training mode, must get a 93% or better, certification prep
Gmetrix Ai 2 > Complete in training mode, must get a 93% or better, certification prep
Gmetrix PS 3 > Complete in training mode, must get a 93% or better, certification prep
Who am I? Workday 3 > Continue tracing, 75% of your face should be complete
Prior to Certification > Thorough breakdown of Illustrator certificaiton
Prior to Certification > Breakdown Illustrator in more detail
Illustrator Certification > Deep breath, you got this!!!
Illustrator Certification Retake > If absent or did not pass we are going to try it one more time
Who am I? Workday 4 > Continue tracing, 100% of your face should be complete
Who am I? Workday 5 > Focus on typography and background
Make up day 3 > Make up any missing work from the marking period
Who am I? Project Due - Export and turn in all project files
Late Work
Classwork - will stay open 7 days from the due date.
Projects - will lose 10% of overall grade per day late
Only have 2 attempts to submit any project for grading.
All work must be turned into the right assignment in order to gain credit.
This is a deadline based industry so students will be held accountable.
Grading
Classwork: (50%) Students are expected to keep up with daily classwork assignments. This will consist of completing small design challenges with attached worksheets and videos on how to complete correctly. These lessons are designed to help students better understand certain aspects of the programs.
Projects: (50%) These are larger design challenges that are designed to replicate a real world work pace and style. These are bi-weekly or monthly challenges that students can work on at their own pace and skill level in order to ensure they are constantly growing and learning.