Talk Bubbles

Talk bubbles can be created by by going to custom shape tool as shown in the picture below. You will have to right click and select custom shape.

Go up to the top and select what type of shape you would like. Open the menu and click on the gear. near the bottom of the list is talk bubbles select file. Then scroll through until you find one you like. Select the type you want and just like when you make a square pull out the shape to your desire size then use move tool to position the bubble.    

Next add text by going to the text tool on the side bar near the middle to end of the bar. It will be a giant T You can change the color and type of text at the top left of the screen. Add some text then you can move the text if need be with move tool. 

Then you picture is ready to go with a text bubble!

Filters

In Photoshop you can use filters to distort your photos to stretch reality. To find the galley go to filers at the top of the page. 

Here you will find the filter galley; where you can find the different filters to change your image.

In the filter gallery there are 6 different categories to pick from. Artistic, brush stroke, distort, sketch, stylize, and texture. Look through the different types to get a to get a idea of what you would like to use for your comic strip.  

You can also change the levels of the filter by using the slide bars on the side. this will control the amount the filter will change. 

In this picture you can see the 6 different categories. Take the time to look at the different types.  

Body Sizes and PNG

Always remember when you creating something in Photoshop to create the correct body size. If Anna is next to Shrek she will be half the size of Shrek. Woody and Buzz will be the size of toys in the real world. To make it easier to cut out  people you can type in the person your looking for followed by  PNG or transparent. make sure the background is checker board. You will be able to move the image directly without having to cut it out with lasso tool.    

Levels Menu

This tutorial will help with lighting issues that might be a problem for some in the class. Ctl-L is the hot key to the level menu.

Writing Prompts

Here is a good website to get ideas for building a story!


https://nancystohlman.com/2013/02/19/30-flash-fiction-prompts/

Photoshop Tutorial

Here are some tutorials that can help with your comic strip project:

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Course Outline

Digital media Arts and Technology 11/12 Course Overview

These Courses combine art and computer technology. It will offer students a unique opportunity to develop their communications skills in the mode of the digital world. They will examine computers-manipulated images and special effects in a range of media, from newsletters to commercials and feature film. They will develop skills in steps of video production, following projects through from storyboard to finished presentation. They will explore digital imaging techniques that crossover between traditional and digital art. They will have the opportunity to develop video shorts and other projects that will benefit the entire school community.

Course Expectations:

·         Arrive on time

·         Be respectful during teacher presentations and demos

·         No calling out in class

·         Respect others and work without disturbing others.

·         Be polite and courteous.

·         Follow all activities and if you need help ask.

·         Complete all assignments

·         Request permission to use washroom or go to locker.

·         Remain in class for duration of the lesson- wanders will be marked away.

·         No food or drinks allowed in class.

·         No cell phones to be used unless consent has been given.

Course assessment-  

Blog Assignments	30%
Projects	60%
Daily assignments	10%

Projects can be found online at http://eqsheppardmedia.blogspot.ca/.

Mr. Sheppard can be reached at Eq.Sheppard@gmail.com

Comic Strip

Photoshop is a computer program designed to manipulate photos. Photoshop is used for a variety of reasons in the world today. It is used in newspapers, TV production, gossip magazines, and websites. In this project you will use Photoshop to make a personal comic strip. You will use cameras (cell phones) to create your comic strip. I would like to see students explore the possibilities. You will be given class time to take and edit photos, but be productive with your class time as you will only have Photoshop in the classroom. Incorporate images from the internet as well as your own. Use pictures of celebrities and famous backgrounds where needed. Avoid offensive language and gestures during the making of your comic strip. Everything must be PG and school appropriate. 

Requirements:

·        You must storyboard your project before being able to leave the classroom to take photos.

·         Have at least 12 slides to comic strip. More slides are encouraged.

·         At least 7 photos of your own.

·         At least 5 photos from the internet. (1 background, 1 celebrity, and 1 product placement)

Criteria	Percentage	Mark
Storyboard	15%
Formatting	10%
Skills/difficulty	25%
Peer Assessment	15%
Productivity	10%
Final Product	25%

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