DD ShortTerm 0126

Digital Design

Month Activity Details/Skills Covered

October Web 2.0 Students will create a Prezi on the advantages of Web 2.0 Tools
Project
November Graphics BLT Students will followtutorials to create and edit a multi-layer image
Project using Photoshop
December Students will work in small groups to create a 30 second to 3
Video Editing minute video using Adobe Premier Pro
January Project Students will create a 30 second Flash Animation Video
Flash
Animation
Project



















LAYER SANDWICH PROJECT

GPS: IT-DD-6
Identify and develop model digital products that reveal a professional layout and look by
applying design principles to produce professional quality digital products.
IT-DD-7
Create and edit images and graphics.
7.4 Apply appropriate image and graphic editing techniques.
7.5 Use graphic-editing software to create and edit images for publications and presentations.
Timeline- 2.5 class periods (225 minutes)

Step-by-Step Instructions Using Photoshop
1. Reset all tools.
2. Open plate.jpg.
3. Unlock and Re-name Background layer as plate.
4. Open slice of bread image, move bread onto plate image.
5. Use a selection tool to select the bread, use quick mask to make selection clean.
6. Use Layer Mask to hide areas so that only the slice of bread will show, paint with black or
white to clean up your image.
7. Re-name new layer as bread.
8. Save your new plate w/bread document as last name+first initial+sandwich as a psd file.
9. Open lettuce image, move lettuce onto plate image.
10. Use a selection tool to select the lettuce, use quick mask to make selection clean, get rid of
grey areas on lettuce.
11. Use Layer Mask to hide areas so that only the clean lettuce will show, paint with black or
white to clean up your image.
12. Re-name layer as lettuce.
13. Ctrl S to save. (Always save after every permanent change!)
14. Open tomato image, move tomato onto plate image.
15. Use a selection tool to select the tomato, use quick mask to make selection clean.
16. Use Layer Mask to hide areas so that only tomato will show, paint with black or white to
clean up your image.
17. Re-name layer as tomato.
18. Open bacon image, move bacon onto plate image.
19. Use a selection tool to select the bacon, use quick mask to make selection clean.
20. Use Layer Mask to hide areas so that only the bacon will show, paint with black or white to
clean up your image.
21. Re-name layer as bacon.
22. Change opacity to bacon, as cooked bacon can see through slightly.
23. Create a new layer by clicking new layer button on layers palette. Notice the checker box
pattern that indicates transparency.
24. Select a yellow color, select a hard edge brush, and paint on some mustard.
25. Layer styles>Bevel and emboss – to give mustard layer depth.
26. Re-name layer as mustard.
27. Copy bread layer by dragging to new layer button.

28. Re-name bread top, and drag to top sandwich in layers palette.
29. Look over all layers. If you need to clean up any edges to gset rid of any white around any
layers (ex. lettuce), use layer mask thumbnail to clean up the edges.
30. Make the sandwich your own. Add some other toppings like cheese, pickles, or onions. Add
items like cookies or chips, napkins, cola, or silverware.
Reminders:

To alter anything about a layer, that layer must be selected. To select a layer, click on it in
the layer
palette.

The layer is active when it is highlighted in the layers palette and there is a double frame
around the
image on the layer.

To rearrange the order of layers, click on layer in layers palette and drag up or down in the
palette.

Click on eyeball to hide layers.
To link layers, hold shift or ctrl and click on the layers you want to link. Then the layers will
be
temporarily locked together so they will move with each other.
To delete a layer drag it to the trash can icon on layers palette.
To alter Background Layer, double click and rename.

SANDWICH PROJECT RUBRIC

Name _______________________________________________ Period _____________ Date __________

LAYERS (35 pts.) Score Possible
14
Each part of the sandwich is on its own layer 14
7
Each layer is properly named and ordered
14
Layer style is properly applied to at least one layer 23
8
MASKING (45 pts.)
8
Layer mask has been properly applied to each part of the sandwich 8
4
Masking of each sandwich ingredient is neat and accurate 100

At least one extra item, or side, is properly masked onto the table

PROPER FILE MANAGING (20 pts.)

File was in the proper format (.psd)

File was properly named (lastname+firstname + sandwich)

File was properly submitted (Google Drive)

Total Score

SANDWICH PROJECT RUBRIC

Name _______________________________________________ Period _____________ Date __________

LAYERS (35 pts.) Score Possible
14
Each part of the sandwich is on its own layer 14
7
Each layer is properly named and ordered
14
Layer style is properly applied to at least one layer 23
8
MASKING (45 pts.)
8
Layer mask has been properly applied to each part of the sandwich 8
4
Masking of each sandwich ingredient is neat and accurate 100

At least one extra item, or side, is properly masked onto the table

PROPER FILE MANAGING (20 pts.)

File was in the proper format (.psd)

File was properly named (lastname+firstname + sandwich)

File was properly submitted (Google Drive)

Total Score

SANDWICH PROJECT RUBRIC

Name _______________________________________________ Period _____________ Date __________

LAYERS (35 pts.) Score Possible
14
Each part of the sandwich is on its own layer 14
7
Each layer is properly named and ordered
14
Layer style is properly applied to at least one layer 23
8
MASKING (45 pts.)
8
Layer mask has been properly applied to each part of the sandwich 8
4
Masking of each sandwich ingredient is neat and accurate 100

At least one extra item, or side, is properly masked onto the table

PROPER FILE MANAGING (20 pts.)

File was in the proper format (.psd)

File was properly named (lastname+firstname + sandwich)

File was properly submitted (Google Drive)

Total Score

Flash Video Project

GPS :

IT-DD-10 Plan, produce, edit, and publish animations.
10.1 Describe the current uses of animation in multimedia and web sites.
10.2 Explore tools available to create animations.
10.3 Create animations for use in web sites and multimedia productions.

Objective:

Make a 30 second music video using Flash and put your video onto a web page. Video and
music must not contain any offensive language or images (automatic zero).

The intent of this project is to demonstrate your abilities in making Flash animations. You are
not required to draw/create all your objects. You can use items you created in Fireworks or other
programs, images/pictures from the web, or images/pictures of your own.

Timeline: Three 90 minute Class Periods

Directions:

First things first (5 pts):

Give credit to the author of your music: Either on the Web page or within your video, identify
the artist, song title, and album where your music is from.

Video Design Specifications (95 pts):

Create a Button

File Names  music_video.fla
 music_video.swf

Canvas Size  700 width x 400 height
Buttons
 Contain 2 buttons to: play, pause, buttons should be self-created
 Button size should be appropriate for use and display; not too large, not

too small
 Arrange buttons in a straight line down either left or right side edge of

canvas; may put a background color strip behind buttons
 Each button must clearly indicate its function
 Buttons must be in view at all times

Control Scripts  Attach appropriate action script to each button (more information will
be provided)

 Movie must not begin playing until viewer clicks the play button
o attach script to frame 1

 movie must go back to frame one when completed
o attach script to last frame
o More info will be provided on Actionscripts

Incorporate the use of each of the effects listed below. Each one must be used
at least once.

Animations  Frame by frame
 Shape tween
 Motion tween
 Color change
 Fade effect
 Text shape tween
 Text fade effect
 Movie Clip

Creativity  Video must not be the same animations repeated over and over with no
changes

 Challenge yourself to use the animation effects listed above in unique
ways

Timing &  Animation effects must match up with the lyrics or beat of your song
Visual Glitches  Timeline should not show any improper tween effects (dashed line)
 Check for any other visual issues that would detract from the quality of

video

Spelling &  Check spelling of ALL text used in video
Grammar

Video Editing Project

GPS :
IT-DD-9 Plan, edit, produce, and post a multimedia-rich video project.
9.1 Research and reveal how video can be used to enhance the message intended for an
audience.
9.2 Explain importance and model use of storyboarding a video project.
9.3 Develop an equipment list in creating and making videos with novice users for a professional
quality product.
9.4 Cite available software for creating videos ranging from free software to paid software, and
online compared to downloaded software.
9.5 Model the use of avatars as digital video creation.
9.6 Demonstrate ability to edit videos including adding subtitles, special effects, and transitions.
9.7 Insert or embed a video on web site.
Objective:
In groups of three, students will brainstorm ideas, come up with a concept, write,
plan and shoot a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that focuses on a problem in our
society and a solution to the problem. Use the guidelines below to begin to plan a 60-second
spot!

Timeline: Three 90 minute Class Periods

ALWAYS FREE PROJECT BASED

IMOVIE PSA

NATICK HIGH SCHOOL / DIGITAL MEDIA

Public Service
Announcement

A PSA is a advertisement which
relates to public issues. PSA’s
originally were shaped by the Ad
Council (Initially called the War
Advertising Council.) Their first
campaigns focused on the
country’s needs during World War
II. After the war, the Ad Council
expanded its focus to address
issues such as forest fires, blood
donations and highway safety.

PSA’S TODAY TO KNOW AND GO
Today PSA campaigns are created
by hundreds of non-profit and - A PSA CAN BE WRITTEN OR - REQUIRES THE SAME “WHO,
government agencies. On average PRESENTED IN AUDIO OR WHAT, WHERE, WHEN AND
the National Association of VISUAL FORM WHY” AS A NEWS STORY
Broadcasters contribute an
estimated $10 billion a year in - UNLIKE A PRESS RELEASE IT IS - KNOW YOUR PLAN AHEAD SO
free time for various public USUALLY PRESENTED YOU CAN YOUR PSA TO THE
causes. The most popular topics ELECTRONICALLY IN A SHORT PROPER PERSON OR
of PSAs now are health and safety. SPOT OF TEN TO SIXTY DEPARTMENT.
SECONDS.

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IMOVIE PSA Assignment

• ASSIGNMENT
Working in groups of three you will brainstorm ideas, come up with a concept, write,
plan and shoot a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that focuses on a problem in our
society and a solution to the problem and/or a club or class at NHS. Use the guidelines
below to begin to plan a 60-second spot!

• IDEAS AND EXAMPLES
- Texting and Driving: http://www.hmsa.com/mediacenter/videos/details.aspx?aid=907
- Smoking: http://www.hmsa.com/mediacenter/videos/details.aspx?aid=820
- Bullying: http://www.hmsa.com/mediacenter/videos/details.aspx?aid=817
- Tanning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5mRs5A-L5w
- Giving Back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwW5PHw_1LM
- Live United: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytF9PU5lXDY
- Animal Foundation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGaKinr_T_w

• IDEAS AND EXAMPLES FROM NHS
- A+ Certification: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O3HuoIVmIw&noredirect=1
- Animation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGNQNEpHukY&feature=related
- Intro to Web Design: http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=y0rsHVCC2mc&feature=related
- Video Productions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgn5wnIzCtU&feature=related

IMOVIE PSA Requirements to Begin

• PLANNING STAGES
- To be completed in a google document and shared with [email protected] with rights to edit.
- File name to include: name of all members, PSA assignment

• Answer the following questions to begin

1. Target Audience: Who do I want to reach with my message ?

2. Message: What is my message?

3. Message: What do I want the viewer to understand?

4. Action Step: What is the call to action?

5. Action Step: What do I want the viewer to do?

6. Action Step: How can the viewer help solve the problem?

7. Significance of Issue to the Public: Why is this issue important to the public?

• Additional Required Components

1. Description: Turn in a written description of the PSA, answering questions 1-7
above, plus any other information and research about the issue, or the population
the PSA addresses or serves.

2. Narration: Share your message in unexpected or novel ways. Elements in the
message should be woven together with insight and imagination grabbing the
attention of the intended audience. The message needs to be clear and consice. A
single thought or phrase at the end of the PSA should summarize the entire
message (tag line). Make sure the message is based on accurate and verifiable
information. Time out your script by reading it aloud with a stopwatch. PSA’s are :
30 or :60 seconds in length.

3. Story Board: Create a storyboard for approval BEFORE you begin shooting. A
storyboard is a visual representation of the different shots (shot sketches) in the
order they will appear in the finished work. In addition include: 1. audio (where
the narration comes in, or if there is music over the shot.) 2. written description of
the shots you are planning: locations, actions, objects, actors, etc. 1. compositional
information (close up, pan, wide shot, etc.) Your drawings can be simple stick
figures.

IMOVIE PSA Requirements to Begin

• STORY BOARD EXAMPLE

IMOVIE PSA Requirements to Begin

• STORY BOARD TEMPLATE 2

1

1. Audio: 1. Audio:
2. Description: 2. Description:
3. Compositional: 3. Compositional:

3 4

1. Audio: 1. Audio:
2. Description: 2. Description:
3. Compositional: 3. Compositional:

IMOVIE PSA Rubric

• GRADING RUBRIC

ELEMENTS POSSIBLE POINTS COMMENTS
POINTS
Technical Aspects
- Video reflects effective camera work, 20
editing skills, use of lighting and sound
that add to the overall mood/message/ 20
theme of the piece 10
10
Creativity
- The message is told in unexpected or 10
novel way. Elements in the message grab 10
the attention of the intended audience. 20
100
Tag Line
- Message is clear and concise. A single
thought or phrase at the end of the PSA
summarizes the entire message.

Social Benefit
- The ideas shown have an application to
the lives or the targeted audience. The
PSA is one that will motivate change to
improve the targeted audience’s
community in a meaningful way.

Facts
- The message is based on accurate and
verifiable information. Source
information has been verified and
documented.

Follow-Up
- Follow-up information is provided to
direct the intended audience to local o
national advocacy groups.

Planning Requirements
- All deadlines are met. Description,
narration and storyboard have been
approved before shooting and are turned
in at the final screening.

Total

IMOVIE PSA Movie Festival

• FILM FESTIVAL

When all projects are complete they will be shared with other students
in the class during the annual Digital Media film festival. The winning
review the judging requirements below for the film festival before
submitting your final file.

• JUDGING FORM

iMovie Film Festival Judging Form

Topic:_____________________________________________________ Judges: ___________________________________________

Directions for Viewer:  Using the rubric below please circle what level best describes the student’s work in creating an 
educational video in iMovie.

Excellent Good Average Fair Poor Fail

Goal of video is clear  10 8 6 4 20

throughout the entire 

movie

Content/Audio in  10 8 6 4 20

project is appropriate 

Video/Image clips are  10 8 6 4 20

clear, smooth and help 

establish the goal of the 

video

Video was creative,  20 15 10 8 4 2

informative/

entertaining and 

professional.

Video kept viewers  20 15 10 8 4 2

attention

Overall Project 20 15 10 8 4 0

Total:_________________________
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