August 25-26: Lab setup II
illustration by Victor Mosquera
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Assignment - Art Class Contract Due 8/24
Assignment - Art Class Contract Due 8/24
Assignment - Art Class Survey Due 8/21
Assignment - Art Class Survey Due 8/21
warmup
warmup
open krita
open krita
Today's class - Groundwork
Today's class - Groundwork
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING: Today we will be be practicing using our computers and tablets for digital illustration.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: By making an artwork in our digital drawing program, you will begin developing your understanding of how we will be working for the rest of the school year.
HOW WILL MY TEACHER KNOW WHAT I LEARNED: You will follow instructions to create a digital artwork using our drawing software and tablets.
due Today- 8/26
due Today- 8/26
Create a digital drawing using krita with our tablets
Create a digital drawing using krita with our tablets
Requirements:
Requirements:
Use three or more brush settings
Use three or more brush settings
Use three or more colors
Use three or more colors
Draw for the entire class time provided
Draw for the entire class time provided
Change your canvas settings
Change your canvas settings
your canvas is the digital space where you do your drawing/painting.
your canvas is the digital space where you do your drawing/painting.
You can change the length and width of your canvas in the setup window after you hit "create new image"
You can change the length and width of your canvas in the setup window after you hit "create new image"
We will make our canvas wider than it is tall by hitting the "landscape orientation" button on the setup screen.
We will make our canvas wider than it is tall by hitting the "landscape orientation" button on the setup screen.
Notice the red arrows pointing to this button in the image to the left.
Notice the red arrows pointing to this button in the image to the left.
When you click create your canvas should look like this
When you click create your canvas should look like this
Change your Brushes
Change your Brushes
We will be drawing using the brush tool.
We will be drawing using the brush tool.
The icon for the brush tool looks like the image to the left.
The icon for the brush tool looks like the image to the left.
notice the red arrows in the image to the right.
notice the red arrows in the image to the right.
The arrows on the left point to the brush tool in your tool bar.
The arrows on the left point to the brush tool in your tool bar.
The arrows on the left point to the types of brush tools you can use.
The arrows on the left point to the types of brush tools you can use.
There are many styles of brushes, and some will look like pencils, some like markers, some like chalk, etc.
There are many styles of brushes, and some will look like pencils, some like markers, some like chalk, etc.
There are many types of brushes and brush effects. Experiment with them to see what brushes you like.
There are many types of brushes and brush effects. Experiment with them to see what brushes you like.
working with the layers panel
working with the layers panel
above the brush settings you can find the layers panel.
above the brush settings you can find the layers panel.
There should always be a layer called "background".
There should always be a layer called "background".
This layer should be locked, blank and white.
This layer should be locked, blank and white.
If you want to draw or paint, you need to create a seperate layer on top of the background.
If you want to draw or paint, you need to create a seperate layer on top of the background.
if you don't have a working layer above the background, you need to create one.
if you don't have a working layer above the background, you need to create one.
Hit the plus button at the bottom right of the layers panel to create a new layer
Hit the plus button at the bottom right of the layers panel to create a new layer
selecting colors
selecting colors
the last feature you should notice today is the color picker.
the last feature you should notice today is the color picker.
This should be in the top right of your working space, above the layers panel.
This should be in the top right of your working space, above the layers panel.
With the color picker, you can change what color you want as well as how light, dark, or faded you want it to be.
With the color picker, you can change what color you want as well as how light, dark, or faded you want it to be.
Moving around the outer rainbow wheel changes your color.
Moving around the outer rainbow wheel changes your color.
Moving the dot within the triangle changes how light, dark or faded that color will be.
Moving the dot within the triangle changes how light, dark or faded that color will be.
play around with these options. your assignment will be to turn in an artwork that uses multiple brushes and colors.
play around with these options. your assignment will be to turn in an artwork that uses multiple brushes and colors.
Export as a .jpg file
Export as a .jpg file
Before you can turn in your work, you will need to export your file in the correct format
Before you can turn in your work, you will need to export your file in the correct format
To do this you will need to click the file tab at the top left of your screen.
To do this you will need to click the file tab at the top left of your screen.
Then you will scroll down and click where it says "Export"
Then you will scroll down and click where it says "Export"
The export window will open and give you options how to save your file
The export window will open and give you options how to save your file
Make sure to save it in your Art and Media folder.
Make sure to save it in your Art and Media folder.
Make sure to name it "Digital Drawing Practice."
Make sure to name it "Digital Drawing Practice."
Finally, click the tab that says "Save as Type".
Finally, click the tab that says "Save as Type".
From the list that pops up, choose the option that says ".JPG Image"
From the list that pops up, choose the option that says ".JPG Image"
After you select the file type, then hit "Save".
After you select the file type, then hit "Save".
Turn your assignment in on Teams
Turn your assignment in on Teams
Go to our Classroom in TEAMS
Go to our Classroom in TEAMS
Select Assignments
Select Assignments
Select
Select
Digital Drawing Practice
Digital Drawing Practice
Scroll down to MY WORK
Scroll down to MY WORK
Click +ATTACH
Click +ATTACH
Cte arts and media pathway
Cte arts and media pathway
SHORTCUT TO LOG OFF COMPUTER!
SHORTCUT TO LOG OFF COMPUTER!
Remember to SAVE (ctrl + S) any file before doing this shortcut!
Remember to SAVE (ctrl + S) any file before doing this shortcut!
SHORTCUT!
Press and hold the CTRL and ALT keys on your keyboard + the DELETE key (above the Backspace key!)
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