SCANDISK CONTEST

What gives? School’s out in 5 weeks, not now. You can relax then. I’m really disappointed.

Here’s what I will be checking for next moday/tuesday:

1. Fun Image of your choice (http://brainbuffet.com/2010/04/welcome-back/)
2. Photoshopped image of broken Schwartz (http://brainbuffet.com/2010/04/welcome-back/) – 4/8 update
3. Pin Designs – 6 different designs (http://brainbuffet.com/2010/04/late-to-the-gate/)
4. Photoshop Contest (http://brainbuffet.com/2010/04/late-to-the-gate/)
5- Sony Acid Song- Discussed in class and at http://brainbuffet.com/2010/04/cash-for-schoolwork/

You guys know that you need to check brainbuffet for assignments. We’ve been at this a year now. I have had some extras in class that I didn’t post (sony acid and the pins)- but those are the ones you guys have… the ones I post AND discuss you’re trying to tell me you didn’t know about?

That excuse simply won’t work. Have this stuff ready. You’ll lose a letter grade a day on every project that’s late.

PHOTOSHOP CONTEST INFO: You can upload your own images as long as they’re 10 megs or less. You can see the size of an image in the bottom left of the photoshop document window. You can upload HERE. I want to see your images before you upload- make sure you have it opened and saved. Call me when you have the image on screen and the form filled out and I’ll put in the Testing Center number. My email is SPAM@brainbuffet.com (change “spam” to “rob”).

As mentioned last week, there is a contest for anyone certified as an ACA in Photoshop. Bottom line- Create something cool- submit it to me, I upload it. If a lot of people like it, you get $500 at the apple store, a $2500 scholarship, and the creative suite worth at least $500. Why not enter? There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain. Since it’s blocked at school- Here’s the best competition right now from the facebook page.

If you enter and get more than 20 votes, it’s an automatic A… Look at the rules and you’ll see that’s easy to do. Just make sure your piece is WORTH entry. I don’t want anything lame representing our school!!!

For those that don’t want to try- you can keep working on Sony Acid this week… Just remember that you WILL have to do this entry. So get ACID out of your system and then get ready to ‘Shop your entry.

Comm tech 1 Students- Continue to work on your Pins.. Don’t forget our talk about bleed space, and on showing only the right layers before printing.

Comm Tech 2 students- Keep working on the Illy designs for the Laser Engraver. Some cool stuff developed so far!

And ALL STUDENTS THAT HAVE THE ACA Certification- Get ahead for next week with this contest- REAL CASH AND PRIZES for the winners. Check out the ACA championship at THIS LINK TO CERTIPORT CHAMPIONSHIP.

Grades are in based on minutes owed. I’m assuming that everyone’s portfolio is up to date as we’ve discussed if you’re past the ACA test. Document your work every day in your journals. I’m working on some new videos to help introduce the Elements and Principles to you in a easier, and creative way. This is your new paradigm. No longer will we accept ugly work (or boring work.) Excellence in EVERYTHING in this lab from now on.

Comm Tech 2 students have a new project where you can earn some cash and free adobe software. Vets have done this already, but there’s a new theme this year, so it’s a whole new project. I can only take 5 winner designs, so make sure yours is one of the top 5 if you want your entry officially entered and considered. Even if you don’t want to enter, this is a REQUIRED project.

 Design an letter sized grayscale document with the following specs:

• Letter size (8.5×11 inch) with .5 inch margins all around
• Poster must have the following info:
  • FCAT READING Saturday Session (October 10^th from 9 – 12)
  • The winning reading class with the most student attendance will win either a Donut or Pizza Party
  • Students must be present for the entire session
  • 2 i-Pod shuffles will be given away at 12:00
  • Bring paper and pencils

Make it look cool FTW!