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What: Making computer created artwork.
Why: To learn how computers are a valuable tool for artists.
How: Using images of celebrities and the Pixlr editor application.
EQ: What roll can computers play in art?
EU: Computers are a valuable tool to artists and designers, allowing creators to manipulate and create images in new ways.
Day 1 Video
This has all of your instructions including how to save your work. Watch it!
Try this link if needed.
You can keep the video tab open so you can go back and refer to it as needed.
Inspiration:
Andy Warhol
Shepard Fairey
Things to consider:
Images of celebrities as a kind of commodity. Repetition shows us the commercial aspect of art but also celebrities.
Your Choice:
You can do a single image or multiple. You can add text or more if you want. You are the artist.
App we are using:
Pixlr EditorLink the app to your Google CPS account when you first open it.
Day 1 Steps
1. Sign in to Google CPS2. Open Pixlr Editor
3. Choose an image below. Click it to open it in a new tab. Right click the URL and "Copy" it.
4. In Pixlr select "Open Image from URL", in little pop up box, Right click and "Paste" the URL. OK
5. Login at top right corner. "Sign in with Google". In pop up click your account then in next window, scroll down to click "Accept"
6. View -> Full Screen Mode
7. Adjustment menu - Posterize. Select level 2-5.
8. Adjustment menu - Hue and Saturation. Have fun
9. Finish the image by changing the background and adding other elements as you see fit.
10. Save at end of class. File -> Save -> Save to Pixlr
11. Log out of Pixlr. Sign out of Google.
Images to choose from
Harry Potter
Hermione Granger
Ron Weasley
Bruno Mars
Beyonce
Ellen
Lady Gaga
Channing Tatum
William Levi
Obama
Sam Smith
Mesi
Day 2 Video
Day 2 Steps
1. Sign in to Google CPS
2. Open Pixlr Editor
3. Hit the X in the top corner of the pop up screen asking how you want to open an image
4. Click Login in -> Login with Google -> Click your account
5. File -> Open image library...
6. Click your file on the left and click the image on the right and then "Open" in bottom right corner
7. Image -> Canvas Size
8. Increase the width and height - Pick a doubled width or height if you want to repeat the image - Add a smaller amount to just create a border or make room for text.
9. In Layer Box, double click the small lock symbol on the right of the layer
10. Magic Wand - select the white background, press delete
11. Edit -> Deselect all
12. Layer -> Duplicate Layer
13. Move tool - move layers around
14. Make any adjustments wanted to new layer. Repeat as desired (max 4 layers or you can't save easily)
15. Add text if you want
16. Layer->New layer - Move new layer to bottom
17. On this new bottom layer you can create your background
18. Save at end of class. File -> Save -> Save to Pixlr
19. Log out of Pixlr. Sign out of Google.
2. Open Pixlr Editor
3. Hit the X in the top corner of the pop up screen asking how you want to open an image
4. Click Login in -> Login with Google -> Click your account
5. File -> Open image library...
6. Click your file on the left and click the image on the right and then "Open" in bottom right corner
7. Image -> Canvas Size
8. Increase the width and height - Pick a doubled width or height if you want to repeat the image - Add a smaller amount to just create a border or make room for text.
9. In Layer Box, double click the small lock symbol on the right of the layer
10. Magic Wand - select the white background, press delete
11. Edit -> Deselect all
12. Layer -> Duplicate Layer
13. Move tool - move layers around
14. Make any adjustments wanted to new layer. Repeat as desired (max 4 layers or you can't save easily)
15. Add text if you want
16. Layer->New layer - Move new layer to bottom
17. On this new bottom layer you can create your background
18. Save at end of class. File -> Save -> Save to Pixlr
19. Log out of Pixlr. Sign out of Google.
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