1. November 12th, 2014

2. End of Unit You should be able to: Organize files on:
Your computer
Google Drive
Discuss the main parts of a computer and what it does
Use basic text formatting in Microsoft Word
Use basic design formatting in Microsoft Powerpoint
Define what makes a good/bad logo and analyze logos
Create a logo using layer-based editing

3. Schedule 12th and 13th: 14th: 19th:
Use a layer-based editor to create the BTA3O logo
14th:
Dr. Burt will be gone and Mrs. Train will be here
Organize your:
BTA3O folder on desktop
BTA3O folder on google drive
Binder
19th:
Unit test
See previous slide for exactly what will be on it

4. Layer-based image editing
Definition:
Image editing in which each design element is separated on a different “layer”
Think of each layer as a different transparency that contains one part of the design.
When combined, you see the entire design
Layers can hold:
Picture
Shape
Text

5. Layer-based image editing
Common programs available:
Adobe photoshop
Very powerful but very expensive
Paint
Simple with most basic functions and free on every windows computer
GIMP
Free to download program with most basic functions and many advanced ones
Pixlr
Free web-based program that is less powerful than GIMP

6. Layer-based image editing
Advantages:
Each element is separate meaning you can’t accidentally change one while editing another
Can quickly find and edit one particular element and immediately see how the change looks
Can hide elements that you don’t want to change

7. Layer-based image editing
Disadvantages:
Steep learning curve
Some functions are not intuitive/take time to get used to

8. Today’s project Recreate the BTA3O logo using Pixlr
Each design element will have it’s own layer
Layer for:
Square
Circle
Triangle
Text

9. Today’s project When finished: Save the file on your desktop as a:
.pxd file
.jpeg file
On the right, answer the following question:
What is the major difference between these file types and when would you use one over the other?