DIGITAL ART-Period 1 Assignments

an image with no background (cliparts work best) OR remove the background from an image (HINT: It gets SUPER cranky if the edges are not perfectly smooth; I suggest adding a Layer Mask, painting out with a HARD black brush, and then inverting the mask to select the object. You cannot animate with layer masks, so then you need to APPLY MASK to make it a rasterized layer). 
If a photo with a background, DO NOT CROP until the end! (Crazy things happen)
the layer  (just make sure it starts with _a_)
the layer (it's fine to leave the copy it adds at the end, just be sure it still starts with _a_)
 and add "points" so you can move it around!  If you don't want it taking off, put a few pins in the bottom of the person/thing. Then, add joints in the areas you want to move. If something is moving that shouldn't, put a point there so it won't). 
Hit the to Apply
the layer and the process; each layer will be a frame of your animation!
the image, if needed, to remove all extra space
When finished, go to  and the Animation window will appear so you can preview your animation
If you are happy, modify the settings for speed or export size, and export that puppy! Fun!

an image with no background (cliparts work best) OR remove the background from an image (HINT: It gets SUPER cranky if the edges are not perfectly smooth; I suggest adding a Layer Mask, painting out with a HARD black brush, and then inverting the mask to select the object. You cannot animate with layer masks, so then you need to APPLY MASK to make it a rasterized layer). 
If a photo with a background, DO NOT CROP until the end! (Crazy things happen)
the layer  (just make sure it starts with _a_)
the layer (it's fine to leave the copy it adds at the end, just be sure it still starts with _a_)
 and add "points" so you can move it around!  If you don't want it taking off, put a few pins in the bottom of the person/thing. Then, add joints in the areas you want to move. If something is moving that shouldn't, put a point there so it won't). 
Hit the to Apply
the layer and the process; each layer will be a frame of your animation!
the image, if needed, to remove all extra space
When finished, go to  and the Animation window will appear so you can preview your animation
If you are happy, modify the settings for speed or export size, and export that puppy! Fun!

an image with no background (cliparts work best) OR remove the background from an image (HINT: It gets SUPER cranky if the edges are not perfectly smooth; I suggest adding a Layer Mask, painting out with a HARD black brush, and then inverting the mask to select the object. You cannot animate with layer masks, so then you need to APPLY MASK to make it a rasterized layer). 
If a photo with a background, DO NOT CROP until the end! (Crazy things happen)
the layer  (just make sure it starts with _a_)
the layer (it's fine to leave the copy it adds at the end, just be sure it still starts with _a_)
 and add "points" so you can move it around!  If you don't want it taking off, put a few pins in the bottom of the person/thing. Then, add joints in the areas you want to move. If something is moving that shouldn't, put a point there so it won't). 
Hit the to Apply
the layer and the process; each layer will be a frame of your animation!
the image, if needed, to remove all extra space
When finished, go to  and the Animation window will appear so you can preview your animation
If you are happy, modify the settings for speed or export size, and export that puppy! Fun!

an image with no background (clip art work best) OR remove the background from an image (HINT: It gets SUPER cranky if the edges are not perfectly smooth; I suggest adding a Layer Mask, painting out with a HARD black brush, and then inverting the mask to select the object. You cannot animate with layer masks, so then you need to APPLY MASK to make it a rasterized layer). 
If a photo with a background, DO NOT CROP until the end! (Crazy things happen)
the layer  (just make sure it starts with _a_)
the layer (it's fine to leave the copy it adds at the end, just be sure it still starts with _a_)
 and add "points" so you can move it around!  If you don't want it taking off, put a few pins in the bottom of the person/thing. Then, add joints in the areas you want to move. If something is moving that shouldn't, put a point there so it won't). 
Hit the to Apply
the layer and the process; each layer will be a frame of your animation!
the image, if needed, to remove all extra space
When finished, go to  and the Animation window will appear so you can preview your animation
If you are happy, modify the settings for speed or export size, and export that puppy! Fun!
OR, your other option is to create an Earth Day poster using Canva, or Adobe Express (since April 22 is officially Earth Day).

Today, stop motion videos are created using specialized software, stop motion maker apps, and even stringing together photos in simple video editing programs. Students may follow the video link below to see how to make a stop motion video by using their iPhone, or a simple camera to take photos.

Here are the steps to following:
  Set your scene,
  Take a picture,
  Make a small change,
  Take a picture,
  Make another small change,
  Take a picture,
  Make another small change,
  Take a picture,
  Repeat until you’re done with your animation!
After you've taken all your images you will need to upload them in Photopea. Follow the video link below on how to place your photos in order and then add in front of each layer, "_a_" to create an animation file. Save your files by Exporting files as an animation as a GIF file. At this point when saving your files, you can change the speed. Please upload your animation here under this assignment to receive full points.

Today, stop motion videos are created using specialized software, stop motion maker apps, and even stringing together photos in simple video editing programs. Students may follow the video link below to see how to make a stop motion video by using their iPhone, or a simple camera to take photos.

Here are the steps to following:
  Set your scene,
  Take a picture,
  Make a small change,
  Take a picture,
  Make another small change,
  Take a picture,
  Make another small change,
  Take a picture,
  Repeat until you’re done with your animation!
After you've taken all your images you will need to upload them in Photopea. Follow the video link below on how to place your photos in order and then add in front of each layer, "_a_" to create an animation file. Save your files by Exporting files as an animation as a GIF file. At this point when saving your files, you can change the speed. Please upload your animation here under this assignment to receive full points.

Today, stop motion videos are created using specialized software, stop motion maker apps, and even stringing together photos in simple video editing programs. Students may follow the video link below to see how to make a stop motion video by using their iPhone, or a simple camera to take photos.

Here are the steps to following:
  Set your scene,
  Take a picture,
  Make a small change,
  Take a picture,
  Make another small change,
  Take a picture,
  Make another small change,
  Take a picture,
  Repeat until you’re done with your animation!
After you've taken all your images you will need to upload them in Photopea. Follow the video link below on how to place your photos in order and then add in front of each layer, "_a_" to create an animation file. Save your files by Exporting files as an animation as a GIF file. At this point when saving your files, you can change the speed. Please upload your animation here under this assignment to receive full points.

Students illustrate their knowledge of art by writing an evaluation of their peers' artwork from Fine Arts Night. Students do a Gallery Walk over to the Gym to view artwork displayed in order to evaluate their peers. Students fill in an Art Critic Worksheet as their exit ticket.

Students illustrate their knowledge of art by writing an evaluation of their peers' artwork from Fine Arts Night. Students do a Gallery Walk over to the Gym to view artwork displayed in order to evaluate their peers. Students fill in an Art Critic Worksheet as their exit ticket.

Students illustrate their knowledge of art by writing an evaluation of their peers' artwork from Fine Arts Night. Students do a Gallery Walk over to the Gym to view artwork displayed in order to evaluate their peers. Students fill in an Art Critic Worksheet as their exit ticket.

Students illustrate their knowledge of art by writing an evaluation of their peers' artwork from Fine Arts Night. Students do a Gallery Walk over to the Gym to view artwork displayed in order to evaluate their peers. Students fill in an Art Critic Worksheet as their exit ticket.

This assignment is a class group collaboration to create a running presentation for the opening of our Fine Arts Night, Thursday - April 18th! If you are interested in performing during Fine Arts Night, you may click the second link below to sign-up. To complete this assignment, you need to click the first link, pick a slide and upload pictures of your artwork. You need to complete at least one Google Slide (or more). Don't forget to add your name and title of artwork(s).

Requirements include: 
Creating a new slide, or copying one as an example and editing it
Pasting a picture (or as many as you like) of your favorite artwork this year in class
Include the title of your work
Type in your name   
*NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT EDIT OTHER STUDENT'S WORK!!!!

This assignment is a class group collaboration to create a running presentation for the opening of our Fine Arts Night, Thursday - April 18th! If you are interested in performing during Fine Arts Night, you may click the second link below to sign-up. To complete this assignment, you need to click the first link, pick a slide and upload pictures of your artwork. You need to complete at least one Google Slide (or more). Don't forget to add your name and title of artwork(s).

Requirements include: 
Creating a new slide, or copying one as an example and editing it
Pasting a picture (or as many as you like) of your favorite artwork this year in class
Include the title of your work
Type in your name   
*NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT EDIT OTHER STUDENT'S WORK!!!!

This assignment is a class group collaboration to create a running presentation for the opening of our Fine Arts Night, Thursday - April 18th! If you are interested in performing during Fine Arts Night, you may click the second link below to sign-up. To complete this assignment, you need to click the first link, pick a slide and upload pictures of your artwork. You need to complete at least one Google Slide (or more). Don't forget to add your name and title of artwork(s).

Requirements include: 
Creating a new slide, or copying one as an example and editing it
Pasting a picture (or as many as you like) of your favorite artwork this year in class
Include the title of your work
Type in your name   
*NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT EDIT OTHER STUDENT'S WORK!!!!

This assignment is a class group collaboration to create a running presentation for the opening of our Fine Arts Night, Thursday - April 18th! If you are interested in performing during Fine Arts Night, you may click the second link below to sign-up. To complete this assignment, you need to click the first link, pick a slide and upload pictures of your artwork. You need to complete at least one Google Slide (or more). Don't forget to add your name and title of artwork(s).

Requirements include: 
Creating a new slide, or copying one as an example and editing it
Pasting a picture (or as many as you like) of your favorite artwork this year in class
Include the title of your work
Type in your name   
*NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT EDIT OTHER STUDENT'S WORK!!!!

Students earn points for participation in class. Some examples include typing in live responses into Edpuzzle, PollEverywhere, Padlet, Nearpod, Google Forms, or just from turning in written responses to class discussions.

Students earn points for participation in class. Some examples include typing in live responses into Edpuzzle, PollEverywhere, Padlet, Nearpod, Google Forms, or just from turning in written responses to class discussions.

Students earn points for participation in class. Some examples include typing in live responses into Edpuzzle, PollEverywhere, Padlet, Nearpod, Google Forms, or just from turning in written responses to class discussions.

Students recreate a famous artwork of their choice using Photopea. Steps include prior use of the BRUSH Tool, COLOR SELECT and EYEDROPPER Tool while learning new tools as the BLENDING Tool and how to MERGE, or DUPLICATE LAYERS. 

Steps following steps include:
Picking a famous artwork,
Open Photopea with a transparent background, then Open & Place your photo,
Clicking on the BRUSH Tool and adjusting to the size of your choice,
Using the EYEDROPPER Tool to click over an area that you want to start on by clicking the brush tool to start brushing over portrait,
Go over your brushstrokes with the SMUDGE Tool to blend (making it look like paint),
*MERGE Layers if you prefer not having so many layers open,
DUPLICATE Layers to fill in your portrait (due to the Transparent Background).
Download to Upload your finished work into G.C..

Students design a mandala patterned four-leafed clover in observance of St. Patrick's Day for extra luck. Students learn to use multiple layers, gradients, symmetry settings, filter options, and layer masks. Instruction steps are attached below for guidance.

Students design a mandala patterned four-leafed clover in observance of St. Patrick's Day for extra luck. Students learn to use multiple layers, gradients, symmetry settings, filter options, and layer masks. Instruction steps are attached below for guidance.

Students design a mandala patterned four-leafed clover in observance of St. Patrick's Day for extra luck. Students learn to use multiple layers, gradients, symmetry settings, filter options, and layer masks. Instruction steps are attached below for guidance.

Students design a mandala patterned four-leafed clover in observance of St. Patrick's Day for extra luck. Students learn to use multiple layers, gradients, symmetry settings, filter options, and layer masks. Instruction steps are attached below for guidance.

The visual style of the Atari, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, and early computer graphics influenced — and continue to influence — millions of creative minds. Pixel art draws on that influence of earlier years and brings us nostalgia. Modern graphical resolution is better than anything compared to earlier gaming systems offered, but the particular aesthetics and emotional association of the pixelated style still have appeal. For this assignment you are to create your own pixel art composition using Google Sheets. Then, you will create a "diamond painting" from your pixel artwork. 

To make pixel art you have to:

Sign in to your Google account. 
Create a new spreadsheet and Rename it. 
Resize all cells to form a grid.
Search for spreadsheet pixel art.
Customize your search and filter your results if needed.
Open your selected image in a new browser tab.
Select all the cells in your spreadsheet.
Create a conditional formatting rule for each color in your image.
Check your conditional formatting rules by adding numbers to cells.
Open the conditional formatting rules to see your color values.
Add values to color cells in your spreadsheet.
Complete your image.
Select a custom range for your background.
Add a new rule to set a background color.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Remove the gridlines from your spreadsheet.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Lastly, this project will need to be printed out to attach the Diamond Painting "drills" over it to finish your artwork. This is a very time-consuming project. So, please take your time and do your best work. Links are attached below for guidance.

The visual style of the Atari, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, and early computer graphics influenced — and continue to influence — millions of creative minds. Pixel art draws on that influence of earlier years and brings us nostalgia. Modern graphical resolution is better than anything compared to earlier gaming systems offered, but the particular aesthetics and emotional association of the pixelated style still have appeal. For this assignment you are to create your own pixel art composition using Google Sheets. Then, you will create a "diamond painting" from your pixel artwork. 

To make pixel art you have to:

Sign in to your Google account. 
Create a new spreadsheet and Rename it. 
Resize all cells to form a grid.
Search for spreadsheet pixel art.
Customize your search and filter your results if needed.
Open your selected image in a new browser tab.
Select all the cells in your spreadsheet.
Create a conditional formatting rule for each color in your image.
Check your conditional formatting rules by adding numbers to cells.
Open the conditional formatting rules to see your color values.
Add values to color cells in your spreadsheet.
Complete your image.
Select a custom range for your background.
Add a new rule to set a background color.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Remove the gridlines from your spreadsheet.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Lastly, this project will need to be printed out to attach the Diamond Painting "drills" over it to finish your artwork. This is a very time-consuming project. So, please take your time and do your best work. Links are attached below for guidance.

The visual style of the Atari, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, and early computer graphics influenced — and continue to influence — millions of creative minds. Pixel art draws on that influence of earlier years and brings us nostalgia. Modern graphical resolution is better than anything compared to earlier gaming systems offered, but the particular aesthetics and emotional association of the pixelated style still have appeal. For this assignment you are to create your own pixel art composition using Google Sheets. Then, you will create a "diamond painting" from your pixel artwork. 

To make pixel art you have to:

Sign in to your Google account. 
Create a new spreadsheet and Rename it. 
Resize all cells to form a grid.
Search for spreadsheet pixel art.
Customize your search and filter your results if needed.
Open your selected image in a new browser tab.
Select all the cells in your spreadsheet.
Create a conditional formatting rule for each color in your image.
Check your conditional formatting rules by adding numbers to cells.
Open the conditional formatting rules to see your color values.
Add values to color cells in your spreadsheet.
Complete your image.
Select a custom range for your background.
Add a new rule to set a background color.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Remove the gridlines from your spreadsheet.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Lastly, this project will need to be printed out to attach the Diamond Painting "drills" over it to finish your artwork. This is a very time-consuming project. So, please take your time and do your best work. Links are attached below for guidance.

The visual style of the Atari, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, and early computer graphics influenced — and continue to influence — millions of creative minds. Pixel art draws on that influence of earlier years and brings us nostalgia. Modern graphical resolution is better than anything compared to earlier gaming systems offered, but the particular aesthetics and emotional association of the pixelated style still have appeal. For this assignment you are to create your own pixel art composition using Google Sheets. Then, you will create a "diamond painting" from your pixel artwork. 

To make pixel art you have to:

Sign in to your Google account. 
Create a new spreadsheet and Rename it. 
Resize all cells to form a grid.
Search for spreadsheet pixel art.
Customize your search and filter your results if needed.
Open your selected image in a new browser tab.
Select all the cells in your spreadsheet.
Create a conditional formatting rule for each color in your image.
Check your conditional formatting rules by adding numbers to cells.
Open the conditional formatting rules to see your color values.
Add values to color cells in your spreadsheet.
Complete your image.
Select a custom range for your background.
Add a new rule to set a background color.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Remove the gridlines from your spreadsheet.
Revise the conditional formatting rules to match text colors to fill colors.
Lastly, this project will need to be printed out to attach the Diamond Painting "drills" over it to finish your artwork. This is a very time-consuming project. So, please take your time and do your best work. Links are attached below for guidance.

The GRID METHOD can be used to transfer or enlarge drawings from a photo. Using a grid from a photograph allows students to create accurate and proportional drawings. Students will focus on their observational skills while incorporating the mathematical skills of measuring, drawing straight lines, and proportion in their art. For this project, students will create a collaborative class mural using the GRID METHOD that will be displayed in Fine Arts Night next month, as well as creating their own individual digital GRID DRAWING. 

The following steps utilizing the GRID METHOD include: 
(1) Choosing a photograph (making sure to print out as a 4"×6" photograph).
(2) Gridding your photograph (for a 4"×6" photograph grid into ½ inch by ½ inch squares). Make sure to count the number of boxes in the photograph and on the final paper so that they match!!! 
(3) Number the boxes on the photograph and final paper. Make sure the numbers coordinate. For example, number 1-8 should be on the top row, and 1-12 should be on the left side row.
(4) Start drawing the contour lines of the photograph. Be sure to look at each individual box as you draw. 
(5) Lastly, shade your grid drawing appropriately by utilizing a light source. Make sure to blend with a blending stump, tortillon, q-tip, paint brush, or your finger to smooth all graphite lines.

The GRID METHOD can be used to transfer or enlarge drawings from a photo. Using a grid from a photograph allows students to create accurate and proportional drawings. Students will focus on their observational skills while incorporating the mathematical skills of measuring, drawing straight lines, and proportion in their art. For this project, students will create a collaborative class mural using the GRID METHOD that will be displayed in Fine Arts Night next month, as well as creating their own individual digital GRID DRAWING. 

The following steps utilizing the GRID METHOD include: 
(1) Choosing a photograph (making sure to print out as a 4"×6" photograph).
(2) Gridding your photograph (for a 4"×6" photograph grid into ½ inch by ½ inch squares). Make sure to count the number of boxes in the photograph and on the final paper so that they match!!! 
(3) Number the boxes on the photograph and final paper. Make sure the numbers coordinate. For example, number 1-8 should be on the top row, and 1-12 should be on the left side row.
(4) Start drawing the contour lines of the photograph. Be sure to look at each individual box as you draw. 
(5) Lastly, shade your grid drawing appropriately by utilizing a light source. Make sure to blend with a blending stump, tortillon, q-tip, paint brush, or your finger to smooth all graphite lines.

The GRID METHOD can be used to transfer or enlarge drawings from a photo. Using a grid from a photograph allows students to create accurate and proportional drawings. Students will focus on their observational skills while incorporating the mathematical skills of measuring, drawing straight lines, and proportion in their art. For this project, students will create a collaborative class mural using the GRID METHOD that will be displayed in Fine Arts Night next month, as well as creating their own individual digital GRID DRAWING. 

The following steps utilizing the GRID METHOD include: 
(1) Choosing a photograph (making sure to print out as a 4"×6" photograph).
(2) Gridding your photograph (for a 4"×6" photograph grid into ½ inch by ½ inch squares). Make sure to count the number of boxes in the photograph and on the final paper so that they match!!! 
(3) Number the boxes on the photograph and final paper. Make sure the numbers coordinate. For example, number 1-8 should be on the top row, and 1-12 should be on the left side row.
(4) Start drawing the contour lines of the photograph. Be sure to look at each individual box as you draw. 
(5) Lastly, shade your grid drawing appropriately by utilizing a light source. Make sure to blend with a blending stump, tortillon, q-tip, paint brush, or your finger to smooth all graphite lines.

The GRID METHOD can be used to transfer or enlarge drawings from a photo. Using a grid from a photograph allows students to create accurate and proportional drawings. Students will focus on their observational skills while incorporating the mathematical skills of measuring, drawing straight lines, and proportion in their art. For this project, students will create a collaborative class mural using the GRID METHOD that will be displayed in Fine Arts Night next month, as well as creating their own individual digital GRID DRAWING. 

The following steps utilizing the GRID METHOD include: 
(1) Choosing a photograph (making sure to print out as a 4"×6" photograph).
(2) Gridding your photograph (for a 4"×6" photograph grid into ½ inch by ½ inch squares). Make sure to count the number of boxes in the photograph and on the final paper so that they match!!! 
(3) Number the boxes on the photograph and final paper. Make sure the numbers coordinate. For example, number 1-8 should be on the top row, and 1-12 should be on the left side row.
(4) Start drawing the contour lines of the photograph. Be sure to look at each individual box as you draw. 
(5) Lastly, shade your grid drawing appropriately by utilizing a light source. Make sure to blend with a blending stump, tortillon, q-tip, paint brush, or your finger to smooth all graphite lines.

Students recreate a famous artwork of their choice using Photopea. Steps include prior use of the BRUSH Tool, COLOR SELECT and EYEDROPPER Tool while learning new tools as the BLENDING Tool and how to MERGE, or DUPLICATE LAYERS. 

Steps following steps include:
Picking a famous artwork,
Open Photopea with a transparent background, then Open & Place your photo,
Clicking on the BRUSH Tool and adjusting to the size of your choice,
Using the EYEDROPPER Tool to click over an area that you want to start on by clicking the brush tool to start brushing over portrait,
Go over your brushstrokes with the SMUDGE Tool to blend (making it look like paint),
*MERGE Layers if you prefer not having so many layers open,
DUPLICATE Layers to fill in your portrait (due to the Transparent Background).
Download to Upload your finished work into G.C..

Students recreate a famous artwork of their choice using Photopea. Steps include prior use of the BRUSH Tool, COLOR SELECT and EYEDROPPER Tool while learning new tools as the BLENDING Tool and how to MERGE, or DUPLICATE LAYERS. 

Steps following steps include:
Picking a famous artwork,
Open Photopea with a transparent background, then Open & Place your photo,
Clicking on the BRUSH Tool and adjusting to the size of your choice,
Using the EYEDROPPER Tool to click over an area that you want to start on by clicking the brush tool to start brushing over portrait,
Go over your brushstrokes with the SMUDGE Tool to blend (making it look like paint),
*MERGE Layers if you prefer not having so many layers open,
DUPLICATE Layers to fill in your portrait (due to the Transparent Background).
Download to Upload your finished work into G.C..

Students recreate a famous artwork of their choice using Photopea. Steps include prior use of the BRUSH Tool, COLOR SELECT and EYEDROPPER Tool while learning new tools as the BLENDING Tool and how to MERGE, or DUPLICATE LAYERS. 

Steps following steps include:
Picking a famous artwork,
Open Photopea with a transparent background, then Open & Place your photo,
Clicking on the BRUSH Tool and adjusting to the size of your choice,
Using the EYEDROPPER Tool to click over an area that you want to start on by clicking the brush tool to start brushing over portrait,
Go over your brushstrokes with the SMUDGE Tool to blend (making it look like paint),
*MERGE Layers if you prefer not having so many layers open,
DUPLICATE Layers to fill in your portrait (due to the Transparent Background).
Download to Upload your finished work into G.C..

Students prior learning of creating shapes helps students to learn to create 3-dimensional shapes in Photopea. First, students download the Shapes Worksheet attached below so they can upload it into Photopea. Next, students are to use the pen tool to create various shapes as well as utilize the ellipse and square tool under shapes. Students can create their own shapes with the custom shapes tool as well. Altogether, students will master 3-dimensional shapes techniques in Photopea by tracing over the worksheet, using custom shapes, or filling in with the paint bucket. Once finished, students are to upload their work here to receive full points.

Students prior learning of creating shapes helps students to learn to create 3-dimensional shapes in Photopea. First, students download the Shapes Worksheet attached below so they can upload it into Photopea. Next, students are to use the pen tool to create various shapes as well as utilize the ellipse and square tool under shapes. Students can create their own shapes with the custom shapes tool as well. Altogether, students will master 3-dimensional shapes techniques in Photopea by tracing over the worksheet, using custom shapes, or filling in with the paint bucket. Once finished, students are to upload their work here to receive full points.

The "" mini-project is perfect for learning essential skills in Photopea. It incorporates a small set of skills in a repetitive process designed to build mastery of the program. 

Major Skills covered: 
Uploading an image,
Paint Bucket,
Eraser Tool,
Adding Layers,
Saving as a .jpg or .png
Instructions are attached below with an extension challenge. Blank Sneaker samples included as well to get you started. Make sure to upload 2 .png's of your finished work. One for the first challenge and another one for the extension challenge.

The "" mini-project is perfect for learning essential skills in Photopea. It incorporates a small set of skills in a repetitive process designed to build mastery of the program. 

Major Skills covered: 
Uploading an image,
Paint Bucket,
Eraser Tool,
Adding Layers,
Saving as a .jpg or .png
Instructions are attached below with an extension challenge. Blank Sneaker samples included as well to get you started. Make sure to upload 2 .png's of your finished work. One for the first challenge and another one for the extension challenge.

Students prior learning of creating shapes helps students to learn to create 3-dimensional shapes in Photopea. First, students download the Shapes Worksheet attached below so they can upload it into Photopea. Next, students are to use the pen tool to create various shapes as well as utilize the ellipse and square tool under shapes. Students can create their own shapes with the custom shapes tool as well. Altogether, students will master 3-dimensional shapes techniques in Photopea by tracing over the worksheet, using custom shapes, or filling in with the paint bucket. Once finished, students are to upload their work here to receive full points.

The "" mini-project is perfect for learning essential skills in Photopea. It incorporates a small set of skills in a repetitive process designed to build mastery of the program. 

Major Skills covered: 
Uploading an image,
Paint Bucket,
Eraser Tool,
Adding Layers,
Saving as a .jpg or .png
Instructions are attached below with an extension challenge. Blank Sneaker samples included as well to get you started. Make sure to upload 2 .png's of your finished work. One for the first challenge and another one for the extension challenge.

Students prior learning of creating shapes helps students to learn to create 3-dimensional shapes in Photopea. First, students download the Shapes Worksheet attached below so they can upload it into Photopea. Next, students are to use the pen tool to create various shapes as well as utilize the ellipse and square tool under shapes. Students can create their own shapes with the custom shapes tool as well. Altogether, students will master 3-dimensional shapes techniques in Photopea by tracing over the worksheet, using custom shapes, or filling in with the paint bucket. Once finished, students are to upload their work here to receive full points.

The "" mini-project is perfect for learning essential skills in Photopea. It incorporates a small set of skills in a repetitive process designed to build mastery of the program. 

Major Skills covered: 
Uploading an image,
Paint Bucket,
Eraser Tool,
Adding Layers,
Saving as a .jpg or .png
Instructions are attached below with an extension challenge. Blank Sneaker samples included as well to get you started. Make sure to upload 2 .png's of your finished work. One for the first challenge and another one for the extension challenge.

Use your Photopea skills and draw your favorite cartoon character! You will be using the Pen Tool and Pencil Tool for this assignment. First, choose and save a photo of the cartoon character of your choice. Use the Pen Tool to draw the blocks of colors (each on its own layer). Use the Pencil Tool for the black outline of your character. Use the Pen Tool to fill in the background. Download your work as a .png and then upload here in Google Classroom.

For Google's 25th birthday, Google is inviting K-12 students to imagine a future where anything is possible. This year’s contest welcomes new prizes and more ways to create a Doodle for Google's browser! Click the links below for details. The deadline is March 14th.
To submit a digital file, you will also need to: 
1. Upload the file to your Google Drive 
2. Share the file with the following email:
[email protected] 
3. Add a thumbnail of the video to your submission form 
4. Write the Google Drive link on your submission form, 
5. Fill in your artist statement.  

For Google's 25th birthday, Google is inviting K-12 students to imagine a future where anything is possible. This year’s contest welcomes new prizes and more ways to create a Doodle for Google's browser! Click the links below for details. The deadline is March 14th.
To submit a digital file, you will also need to: 
1. Upload the file to your Google Drive 
2. Share the file with the following email:
[email protected] 
3. Add a thumbnail of the video to your submission form 
4. Write the Google Drive link on your submission form, 
5. Fill in your artist statement.  

For Google's 25th birthday, Google is inviting K-12 students to imagine a future where anything is possible. This year’s contest welcomes new prizes and more ways to create a Doodle for Google's browser! Click the links below for details. The deadline is March 14th.
To submit a digital file, you will also need to: 
1. Upload the file to your Google Drive 
2. Share the file with the following email:
[email protected] 
3. Add a thumbnail of the video to your submission form 
4. Write the Google Drive link on your submission form, 
5. Fill in your artist statement.  

Students are introduced to the topics of DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP regarding Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech to identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others. Students watch a total of 3 short videos (one each day) to discuss scenarios, write examples on board on “Feelings & Options” as a thinking routine to help navigate to becoming stellar digital citizens. Students complete worksheets to help analyze and respond to digital dilemmas and then take a Quiz for each topic as a class to assess overall learning.

Students are introduced to the topics of DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP regarding Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech to identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others. Students watch a total of 3 short videos (one each day) to discuss scenarios, write examples on board on “Feelings & Options” as a thinking routine to help navigate to becoming stellar digital citizens. Students complete worksheets to help analyze and respond to digital dilemmas and then take a Quiz for each topic as a class to assess overall learning.

Students are introduced to the topics of DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP regarding Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech to identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others. Students watch a total of 3 short videos (one each day) to discuss scenarios, write examples on board on “Feelings & Options” as a thinking routine to help navigate to becoming stellar digital citizens. Students complete worksheets to help analyze and respond to digital dilemmas and then take a Quiz for each topic as a class to assess overall learning.

Students are introduced to the topics of DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP regarding Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech to identify examples of online behaviors that may hurt, embarrass, or offend others. Students watch a total of 3 short videos (one each day) to discuss scenarios, write examples on board on “Feelings & Options” as a thinking routine to help navigate to becoming stellar digital citizens. Students complete worksheets to help analyze and respond to digital dilemmas and then take a Quiz for each topic as a class to assess overall learning.

Student utilize Photopea to illustrate flowing text into a shape. In celebration of Valentine's Day, students create a heart-shape that they fill with a color and then paste a Valentine's poem to their loved one. The attachment is only for example purposes of what the final work should look like. Not on the steps on how to create it due to the video is for Inkscape software.

Student utilize Photopea to illustrate flowing text into a shape. In celebration of Valentine's Day, students create a heart-shape that they fill with a color and then paste a Valentine's poem to their loved one. The attachment is only for example purposes of what the final work should look like. Not on the steps on how to create it due to the video is for Inkscape software.

Student utilize Photopea to illustrate flowing text into a shape. In celebration of Valentine's Day, students create a heart-shape that they fill with a color and then paste a Valentine's poem to their loved one. The attachment is only for example purposes of what the final work should look like. Not on the steps on how to create it due to the video is for Inkscape software.

Students create a business card using their previous assignment of creating a logo to help them start designing their card. The link below will open up Adobe Express where students can pick a template to start. The following steps include:
Launching Adobe Express for on your desktop.
Explore the templates. 
Create captivating visuals that are simple where you add your branding of your business. 
Lastly, publish your virtual business card and download the link to upload into Google Classroom.

Students create a business card using their previous assignment of creating a logo to help them start designing their card. The link below will open up Adobe Express where students can pick a template to start. The following steps include:
Launching Adobe Express for on your desktop.
Explore the templates. 
Create captivating visuals that are simple where you add your branding of your business. 
Lastly, publish your virtual business card and download the link to upload into Google Classroom.

Students create a business card using their previous assignment of creating a logo to help them start designing their card. The link below will open up Adobe Express where students can pick a template to start. The following steps include:
Launching Adobe Express for on your desktop.
Explore the templates. 
Create captivating visuals that are simple where you add your branding of your business. 
Lastly, publish your virtual business card and download the link to upload into Google Classroom.

Students create a business card using their previous assignment of creating a logo to help them start designing their card. The link below will open up Adobe Express where students can pick a template to start. The following steps include:
Launching Adobe Express for on your desktop.
Explore the templates. 
Create captivating visuals that are simple where you add your branding of your business. 
Lastly, publish your virtual business card and download the link to upload into Google Classroom.

Students are introduced to learning how to TYPE ON A PATH utilizing Photopea. This introduces students to basic type elements and the next assignment of t-shirt design. Students watch a short video (attached below) introducing the Type on Path function to then create a path, change the stroke border using styles, use the clipping mask, use the free-transform tool to duplicate shapes quickly and learn how to ensure the remaining anchored elements. Students need to export their work as a .png file in Photopea and attach their work here in receive full credit.

Students are introduced to learning how to TYPE ON A PATH utilizing Photopea. This introduces students to basic type elements and the next assignment of t-shirt design. Students watch a short video (attached below) introducing the Type on Path function to then create a path, change the stroke border using styles, use the clipping mask, use the free-transform tool to duplicate shapes quickly and learn how to ensure the remaining anchored elements. Students need to export their work as a .png file in Photopea and attach their work here in receive full credit.

Students are introduced to learning how to TYPE ON A PATH utilizing Photopea. This introduces students to basic type elements and the next assignment of t-shirt design. Students watch a short video (attached below) introducing the Type on Path function to then create a path, change the stroke border using styles, use the clipping mask, use the free-transform tool to duplicate shapes quickly and learn how to ensure the remaining anchored elements. Students need to export their work as a .png file in Photopea and attach their work here in receive full credit.

Students are introduced to learning how to TYPE ON A PATH utilizing Photopea. This introduces students to basic type elements and the next assignment of t-shirt design. Students watch a short video (attached below) that introduces how to Type on Path with text function. Students are to create a path, change the stroke border using a different style of text, use the clipping mask to adjust the text width, use the free-transform tool to duplicate shapes quickly and learn how to ensure the remaining anchored elements are in place. Students need to export their work as a .png file in Photopea and attach their work here to receive full credit. 

Students learn how to insert an image into a body text in Canva by completing the following steps:
1. Open Canva.
2. Click on "Create a Design" and type poster in the search bar. Click on "A3" poster to open up and type in the title of your poster.
3. Click the "Elements" tab on the left-hand side of the screen, and then scroll down to "Frames" to click on specific letters. Click and drag onto your canvas to arrange text where you want.
4. Choose your photos to input into lettering by clicking on "Photos" or "Uploads" to access your own images.
5. Browse through images until you find the one you want to use, and then drag and drop image onto the text box.
6. Resize and position the letter/image as desired by clicking and dragging on its edges or corners.

OPTIONAL: You can also add an image behind your text by selecting the text box, clicking the "Background" tab in the top toolbar, and then choosing "Image." From there, you can select an image from the Canva library or upload your own.

Students learn how to customize text with the app TypeCraft within CANVA. In Canva's Text field, students are to add text that they want to customize. First, students select a font and then choose how they want to display it. Meaning, what shape to tweak it to with clicking the tiny anchors to adjust. Students select a certain style that they want. Next, students will select a color of their choice, and then edit their shape of the text by dragging the dot points to the desired shape. Then, students need to select "Add" to add an element to their design to what they want their text to look like. Lastly, students will need to click on "Share" to then download their image as a .png and Upload their file here, under this assignment to submit. 

Students learn how to customize text with the app TypeCraft within CANVA. In Canva's Text field, students are to add text that they want to customize. First, students select a font and then choose how they want to display it. Meaning, what shape to tweak it to with clicking the tiny anchors to adjust. Students select a certain style that they want. Next, students will select a color of their choice, and then edit their shape of the text by dragging the dot points to the desired shape. Then, students need to select "Add" to add an element to their design to what they want their text to look like. Lastly, students will need to click on "Share" to then download their image as a .png and Upload their file here, under this assignment to submit. 

Students learn how to customize text with the app TypeCraft within CANVA. In Canva's Text field, students are to add text that they want to customize. First, students select a font and then choose how they want to display it. Meaning, what shape to tweak it to with clicking the tiny anchors to adjust. Students select a certain style that they want. Next, students will select a color of their choice, and then edit their shape of the text by dragging the dot points to the desired shape. Then, students need to select "Add" to add an element to their design to what they want their text to look like. Lastly, students will need to click on "Share" to then download their image as a .png and Upload their file here, under this assignment to submit.

Students work on designing a self-portrait out of descriptive text from use of various ranges of values within their text. Students have the choice to use Photopea, Canva, Adobe Express, or  www.wordart.com to create their portrait. This project demonstrates utilizing VALUE going from light to dark through layering and positioning of text. Students use a photograph of themselves, or someone else as a guide for placement of text. The overall text needs to use a variety of fonts and sizes within the self-portrait that features WORDS, PHRASES, and SENTENCES that will tell the viewer more about the person in the image. Therefore, students create a sort of word cloud of text that creates a portrait design filled with custom text. Students use an original photograph, pick their own colors or create custom colors and choose how they want the text to fill the portrait. There's a link attached below for www.WordArt.com if you'd like to use that takes you to their website to create your design. A YouTube video link is attached below if you may need more guidance. This project is worth 25 points, so please do your best work.

Students work on designing a self-portrait out of descriptive text from use of various ranges of values within their text. Students have the choice to use Photopea, Canva, Adobe Express, or  www.wordart.com to create their portrait. This project demonstrates utilizing VALUE going from light to dark through layering and positioning of text. Students use a photograph of themselves, or someone else as a guide for placement of text. The overall text needs to use a variety of fonts and sizes within the self-portrait that features WORDS, PHRASES, and SENTENCES that will tell the viewer more about the person in the image. Therefore, students create a sort of word cloud of text that creates a portrait design filled with custom text. Students use an original photograph, pick their own colors or create custom colors and choose how they want the text to fill the portrait. There's a link attached below for www.WordArt.com if you'd like to use that takes you to their website to create your design. A YouTube video link is attached below if you may need more guidance. This project is worth 25 points, so please do your best work.

Students work on designing a self-portrait out of descriptive text from use of various ranges of values within their text. Students have the choice to use Photopea, Canva, Adobe Express, or  www.wordart.com to create their portrait. This project demonstrates utilizing VALUE going from light to dark through layering and positioning of text. Students use a photograph of themselves, or someone else as a guide for placement of text. The overall text needs to use a variety of fonts and sizes within the self-portrait that features WORDS, PHRASES, and SENTENCES that will tell the viewer more about the person in the image. Therefore, students create a sort of word cloud of text that creates a portrait design filled with custom text. Students use an original photograph, pick their own colors or create custom colors and choose how they want the text to fill the portrait. There's a link attached below for www.WordArt.com if you'd like to use that takes you to their website to create your design. A YouTube video link is attached below if you may need more guidance. This project is worth 25 points, so please do your best work.

Students work on designing a self-portrait out of descriptive text with the use of various ranges of sizes and values within their text. Students have the choice to use Photopea, Canva, Adobe Express, or  www.wordart.com to create their portrait. This project demonstrates utilizing VALUE going from light to dark through layering and positioning of text. The overall typography needs to use a variety of fonts and sizes within the self-portrait that features WORDS, PHRASES, or SENTENCES that will tell the viewer more about the person in the image. Therefore, students create a mesh of words (like a word cloud of text) that creates a portrait design filled with custom text. Students can use an original photograph, pick their own colors or create custom colors and choose how they want the text to fill the portrait. Students can use a photograph of themselves, or someone else as a guide for placement of text. A link below is for copyright free images if students do not want to use their own picture. There's a link attached below for www.WordArt.com if you'd like to use that takes you to their website to create your design. A YouTube video link is attached below if you may need more guidance. This project is worth 25 points, so please do your best work.

Students learn how to insert an image into a body text by completing the following steps in Canva:
1. Open Canva.
2. Select the text box where inserting image.
3. Click the "Elements" tab on the left-hand side of the screen, and then choose "Photos" or "Uploads" to access your own images.
4. Browse through the images until you find the one you want to use, and then drag and drop image onto the text box.
5. Resize and position the image as desired by clicking and dragging on its edges or corners.

OPTIONAL: You can also add an image behind your text by selecting the text box, clicking the "Background" tab in the top toolbar, and then choosing "Image." From there, you can select an image from the Canva library or upload your own.

Students learn how to insert an image into a body text by completing the following steps in Canva:
1. Open Canva.
2. Select the text box where inserting image.
3. Click the "Elements" tab on the left-hand side of the screen, and then choose "Photos" or "Uploads" to access your own images.
4. Browse through the images until you find the one you want to use, and then drag and drop image onto the text box.
5. Resize and position the image as desired by clicking and dragging on its edges or corners.

OPTIONAL: You can also add an image behind your text by selecting the text box, clicking the "Background" tab in the top toolbar, and then choosing "Image." From there, you can select an image from the Canva library or upload your own.

Create single-page webpages for portfolios, resumes, presentations, blog posts, photo galleries, and more. You can also use these webpages to showcase a product catalog, advertise a special offer, or act as a weekly or monthly newsletter for businesses. You have the choice to create the one of your choice. Click the video link below to follow steps, or get ideas.Establish a design theme for your webpage using photos, icons, logos, personalized fonts, and other customizable elements to make them feel entirely authentic. Select the Themes   icon, and then select Create a theme. Adjust the background color, font, and more on the Edit theme panel to add a custom theme to the webpage. 

The following steps to create your webpage include: 

On the homepage of Adobe Express, select the plus sign to begin.
In Create, select Webpage.
Add title and subtitle to the webpage. Add Photo, Short Cover, and Split Layout.
Select Themes to apply a theme and set Fonts and Styles for your webpage.
Add Photos, Videos, Text, Buttons, Photo Grid, Glideshow, and Split layout to your webpage to make your brand pop
In the header, select the text box to rename the webpage name.
Quickly perform the following actions when editing your webpage: Undo your action, Redo your action, Change the theme, Check the preview, Present your webpage. 
Once you complete your webpage, select Share > Publish to web > Create link to get a new, unique URL.
Note: 
If you edit your web page, republish it so that changes go live and the URL doesn't change.

Tip: The Share tool can also generate a snippet of code that allows you to embed your new page into an existing website by pasting the code into your site files.

Students learn about Infographics and use Canva or Adobe Express to create their own. Students brainstorm to get ideas on what they want to creating for an infographic (for what purpose). Students then set a goal by choosing what Infographic Type that they want to use from Canva's or Adobe Express templates. Students can also create their own by planning and designing their own from the "Elements" tab. Students are to create the content, organize and visualize their data. Either make their own, or choose a template to then add their own engaging design elements. Once students complete their own they are to post their Infograph in the class Padlet by clicking the link below and also add it into one of their webpages. Students can click the links below to start.

Students learn about Infographics and use Canva or Adobe Express to create their own. Students brainstorm to get ideas on what they want to creating for an infographic (for what purpose). Students then set a goal by choosing what Infographic Type that they want to use from Canva's or Adobe Express templates. Students can also create their own by planning and designing their own from the "Elements" tab. Students are to create the content, organize and visualize their data. Either make their own, or choose a template to then add their own engaging design elements. Once students complete their own they are to post their Infograph in the class Padlet by clicking the link below and also add it into one of their webpages. Students can click the links below to start.

Students learn about Infographics and use Canva or Adobe Express to create their own. Students brainstorm to get ideas on what they want to creating for an infographic (for what purpose). Students then set a goal by choosing what Infographic Type that they want to use from Canva's or Adobe Express templates. Students can also create their own by planning and designing their own from the "Elements" tab. Students are to create the content, organize and visualize their data. Either make their own, or choose a template to then add their own engaging design elements. Once students complete their own they are to post their Infograph in the class Padlet by clicking the link below and also add it into one of their webpages. Students can click the links below to start.

Typography is the art of arranging letters and text in a way that is legible, clear, and visually appealing to a reader. Typography involves font style, appearance, and structure, which aims to elicit certain emotions and convey specific messages. In short, typography is what brings text to life. For this assignment, students are to view the video below during class together and complete the following worksheet individually to learn about the basics of typography. There is a .pdf as well of important information on typography for guidance.

Typography is the art of arranging letters and text in a way that is legible, clear, and visually appealing to a reader. Typography involves font style, appearance, and structure, which aims to elicit certain emotions and convey specific messages. In short, typography is what brings text to life. For this assignment, students are to view the video below during class together and complete the following worksheet individually to learn about the basics of typography. There is a .pdf as well of important information on typography for guidance.

Typography is the art of arranging letters and text in a way that is legible, clear, and visually appealing to a reader. Typography involves font style, appearance, and structure, which aims to elicit certain emotions and convey specific messages. In short, typography is what brings text to life. For this assignment, students are to view the video below during class together and complete the following worksheet individually to learn about the basics of typography. There is a .pdf as well of important information on typography for guidance.

Students earn points for participation in class. Some examples include typing in live responses into Edpuzzle, PollEverywhere, Padlet, Nearpod, Google Forms, or just from turning in written responses to class discussions or quizzes.

Students earn points for participation in class. Some examples include typing in live responses into Edpuzzle, PollEverywhere, Padlet, Nearpod, Google Forms, or just from turning in written responses to class discussions or quizzes.

Students earn points for participation in class. Some examples include typing in live responses into Edpuzzle, PollEverywhere, Padlet, Nearpod, Google Forms, or just from turning in written responses to class discussions or quizzes.

Students earn points for participation in class. Some examples include typing in live responses into Edpuzzle, PollEverywhere, Padlet, Nearpod, Google Forms, or just from turning in written responses to class discussions or quizzes.

Most schools have logos and websites, and most of them are also outdated and old-fashioned. This assignment is for students to design a screensaver for our school's laptops. Students are to first consider the needs and images of the school for their design. See the example below from our school's Director of Technology, Mantas Kliminskas. Students design should incorporate using new graphics that are school appropriate. These can be from photos taken or images found on our school's website. Students design may even be able to be considered in utilizing for this school year students’ screensaver.

Most schools have logos and websites, and most of them are also outdated and old-fashioned. This assignment is for students to design a screensaver for our school's laptops. Students are to first consider the needs and images of the school for their design. See the example below from our school's Director of Technology, Mantas Kliminskas. Students design should incorporate using new graphics that are school appropriate. These can be from photos taken or images found on our school's website. Students design may even be able to be considered in utilizing for this school year students’ screensaver.

Create single-page webpages for portfolios, resumes, presentations, blog posts, photo galleries, and more. You can also use these webpages to showcase a product catalog, advertise a special offer, or act as a weekly or monthly newsletter for businesses. You have the choice to create the one of your choice. Click the video link below to follow steps, or get ideas.Establish a design theme for your webpage using photos, icons, logos, personalized fonts, and other customizable elements to make them feel entirely authentic. Select the Themes   icon, and then select Create a theme. Adjust the background color, font, and more on the Edit theme panel to add a custom theme to the webpage. 

The following steps to create your webpage include: 

On the homepage of Adobe Express, select the plus sign to begin.
In Create, select Webpage.
Add title and subtitle to the webpage. Add Photo, Short Cover, and Split Layout.
Select Themes to apply a theme and set Fonts and Styles for your webpage.
Add Photos, Videos, Text, Buttons, Photo Grid, Glideshow, and Split layout to your webpage to make your brand pop
In the header, select the text box to rename the webpage name.
Quickly perform the following actions when editing your webpage: Undo your action, Redo your action, Change the theme, Check the preview, Present your webpage. 
Once you complete your webpage, select Share > Publish to web > Create link to get a new, unique URL.
Note: 
If you edit your web page, republish it so that changes go live and the URL doesn't change.

Tip: The Share tool can also generate a snippet of code that allows you to embed your new page into an existing website by pasting the code into your site files.

Create single-page webpages for portfolios, resumes, presentations, blog posts, photo galleries, and more. You can also use these webpages to showcase a product catalog, advertise a special offer, or act as a weekly or monthly newsletter for businesses. You have the choice to create the one of your choice. Click the video link below to follow steps, or get ideas.Establish a design theme for your webpage using photos, icons, logos, personalized fonts, and other customizable elements to make them feel entirely authentic. Select the Themes   icon, and then select Create a theme. Adjust the background color, font, and more on the Edit theme panel to add a custom theme to the webpage. 

The following steps to create your webpage include: 

On the homepage of Adobe Express, select the plus sign to begin.
In Create, select Webpage.
Add title and subtitle to the webpage. Add Photo, Short Cover, and Split Layout.
Select Themes to apply a theme and set Fonts and Styles for your webpage.
Add Photos, Videos, Text, Buttons, Photo Grid, Glideshow, and Split layout to your webpage to make your brand pop
In the header, select the text box to rename the webpage name.
Quickly perform the following actions when editing your webpage: Undo your action, Redo your action, Change the theme, Check the preview, Present your webpage. 
Once you complete your webpage, select Share > Publish to web > Create link to get a new, unique URL.
Note: 
If you edit your web page, republish it so that changes go live and the URL doesn't change.

Tip: The Share tool can also generate a snippet of code that allows you to embed your new page into an existing website by pasting the code into your site files.

Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, millions of people dream about what the new year will bring. A new year brings the hope of possibilities and a fresh start, and many of us make New Year’s resolutions and share them with others. We vow to lose weight, to spend more quality time with family, or to volunteer more often. Some resolutions we accomplish and others we don’t. Still, there is joy in dreaming. You can make your resolutions SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. ...BUT, the concept is to NOT think of one particular thing that you'd be doing changing, or doing differently, or basically what you'd be giving up. But, to take on a New Year's Resolution approach to more as a THEME for your year, or season. . . .Therefore, this assignment is for you to create a poster of your New Year's resolution by using either Google Drawings, Canva, Google Slides, Adobe Express, or Photopea. First, you will need to fill out the following "New Year's resolution - 2024" Google Slides below. Then, next you'll create your poster using any of the platforms listed above. While lastly, you need post a picture of your work in the class Padlet below by clicking the link in order for us as a whole class to view one another's work.

Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, millions of people dream about what the new year will bring. A new year brings the hope of possibilities and a fresh start, and many of us make New Year’s resolutions and share them with others. We vow to lose weight, to spend more quality time with family, or to volunteer more often. Some resolutions we accomplish and others we don’t. Still, there is joy in dreaming. You can make your resolutions SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. ...BUT, the concept is to NOT think of one particular thing that you'd be doing changing, or doing differently, or basically what you'd be giving up. But, to take on a New Year's Resolution approach to more as a THEME for your year, or season. . . .Therefore, this assignment is for you to create a poster of your New Year's resolution by using either Google Drawings, Canva, Google Slides, Adobe Express, or Photopea. First, you will need to fill out the following "New Year's resolution - 2024" Google Slides below. Then, next you'll create your poster using any of the platforms listed above. While lastly, you need post a picture of your work in the class Padlet below by clicking the link in order for us as a whole class to view one another's work.

Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, millions of people dream about what the new year will bring. A new year brings the hope of possibilities and a fresh start, and many of us make New Year’s resolutions and share them with others. We vow to lose weight, to spend more quality time with family, or to volunteer more often. Some resolutions we accomplish and others we don’t. Still, there is joy in dreaming. You can make your resolutions SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. ...BUT, the concept is to NOT think of one particular thing that you'd be doing changing, or doing differently, or basically what you'd be giving up. But, to take on a New Year's Resolution approach to more as a THEME for your year, or season. . . .Therefore, this assignment is for you to create a poster of your New Year's resolution by using either Google Drawings, Canva, Google Slides, Adobe Express, or Photopea. First, you will need to fill out the following "New Year's resolution - 2024" Google Slides below. Then, next you'll create your poster using any of the platforms listed above. While lastly, you need post a picture of your work in the class Padlet below by clicking the link in order for us as a whole class to view one another's work.

Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, millions of people dream about what the new year will bring. A new year brings the hope of possibilities and a fresh start, and many of us make New Year’s resolutions and share them with others. We vow to lose weight, to spend more quality time with family, or to volunteer more often. Some resolutions we accomplish and others we don’t. Still, there is joy in dreaming. You can make your resolutions SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. ...BUT, the concept is to NOT think of one particular thing that you'd be doing changing, or doing differently, or basically what you'd be giving up. But, to take on a New Year's Resolution approach to more as a THEME for your year, or season. . . .Therefore, this assignment is for you to create a poster of your New Year's resolution by using either Google Drawings, Canva, Google Slides, Adobe Express, or Photopea. First, you will need to fill out the following "New Year's resolution - 2024" Google Slides below. Then, next you'll create your poster using any of the platforms listed above. While lastly, you need post a picture of your work in the class Padlet below by clicking the link in order for us as a whole class to view one another's work.

A new year is upon us! With a new year, comes new goals, new “one words” that will drive our focus and intentions for the upcoming year, and a renewed feeling of doing things right, growth, and advancement! All across the world, people create vision boards. Just ask Steve Harvey and Oprah! People search on Pinterest and Google images for quotes and pictures that will serve as visual representations of their goals for the new year. They print out pictures and quotes and mount them onto poster board, and then hang them in their bedrooms or bathrooms so they can see them each and every day. Some save them as their screen savers on their iPhones, or computer desktops to help them keep visually focused on their goals. Having this visual representation of your goals hanging somewhere where you can see it forces you to look at it every day. It plants your goals in your mind and keeps them at the forefront of all that you do. This assignment is for you to create your own 2024 vision board using either Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea. Steps include the following:
Use the worksheets below to help guide you in figuring out what your 2024 focus is.
Make a word cloud image to add to your vision board by clicking the word art generator below. 
Go through the Google Slide presentation to look at examples.
Choose if you'd like to use Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea for your vision board.
Add your 2024 Poster Theme that you created in yesterday's class to it.

A new year is upon us! With a new year, comes new goals, new “one words” that will drive our focus and intentions for the upcoming year, and a renewed feeling of doing things right, growth, and advancement! All across the world, people create vision boards. Just ask Steve Harvey and Oprah! People search on Pinterest and Google images for quotes and pictures that will serve as visual representations of their goals for the new year. They print out pictures and quotes and mount them onto poster board, and then hang them in their bedrooms or bathrooms so they can see them each and every day. Some save them as their screen savers on their iPhones, or computer desktops to help them keep visually focused on their goals. Having this visual representation of your goals hanging somewhere where you can see it forces you to look at it every day. It plants your goals in your mind and keeps them at the forefront of all that you do. This assignment is for you to create your own 2024 vision board using either Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea. Steps include the following:
Use the worksheets below to help guide you in figuring out what your 2024 focus is.
Make a word cloud image to add to your vision board by clicking the word art generator below. 
Go through the Google Slide presentation to look at examples.
Choose if you'd like to use Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea for your vision board.
Add your 2024 Poster Theme that you created in yesterday's class to it.

A new year is upon us! With a new year, comes new goals, new “one words” that will drive our focus and intentions for the upcoming year, and a renewed feeling of doing things right, growth, and advancement! All across the world, people create vision boards. Just ask Steve Harvey and Oprah! People search on Pinterest and Google images for quotes and pictures that will serve as visual representations of their goals for the new year. They print out pictures and quotes and mount them onto poster board, and then hang them in their bedrooms or bathrooms so they can see them each and every day. Some save them as their screen savers on their iPhones, or computer desktops to help them keep visually focused on their goals. Having this visual representation of your goals hanging somewhere where you can see it forces you to look at it every day. It plants your goals in your mind and keeps them at the forefront of all that you do. This assignment is for you to create your own 2024 vision board using either Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea. Steps include the following:
Use the worksheets below to help guide you in figuring out what your 2024 focus is.
Make a word cloud image to add to your vision board by clicking the word art generator below. 
Go through the Google Slide presentation to look at examples.
Choose if you'd like to use Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea for your vision board.
Add your 2024 Poster Theme that you created in yesterday's class to it.

A new year is upon us! With a new year, comes new goals, new “one words” that will drive our focus and intentions for the upcoming year, and a renewed feeling of doing things right, growth, and advancement! All across the world, people create vision boards. Just ask Steve Harvey and Oprah! People search on Pinterest and Google images for quotes and pictures that will serve as visual representations of their goals for the new year. They print out pictures and quotes and mount them onto poster board, and then hang them in their bedrooms or bathrooms so they can see them each and every day. Some save them as their screen savers on their iPhones, or computer desktops to help them keep visually focused on their goals. Having this visual representation of your goals hanging somewhere where you can see it forces you to look at it every day. It plants your goals in your mind and keeps them at the forefront of all that you do. This assignment is for you to create your own 2024 vision board using either Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea. Steps include the following:
Use the worksheets below to help guide you in figuring out what your 2024 focus is.
Make a word cloud image to add to your vision board by clicking the word art generator below. 
Go through the Google Slide presentation to look at examples.
Choose if you'd like to use Google Slides, Google Drawings, CANVA, Adobe Express, or Photopea for your vision board.
Add your 2024 Poster Theme that you created in yesterday's class to it.

This contest is open to California residents in grades K-12. There are five grade categories for awards in both art and poetry: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Entries must have a California coastal or ocean theme. For example, no tropical or arctic settings or species. Art does not need to depict specific places or species, but if it does, they must be California places and species. Meaning, learn about California native species first because a fish is just a "fish," but if it's a recognizable type of fish you need to make sure it's a Californian fish. Also, for example, if you submit a poem about "the beach," please don't submit one about Waikiki Beach. 

Winners will be selected for art and poetry in each of the five grade categories; winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to an art supply store (art), courtesy of Blick Art Materials, or a bookstore (poetry), and tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific, courtesy of the Aquarium. Each winner's teacher (named on the Entry Form) will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies from Acorn Naturalists. In addition, multiple honorable mentions may be selected.  If a poem is a reference to an existing poem (or song, or other work), that poem and poet should be named on the entry. 

Artists should include a short statement of a paragraph or less describing their inspiration for the artwork. If needed, this can be dictated to or translated by the teacher, parent, or other helper. (Please make a note if that's the case, and include the original text if translated.) Any art entry that has been traced from or is a digital alteration of an existing photo or image that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules. AI-generated art submissions violate competition rules. If using an image created by someone else (of an animal, for example) as a model for an art entry, student's artwork must be significantly different to avoid plagiarism. No hands other than the student's own should be involved in the creation of artwork. Students may enter multiple pieces but must complete a separate entry form for each one. Winners will be contacted directly and announced on this website by early April. Sign up to receive an email announcement. If a winner, artwork will be kept by the Coastal Commission for approximately one year as part of a traveling public exhibit.



Read the Contest Guidelines by clicking the link below,
Create your art or poetry,
Learn How to Enter the contest (email),
Post your submission here under this assignment as a .png,
Submit your work online by January 31, 2024 at 5:00pm.

This contest is open to California residents in grades K-12. There are five grade categories for awards in both art and poetry: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Entries must have a California coastal or ocean theme. For example, no tropical or arctic settings or species. Art does not need to depict specific places or species, but if it does, they must be California places and species. Meaning, learn about California native species first because a fish is just a "fish," but if it's a recognizable type of fish you need to make sure it's a Californian fish. Also, for example, if you submit a poem about "the beach," please don't submit one about Waikiki Beach. 

Winners will be selected for art and poetry in each of the five grade categories; winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to an art supply store (art), courtesy of Blick Art Materials, or a bookstore (poetry), and tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific, courtesy of the Aquarium. Each winner's teacher (named on the Entry Form) will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies from Acorn Naturalists. In addition, multiple honorable mentions may be selected.  If a poem is a reference to an existing poem (or song, or other work), that poem and poet should be named on the entry. 

Artists should include a short statement of a paragraph or less describing their inspiration for the artwork. If needed, this can be dictated to or translated by the teacher, parent, or other helper. (Please make a note if that's the case, and include the original text if translated.) Any art entry that has been traced from or is a digital alteration of an existing photo or image that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules. AI-generated art submissions violate competition rules. If using an image created by someone else (of an animal, for example) as a model for an art entry, student's artwork must be significantly different to avoid plagiarism. No hands other than the student's own should be involved in the creation of artwork. Students may enter multiple pieces but must complete a separate entry form for each one. Winners will be contacted directly and announced on this website by early April. Sign up to receive an email announcement. If a winner, artwork will be kept by the Coastal Commission for approximately one year as part of a traveling public exhibit.



Read the Contest Guidelines by clicking the link below,
Create your art or poetry,
Learn How to Enter the contest (email),
Post your submission here under this assignment as a .png,
Submit your work online by January 31, 2024 at 5:00pm.

This contest is open to California residents in grades K-12. There are five grade categories for awards in both art and poetry: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Entries must have a California coastal or ocean theme. For example, no tropical or arctic settings or species. Art does not need to depict specific places or species, but if it does, they must be California places and species. Meaning, learn about California native species first because a fish is just a "fish," but if it's a recognizable type of fish you need to make sure it's a Californian fish. Also, for example, if you submit a poem about "the beach," please don't submit one about Waikiki Beach. 

Winners will be selected for art and poetry in each of the five grade categories; winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to an art supply store (art), courtesy of Blick Art Materials, or a bookstore (poetry), and tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific, courtesy of the Aquarium. Each winner's teacher (named on the Entry Form) will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies from Acorn Naturalists. In addition, multiple honorable mentions may be selected.  If a poem is a reference to an existing poem (or song, or other work), that poem and poet should be named on the entry. 

Artists should include a short statement of a paragraph or less describing their inspiration for the artwork. If needed, this can be dictated to or translated by the teacher, parent, or other helper. (Please make a note if that's the case, and include the original text if translated.) Any art entry that has been traced from or is a digital alteration of an existing photo or image that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules. AI-generated art submissions violate competition rules. If using an image created by someone else (of an animal, for example) as a model for an art entry, student's artwork must be significantly different to avoid plagiarism. No hands other than the student's own should be involved in the creation of artwork. Students may enter multiple pieces but must complete a separate entry form for each one. Winners will be contacted directly and announced on this website by early April. Sign up to receive an email announcement. If a winner, artwork will be kept by the Coastal Commission for approximately one year as part of a traveling public exhibit.



Read the Contest Guidelines by clicking the link below,
Create your art or poetry,
Learn How to Enter the contest (email),
Post your submission here under this assignment as a .png,
Submit your work online by January 31, 2024 at 5:00pm.

This contest is open to California residents in grades K-12. There are five grade categories for awards in both art and poetry: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Entries must have a California coastal or ocean theme. For example, no tropical or arctic settings or species. Art does not need to depict specific places or species, but if it does, they must be California places and species. Meaning, learn about California native species first because a fish is just a "fish," but if it's a recognizable type of fish you need to make sure it's a Californian fish. Also, for example, if you submit a poem about "the beach," please don't submit one about Waikiki Beach. 

Winners will be selected for art and poetry in each of the five grade categories; winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to an art supply store (art), courtesy of Blick Art Materials, or a bookstore (poetry), and tickets to Aquarium of the Pacific, courtesy of the Aquarium. Each winner's teacher (named on the Entry Form) will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies from Acorn Naturalists. In addition, multiple honorable mentions may be selected.  If a poem is a reference to an existing poem (or song, or other work), that poem and poet should be named on the entry. 

Artists should include a short statement of a paragraph or less describing their inspiration for the artwork. If needed, this can be dictated to or translated by the teacher, parent, or other helper. (Please make a note if that's the case, and include the original text if translated.) Any art entry that has been traced from or is a digital alteration of an existing photo or image that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules. AI-generated art submissions violate competition rules. If using an image created by someone else (of an animal, for example) as a model for an art entry, student's artwork must be significantly different to avoid plagiarism. No hands other than the student's own should be involved in the creation of artwork. Students may enter multiple pieces but must complete a separate entry form for each one. Winners will be contacted directly and announced on this website by early April. Sign up to receive an email announcement. If a winner, artwork will be kept by the Coastal Commission for approximately one year as part of a traveling public exhibit.


Read the Contest Guidelines by clicking the link below,Create your art or poetry,Learn How to Enter the contest (email),Post your submission here under this assignment as a .png,Submit your work online by January 31, 2024 at 5:00pm.

This project involves students being introduced to digital “cut files” (.svg) in Photopea. Students watch a short video and then are shown how to make a layered cross. Students learn how to design and create their own layered cross by downloading .svg files in layers utilizing Photopea. Students first brainstorm their design by researching online different .svg cut files for their cross. For the week, each day students work on designing the layers of their cross for a total of 6 layers that will then be cut out in colored paper using a CRICUT machine as a prototype. Afterwards, students can adjust their designs if needed. The final project will then be cut out in thin balsa wood for each layer with a laser printer. Students then assemble their layered crosses with glue.

During class students work on completing the STUDY GUIDE attached below and play a Quizizz as a fun way to study before the midterm.

During class students work on completing the STUDY GUIDE attached below and play a Quizizz as a fun way to study before the midterm.

During class students work on completing the STUDY GUIDE attached below and play a Quizizz as a fun way to study before the midterm.

During class students work on completing the STUDY GUIDE attached below and play a Quizizz as a fun way to study before the midterm.

As practice, students learn how to use the PEN TOOL and the DIRECT SELECT PEN TOOL in Photopea to trace over logos and shapes before they design their own in their next project. Students are to upload the .pdf attached below to then trace each shape or logo and fill with a different color than the black fill. Students need to download their finished work and upload it into Google Classroom to receive 10 points.

As practice, students learn how to use the PEN TOOL and the DIRECT SELECT PEN TOOL in Photopea to trace over logos and shapes before they design their own in their next project. Students are to upload the .pdf attached below to then trace each shape or logo and fill with a different color than the black fill. Students need to download their finished work and upload it into Google Classroom to receive 10 points.

As practice, students learn how to use the PEN TOOL and the DIRECT SELECT PEN TOOL in Photopea to trace over logos and shapes before they design their own in their next project. Students are to upload the .pdf attached below to then trace each shape or logo and fill with a different color than the black fill. Students need to download their finished work and upload it into Google Classroom to receive 10 points.

As practice, students learn how to use the PEN TOOL and the DIRECT SELECT PEN TOOL in Photopea to trace over logos and shapes before they design their own in their next project. Students are to upload the .pdf attached below to then trace each shape or logo and fill with a different color than the black fill. Students need to download their finished work and upload it into Google Classroom to receive 10 points.

This project involves students being introduced to digital “cut files” (.svg) in Photopea. Students watch a short video and then are shown how to make a layered cross. Students learn how to design and create their own layered cross by downloading .svg files in layers utilizing Photopea. Students first brainstorm their design by researching online different .svg cut files for their cross. For the week, each day students work on designing the layers of their cross for a total of 6 layers that will then be cut out in colored paper using a CRICUT machine as a prototype. Afterwards, students can adjust their designs if needed. The final project will then be cut out in thin balsa wood for each layer with a laser printer. Students then assemble their layered crosses with glue.

Students digitally Design a Black Friday Advertisement for a target demographic using Photopea. Students first research what they plan to create as their demographic target market by filling out a planning Sheet of their CONCEPT & DESIGN in Google Classroom. Next, students research online to find pictures and then begin on designing their LAYOUT for their advertisement. This project includes students using their prior knowledge of PhotoPea where they are familiar with the following: CREATING TEXT, CREATING & TRANSFORMING SHAPES, PLACING IMAGES, LAYERING MASKS, & ADJUSTING LAYERS.

Students digitally Design a Black Friday Advertisement for a target demographic using Photopea. Students first research what they plan to create as their demographic target market by filling out a planning Sheet of their CONCEPT & DESIGN in Google Classroom. Next, students research online to find pictures and then begin on designing their LAYOUT for their advertisement. This project includes students using their prior knowledge of PhotoPea where they are familiar with the following: CREATING TEXT, CREATING & TRANSFORMING SHAPES, PLACING IMAGES, LAYERING MASKS, & ADJUSTING LAYERS.

For this lesson students may use a drawing application they have at home, OR, the FREE ONLINE PHOTOSHOP application called Photopea (https://www.photopea.com/) which is similar to Photoshop. The objective is for students to use a mouse or drawing stylus, where they explore Photopea's online tools to independently create a dog tracing. Students are to find a free image of a dog, or use one of their own photos to trace over. The canvas will be white and the brush color will be black. Key vocabulary includes students learning the following: File, Keyboard, Command, Trace, Brush, Eraser, Paint Bucket, Width, Height, Create, and Window.

For this lesson students may use a drawing application they have at home, OR, the FREE ONLINE PHOTOSHOP application called Photopea (https://www.photopea.com/) which is similar to Photoshop. The objective is for students to use a mouse or drawing stylus, where they explore Photopea's online tools to independently create a dog tracing. Students are to find a free image of a dog, or use one of their own photos to trace over. The canvas will be white and the brush color will be black. Key vocabulary includes students learning the following: File, Keyboard, Command, Trace, Brush, Eraser, Paint Bucket, Width, Height, Create, and Window.

For this lesson students may use a drawing application they have at home, OR, the FREE ONLINE PHOTOSHOP application called Photopea (https://www.photopea.com/) which is similar to Photoshop. The objective is for students to use a mouse or drawing stylus, where they explore Photopea's online tools to independently create a dog tracing. Students are to find a free image of a dog, or use one of their own photos to trace over. The canvas will be white and the brush color will be black. Key vocabulary includes students learning the following: File, Keyboard, Command, Trace, Brush, Eraser, Paint Bucket, Width, Height, Create, and Window.

For this lesson students may use a drawing application they have at home, OR, the FREE ONLINE PHOTOSHOP application called Photopea (https://www.photopea.com/) which is similar to Photoshop. The objective is for students to use a mouse or drawing stylus, where they explore Photopea's online tools to independently create a dog tracing. Students are to find a free image of a dog, or use one of their own photos to trace over. The canvas will be white and the brush color will be black. Key vocabulary includes students learning the following: File, Keyboard, Command, Trace, Brush, Eraser, Paint Bucket, Width, Height, Create, and Window.

Students learn how to create a digital Color Wheel by downloading the .pdf file attached below and opening up in Photopea (or, Photoshop). Students use the Magic Wand tool and the Brush tool in order to color inside the appropriate color to create their Color Wheel. Students will create the colors as in the example color wheel using colors in Photopea (or Photoshop). Students will also add text to label the color wheel. 

Steps include the following: (1). Selecting each area with the Magic Wand tool, (2). Selecting a Brush tool, (3). Adjusting the brush size, as needed, (4). Adding colors to each section of the color wheel, and (5). Creating the appropriate colors using the Color Panel.

Students learn how to create a digital Color Wheel by downloading the .pdf file attached below and opening up in Photopea (or, Photoshop). Students use the Magic Wand tool and the Brush tool in order to color inside the appropriate color to create their Color Wheel. Students will create the colors as in the example color wheel using colors in Photopea (or Photoshop). Students will also add text to label the color wheel. 

Steps include the following: (1). Selecting each area with the Magic Wand tool, (2). Selecting a Brush tool, (3). Adjusting the brush size, as needed, (4). Adding colors to each section of the color wheel, and (5). Creating the appropriate colors using the Color Panel.

Students learn how to create a digital Color Wheel by downloading the .pdf file attached below and opening up in Photopea (or, Photoshop). Students use the Magic Wand tool and the Brush tool in order to color inside the appropriate color to create their Color Wheel. Students will create the colors as in the example color wheel using colors in Photopea (or Photoshop). Students will also add text to label the color wheel. 

Steps include the following: (1). Selecting each area with the Magic Wand tool, (2). Selecting a Brush tool, (3). Adjusting the brush size, as needed, (4). Adding colors to each section of the color wheel, and (5). Creating the appropriate colors using the Color Panel.

Students learn how to create a digital Color Wheel by downloading the .pdf file attached below and opening up in Photopea (or, Photoshop). Students use the Magic Wand tool and the Brush tool in order to color inside the appropriate color to create their Color Wheel. Students will create the colors as in the example color wheel using colors in Photopea (or Photoshop). Students will also add text to label the color wheel. 

Steps include the following: (1). Selecting each area with the Magic Wand tool, (2). Selecting a Brush tool, (3). Adjusting the brush size, as needed, (4). Adding colors to each section of the color wheel, and (5). Creating the appropriate colors using the Color Panel.

Students learn how to create beautiful color palettes from images. This worksheet attached below teaches students the use of the EYE-DROPPER tool and the PAINT BUCKET tool. Students need to download the worksheet attached below and upload it into Photopea to complete. Students will use the eyedropper tool to gather colors from the images provided. Then, they will use the paint bucket tool to fill in the black squares below the images with the sampled colors. 

Students learn to edit photos using Photopea (a program similar to Adobe Photoshop) by learning some shortcuts (see attachments below) to then place their edited photos in a Google Doc, Google Slides, or a Padlet. Students will have to open up their own Google Slides or Padlet, then click and drag their photos that they've edited from downloading from saving them in a folder. This way, students can then place their photos by clicking and dragging. Students can open their image into a Google Doc or Google Slide presentation also by clicking “Insert” > “Image” > “Upload from computer” to allow to open an image from a folder that it was saved in. For inserting photos in a Padlet, students will need to create a post first, then click on the “...” (three dots) to select “Pick file from your device” to select the photos to insert. For this assignment, you are to upload your picture before and after you’ve utilized all the editing tools in Photopea.

Students utilize Photopea to illustrate a dimensional SPHERE formed from a flat circular shape by following the steps attached below. This includes students learning to create layers (Base, Shadow, Core Shadow, Highlights, Reflected Light and Cast Shadow) to create a realistic sphere.

Students utilize Photopea to illustrate a dimensional SPHERE formed from a flat circular shape by following the steps attached below. This includes students learning to create layers (Base, Shadow, Core Shadow, Highlights, Reflected Light and Cast Shadow) to create a realistic sphere.

Students utilize Photopea to illustrate a dimensional SPHERE formed from a flat circular shape by following the steps attached below. This includes students learning to create layers (Base, Shadow, Core Shadow, Highlights, Reflected Light and Cast Shadow) to create a realistic sphere.

Students utilize Photopea to illustrate a dimensional SPHERE formed from a flat circular shape by following the steps attached below. This includes students learning to create layers (Base, Shadow, Core Shadow, Highlights, Reflected Light and Cast Shadow) to create a realistic sphere.

In celebration for the upcoming Veteran's Day holiday, students make posters to show their appreciation and remembrance as a way to celebrate all that have served for our country. Students can either use Google Slides that they download as a .pdf to open up in Adobe Acrobat Reader to print as a large poster (see attached below). Or, students can also use www.Canva.com to create their Veteran's Day poster.

In celebration for the upcoming Veteran's Day holiday, students make posters to show their appreciation and remembrance as a way to celebrate all that have served for our country. Students can either use Google Slides that they download as a .pdf to open up in Adobe Acrobat Reader to print as a large poster (see attached below). Or, students can also use www.Canva.com to create their Veteran's Day poster.

In the spirit of Halloween, students are to create a spooky ghost image using Photopea. Steps are attached below.

Students learn to edit photos using Photopea (a program similar to Adobe Photoshop) by learning some shortcuts (seeattachment below) and then placing the edited photos in Google Slides or a Padlet. Students will have to open up their own Google Slides or Padlet, then click and drag their photos that they've edited from downloading by saving in a folder and then placing all the photos into a Google Slides presentation or a Padlet. Students can open a Google Slide presentation by clicking “Insert”> “Image” > “Upload from computer” to allow to open an image from a folder that was saved in. For inserting photos in a Padlet, students will need to create a post, and then go to the “...” (three dots) to select “Pick file from your device” and then select the photos you want. For this assignment, you are to upload your picture before and after you’ve utilized all the editing tools in Photopea.

Students learn to edit photos using Photopea (a program similar to Adobe Photoshop) by learning some shortcuts (seeattachment below) and then placing the edited photos in Google Slides or a Padlet. Students will have to open up their own Google Slides or Padlet, then click and drag their photos that they've edited from downloading by saving in a folder and then placing all the photos into a Google Slides presentation or a Padlet. Students can open a Google Slide presentation by clicking “Insert”> “Image” > “Upload from computer” to allow to open an image from a folder that was saved in. For inserting photos in a Padlet, students will need to create a post, and then go to the “...” (three dots) to select “Pick file from your device” and then select the photos you want. For this assignment, you are to upload your picture before and after you’ve utilized all the editing tools in Photopea.

In this activity, students are invited to utilize their drawing skills to interpret an "arc" into an idea that is unique by complete the drawing using the all-new Drawing with Express feature in Adobe Education.  This activity is just an introduction to digital drawing. Please click the link below to open Adobe Education and then click "Sign In" up in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Lastly, click on "Get Started Now" under "Brand new creative challenge: drawing!" This will launch the drawing challenge for you to complete. When drawing, this doesn’t use layers. So just keep in mind that each new stroke adds to one contiguous image. If you make a mistake, you can remove your most recent stroke using the shortcut Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac). Once your finished you will need to download your drawing using the ‘Download’ button in the top-right, then upload it as a graphic into Google Classroom for this assignment.

In this activity, students are invited to utilize their drawing skills to interpret an "arc" into an idea that is unique by complete the drawing using the all-new Drawing with Express feature in Adobe Education.  This activity is just an introduction to digital drawing. Please click the link below to open Adobe Education and then click "Sign In" up in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Lastly, click on "Get Started Now" under "Brand new creative challenge: drawing!" This will launch the drawing challenge for you to complete. When drawing, this doesn’t use layers. So just keep in mind that each new stroke adds to one contiguous image. If you make a mistake, you can remove your most recent stroke using the shortcut Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac). Once your finished you will need to download your drawing using the ‘Download’ button in the top-right, then upload it as a graphic into Google Classroom for this assignment.

In this activity, students are invited to utilize their drawing skills to interpret an "arc" into an idea that is unique by complete the drawing using the all-new Drawing with Express feature in Adobe Education.  This activity is just an introduction to digital drawing. Please click the link below to open Adobe Education and then click "Sign In" up in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Lastly, click on "Get Started Now" under "Brand new creative challenge: drawing!" This will launch the drawing challenge for you to complete. When drawing, this doesn’t use layers. So just keep in mind that each new stroke adds to one contiguous image. If you make a mistake, you can remove your most recent stroke using the shortcut Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac). Once your finished you will need to download your drawing using the ‘Download’ button in the top-right, then upload it as a graphic into Google Classroom for this assignment.

In this activity, students are invited to utilize their drawing skills to interpret an "arc" into an idea that is unique by complete the drawing using the all-new Drawing with Express feature in Adobe Education.  This activity is just an introduction to digital drawing. Please click the link below to open Adobe Education and then click "Sign In" up in the upper right hand corner of your screen. Lastly, click on "Get Started Now" under "Brand new creative challenge: drawing!" This will launch the drawing challenge for you to complete. When drawing, this doesn’t use layers. So just keep in mind that each new stroke adds to one contiguous image. If you make a mistake, you can remove your most recent stroke using the shortcut Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac). Once your finished you will need to download your drawing using the ‘Download’ button in the top-right, then upload it as a graphic into Google Classroom for this assignment.

Photopea is a web-based online editor that works similar to Photoshop and can support the process of photo editing reasonably well. It combines all of the essential tasks into a single tool. For image editing and graphics creation, we don't require a separate tool. It's a professional editor with extensive features. JPG, PNG, RAW, Sketch, PSD, and other standard file formats are supported. It comes with various essential editing tools, like selection tools, layers, layers mask, blend, marquess, and so on. Photopea is accessible in both paid and free variants. The subscription edition includes more services and is ad-free. The following are some of Photopea's most essential features:
It's a tool that allows you to work with layers,
It has a color fill tool with many strokes and settings,
It has a simple design, much like any other picture editor,
It has a grid that aids in the alignment of image objects,
Brushes in cylindrical and pattern shapes are supported,
Using Photopea, we can make animated GIF images and videos,
Text can be added to a shape with this tool,
Your assignment is to compete the Search & Seek in finding the following basic tools: MENU BAR, PROPERTY TOOLS, LAYER AREA, HISTORY AREA, MOVE TOOL, SELECTION TOOL, LASSO TOOL, MAGIC WAND, GRADIENT, TEXT, and RECTANGLE TOOL.

Photopea is a web-based online editor that works similar to Photoshop and can support the process of photo editing reasonably well. It combines all of the essential tasks into a single tool. For image editing and graphics creation, we don't require a separate tool. It's a professional editor with extensive features. JPG, PNG, RAW, Sketch, PSD, and other standard file formats are supported. It comes with various essential editing tools, like selection tools, layers, layers mask, blend, marquess, and so on. Photopea is accessible in both paid and free variants. The subscription edition includes more services and is ad-free. The following are some of Photopea's most essential features:
It's a tool that allows you to work with layers,
It has a color fill tool with many strokes and settings,
It has a simple design, much like any other picture editor,
It has a grid that aids in the alignment of image objects,
Brushes in cylindrical and pattern shapes are supported,
Using Photopea, we can make animated GIF images and videos,
Text can be added to a shape with this tool,
Your assignment is to compete the Search & Seek in finding the following basic tools: MENU BAR, PROPERTY TOOLS, LAYER AREA, HISTORY AREA, MOVE TOOL, SELECTION TOOL, LASSO TOOL, MAGIC WAND, GRADIENT, TEXT, and RECTANGLE TOOL.

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are recognizing 100 years of protecting public health and the environment! To celebrate, we are having an artwork contest. The winning artwork will be displayed at the Clearwater Tunnel construction site, as well as on our social media and website. Deadline = November 3rd.
Theme: “Using Science and Technology to Protect our Waterways.”

ART CONTEST
Drawing, Painting, or Digital Media: Individual entry. Grades 1-12 – Design a poster using the theme. Original artwork only, not from other sources. Art contest is open to all 1st through 12th grade students in Los Angeles County. The top three submissions in the elementary, middle, and high school categories will be recognized at a ceremony later this year and receive gift cards ranging from $100 to $300. Minimum size: 8-1/2" x 11" with a maximum size of  11" x 17." 

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are recognizing 100 years of protecting public health and the environment! To celebrate, we are having an artwork contest. The winning artwork will be displayed at the Clearwater Tunnel construction site, as well as on our social media and website. Deadline = November 3rd.
Theme: “Using Science and Technology to Protect our Waterways.”

ART CONTEST
Drawing, Painting, or Digital Media: Individual entry. Grades 1-12 – Design a poster using the theme. Original artwork only, not from other sources. Art contest is open to all 1st through 12th grade students in Los Angeles County. The top three submissions in the elementary, middle, and high school categories will be recognized at a ceremony later this year and receive gift cards ranging from $100 to $300. Minimum size: 8-1/2" x 11" with a maximum size of  11" x 17." 

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are recognizing 100 years of protecting public health and the environment! To celebrate, we are having an artwork contest. The winning artwork will be displayed at the Clearwater Tunnel construction site, as well as on our social media and website. Deadline = November 3rd.
Theme: “Using Science and Technology to Protect our Waterways.”

ART CONTEST
Drawing, Painting, or Digital Media: Individual entry. Grades 1-12 – Design a poster using the theme. Original artwork only, not from other sources. Art contest is open to all 1st through 12th grade students in Los Angeles County. The top three submissions in the elementary, middle, and high school categories will be recognized at a ceremony later this year and receive gift cards ranging from $100 to $300. Minimum size: 8-1/2" x 11" with a maximum size of  11" x 17." 

As a way to promote good citizenship and appreciation of American heritage and history, students will learn about the JUNIOR AMERICAN CITIZENS COMMITTEE CONTEST, its rules, and what it entails. Students start off by brainstorming on the board the types of entries (Art Contest Contest - which includes creating a poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner, or digital media. The Creative Expression Contest - which includes creating a poem, short story, or graphic novel/comic. Or, the Community Service Contest - which can be individual, or a group of three or more members for entry). Deadline to submit work to committee is November 1st. But, in class it will be by October 20th in order to mail in entries. Please see the worksheet below for more information.
THEME: “Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program”

As a way to promote good citizenship and appreciation of American heritage and history, students will learn about the JUNIOR AMERICAN CITIZENS COMMITTEE CONTEST, its rules, and what it entails. Students start off by brainstorming on the board the types of entries (Art Contest Contest - which includes creating a poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner, or digital media. The Creative Expression Contest - which includes creating a poem, short story, or graphic novel/comic. Or, the Community Service Contest - which can be individual, or a group of three or more members for entry). Deadline to submit work to committee is November 1st. But, in class it will be by October 20th in order to mail in entries. Please see the worksheet below for more information.
THEME: “Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program”

As a way to promote good citizenship and appreciation of American heritage and history, students will learn about the JUNIOR AMERICAN CITIZENS COMMITTEE CONTEST, its rules, and what it entails. Students start off by brainstorming on the board the types of entries (Art Contest Contest - which includes creating a poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner, or digital media. The Creative Expression Contest - which includes creating a poem, short story, or graphic novel/comic. Or, the Community Service Contest - which can be individual, or a group of three or more members for entry). Deadline to submit work to committee is November 1st. But, in class it will be by October 20th in order to mail in entries. Please see the worksheet below for more information.
THEME: “Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program”

As a way to promote good citizenship and appreciation of American heritage and history, students will learn about the JUNIOR AMERICAN CITIZENS COMMITTEE CONTEST, its rules, and what it entails. Students start off by brainstorming on the board the types of entries (Art Contest Contest - which includes creating a poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner, or digital media. The Creative Expression Contest - which includes creating a poem, short story, or graphic novel/comic. Or, the Community Service Contest - which can be individual, or a group of three or more members for entry). Deadline to submit work to committee is November 1st. But, in class it will be by October 20th in order to mail in entries. Please see the worksheet below for more information.
THEME: “Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program”

This project is designed by creating different shapes utilizing Google Drawings to illustrate a mosaic. You are to transform an image (i.e.: an object, animal or scene) into various colored shapes to create a stained glass effect from a picture you've chosen online. Some examples are below with directions for guidance. 

Basic steps include: 
Creating a Google Drawing and setting up the background to be black by right clicking inside the canvas. 
Next, inserting your photo that you chose to transform by clicking the "insert image" button and choosing a photo. 
Thirdly, you are to use any of the "Shape" tools or the "Polyline" tool to cover the image with quadrilaterals, triangles, or any other shapes that help fit the desired picture. Once a shape is made, you can use the "color fill" button to choose a color to fill in as a solid, or can even choose as well a variety of gradients. You need to leave some space in between your shapes so that the black background can show through. Basically, creating a black outline around each shape. When filling the color in each shape try to match the portion of the image that it is covering on your picture. 
Lastly, click on your inserted image to then delete the original image so that you just have your colored glass over the black background completing your stained glass art. Post your original photo along with your new stained glass image here in Google Classroom to receive full points.

Students create colorful Mandalas that illustrate various patterns from lines and shapes digitally drawn. Students utilize programs like Canva, SketchUp, or GIMP. Some tools used to create these designs may include using the various other painting features that use brush-based tools (i.e.: Pencil, Paintbrush, Eraser, Airbrush, Calligraphy Brush, Clone Tool, Smudge Tool, Dodge Tool, as well as Ink tools) to design a very detailed colorful Mandala. This project is worth 25 points ...so do you best work!

This project is designed by creating different shapes utilizing Google Drawings to illustrate a mosaic. You are to transform an image (i.e.: an object, animal or scene) into various colored shapes to create a stained glass effect from a picture you've chosen online. Some examples are below with directions for guidance. 

Basic steps include: 
Creating a Google Drawing and setting up the background to be black by right clicking inside the canvas. 
Next, inserting your photo that you chose to transform by clicking the "insert image" button and choosing a photo. 
Thirdly, you are to use any of the "Shape" tools or the "Polyline" tool to cover the image with quadrilaterals, triangles, or any other shapes that help fit the desired picture. Once a shape is made, you can use the "color fill" button to choose a color to fill in as a solid, or can even choose as well a variety of gradients. You need to leave some space in between your shapes so that the black background can show through. Basically, creating a black outline around each shape. When filling the color in each shape try to match the portion of the image that it is covering on your picture. 
Lastly, click on your inserted image to then delete the original image so that you just have your colored glass over the black background completing your stained glass art. Post your original photo along with your new stained glass image here in Google Classroom to receive full points.

This project is designed by creating different shapes utilizing Google Drawings to illustrate a mosaic. You are to transform an image (i.e.: an object, animal or scene) into various colored shapes to create a stained glass effect from a picture you've chosen online. Some examples are below with directions for guidance. 

Basic steps include: 
Creating a Google Drawing and setting up the background to be black by right clicking inside the canvas. 
Next, inserting your photo that you chose to transform by clicking the "insert image" button and choosing a photo. 
Thirdly, you are to use any of the "Shape" tools or the "Polyline" tool to cover the image with quadrilaterals, triangles, or any other shapes that help fit the desired picture. Once a shape is made, you can use the "color fill" button to choose a color to fill in as a solid, or can even choose as well a variety of gradients. You need to leave some space in between your shapes so that the black background can show through. Basically, creating a black outline around each shape. When filling the color in each shape try to match the portion of the image that it is covering on your picture. 
Lastly, click on your inserted image to then delete the original image so that you just have your colored glass over the black background completing your stained glass art. Post your original photo along with your new stained glass image here in Google Classroom to receive full points.

The following Google Slide attached below is completed in class as an activity for students to illustrate their knowledge and understanding of illustrating The Element of Art: VALUE (in a digital format). Students fill in the worksheet utilizing their paint features with the appropriate shade for the designated number. First, students are to complete the cube on the left side with one color of their choice and then complete filling in with various shades of the one color to color in the male face. Students need to fill in the same shades for the same numbers that are on the cube. Next, students need to create different shapes by using the Polyline Tool in order to be able to fill in their sections with the Paint Bucket Tool. Once all values are filled in, please submit a picture here in Google Classroom to receive points. This worksheet is worth 10 points.

How to design and print your own die cut sticker using www.Canva.com
You can either start off by choosing a free sticker template from Canva's large library of designs, or start your own design with a blank template. First off, if you upload your own images, illustrations, graphic elements, or just adjust a pre-made one of Canva's, you only need to add a few effects to create a die cut sticker. Steps include: 
Clicking on your image, to then click "Edit." From the "Edit" selections you'll see several filters. 
You'll need to click on the "Shadow" effect. 
Then, adjust "Transparency." 
After that, you'll need to click "Outline" and adjust the size so that you have an outline around your design (whether it be a picture or font as well). Make sure to then click the color to white instead of keeping it black. 
Then, you're done designing your first sticker! You'll need to design several stickers to fill an entire page. So, start getting creative! ...Don't forget to save your designs, then click the "Share" button to download it and then upload it into Google Classroom. To preview your design, click on the “Download” button and select “PDF Print” from the dropdown menu. In the PDF options panel, make sure that the “Trim Marks” and “Bleed” options are selected. This will add crop marks and bleed to your design, which will help the printer align and cut your design accurately. I will print your full page out and cut the sheet of stickers out with my Cricut die cutting machine for you.

As practice prior to students completing their LINE DESIGN PROJECT, students are to open up the following Digital LINE Drawing Techniques Worksheet below and use CHROME CANVAS to digitally draw the various lines illustrated. To do this you would have to open up a new browser and type: https://canvas.apps.chrome/


First, students are to draw all of the following lines within the small boxes on the left side of the worksheet: hatching, cross-hatching, short dashes, stippling, wavy, scumbling/scribbling and make up six of your own invented designs. Next, students are to use these techniques to apply to the following geometric objects. This includes selecting your own light source. Students are to also apply at least 3 different tones of light, medium and dark within their geometric objects. Practice first by drawing the 3 straight lines in the middle of the worksheet. 

Lastly, students find their own object (i.e.camera, can soda, etc.) to apply what they've learned in how to illustrate digital lines for their final LINE DESIGN PROJECT.

Police officers don’t always get the respect and appreciation they deserve, but you can help change that. It isn’t always about the big shows of support. Sometimes it's the small acts of kindness that are just as powerful. So, for this assignment, you to take some time to show the officers in our town how much we appreciate them. Making a card, or writing a letter is actually a very underrated option as a means to showing our appreciation in comparison to what they do for our community day after day. Therefore, you are to do your best work possible to design a card or letter using www.canva.com or www.adobe.com/express/

...Click on the links below to get you started in brainstorming ideas before starting.

Students utilize www.BeFunky.com website to upload their own selfie to create a cartoon of themselves. Steps for students include: Choosing a photo of themselves, Uploading the image, adding or adjusting effects of the photo, saving the photo and uploading the image into Google Classroom.

Students utilize www.BeFunky.com website to upload their own selfie to create a cartoon of themselves. Steps for students include: Choosing a photo of themselves, Uploading the image, adding or adjusting effects of the photo, saving the photo and uploading the image into Google Classroom.

How to design and print your own sticker

Choose a free sticker template from our library or start one on your own.
Upload your own images, illustrations, or graphic elements.
Start getting creative. ...
Save your design, then order it as prints in the size, shape, and paper finish of your own choosing.

How to design and print your own sticker

Choose a free sticker template from our library or start one on your own.
Upload your own images, illustrations, or graphic elements.
Start getting creative. ...
Save your design, then order it as prints in the size, shape, and paper finish of your own choosing.

How to design and print your own sticker

Choose a free sticker template from our library or start one on your own.
Upload your own images, illustrations, or graphic elements.
Start getting creative. ...
Save your design, then order it as prints in the size, shape, and paper finish of your own choosing.

Students create WORD CLOUDS to promotes ideas on "What is Digital Art?" ...and "What is Graphic Design?" to then post their answers in www.Padlet.com to discuss in class. These interactive word clouds are generated to promote ideas by visually representing the topic of Digital Art and Graphic Design. It allows students to draw attention to key words and phrases so that students can easily absorb information better presented in a visual format. Students are to submit their work here in Google Classroom in order to get it printed out in color and put in their portfolios. 

The following Elements of Art & Principles of Design Worksheet is attached below. These worksheets are a way to introduce The Elements & Principles of Design by reviewing key vocabulary terms and then illustrating your understanding by inserting a picture for each term visually on the worksheets. You will be using the CANVA website (link attached below) to fill in the definition to define each term and then insert a picture that accurately signifies each term in their appropriate box.

The following Elements of Art & Principles of Design Worksheet is attached below. These worksheets are a way to introduce The Elements & Principles of Design by reviewing key vocabulary terms and then illustrating your understanding by inserting a picture for each term visually on the worksheets. You will be using the CANVA website (link attached below) to fill in the definition to define each term and then insert a picture that accurately signifies each term in their appropriate box.

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably come across a meme or two. Memes are images or videos captioned with text to express an idea, be humorous or are an inspirational thought. Students are to create a meme for either classroom rules/procedures, new vocabulary learned, or as a fun post in their social media. Students are to choose a famous work of art that they connect with to create a "Meaningful Meme" utilizing Google Drawings or Adobe Express. 

Instructions to follow include:

Choose a topic for your meme. 
Click link below. 
Sign into your Google account. 
Create a new drawing and Rename it.
Create a border around your Meme.
Write a caption with Word Art.
Resize your canvas to an 8" x 8" square canvas.
Before sharing your work, follow these steps to give access to your file: Open your Google Drawing file from your Google Drive.
Click "Share" in the upper right corner and add my email address ([email protected]). Make sure to click on the small arrow to allow me to have "Editor" access.
Click "Done."
*As an extension for early finishers:
Insert a GIF.

Review the Course Policy requirements attached below. A copy was handed out in class. Please return the signed syllabus (with one parent/guardian signature) in class to me, or via Google Classroom in order to receive 5 points. This will stay on file for the entire school year as documentation that you have read, acknowledge, and understand the requirements of this course, as well as, are willing to adhere to all course policies of Mary Star of the Sea High School.

As a way to assess students at the beginning of the year in order to organize lesson plans, students take a pretest to illustrate knowledge of digital art by clicking the link below.