Friday, December 9, 2011

Blog Check #1

Include photo and description of:
1. Portrait #1
2. Portrait #2
3. Skateboard
4. Perspective #1 - Room (Art 1-2) or 1, 2, or 3 pt (Art 3-8)

AND submit blog icon to:
KTMartin@mbusd.org







Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Creating a Blog Icon

Step 1:
Download the original image to the desktop from your email account or camera.
Save to the desktop.

Step 2: 
Connect to the advanced image editor at Aviary.com
http://www.aviary.com/tools/image-editor

Step 3: LOAD IMAGE
Click "Load an image file". Browse to the desktop and select original image.


Step 4: CROP
Use the Rectangular Selection tool (left toolbar) to select the square you have chosen.
Go to Image --> Crop Selection to crop that section

Step 5: RESIZE
Go to Image --> Image Resize
Change width and height to 100
Uncheck "Constrain proportion"



Step 6: EDIT
Adjust Levels, and Brightness/Contrast (Image drop down menu).
Experiment with Brush, Paint Bucket, and Text tools (left tool bar).


Step 7: EXPORT/SAVE

Go to File --> Export image



Select JPG from drop down menu
Leave quality and matte at default 
Click "Generate Image"
Click "Download"

Rename file with the following naming convention "LastName_FirstName"











Step 8: TURN IN VIA EMAIL
Email to Ms. Martin - KTMartin@mbusd.org
Subject line - Your name, Period #
Attach JPEG file, double check file name

Step 9: UPLOAD AS BLOG IMAGE
Go to blogger homepage
Click "Edit Photo"
Click "Choose File", browse to desktop and select final image.




Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Digital Portfolio Blog Information

An important part of this class will be your digital portfolio. Use the links below to get your blog up and running.

Getting Started Tutorial
-Step by step instructions to start a blog using Blogger

Submission Form
-Submit your blog URL and other information to Ms. Martin here

Easy Photo Editing with Aviary
-Use to crop, rotate and adjust the contrast of your image

Leaving Good Comments
-Sentence starters and tips for leaving positive feedback on blogs

Digital Portfolio Assignment

Digital Portfolio

Elements of Art & Principles of Design

Elements of Art & Principles of Design

Syllabus 2011-2012

Art Syllabus 2011-12