Fall13-Week7

=Computer Art Daily Agenda Page= September 9 - 13 • Week 7

Reminders

 * Paycheck 4 is DUE Sept 18
 * Sketch5:** NOTES Layer Masks (gDoc)
 * DLT:** By the end of class, students will be able to create a Layer Mask using Photoshop. The will demonstrate this by combining 2 images and hiding the background of one of them.

Today's Activites:

 * 1) Intro to Layer Masks
 * 2) Read and do this Tutorial on Layer Masks - use the same two images he used in the tutorial and follow the steps
 * 3) Here is a Short Video that shows you haw to make a Layer Mask
 * 4) Once you know how to create a Layer Mask, use the Sea Star Image and the Duck image from last week. Use the original versions of both images. Use a Layer Mask to hide the background of the Sea Star, then add the Sea Star to the image of the Duck so that it is riding on the Duck's Back.
 * 5) Combine the other selection images in creative ways using Layer Masks. Use the original images, the ones with the background intact.

Reminders

 * Return signed Paycheck 3 by Wednesday, Sept 11 (all classes)
 * Return Signed Paychecks 1 & 2 by Wednesday, Sept 11 (p 2 only - all other classes are past DUE)
 * Sketch3:** NOTES on Henri Matisse - Answer the questions on the gDoc
 * Sketch4:** //The Horse, The Rider, and The Clown// paper cut-out (collage) by Henri Matisse as seen at the [|Johnson Museum of Art] at Cornell University
 * DLT:** By the end of class, students will be able to use layers in Photoshop. They will demonstrate this by completing the tutorial and answering the questions.

Today's Activites:

 * 1) Complete the ** Harnessing the Power of Layers ** tutorial in PSE 2
 * 2) Answer the Questions and Do the Tutorial
 * 3) Intro to Layer Masks

Monday, September 9, 2013
Students, I injured my knee playing soccer yesterday, so I decided to stay home today to maximize my rehabilitation. I will most likely be back tomorrow (with my crutches and knee immobilizer). Today begin studiyng the artist Henri Matisse. You will start by sketching two paintings. For each the sub should have some vids to play for you. I have left the directions on the vids on the sub info page

Reminders

 * Return signed Paycheck 3 by Wednesday, Sept 11 (all classes)
 * Return Signed Paychecks 1 & 2 by Wednesday, Sept 11 (p 2 only - all other classes are past DUE)
 * Sketch1:** //The Red Studio// by Henri Matisse(see the painting in person at MoMA)
 * Sketch2:** //The Piano Lesson// by Henri Matisse (see the painting in person at MoMA)
 * Sketch3:** NOTES on Henri Matisse - Answer the questions on the gDoc

Today's Activites:
The Sketches, Vids, and research on Matisse.

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