Natick Image by Denis Minevich

* Still Available: In the Classroom Files, Spring 2016
* Course Units: Using Standard District Template

 

January 17 - 20, 2016
MIDTERM BLOCK

Midterm Schedule

Web 2:Tuesday, January 17th @9:30-11
Web 4: Wednesday, January 18th @9:30-11

 

1. File Structure Post-Assessment link

2. FINAL WEBSITE DUE

 

Finding your home page
* This Web address will only work if your home page is saved as index.html
www.natickhighwebdesign.com/webfall2016/firstnamelastname

 

Rubrics
- Content Peer Editing Feedback Form  (due during Final Exam Block, Teacher will Print)
- Personal Site All Pages- Rubric (due during Final Exam Block, Teacher will Print)

- Guardian Rubric (HOMEWORK - due during Final Exam Block)

Enjoy Second Semester and Come Visit!

January 9 - 12, 2017
Personal Site (Final Project)

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

File Structure Post Assessment Review Questions

 

Publishing Information
Instructions for setting up Dreamweaver
Setting up FTP
Connecting to FTP

To Find Project: http://www.natickhighwebdesign.com/webfall2016/firstnamelastname

 

Final Project: Personal Website
- Personal Site Home Page- Rubric (January 6th)

- Content Peer Editing Feedback Form  (due during Final Exam Block, Teacher will Print)
- Personal Site All Pages- Rubric (due during Final Exam Block, Teacher will Print)

- Guardian Rubric (HOMEWORK - due during Final Exam Block)

Dreamweaver

Introduction to building in Dreamweaver CC, video #1 of 2

Introduction to building in Dreamweaver CC, video #2 of 2

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Helpful Resources

- Copyright Challenge

- Learn about Copyright and Creative Commons

HTML tag cheatsheet

HTML5 tag cheatsheet

Saving Images for Web

CSS (all versions) Resource
- Introduction to CSS

- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

- CSS Defaults
Reset CSS

- Adobe Kuler for color combos

- Lorem Ipsum Generator

- Web Page Design Resource: Templated.co
- How to create a centered navigation menu
- How to create a background image in css3

January 3 - 6, 2017
Introduction to Dreamweaver
Personal Site (Final Project)

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

• Dreamweaver

Introduction to building in Dreamweaver CC, video #1 of 2

Introduction to building in Dreamweaver CC, video #2 of 2

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Final Project: Personal Website
- Personal Site Home Page- Rubric (January 6th)

- Content Peer Editing Feedback Form (due January 12)
- Personal Site All Pages- Rubric (due during Final Exam Block, Teacher will Print)

- Guardian Rubric (due during Final Exam Block)


Helpful Resources

- Copyright Challenge

- Learn about Copyright and Creative Commons

HTML tag cheatsheet

HTML5 tag cheatsheet

Saving Images for Web

CSS (all versions) Resource
- Introduction to CSS

- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

- CSS Defaults
Reset CSS

- Adobe Kuler for color combos

- Lorem Ipsum Generator

- Web Page Design Resource: Templated.co
- How to create a centered navigation menu
- How to create a background image in css3

December 19 - 23, 2016
Introduction to HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives

Review for Take Home Unit Exam: HTML & CSS

Final Project: Personal Website

What Is To Come (don't worry about all of it now, just helping to provide an outline for later):


- Learn Dreamweaver (January 4-6)

- Personal Site Home Page- Rubric (January 6th)

- Content Peer Editing Feedback Form (due January 12)
- Personal Site All Pages- Rubric (due during Final Exam Block, Teacher will Print)

- Guardian Rubric (due during Final Exam Block)



Helpful Resources

HTML tag cheatsheet

HTML5 tag cheatsheet

Saving Images for Web

CSS (all versions) Resource
- Introduction to CSS

- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

- CSS Defaults
Reset CSS

- Adobe Kuler for color combos

- Lorem Ipsum Generator

- Web Page Design Resource: Templated.co
- How to create a centered navigation menu
- How to create a background image in css3

 

Homework #1: Exam: HTML & CSS Due Friday

Homework #2: Final Project Home Page - Home Page Rubric - Due (January 6th)

No Blog/Exit Slip: Focus on Final Project!

December 12 - 16, 2016
Introduction to HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

HTML & CSS Combination

New Balance Page

Guided In-class Work

Page Re-Create with Class

My demo from in class: for you to copy if you missed anything


Independent Work

Create Your own Page Assignment

Assignment Resources

Web Page Design Resource: Templated.co
How to create a centered navigation menu
How to create a background image in css3

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Helpful Resources

HTML tag cheatsheet

HTML5 tag cheatsheet

Saving Images for Web

CSS (all versions) Resource
- Introduction to CSS

- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

- CSS Defaults
Reset CSS

- Adobe Kuler for color combos

- Lorem Ipsum Generator

Homework #1: Final Project Proposal (due Monday, December 19th)

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Inspiration Site Resources

themeforest.net

Natickhighwebdesign.com

Web Page Design Resource: Templated.co

Word Press Templates
themeforest.net/item/mobile/full_screen_preview/7057821

 

Homework #2: Lesson 9 (last one!) in Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS Part I (due Monday, December 19th)

Submit Bi-Weekly Exit Slip #6

December 5 - 9, 2016
Introduction to HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

HTML & CSS Combination

New Balance Page

Guided In-class Work

Page Re-Create with Class

My demo from in class: for you to copy if you missed anything


Independent Work

Create Your own Page Assignment

Assignment Resources

Web Page Design Resource: Templated.co
How to create a centered navigation menu
How to create a background image in css

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Helpful Resources

HTML tag cheatsheet

HTML5 tag cheatsheet

Saving Images for Web

CSS (all versions) Resource
- Introduction to CSS

- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

- CSS Defaults
Reset CSS

- Adobe Kuler for color combos

- Lorem Ipsum Generator

Homework #1: Lesson 7 & 8 in Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS Part I

Blog and Exit Slip Break Week (make sure all entries are up to date)

 
November 28 - December 2, 2016
HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

• CSS

CSS (all versions) Resource
Introduction to CSS

CSS Defaults
Reset CSS

Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

 
CSS Worksheet (use www.w3schools.com as a reference)

 

• HTML & CSS Combination

Page Re-Create with Class, New Balance & One Side Page

Create Your own Page, Activity

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Helpful Resources

HTML tag cheatsheet

HTML5 tag cheatsheet

Saving Images for Web

CSS (all versions) Resource
- Introduction to CSS

- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

- CSS Defaults
Reset CSS

- Adobe Kuler for color combos

- Lorem Ipsum Generator

 

Homework #1: DUE Monday 12/5

Codecademy Learn HTML & CSS: Part I Lesson 5 & 6

Complete CSS Worksheet

 

Submit Bi-Weekly Blog Entry #5
November 21 - November 23, 2016
HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives

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Activities


Correct HTML worksheet

Photography Website Share

Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I Lessons 5-6

CSS Worksheet (use www.w3schools.com as a reference)

 

Resources


HTML

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice
- HTML Handbook
- Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I -Lesson 1-4 complete

Instructions for submitting completed codecademy badges

- w3schools.com
- HTML tag cheatsheet
- HTML5 tag cheatsheet
- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page


CSS


In-Class and Self-Guided Practice

CSS Box Model

Photography Website In-Class Demo - To view the source code: option + command + u

CSS Video Intro
Introduction to CSS
CSS Resource (www.w3schools.com)

 

Homework #1: None, Enjoy the Holiday Break!
No Bi-Weekly Exit Slip or Blog, Enjoy the Holiday Break!
November 14 - November 18, 2016
HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives

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Activities

Color Video for designers- complete

Adobe Kuler for color combos - complete

Photography Website (In-Class Activity) - To view source code: option + command + u - complete

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Understanding the Structure of an HTML File

Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I Lessons 3 & 4

Instructions for submitting completed codecademy badges

 

CSS Worksheet (use www.w3schools.com as a reference)

 

Resources

HTML

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice
- HTML Handbook
- Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I -Lesson 1 & 2 complete
- w3schools.com
- HTML tag cheatsheet
- HTML5 tag cheatsheet
- Skeleton for start of HTML and CSS page

CSS

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice

CSS Box Model

Photography Website In-Class Demo - To view the source code: option + command + u

CSS Video Intro
Introduction to CSS
CSS Resource (www.w3schools.com)

 

Due Monday 11/21

- Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I Lessons 3 & 4

- Photography Website (In-Class Activity) - To view source code: option + command + u

 

Submit Exit Slip #5
November 7 - November 11, 2016
HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

Typography for Web Design Video -complete

- Activity for Video -complete

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Color Video for designers

Adobe Kuler for color combos

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HTML

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice
- HTML Handbook
- Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I
-Introduction to HTML worksheet (use w3schools.com as a reference)
- HTML tag cheatsheet
- HTML5 tag cheatsheet

CSS

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice

CSS Box Model

Introduction to CSS
CSS Worksheet (use www.w3schools.com as a reference)

Due Tuesday 11/15:

- Photography Website In-Class Activity - To view source code: option + command + u

- Introduction to HTML worksheet (homework if not complete) - Submit here!

- Lesson 1 & 2 in Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I (homework if not complete)

Blog Entry #4
October 31 - November 4, 2016
HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives


DESIGN PRINCIPLES Review: Design Principles, Presentation & Pre-Assessment

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Typography for Web Design Video

- Activity for Video

Color Video for designers

Adobe Kuler for color combos

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HTML

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice
- HTML Handbook
- Codecademy: Learn HTML & CSS: Part I
-Introduction to HTML worksheet (use w3schools.com as a reference)
- HTML tag cheatsheet
- HTML5 tag cheatsheet

CSS

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice

CSS Video Intro
Introduction to CSS
CSS Worksheet (use www.w3schools.com as a reference)

 

Thursday: Design Principles Quiz
Blog and Exit Slip Break Week (make sure all entries are up to date for quarter 1)
October 24 - 28, 2016
HTML & CSS

Week Outline and Class Objectives


HTML & CSS


Videos to Inspire
Mitch Resnick, Let’s Teach Kids to Code
What Most Schools Don't Teach, Inspiration in Coding


HTML

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice
- HTML Handbook
- Codecademy, Introduction to HTML UNIT 1
-Introduction to HTML worksheet (use w3schools.com as a reference)
- HTML tag cheatsheet
- HTML5 tag cheatsheet

CSS

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice

CSS Video Intro
Introduction to CSS
CSS Worksheet (use www.w3schools.com as a reference)


DESIGN

Saving Images for Web

How to use Photography in Branding

Mood Board Examples

Color Video for designers

Adobe Kuler for color combos

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Typography for Web Design Video

- Activity for Video

Homework #1: Finish any incomplete assignments started in class.
Submit Exit Slip #4

October 17 - 21, 2016
Design Principles & Photography Composition

Introduction to HTML

Week Outline and Class Objectives

Design Principles:
Putting it all together in your first webpage

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Design Principles, Presentation & Pre-Assessment

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Saving Images for Web

How to use Photography in Branding

Mood Board Examples

Color Video for designers

Adobe Kuler for color combos


HTML


Introduction to Text Editors

- Atom (free download)

-TextEdit (a basic text editor that is already on your computer) Instructions for setting TextEdit preferences before using

In-Class and Self-Guided Practice
- HTML Handbook
- Codecademy, Introduction to HTML: First Lesson
-Introduction to HTML worksheet (use w3schools.com as a reference)

- HTML tag cheatsheet
- HTML5 tag cheatsheet

Submit in class:

1. Photography Compositions (5 photos)

2. Branding in Photography Notes

3. File Structure Pre-assessment - complete

Blog Entry #3

October 11 - 14, 2016
Photoshop
Design Principles & Photography Composition

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

Photoshop

Submit Magazine Madness project + gallery walk

Design Principles

Design Principles, Presentation & Pre-Assessment

- Design Principles Assignment

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Photography Composition
Photography Tips and Tricks
Food Photography Tricks

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Typography for Web Design Video

- Activity for Video

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Mood Board Project, to bring it all together
How to use Photography in Branding
More for this unit to come....

Submit in class:

1. Magazine madness project (Tuesday)

2. Design Principles Assignment (Friday)

 

Homework #1: Photography assignment Due Tuesday 10/18

No blog or exit slip entry due this week because of the short holiday week

October 4 - 7, 2016
Photoshop

Week Outline and Class Objectives


Magazine Madness

Magazine Madness Directions & Rubric Due: Tuesday, October 11th.

Step by Step Directions if Duplicating from in Class

Font Downloads which may be helpful!

Help Matching Fonts (WhattheFont)

NEWLY ADDED!!! - In Photoshop go to Type --> Match Font

Final Product Example

Magazine Madness Example from real life - making art for social criticism!

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Finished?

1. Have a friend check your work against the rubric & use their feedback to improve your project.

2. Really done? Stretch your photoshop skills with a tutorial here or here!

Homework: Finish Magazine Madness Project: Due Tuesday, October 11th

Submit Bi-Weekly Exit Slip
September 26 - 30, 2016
Photoshop

Week Outline and Class Objectives


Magazine Madness

Magazine Madness Directions & Rubric Due: Tuesday, October 11th.

Step by Step Directions if Duplicating from in Class

Font Downloads which may be helpful!

Help Matching Fonts (WhattheFont)

NEWLY ADDED!!! - In Photoshop go to Type --> Match Font

Final Product Example

Magazine Madness Example from real life - making art for social criticism!

Homework: No homework this week!

Submit Bi-Weekly Blog Entry #2
September 19 - 23, 2016
Photoshop

Week Outline and Class Objectives


Getting ready for Magazine Madness

Magazine Madness Directions & Rubric

Step by Step Directions if Duplicating from in Class

Font Downloads which may be helpful!

Magazine Madness in real life - making art for social criticism!


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Photoshop Activities


1. Text in Photoshop

Character Panel - in class activity

Text Effects Tutorials: Choose your own adventure - in class activity


2. Masks and Adjustment Layers

Clipping Mask
Adjustments Panel

Movies in Color - resource for adjustment layer activity

Photo 1 - resource for adjustment layer activity

Photo 2 - resource for adjustment layer activity


Those Looking to Learn More....

Photoshop Essentials

Content Aware- video tutorial
Content Aware- photo resource

Red Eye Removal- video tutorial

Red Eye Removal- collect own photo source

GIF Animation - video tutorial

 

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Photoshop Games!

Real or Photoshop Game

Pen Tool Challenge, #1

Pen Tool Challenge, #2

Cool Colors Challenge

Homework #1: Magazine Madness Proposal.

Due Friday, September 23rd at the beginning of class: In Google Doc include: Magazine you will duplicate, image of yourself you will put on that magazine and the replacement text.

- Example of Magazine Madness Proposal

- Final Product Example (this we will work on for several classes but the homework assignment above helps you plan for the final product.)

Submit Bi-Weekly Exit Slip
September 12 - 16, 2016
Photoshop

Week Outline and Class Objectives

 

Photoshop Activities
Next Revolution in Beauty, A-dobe Fotoshop (entertaining commercial)

Face Swap Tutorial
Photoshop Gallery Activity

Photoshop Worksheet


Photoshop Resources

Photoshop Interface (very basics)

To Cover In Class: Selection Tools: magic wand and quick selection, Eraser, Brushes, Text, Layers, Filter Gallery, Clone Tool, Adjustments Panel, Shapes, Pen Tool, Crop, Clipping Mask, Character Panel, Transparency, Image/Canvas Size & Saving, How to remove content in a photo - the content aware tool


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Photoshop Games!

Real or Photoshop Game

Pen Tool Challenge, #1

Pen Tool Challenge, #2

Cool Colors Challenge

Homework: Photoshop Worksheet Due 9/19

DUE: Submit Welcome Letter and Purchase Flash Drive

Blog Entry #1
September 6 - 9, 2016
Introduction to Photoshop

Week Outline and Class Objectives

Photoshop

Photoshop Interface (very basics)

Pixel Video

To Cover In Class: Selection Tools: magic wand and quick selection, Eraser, Brushes, Text, Layers, Filter Gallery, Adjustments Panel, Shapes, Pen Tool, Crop, Clipping Mask, Character Panel, Transparency, Image/Canvas Size & Saving


Activities

Introductions, Turn Around and Meet My Friend
Color Meanings
Face Swap Tutorial
Photoshop Gallery Activity

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Photoshop Games!

Real or Photoshop Game

Pen Tool Challenge, #1

Pen Tool Challenge, #2

Cool Colors Challenge


Announcement! BPA is open for new members! Check out the events at bpa.org.

Homework #1: Submit Welcome Letter and Purchase Flash Drive

Submit Bi-Weekly Exit Slip
 
August 31 - September 2, 2016
Introduction to Course

Week Outline and Class Objectives

• Forms to Fill Out & Info to Know

Fire Escape Plan from room 201
Computer Experience Survey
Welcome Letter
Natick High Web Design, Gallery Site

• Vidoes to Influence
Here is to the Crazy Ones
Smart is Sexy
Why I Create, by: Adobe

 

Homework #1: Submit Welcome Letter and Purchase Flash Drive

Introduction to weekly exit slip, 3:2:1 and Class Blog. (Example)