http://www.gabali.co.uk Anna Gabali - Multimedia Lecturer - Digital Artist Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:29:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Anna Gabali - Multimedia Lecturer - Digital Artist Anna Gabali no Anna Gabali missbalajo@yahoo.co.uk missbalajo@yahoo.co.uk (Anna Gabali) 20011 - Anna C Gabali Anna Gabali - Multimedia Lecturer - Digital Artist Mulitimedia, Digitial Arts, Web Design, http://www.gabali.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/videosplashs.jpg http://www.gabali.co.uk London Weekly http://www.gabali.co.uk/collecting-evidence-with-video-equipment/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/collecting-evidence-with-video-equipment/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:58:47 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2905 http://www.gabali.co.uk/collecting-evidence-with-video-equipment/feed/ 2 Assessing core skills Capturing evidence of learning using video equipment, is now as easy as ABC, teachers can use their mobile phones to collect evidence of learning, and use the information for Internal/External Verification purposes.  Capturing evidence of learning using video equipment, is now as easy as ABC, teachers can use their mobile phones to collect evidence of learning, and use the information for Internal/External Verification purposes.  It is very helpful to use camera equipment to assess; Learners’ report on term activities and difficulties Students’ interactions during classroom events Students' construction of knowledge in basic design theory and hands-on activities (in my case, ability to demonstrate how to use software packages, and creative ideas) Students' ability to present information This technique of collecting evidence of learning is very effective in helping the student improve on/developing a range of communication skills such as;- Conveying ideas Expressing thoughts and feelings Interact with other students within a set context (out if their comfort zone) Presenting information     admin no http://www.gabali.co.uk/artwork-imaging-photoshop-assessment-level-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/artwork-imaging-photoshop-assessment-level-2/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:08:26 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2893 http://www.gabali.co.uk/artwork-imaging-photoshop-assessment-level-2/feed/ 3 Info for students,Photoshop in the classroom This term you will be an opportunity for you to learn how to use Photoshop creatively. There will be also an introduction to Adobe InDesign and Illustrator CS3, to give you the chance to experiment other industry standard software. This term you will be an opportunity for you to learn how to use Photoshop creatively. There will be also an introduction to Adobe InDesign and Illustrator CS3, to give you the chance to experiment other industry standard software. Although you are going to produce only one piece of work for this assignment, you will be able to produce:  A logo  A business card  A flyer  A Greetings card  Other magazine covers  Digital Artwork Assignment guidelines: 1. Research magazines and evaluate theme, content, audience, messages. 2. Prepare a project plan (which must include information about typography, pictures, target audience, price) 3. Prepare sketches/stories in your magazine 4. Design your magazine using line, shape, text, texture, balance, contrast, unity, color, value and everything else you learned this term, to create an interesting composition  Project Brief Magazine design demonstrates a designer’s ability to layout a page, organize information, and combine written and visual material intelligently. You have been asked by a famous publisher to design the front and back cover of a magazine, and write a cover story which must be on a minimum of two pages spread (you can use existing magazines for inspiration).  1. Design a Magazine cover for a Computer Art magazine, April 2011 issue, and write specialist tutorial on any Software you feel comfortable with (2 pages spread). You must design your own illustration for the cover of the magazine, and use print screen when appropriate to illustrate your tutorial.  2. Design a Magazine cover for an Art magazine, April 2011 issue, with a cover story on Magritte (2 pages spread). You must take/design your own picture/artwork for the cover.  3. The Big Issue requires a cover that would best represent Newham, and a cover story on this borough (2 pages spread, issue 2011). You must take your own picture for the cover.  4. Design a Magazine cover for a music magazine, April 2011 issue, with a cover story on the obstacles for new comers (in the music industry, 2 pages spread).    PROCEDURES FOR CREATING A MAGAZINE    Must have front and back cover. Your cover MUST include: A name, a price issues date and number, main and smaller story lines/featured articles, Bar Code and well balanced typography. Size 8” X 10.5”, 150 pixels/inch (minimum).   Cover and back pages must be illustrated.   Must have table of contents page with article and page number.   The article can be informative (tell about something), narrative (tell a story) persuasive (present an idea or argument about something you feel strongly about and may include evidence to support your argument), or descriptive (describing something).   Magazine can include poetry, interviews, short story, music or movie reviews, advice columns, puzzles, riddles, recipes, fashion, etc.   Magazines must also include advertisement. These advertisements must be original. (In other words, you must create the ad's yourself). You may write only two full-page ads. Your ads may be included on a feature page.   Magazine must be a minimum of 6 pages and no more than 10 pages in length, including advertisements, table of content, article and front and back pages.   Each page must be numbered.  admin no <iframe width="400" height="400" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2893-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/design-a-simple-3d-logo/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/design-a-simple-3d-logo/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:36:50 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2708 http://www.gabali.co.uk/design-a-simple-3d-logo/feed/ 7 3D,3d tutorials,Learn 3d,podcasts A logo represents your Business, or yourself. It can be designed using a lot of software packages. Today we are looking at using 3d software to design a simple logo. Why Have 3d  Logo? If you start designing you logo using 3d you can then be able to ... A logo represents your Business, or yourself. It can be designed using a lot of software packages. Today we are looking at using 3d software to design a simple logo. Why Have 3d  Logo? If you start designing you logo using 3d you can then be able to animate the logo; if you intend to be in the media industry (filming, special effects), it is a considerable advantage to have a complex animated logo. Originality With 3d software you can guaranty room for originality for your animated logo. Text or symbol Logos Usually 3d animated logos use both as combining can help you create powerful and memorable logos. The simple video tutorial is just introduction. admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2708-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/grunge-fun-with-photoshop/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/grunge-fun-with-photoshop/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:20:33 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2598 http://www.gabali.co.uk/grunge-fun-with-photoshop/feed/ 6 Info for students,Photoshop in the classroom,Photoshop podcast,Podcast This is the first part of a tutorial on making grunge imagery in Photoshop. This is the first part of a tutorial on making grunge imagery in Photoshop. admin no <iframe width="560" height="400" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2598-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/starter-session-illustrator-revision-vector-graphics/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/starter-session-illustrator-revision-vector-graphics/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:34:32 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2371 http://www.gabali.co.uk/starter-session-illustrator-revision-vector-graphics/feed/ 71 Creative & media Resources,Creative Media course resources,for teachers,Illustrator,Info for students,Info for teachers,Podcast This is a starter session asking students to recognized tools used in this quick logo demo, the students have already had experience using Adobe Illustrator. Usually used  for the third illustrator session, This is a starter session asking students to recognized tools used in this quick logo demo, the students have already had experience using Adobe Illustrator. Usually used  for the third illustrator session, with the level 2 Creative & media and Multimedia. admin no <iframe width="560" height="400" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2371-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-3d-mag-with-illustrator/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-3d-mag-with-illustrator/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:47:42 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2367 http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-3d-mag-with-illustrator/feed/ 55 Creative & media Resources,Info for students,Photo editing,Podcast,Teaching print media This tutorial is used in the classroom, this is to demonstrate how to make a 3d version of the magazines students create in the class. This tutorial is used in the classroom, this is to demonstrate how to make a 3d version of the magazines students create in the class. admin no <iframe width="560" height="400" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2367-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-and-media-photoshop-workshop-level-1-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-and-media-photoshop-workshop-level-1-2/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:39:41 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2250 http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-and-media-photoshop-workshop-level-1-2/feed/ 53 Creative & media Resources,Creative Media course resources,for teachers,Info for students,Photoshop podcast,Podcast,Teaching print media Photoshop creative exercise;- Photoshop CS3 was used but higher versions can be used. In this Photoshop workshop, students do learn how to use the treshold tool and how to use layers, as well as import images into artwork. Photoshop creative exercise;- Photoshop CS3 was used but higher versions can be used. In this Photoshop workshop, students do learn how to use the treshold tool and how to use layers, as well as import images into artwork. This is a basic tutorial which emphasis on using creativity with images downloaded. I used this least year (2009/2010), with the level 2 course and they have all enjoyed it.  With this tutorial it is advised to let the students discover art in general. Giving  a project to the students would be a good start, so they can research, sketch, prepare mood board, before starting with Photoshop. It is advisable to encourage the students to used their own images, but for this picture I used: Edward Weston Nude, 1936 (227N) Wing http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/061/0/e/Steampunk_Wings_by_rocknro8907.jpg And any background will do After that, just encourage students to do their own. Lesson Objectives; - Using tools - Using layers - Importing images admin no <iframe width="560" height="400" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2250-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/web-design-level-2-multimedia-part-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/web-design-level-2-multimedia-part-2/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:42:19 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1951 http://www.gabali.co.uk/web-design-level-2-multimedia-part-2/feed/ 56 Info for students,web design This is the second session for the level 2 multimedia encourages students  to understand the difference between creating website using Wordpress and Dreamweaver. Resources: Internet, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, www.wordpress.com, drawing boards, paper, This is the second session for the level 2 multimedia encourages students  to understand the difference between creating website using Wordpress and Dreamweaver. Resources: Internet, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, www.wordpress.com, drawing boards, paper, pens, crayons. By the end of this lesson: learners will be able to identity and understand technology learners will have experimented with both CMS and WYSIWYG Starter session; Q & A- away from your computers and the Internet What is a url? Define IPv6 What is the difference between the Internet and World Wide Web? HTTP? What is this???!!! And what on hearth is a domain name?? Server? Why do I need a server for? TCP? Is the short name for Three Cool Professionals? Am I right? IP = Intelligent Pen If I want a website I need a domain name. True or False? Main Session part 1; It is time to break down the definitions:- take notes Use your drawing skills (drawing broad/sketch book or A3), draw an instructional version of this video to demonstrate your understanding. Main Session part 2; Group Debate Group 1- Make an effective research about the advantages of social web sites in view of arguing the fact that social websites are not dangerous to society, but beneficial. Group 2- Make an effective research about the disadvantages of social web sites in view of arguing the fact that social websites are dangerous for vulnerable people etc... You have 30 minutes to gather facts, and plan and prepare your debate. Main Session part 4; Introduction to Dreamweaver & Workshop For this workshop we will create a basic website using Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Le'ts start together You will need to open and find Dreamweaver 1. Begin by creating a folder on your computer called "mysite" as all one word. Save all of your files related to this site into this folder. Create a folder within this folder called images. 2. Create the pages index about portfolio contact links 3. add content - text is enough for today 4. link the pages 5. preview the site Now watch the video  + Tutor demo and explanations + take notes   REMINDER TO DESIGN WEBSITE WE NEED: A BRIEF This brief will the base for our final design RESEARCH Research the Internet to see what the competitors do PLAN The plan will be an extension to the brief and will dictate how we design the website WEB DESIGN AND GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS A designer is able to use a good color combination for the design, also understand the difference between graphics for web and print. They also need to have the basics of coding (HTML and CSS) to be able to deliver a good project. Although we can use CMS; it is in the designer interest to know about web technology and design A GOOD COLLECTION OF SOFTWARE PACKAGES Although it is possible to design a website using NotePad or TexEdit is very advisable to have an array of software packages; - animation software for designing banners - design software to design graphics - web design editor packages to visually (WYSIWYG/WYSYG/CMS) - uploading software (FTP) DOMAIN NAME the url for the user to view your page HOSTING Server space to upload the site                 Extra resources DIDA Homework Start planning your own website for next week. Closing the session: Reflect in your learning log or blog admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1951-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/photo-editing-for-level-1-creative-and-media-and-media/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/photo-editing-for-level-1-creative-and-media-and-media/#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:38:00 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1093 http://www.gabali.co.uk/photo-editing-for-level-1-creative-and-media-and-media/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photoshop in the classroom,Podcast,Teaching print media,Tutorials For Level 1 Music & Media Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Business Cards Material required for experimental purpose: Sample business cards, Internet, Photoshop, Printer, Paper/Pen Students will learn basic photo editing techniques. For Level 1 Music & Media Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Business Cards Material required for experimental purpose: Sample business cards, Internet, Photoshop, Printer, Paper/Pen Students will learn basic photo editing techniques.   Students will analyze and evaluate the results. Lesson Objectives; Exploring the different type of business cards Understanding and Researching Business representation Digital Imaging;- importing/exporting, using appropriate tools Present work Reflect and think of how the above learning is going to be use in summative assignment This video helps students understand how to use text tool, and import into an image in Photoshop. Usually used with the level 1, but level 2 are also shown this video, for catch-up and reminder admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1093-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/digital-imaging-vector-graphics-level-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/digital-imaging-vector-graphics-level-2/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:48:18 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2007 http://www.gabali.co.uk/digital-imaging-vector-graphics-level-2/feed/ 66 for teachers,Info for students,Learning Illustrator in class,Podcast,Teaching print media Lesson Aims: This is the ability to use a software application  to create, modify and layout artwork or images for display in print or on a screen (eg vector graphics for design and drawing; raster graphics for photo manipulation or illustration). Lesson Aims: This is the ability to use a software application  to create, modify and layout artwork or images for display in print or on a screen (eg vector graphics for design and drawing; raster graphics for photo manipulation or illustration). Students will be working with Illustrator and learn: Illustrator Basic tools (palettes, effects, and layers) The difference between Vector and Bitmap graphics And will be producing artwork This lesson is 4 hours long, students are required to work in group and given about an hour for software exploration. Resources: Internet, PowerPoint, Paper/Pen each, notebooks, Illustrator, Photoshop, Printer Starter Session: Review PLP, and review of last week Main Session Part 1: Cooperative Learning Activity - Research Group 1 - Make a presentation about Vector graphics. Your presentation should be comparative with other types of graphic you find. If possible, find dates, and discuss technology, and the advantages and disadvantages of vector graphics. Group 1 - Make a presentation about Bitmap graphics. Your presentation should be comparative with other types of graphic you find. If possible, find dates, and discuss technology, and the advantages/disadvantages of Bitmap graphics. You have half an hour to find and discuss information, and 15 minutes to plan and produce the presentation. You should all participate in the presentation. Once the presentation is finished we will have a group discussion about the different types of graphic and open both Illustrator and Photoshop and compare the file formats. Main Session Part 2 - Comparing the different file formats You will need to download an image from the Internet. Teacher Presentation. Main Session Part 3 - Introduction to Adobe Illustrator - Teacher Presentation Main Session Part 4 - Illustrator Demonstration Watch video + tutor demonstration students must take notes for the different tools, while teacher is demonstrating both similarities and differences with Photoshop. Main Session Part 5 - Individual development Mini Project : Make a series of children cards using Illustrator - children are often sold illustrations to learn different words, numbers, concepts, colours etc... Your goal for this project is to design cards that would be part of book, toy, or games for a young target audience (2-5 years old). Research children book, cards, games etc... (please keep evidence your research in the form of a mood board, presentation or in your notebook) Sketch first Main Session Part 6 - Closure Q & A - recap and Blog entry/journal/log book admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2007-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/web-design-part-1-level-2-knowing-the-differences/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/web-design-part-1-level-2-knowing-the-differences/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 02:09:03 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1941 http://www.gabali.co.uk/web-design-part-1-level-2-knowing-the-differences/feed/ 4 content management,for teachers,Info for students,Podcast,web design This is a first session for the level 2 multimedia encouraging them to experiment with www.wordpress.com and also helping understand the difference between the Internet and the WWW.  This lesson is easy from the start, This is a first session for the level 2 multimedia encouraging them to experiment with www.wordpress.com and also helping understand the difference between the Internet and the WWW.  This lesson is easy from the start, helping students understand the technology. Resources: Internet, an old computer to demonstrate networking and connections, www.wordpress.com, drawing boards, paper, pens, crayons. Starter session; Q & A- away from your computers and the Internet Do you know the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web? 1. Identify three different purposes that people might decide to create a website for   Main Session part 1; Presentation and Videos - The Internet and the World Wide Web The Internet and the worldwideweb Main Session part 2; Looking at blogging and Wordpress for designing websites A blog is a website which is created with a content management software, making it easy to publish articles and news. It is so easy to use;- anyone can produce a website in an instant.  CMS also allow techies to add functionality to the site with plugins, and other extras such as templates, making it even easier for us to get involved in the design of websites. The most widely use CMS by designers are JOOMLA, WORDPRESS, DRUPAL. Why having a blog is important for multimedia students? Reflective diary Practicing/developing skills in web design by developing templates, and experimenting making the obvious difference between front-end and back-end Can be used as a portfolio Encourage development of writing skills Reach out potential opportunities (further studies - jobs) Share, enforce your knowledge Let's start blogging! Go to www.wordpress.com and set your blog, you don't have to make a site name with your name you can use a nickname. Handouts will be given Closing the session: Reflect in your learning log or blog admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1941-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/nocn-e3-design-imaging-software-assessment/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/nocn-e3-design-imaging-software-assessment/#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 15:17:38 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1801 http://www.gabali.co.uk/nocn-e3-design-imaging-software-assessment/feed/ 7 Unit Aims: This is the ability to use a software application designed to create, modify and layout artwork or images for display in print or on a screen (eg vector graphics for design and drawing; raster graphics for photo manipulation or illustrat... Unit Aims: This is the ability to use a software application designed to create, modify and layout artwork or images for display in print or on a screen (eg vector graphics for design and drawing; raster graphics for photo manipulation or illustration). Students will be working with Photoshop and learn: Photoshop Basic tools (palettes, effects, and layers) Digital Painting Techniques Photo manipulation Photoshop functions (galleries, actions) Basic of print production This unit is taught with Phot0shop but can easily but used for any other Design and imaging software. admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1801-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/tip-of-the-day-for-multimedia-level-2-making-brushes/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/tip-of-the-day-for-multimedia-level-2-making-brushes/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 23:31:19 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1576 http://www.gabali.co.uk/tip-of-the-day-for-multimedia-level-2-making-brushes/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photoshop in the classroom,Photoshop podcast,Podcast Starter session tip of the day - Making and using brushes in Photoshop Starter session tip of the day - Making and using brushes in Photoshop admin no <iframe width="510" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1576-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/workshop-level-1-media-c-m-magazine-cover-design/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/workshop-level-1-media-c-m-magazine-cover-design/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 20:34:19 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1568 http://www.gabali.co.uk/workshop-level-1-media-c-m-magazine-cover-design/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photo editing,Podcast,Teaching print media This longer video is encouraging students to guess what tools were used to produce this mag cover. Usually used as a starter session or a test session. Students can work in group and make note of all the different, This longer video is encouraging students to guess what tools were used to produce this mag cover. Usually used as a starter session or a test session. Students can work in group and make note of all the different, tools and functions used to produce this magazine cover. They are then encouraged to plan and design their own cover. Depending on the type of magazine they will be producing, they are given a template to help them with the design.   admin no <iframe width="510" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1568-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-animation-with-flash-multimedia-level-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-animation-with-flash-multimedia-level-2/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 01:39:31 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1498 http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-animation-with-flash-multimedia-level-2/feed/ 0 for teachers,Info for students,Podcast,web design This is the first part of a 12 weeks tutorial teaching students about different animation techniques in Flash, this lesson is targeted at level 2 groups (NOCN, BTEC, CITY & GUILDS). This tutorial sample is a good base for students to start demonstratin... This is the first part of a 12 weeks tutorial teaching students about different animation techniques in Flash, this lesson is targeted at level 2 groups (NOCN, BTEC, CITY & GUILDS). This tutorial sample is a good base for students to start demonstrating understanding animation concepts. Teachers have to implement their own techniques with this material.  This tutorial last for 12 weeks, because students have to produce different animations by themselves to build their own portfolio. A sample student material will be available to download at a later date. Lesson Objectives; Introduction to the History of Animation Demonstrating understanding of frame by frame animation concept Create your own animation with photography Using basic tools in Flash Resources needed for this tutorial: Flash, Camera, Photoshop Duration: 4 hours Starter Session: Discuss the Specialist Bespoke Software Unit Criteria Main Session Part 1: History of Animation part 1  – (Tutor Presentation + youtube informational video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBeQfJ7MBU&playnext=1&list=PL36AC0F0BCE1790D4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuzGsXzbG0M&playnext=1&list=PL36AC0F0BCE1790D4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuHnJozhYYM&playnext=1&list=PL3A60DFED7532C821 Let's have a group discussion Let's discuss what  you have understood the history of Animation (techniques talked about in both the presentation and movie- I am interested in the different techniques - what you have grasped of the techniques) Main Session Part 2: Research Adobe Flash and history In small groups Group 1: Try and sell the latest version of Flash to a group of students, explaining development opportunities in the game industry Group 2: Try and sell the latest version of Flash to a group of students, explaining development opportunities in the animation Industry. Group 3: Try and sell the latest version of Flash to a group of students, explaining development opportunities in the web design Industry. All presentations should concentrate on the different products developed so your presentation should include links and video about the products designed in your research area. I don't want a blank presentation with words only, make it interesting. You need to work as a group and each team member should have a definite role in this presentation. Present to the class 10 minutes max per group – other will evaluate your presentation Cue Card:  you must research different developments in Flash: Wii, mobile phones technology, Iphone apps. No copy and paste, try to understand what you read and expand your research. Resources to support your with you with research: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Flash You are level 2, I am not spoon-feeding on this one, you have got Information Literacy Skills (DISCOVER) Main Session Part 3: Teacher demonstration - Intro to Flash Interface + Frame by Frame animation using photography Main Session Part 4: Work in groups and develop a small animation using Photography You should have a story (brainstorm ideas, thumbnails) Conclusion: Reflect/Blog admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1498-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-media-foundation-intro-to-wordpress-part-1/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-media-foundation-intro-to-wordpress-part-1/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 23:08:50 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1473 http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-media-foundation-intro-to-wordpress-part-1/feed/ 0 CMS,for teachers,Podcast,Teaching print media This is the first part of a 3 weeks tutorial teaching students about creating their own online gallery using a simple content management system. At this stage my students have already had an introduction to www.wordpress. This is the first part of a 3 weeks tutorial teaching students about creating their own online gallery using a simple content management system. At this stage my students have already had an introduction to www.wordpress.com creating their own personal blog (all my students including Level 1 music media and Level 2 multimedia). Nevertheless, this tutorial sample is a good base for students to start taking control of their website, producing their own portfolio, making decisions,choice on different plugins/themes to use to change the appearance of the website. A sample student material will be available to download at a later date. Lesson Objectives; Demonstrating confidence in building pages and posts using dashboard (WordPress) Researching and Planning for their own online portfolio Duration: 1.30 hour Starter Session: Discuss props and work produced with other teacher the evaluate the individual students' needs Main Session Part 1: Students plan their website (teacher presentation on CMS planning) students use a predefined template to help understanding planning. 1.1. Identify the purpose of the website and intended audience. Website Plan General Information Desired website name                   Why are you building this site?                   What is your message/Slogan?                   What type of website is it? (Educative, informative, sale, advertising or other).                   Who is your primary target audience?                   You need to be precise: about age, income, market segmentation and their technology knowledge; are they likely to be tech-savvy, or tech-limited? What would you like the site to achieve within 1 year? (how many visitors, income, users)                     1.2. Select and use a website design template to create a single web page. Template Name                   Template Location (where did you find the template?)                     1.3. Identify what content and layout will be needed in the web page (see Website Plan)   Planning and Managing Your Content                   List below the pages that you would like to feature in your site and the types of graphics you would incorporate. Page Title Content Description List Graphics to Include                                                                                                                                                 What features do you want in your site?          Videos          audio          Images          Download functionality (users)          Newsletter          Blog          Catalogue          User submission of documents          Search capability          Images Gallery          Animations          Forms/Surveys          News/RSS feeds          E-commerce functionality          Message Boards          Other Main Session Part 2: Simple WP demo and video support   Main Session Part 4: Project based – Work/Experiment with your blog   Homework: You must have your content ready to work on the site by next week admin no <iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1473-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-digital-colouring-level-1-part-one/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-digital-colouring-level-1-part-one/#comments Sun, 08 May 2011 00:37:14 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=775 http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-digital-colouring-level-1-part-one/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photoshop in the classroom,Podcast,post processing,Teaching print media This tutorial is to demonstrate that students don't have to use images downloaded to produce their own digital artwork; instead they could attempt to the give the downloaded image a new feel. This tutorial is used with level one multimedia and Music & ... This tutorial is to demonstrate that students don't have to use images downloaded to produce their own digital artwork; instead they could attempt to the give the downloaded image a new feel. This tutorial is used with level one multimedia and Music & Media. The scanned (mounted) work on the left was designed by a level 1 NOCN Music & Media Francisco (2009-10). This tutorial assumes that students are on a level 1 course learning digital imaging techniques, and runs for 12 weeks minimum. To help skills extension teachers should research and prepare a resources list of books, internet sites that accommodate for all learning types and needs.         Lesson Objectives; Scanning and understanding how a scanner works Drawing techniques Using Artwork Imaging to paint Catch up with the unit Duration: 4 hours Starter Session: Remembering what this unit is all about- 20 minutes Main Session: Drawing Techniques using own references(Information Literacy and Independent Study Skills) students are now able to find resources on-line and use as reference to draw) Main Session Part 1: Catching Up With Summative Assessment- 1 Hour Main Session Part 2: Drawing and scanning 1 hour Main Session Part 3: The Fun Part Using Photoshop admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=775-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/surrealism-photoshop-workshop-multimedia-creative-media-level-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/surrealism-photoshop-workshop-multimedia-creative-media-level-2/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 23:39:18 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1425 http://www.gabali.co.uk/surrealism-photoshop-workshop-multimedia-creative-media-level-2/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photoshop,Photoshop in the classroom,Podcast For this practical exercise, you will try and develop artistic know how, while developing tools knowledge and skills. You will have to produce something surreal and that represents you and what is in your mind. For this practical exercise, you will try and develop artistic know how, while developing tools knowledge and skills. You will have to produce something surreal and that represents you and what is in your mind. I have nice Carribbean landscapes in my head so this my simple way of implementing surrealism, so you can start developing from your mind and not other images. You will need 2 pictures to start with. Once you have finished with this exercise, do your own. admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1425-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-surrealism-with-photoshop-level-2-creative-mediamultimedia/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-surrealism-with-photoshop-level-2-creative-mediamultimedia/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 18:48:31 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1395 http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-surrealism-with-photoshop-level-2-creative-mediamultimedia/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photo editing,Photoshop in the classroom,Photoshop podcast,Podcast,Teaching print media This is the third part of a 6 weeks tutorial teaching students about different art movements and artists, this lesson is targeted at level 2 groups (NOCN, BTEC, CITY & GUILDS). This tutorial sample is a good base for students to start demonstrating cre... This is the third part of a 6 weeks tutorial teaching students about different art movements and artists, this lesson is targeted at level 2 groups (NOCN, BTEC, CITY & GUILDS). This tutorial sample is a good base for students to start demonstrating creativity. Teachers have to implement their own techniques with this material.  This tutorial last for 6 weeks, because students have to produce different digital art prints by themselves to build their own portfolio. A sample student material will be available to download at a later date. Lesson Objectives; Demonstrating confidence in building an image from scratch  according to brief using artwork imaging software Demonstrating creative flair and understand of art Efficiently explain and defend design ideas through challenging  Q&A. Document activities  (report, log book, sketch book) Duration: 4 hours Starter Session: Discuss previous sessions, Personal Study Skills: Klimt what have found written about him? What do you think about his art? Main Session Part 1: Why Multimedia, Media, and Creative students should have an understanding of different art movements? Teacher presentation. Main Session Part 2: What is Surrealism in Art? (group work) In small groups (3 student per group) Make a small presentation about Surrealism – who, what, when, where, why, how, also have a look at Dali, Max Ernst, Rene Magritte (find more) etc… You have 45 minutes Present to the class 10 minutes max per group – other will evaluate your presentation No resources to support you with research: You can also use the library for information, but don't waist your time in the library browsing; you only have 45 minutes. Or use you Information literacy skills (no google, or wikipedia) Main Session Part 3: The Fun Part Using Imaging Software to produce Surrealist Artwork (tutor demo) Main Session Part 4: Project based – Create your own Surrealist artwork with Photoshop You must: Put you ideas on paper first – referencing the artworks, and artists (surrealism) you like Resources to help you with the above: (online tutorials) http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/Photoshop-blog/2009/05/11/40-extravagant-surreal-and-fantasy-scenes-photoshop-tutorials/ Main Session Part 5: reflect on personal blog, and upload image created Homework: prepare a short research report about DADA (Dadaism). admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1395-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/movie-poster-tutorial-for-multimedia-creative-media-level-2-students/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/movie-poster-tutorial-for-multimedia-creative-media-level-2-students/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 17:51:54 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=952 http://www.gabali.co.uk/movie-poster-tutorial-for-multimedia-creative-media-level-2-students/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photoshop in the classroom,Photoshop podcast,Podcast,Teaching print media,Tutorials This long tutorial is part of a two weeks tutorial for Level 2 Multimedia, I will be including students' material, to be used and a brief later. The duration for this tutorial is 4 hours, and students will have to produce a basic movie poster using pro... This long tutorial is part of a two weeks tutorial for Level 2 Multimedia, I will be including students' material, to be used and a brief later. The duration for this tutorial is 4 hours, and students will have to produce a basic movie poster using props that they will download from the Internet. I  have attached a movie demonstration for students. It is important that teachers demonstrate their own techniques during the tutorial and go through tools with the students. Lesson Objectives; Create a movie Poster using tools and functions of the software Saving images Research into movie Posters Duration: 4 hours     Starter Session: What would expect to see on a movie poster? (genre, actors, why) Main Session Part 1: Poster Analysis and Research Main Session Part 2: Demonstration Main Session Part 3: Enjoying and developing own skills with the software Closure: Reflection and log book Starter Session - Question:  What would you expect to see on a horror movie poster? Task 1- Movie Poster Analyse Anna will be giving you a movie poster (image), and you will analyse and discuss issues and main point of the poster. See if you can find the following features on your poster. Don’t worry if you can’t find them all, your poster might not have every feature posted below: Key quotation from review Supporting Images Tag line Credits for production crew Actor’s names Certificate rating Key image Release date Film title Link to a popular novel Discuss how the above identified features are use to appeal to the target audience. By the way who is the target audience? What is the film unique selling point? What makes it different to movies of the same type? Task 2- Watch the Demo using Photoshop Task 3 Create a Movie poster of your own Genre: Sci-fi, suspense, Horror? The Title Who made it? Who’s in it? What do the critics say about it? It won ‘Best Film’ at the Cannes Film Festival. The release date And more Size: you can make an Insert - 14 x 36", a Standard Indoor Poster 18 x 24” Task 4 Reviewing your design Write up a report of your movie poster, you must try and explain: Your USP (unique selling point) The key images you have use The typography How did you decide on your tag line, colours, typography and why did you make these choices? Task 4 Reflect on your blog/Upload your movie poster Homework - Movie Reviews: Write 2 movie reviews for movies you have recently watched. One good one (at least 250 words, 1 typed page). -     One negative (at least 250 words, 1 typed page). Give each review a star rating (out of 10). Your reviews should comment on the elements of plot, character, and setting, in addition to criticizing/praising the actors' portrayals in their respective roles (based on part 1 of this project). Your review will be added into your magazine spread (final assignment) This task is to encourage you to write media text (do not ignore), use your time wisely and make sure you use your PES or SIS sessions to do this work. Resources to help you with research for the 2 sessions on Movie Posters http://www.dimensionsguide.com/standard-poster-size/ http://www.reelclassics.com/Articles/General/posters-article.htm http://www.movieposteraddict.com/2008/02/21/79-years-of-best-picture-winners-in-posters/ http://www.cruzine.com/2011/03/02/poster-design-history/ http://www.moviegoods.com/poster-history.asp admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=952-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/photoshop-erasing-with-confidence-workshop/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/photoshop-erasing-with-confidence-workshop/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 09:40:17 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2026 http://www.gabali.co.uk/photoshop-erasing-with-confidence-workshop/feed/ 0 Creative & media Resources,Creative Media course resources,for teachers,Info for students,Photoshop podcast,Podcast,Teaching print media admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2026-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/art-discovery-project-for-multimedia-creative-media-level-2-and-portfolio-builder/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/art-discovery-project-for-multimedia-creative-media-level-2-and-portfolio-builder/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 00:44:54 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1249 http://www.gabali.co.uk/art-discovery-project-for-multimedia-creative-media-level-2-and-portfolio-builder/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photoshop in the classroom,Podcast,Teaching print media,Tutorials This is the second part of a 6 weeks tutorial teaching students about different art movements and artists, this lesson is targeted at level 2 groups (NOCN, BTEC, CITY & GUILDS). This tutorial sample is a good base for students to start demonstrating cr... This is the second part of a 6 weeks tutorial teaching students about different art movements and artists, this lesson is targeted at level 2 groups (NOCN, BTEC, CITY & GUILDS). This tutorial sample is a good base for students to start demonstrating creativity. Teachers have to implement their own techniques with this material.  This tutorial last for 6 weeks, because students have to produce different digital art prints by themselves to build their own portfolio. A sample student material will be available to download at a later date. Lesson Objectives; Demonstrating confidence in building an image from scratch  according to brief using artwork imaging software Demonstrating creative flair and understand of art Efficiently explain and defend design ideas through challenging  Q&A. Document activities  (report, log book, sketch book) Duration: 4 hours Starter Session: Discuss previous sessions, Personal Study Skills: Have you looked at any art movements? Main Session Part 1: Information Literacy - What is Information literacy? - (Tutor Presentation) Main Session Part 2: Who is Gustav Klimt? (group work) In small groups (3 student per group) Make a small presentation about Gustav Klimt - who, what, when, where, why, how, Vienna Secession art movement, art school, modernism, expressionism, famous paintings, etc... You have 45 minutes Present to the class 10 minutes max per group - other will evaluate your presentation Resources to support your with you with research: http://www.iklimt.com/ http://www.gustavklimtcollection.com/pages/main.html http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/klimt/ Main Session Part 3: The Fun Part Using Imaging Software to produce artwork Klimt style (tutor demo) Main Session Part 4: Project based - Create your own Klimt inspired art piece with software You must: Put you ideas on paper first - referencing the things you like in some of the artist prints Resources to help you with the above: (most of these are brushes) http://revolutionapparel.deviantart.com/art/Klimt-resource-pack-54023241 http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?event=extensionDetail&extid=1043356 http://reb70.deviantart.com/art/9-Klimt-brushes-58915376 http://www.shutterstock.com/pic.mhtml?id=53050945 (for inspiration only) Main Session Part 5: reflect on personal blog, and upload image created Homework: prepare a short research report about the above artist 2 pages with few illustrations.   admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1249-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/gimp-an-option-to-photoshop-for-media-teachers/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/gimp-an-option-to-photoshop-for-media-teachers/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:54:05 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1213 http://www.gabali.co.uk/gimp-an-option-to-photoshop-for-media-teachers/feed/ 0 for teachers,Free software,Photo editing,Podcast For Teachers, and students Subject:  Finding and Installing Gimp Free Image Editing software on Vista Material required : Internet/Windows operating system - Mac and Linux users can find information on the GIMP website. But I am working from a pc, For Teachers, and students Subject:  Finding and Installing Gimp Free Image Editing software on Vista Material required : Internet/Windows operating system - Mac and Linux users can find information on the GIMP website. But I am working from a pc, so I am only doing the PC review. Students will learn basic photo editing techniques.   Students will analyze and evaluate the results. Lesson Objectives; Teachers will know how to find gimp Know how to find resources on how to use the software and produce good work See other alternative to more expensive software on the market Get your students to design like pros with GIMP Some teachers are called to  plan a print media tutorial to realize that the organisation they are working with, can't afford the cost of software, or just don't have any good photo-editing/digital design software package..... The good alternative to expensive software packages would be GIMP. You don't have to worry about the complexity of this program, online  resources are easy to find. I came accross this free alternative to Photoshop, in 2008 when trying to help my students get their media business up and going; they were complaining about cost. So as a good teacher I searched, found, and tested a lot of alternatives, and GIMP was a good and stress free alternative. What is so good about it: Fast download Quick to install don't have to wait ages (see video) Free to download, use for private and education purposes License issues - I am not aware of any Easy to use, and has a lot of feature you find with other competitors Languages; quite a lot not too sure which ones (I only know of French and English, because I am French) Support, although it's free you can find info online Has templates, and pre-formatted document (so it's ok if you don't have the knowledge) I have to tested it to the full but I will start video tuts soon You can carry out both simple and more complex tasks: Digital Imagery Photo-editing Print media docs preparation admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1213-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/digital-enhancement-techniques-video-for-multimedia-level-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/digital-enhancement-techniques-video-for-multimedia-level-2/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:28:21 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1207 http://www.gabali.co.uk/digital-enhancement-techniques-video-for-multimedia-level-2/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photo editing,Photoshop,Podcast,post processing,Teaching print media This method is taught in the class, I will upload teaching/students material at a later date. Enjoy the learning. This method is taught in the class, I will upload teaching/students material at a later date. Enjoy the learning. admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1207-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-and-media-level-2-project-workshop/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-and-media-level-2-project-workshop/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:41:52 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1187 http://www.gabali.co.uk/creative-and-media-level-2-project-workshop/feed/ 0 Photo editing,Photoshop,Photoshop in the classroom,Podcast,post processing,Teaching print media Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Advertising & Promotion - Club Flyers For Level 2  Creative & Media This video is a workshop support for students, helping with design skills, and ideas. Lesson Objectives; - Watch video Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Advertising & Promotion - Club Flyers For Level 2  Creative & Media This video is a workshop support for students, helping with design skills, and ideas. Lesson Objectives; Watch video Produce promotional material Design rules You must put you ideas on paper first - meaning sketches, plan Start large and reduce as you need. Meaning create the poster first and then work out how the flyer will look. or just make the poster and then reduce to A5 or A6 Two fonts is ok, more think about it. Usually use a fancy font for the titles, remember the information needs to be understood. Apply rulers before designing, otherwise information close to the edge/crop marks won't print Extra information to be added you need to look at size, color matching (i.e: logos or extra images) Proof-read Try Different combinations find some printing quotes on the Internet   Now watch me in action recording life without rehearsal: admin no <iframe width="510" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1187-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-club-flyer-for-multimedia-level-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-club-flyer-for-multimedia-level-2/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:27:54 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1102 http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-club-flyer-for-multimedia-level-2/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photoshop in the classroom,Photoshop podcast,Podcast,Teaching print media,Tutorials Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Advertising & Promotion - Club Flyers For Level 2 Music & Media Creative tutorial for Multimedia, Creative & Media, Media students on the level 2 course. Learning to design promotional flyers. Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Advertising & Promotion - Club Flyers For Level 2 Music & Media Creative tutorial for Multimedia, Creative & Media, Media students on the level 2 course. Learning to design promotional flyers. Formative activity for level 2 Multimedia, Creative & Media, Media students. Design promotional flyers, learning material, class activities. Video attached at the end. Material: A good library of club flyers to let the students explore genres and types (typographic, image etc...), teacher should prepare mood board of club flyers if possible. Students will learn basic photo editing techniques.   Students will analyze and evaluate the results. Lesson Objectives; Exploring Club Promotion Plan, design edit, prepare flyer using appropriate tools Present work Reflect and think of how the above learning is going to be use in summative assignment Starter Session: Review of last week's session Main Session (part 1): Exploring different types of club flyers As you are getting confidence with your design skills, you could advertise your services for making a flyers for a  club night, a gig, a special bar event, a local pub. You need to understand some basic principles. It might be news for your;  a lot of clubs rely on design students to design their promoting material to cut cost. In small group research the following – What are the design elements in a club flyer? Make a presentation to the class using PowerPoint: RNB clubs Garage Clubs Reggae Be creative with your presentation, and have a lot of information. See me for directions with your research and presentation. You don’t have to use PowerPoint, use presentation methods you have been taught by me. Main Session (part 2): Plan a club flyer In small groups: Plan a flyer, with the customer brief bellow: Hi, My name is Dj Rocco, and I am promoting my Funky Garage night that will be on the 30 December this year. I have to tell you that I want a Silver theme, and an urban look to the flyer. The name of the night is "Masquerade", the night will have a few djs (Jaman, Krouger, Gold Budha). We are offering a free drink to the ladies. I want different format (large, small). Thank guys Your duty as a group is to find what is missing in this brief. Also you will need to figure out what you need. Meaning that if you need a logo do you have to design it? You need to get a set of questions to give to this client for enlightenment.           Your group plan should include: USP - Unique Selling Points for the flyer; translating the brief into an image that can sell the event (images, typography, color scheme etc...) CP - Creative Concept; are you using an image and simple text? How are you going to avoid any copyrights issue, what will dominate on the flyer (image, date, address)? Distribution also called Mechanics or format  - meaning the different (print poster, flyers, cards etc...) Main Session (part 3): Design (the fun part) In Class Demonstration with Photoshop Mini project Brief – see video bellow Design rules You must put you ideas on paper first - meaning sketches, plan Start large and reduce as you need. Meaning create the poster first and then work out how the flyer will look. or just make the poster and then reduce to A5 or A6 Two fonts is ok, more think about it. Usually use a fancy font for the titles, remember the information needs to be understood. Apply rulers before designing, otherwise information close to the edge/crop marks won't print Extra information to be added you need to look at size, color matching (i.e: logos or extra images) Proof-read Try Different combinations find some printing quotes on the Internet   Main Session (part 4): Reflect – Blog, log book admin no <iframe width="510" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1102-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/photo-editing-for-level-1-creative-and-media-and-media-2/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/photo-editing-for-level-1-creative-and-media-and-media-2/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:05:31 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=2217 http://www.gabali.co.uk/photo-editing-for-level-1-creative-and-media-and-media-2/feed/ 54 Info for students,Photo editing,Photoshop in the classroom,Photoshop podcast,post processing,Teaching print media,Tutorials Photo Editing for Level 1 Creative and Media and Media For Level 1 Music & Media Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Editing Photographs Material required for experimental purpose: DSLR, SLR, Mobil phone (usually student’s own), Photo Editing for Level 1 Creative and Media and Media For Level 1 Music & Media Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Editing Photographs Material required for experimental purpose: DSLR, SLR, Mobil phone (usually student’s own), and other types of camera, mounting boards. Students will learn basic photo editing techniques.   Students will analyze and evaluate the results. Lesson Objectives; Exploring the different type of cameras Understanding and Researching Digital Photography Editing images  (Photography), using appropriate tools Present work Reflect and think of how the above learning is going to be use in summative assignment Starter Session: Have you ever used a SLR camera? What is a SLR? Do you know the difference? Main Session (part 1): Exploring the different type of cameras In small group research the following – make a presentation to the class using PowerPoint: large format camera rangefinders camera twin-lens reflex camera single-lens reflex thermographic camera bridge cameras point-and-shoot camera Compact Lens-Shutter Cameras DSLR Be creative with your presentation, and have a lot of information; historical, brands, special use, who use this type of camera. See me for directions with your research and presentation. You don’t have to use PowerPoint, other type of presentation methods you have been taught by me. Main Session (part 2): Experimenting with the camera In small groups experiment with cameras: Take a portrait of each other using the cameras you have. SLR, DSLR, Mobile etc Discuss the advantages, disadvantages is such cameras, as well as the issues you have printing your work or viewing your work. See me for directions   Presenting the above research:Write a short group report. Main Session (part 3): Editing your own pictures (the fun part) In Class Demonstration with Photoshop Mini project Brief – see video bellow Main Session (part 4): Reflect – Blog, log book admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=2217-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-logo-using-a-photograph-as-prop-with-level-1/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-logo-using-a-photograph-as-prop-with-level-1/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:23:26 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=1006 http://www.gabali.co.uk/making-a-logo-using-a-photograph-as-prop-with-level-1/feed/ 0 for teachers,Photo editing,Photoshop in the classroom,Podcast,Teaching print media For Level 1 Music & Media Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Logo Design (simple) Students will learn about technology based terms, concepts, as well as making inform decision with designing their own logo.   A variety of technologies will be used. For Level 1 Music & Media Subject: Artwork Imaging - Theme: Logo Design (simple) Students will learn about technology based terms, concepts, as well as making inform decision with designing their own logo.   A variety of technologies will be used. Students will analyze and evaluate the results. Lesson Objectives; Complying with the law - Examine the issues with imaging Understanding and Researching the purpose of  a logo Create bitmap images  (logo), using appropriate design elements such as color scheme, lines, consistency, type, and style. Change dimension, color, resolution, and save Reflect and think of how the above learning is going to be use in summative assignment Starter Session: Do you know the history of Nike, Channel or Xbox? Main Session (part 1): Complying with the law - Examine the issues with imaging In small group research the following - make a presentation to the class using PowerPoint: Creative Common Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License Attribution-NonCommercial License Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License Attribution-NoDerivs License Attribution License Explain the advantages and disadvantages of CC How CC is helping as a students in Digital Imaging? Use resources bellow for information https://cesddc.pbworks.com/w/page/636771/Creative-Commons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Main Session (part 2): Understanding and Researching the purpose of a logo In small groups research the following history of the following logos: Apple – Mac Mc Donald Channel Nike Coca-Cola IBM Sainsburry’s Primark Adidas Fanta HP Tesco Oasis Puma Pepsi Windows Burger King Levi’s RBK Dr Perper Your research should include information such as: Who designed the 1st logo? What type of logo was it? (Typographic etc...) When was it designed? How much did it cost then to design the logo? Who Designed the one in used now? and how much they were paid for the design? What does the color scheme represent? Resources; http://www.logoorange.com/logodesign-A.php http://www.logoblog.org/wordpress/cost-of-famous-logos/ http://www.dinesh.com/history_of_logos.html http://www.logoblog.org/coca_cola_logo.php Presenting the above research:               You must make use of your imagination to present this research and not use computers (PowerPoint, MSWord etc…), instead present the information on a mood board, or your sketch book. You can print the logos. Main Session (part 3): Learn how to and design a simple logo (the fun part) In Class Demonstration with Photoshop Mini project Brief With a minimum supervision look for prop references on the internet/or book/or mags to create your own logo Base on the research prepare a small brief (i.e: I want my logo to be brown because the color represent a personality that is down to heart for my music production business), start Sketching your ideal logo Produce your logo for appropriate and effective communication Main Session (part 4): Reflect - Blog, log book admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=1006-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/using-brushes-in-photoshop-for-multimedia-level-2-demo-video/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/using-brushes-in-photoshop-for-multimedia-level-2-demo-video/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:19:48 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=963 http://www.gabali.co.uk/using-brushes-in-photoshop-for-multimedia-level-2-demo-video/feed/ 0 Photo editing,Photoshop in the classroom,Photoshop podcast,Podcast This tutorial is one of the tutorials used in class with students when reviewing the media and beauty. We usually start the class with a review of the dove commercial (I have used this for the last 2 years) it's a great start to debate on "Digital Surg... This tutorial is one of the tutorials used in class with students when reviewing the media and beauty. We usually start the class with a review of the dove commercial (I have used this for the last 2 years) it's a great start to debate on "Digital Surgery"; you can view this video on youtube . Then we go onto discussions watching this video and looking the pressures from the beauty industry with another Dove advert. Students usually like the debates, I usually divide the class in two groups, one that research "the good of the beauty industry" and the other group looks at "the ugly side of the beauty industry". We then carry on with a game call I'am not real, I pick from the Internet pictures of famous people in their natural (without digital surgery) state and compare with a glossy picture of them. They come to discuss in groups about the the phenomenon know as "Photoshop Surgery". for reference teachers can use the following sites: http://www.howiteasy.com http://www.2dayfm.com.au http://blog.beautylish.com/2010/04/15/britney-spears/ This picture on the righ is an interesting topic to discuss (source: http://themcode.wordpress.com) The class is them showed a few demonstrations on computer enhancement from simple to advanced, and then they try it for themselves. The demonstration bellow is one of them. I will upload more later. admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=963-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-3d/ http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-3d/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:47:42 +0000 admin http://www.gabali.co.uk/?p=851 http://www.gabali.co.uk/introduction-to-3d/feed/ 0 3D,3d tutoritals,Podcast This lesson is an introduction to 3d, back in 2006 I used to teach 3d to pre-sixteen groups, and this year I had in mind to teach 3d again. Lesson Objectives; - Create a simple scene using templates, tools and functions of the software Saving images This lesson is an introduction to 3d, back in 2006 I used to teach 3d to pre-sixteen groups, and this year I had in mind to teach 3d again. Lesson Objectives; Create a simple scene using templates, tools and functions of the software Saving images Research into the 3d sector Duration: 4 hours Starter Session: Introduction to the unit Main Session: Group work - research in the 3d gaming industry the different steps into creating and launching a 3d game. Main Session Part 1: Software introduction - basic tools Main Session Part 2: Demonstration Main Session Part 3: Enjoying and developing own skills with the software Closure: Reflection and log book The video is to be used in the class with the students, teachers must explain the different tools used for the session. I will upload teaching and learning material for this session at a later date. admin no <iframe width="560" height="390" src="http://www.gabali.co.uk/?powerpress_embed=851-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>