October 30, 31

Year 8 - Mid-Term Break

Have a great week!

October 23, 24

Year 8 - Let's storyboard!!!

What is a storyboard? According to Computer Desktop Encyclopedia (http://www.answers.com/topic/storyboard): A storyboard is
a sequence of images and annotations for a cartoon, animation or video. Storyboards are previews of the final version and typically contain mockups rather than final art and images. Before computers, storyboards were drawn with pen and ink on lightweight cardboard.

The earliest storyboards date from the cartoon and animation industry of the 1920s, including the talented artists at Walt Disney's original California studio. Above you see a photo of Walt Disney (with 2 children) and a storyboard.

October 16, 17

Year 8

First, Let's open the Plan (Criterion C) and look at how far you got. Let's finish them and hand them in by the end of class today.

Next, let's build a script for your PhotoStory

Early Dismissal Oct 17 - No Classes

October 8

Year 8 - as you know well done projects all start with a plan!

Today I would like you to work on your Criterion C - Plan

Students are expected to construct a plan to create their chosen product/solution that has a series of logical steps, and that makes effective use of resources and time.

Students are expected to evaluate the plan and justify any modifications to the design.

Your task is to think about all the steps that you need to do to create your photostory (including writing the script, collecting images, etc). Think about how much time it will take to accomplish each step. Think about all the resources that you will need to create your photostory.

Next, I would like you to create an outline or timeline that you will follow when you actually create your photostory. Include the steps, time, and resources;-)

You may use any tool that you like to record your plan: Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Visio,
Timeline maker: http://teachers.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/timelines/,
another timeline maker: http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/timeline/index.html

Please be respectful of your substitute teacher.

Please finish your Plan today.

Don't forget to make your reflection in your blog.

If you stay on task and work hard, you may have 15 minutes at the end of class to "explore" the internet at your leisure. In other words, if you work hard you can earn 15 minutes at the end of the day where you can play games.

Have a great weekend Year 8!