4/19

Focus: Watch this video.  Find a logo that it made completely of circles (something not mentioned in this video).  Turn in your example to google classroom.

Objectives: 

• Begin your original Vector Portrait (Due Friday)
• Complete Reindeer (Closure from 4/16)

Closure: Create one of the following numbers with the shape builder tool using circles and rectangles only.  Show me the layout and the final product.  (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) 

4/16

Focus: Shape builder tips...

Objectives: 

• Finalize Minimal Vector Portrait (Due today)

Closure: Create your own reindeer using the following tutorial.

4/15

Focus: Copy the following definition into your journal.

Color Gradient:  Color gradients, or color transitions, are defined as a gradual blending from one color to another. This blending can occur between colors of the same tone (from light blue to navy blue), colors of two different tones (from blue to yellow), or even between more than two colors (from blue to purple to red to orange).

Objectives: 

• Continue to introduce Minimal Vector Portrait
• Review gradient backgrounds

Closure: If you have a color gradient using red and yellow, what other color will be in. your gradient?

4/14

 Focus: What key will you use to remove a shape with the shape builder tool?

Objectives: 

• Continue to introduce Minimal Vector Portrait
• Demo 3/29 closure (for those needing assistance).

Closure: Shape builder has similar functions to which tool?

4/13

Focus: Review shape builder tool.

Objectives: 

• Continue to introduce Minimal Vector Self Portrait

Closure: What does the shape builder tool do?

4/12

Focus: Review colors & swatches

Objectives: 

• Introduce Minimal Vector Self Portrait

Closure: Watch this tutorial. Using the shape builder tool, recreate the flower & pot to demonstrate your ability to use the shape builder tool. 

4/1

Focus: Check power school.  What is your current grade for MP3?  How many assignments are you missing?  Create a to-do list for time management purposes.  Speak to Mrs. Cream about any discrepancies with you grade.

Objectives: 

• Work on any missing assignments for MP3
• If you've finished all assignments, work on the black and gold logo for extra credit.

Closure: When is MP3 over?

3/30

Focus: The Art of Logo Design

Objectives:

• Practice the pen tool.
• Complete the following on a new file:
• circle
• heart
• car
• airplane
• paper clip
• wrench
• Continue working on animal logo project.

Closure: Discuss the Black & Gold Logo Competition

3/29

Focus: What are the 4 types of logos?

Objectives:

• Practice the pen tool.
• Complete the following on a new file:
• circle
• heart
• car
• airplane
• paper clip
• wrench
• Continue working on animal logo project.

Closure: After watching this video, walk around your house and identify 8 logos that you see.  

3/26

 Focus: Why do many companies use animal logos for their designs?

Objectives:

• Practice the pen tool.
• Complete the following on a new file:
• circle
• heart
• car
• airplane
• paper clip
• wrench
• Continue working on animal logo project.

Closure:  Check out these inspiring animal logos.