Multimedia+Design


 * Welcome to Multimedia Design!**

We will be using this wiki for discussions and assignments. Check this page regularly for information and instructions.

Click on the link below to view the syllabus for Multimedia Design. Please review the syllabus with your parents.

Click on the link below to open a student questionnaire. Please type in your answers, print, and submit to Mrs. Bezeredi.


 * Bellringer**-each day unless directed otherwise, go to [] - select News Headline Exercises, select Google News Headlines, complete the typing exercise of popular news headlines. When you have completed the exercise, click on the headline of your choice and read the article of your choice.

//__Week 3- August 23-27__// This week, we will become oriented with using a technology classroom. We will discuss safety issues and classroom rules and procedures. We will also create Google accounts so each student will have email and access to class blog. Prior to using computers, all students must submit their permission forms __and__ pass the Safety Quiz with a minimum score of 100. We will also participate in a team project to research multimedia programs and create a brochure.

Create a Google account by following these directions:

"What Is Multimedia?" View the following presentation for assignment View the rubric used for assessing project Use the following Excel spreadsheet for your research

__//Week 4 - Aug. 30-Sept. 3//__ We will be completing "What is Multimedia?" plus becoming acquainted with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8

__//Week 5 - Sept. 7-10//__ We will be creating a greeting card as a class. Students will create their own greeting cards using their own images or images provided by Adobe.

//__Week 6 - Sept. 13-17__// Our class will be creating their own wikispace. Students will also create a photo collage using Photoshop Elements 8. They will have the opportunity to create a collage about their future.

//__Week 7 - Sept. 20-24__// Students will be working through Photoshop online tutorials and posting their work to their wiki. Go to this website: Photoshop Tutorials We will complete [|Getting Acquainted with Shapes, Pattern Fills, Layers, and Brushes], [|Removing Blemishes From a Photo], [|Whitening Your Teeth], and [|Remove Red Eye]

//__Week 8 - Sept. 27-Oct. 1__// Students will be working through Photoshop online tutorials and posting their work to their wiki. Go to this website: Photoshop Tutorials [|Changing Eye Color] [|Slim Down - Removing Unwanted Weight] [|**Removing Unwanted Elements From a Photo**] //__Week 9 Oct. 4-8__// Students will create a postcard in Microsoft Publisher from the point of view of an early American explorer of their choice. The class will also create a poster (flyer) in Photoshop Elements 8 to promote the school. We will include pictures of various locations in the school using knowledge gained from some of our Photoshop tutorials. Below is a link to a website on explorers. Please choose a the early 1500s, the Late 1500s, or the 1600's then pick an explorer to base your postcard on. []
 * [|Removing or Lessening Wrinkles with Photoshop Elements]**

Post card example: Tuesday Oct. 5-finish and post your postcard then complete the following tutorial on combining a cartoon body with a face photo: []

Thursday & Friday Oct. 7-8 School Flyer You will create a flyer promoting our school using Photoshop Elements 8.0. Use these pictures to create the flyer. The flyer should include text advertising our school (classes offered, sports, clubs, new facilities, etc.) Below is a rubric for the assignment. School Flyer
 * || Points  ||   ||  Points  ||
 * 4 pictures ||  _/25  ||  graphics  ||  _/10  ||
 * background ||  _/10  ||  frames  ||  _/10  ||
 * Style effects ||  _/10  ||  Promotional text  ||  _/20  ||
 * Attractive title ||  _/15  ||   ||   ||

//__Week 10 Oct. 12-15__// Students will create their own fictional business. Using Microsoft Publisher, create business cards and a newletter for your business. Post documents to the Publisher Projects page of your wiki. //__Week 11 Oct. 18-22__// Students will begin "The Dream Team" simulation. Students will create their own professional sports team. This week, we will determine teams, design logos, and create team rosters. Planning pages will be provided by Mrs. Bezeredi. All assignments should be posted to a new page in your wiki called "The Dream Team". //__Week 12 Oct. 25-30__// Students will continue working on "The Dream Team" simulation. Students will create their own roster for their professional sports team. They will also design team business cards, VIP game passes, and a fan T-shirt. //__Week 13 Nov. 1-5__// Students will continue working on "The Dream Team" simulation. Students will create advertisement for their professional sports team. They will also participate in an interest inventory and career research based upon their responses. Students will also complete a Photoshop Tutorial plus create a voki avatar for their own wiki space. //__Week 14-15 Nov. 8-19__// Students will complete brochures and newsletters for their professional sports teams. //__Week 16 Nov. 22-23__// Students will complete group research projects on the impact of copyright laws on media publications. Each group will present on the 23rd. //__Week 17 Nov. 29-Dec. 3__// Students will learn Prezi presentation software. They will create and present a presentation about the holidays. __//Week 18 Dec. 6-10//__ Students will create a water color using Adobe Photoshop using the following link: [] __On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will work in pairs (with neighbor) to create a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation on the history of Saraland. Use the Internet for research.__ __PowerPoint guidelines: At least 10 slides with transitions and animation, use at least 5 graphics__ __Prezi guidelines: At least 20 paths, at least 5 graphics, and 15 sections of text__ Students will also create a Christmas card by combining 2 photos using the following tutorial [] Students will create a reflection on a photo using the following tutorial []
 * Friday-Nov. 5**
 * Complete the Photoshop tutorial at this link [] for creating black and white pictures. Choose one element to color. Don't do lips--Be creative! Choose flowers, signs, bows, or any small element that you can make stand out!**
 * Post to one wiki! Presentation must be posted by the end of class on Wednesday!**