Week of 2/25/13 to 3/1/13

MONDAY:
Students have to create a multi media presentation for their business set and extended business set. They have the option to use a slide presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint & Apple Keynote, or they can use a Web 2.0 application like Presi. The presentation must include all of the required documents. Students will present and "pitch" their business set to the instructor for a grade. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms.  T-shirts continue until all students have printed. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

TUESDAY:
Students will create a character for the animation project. This character must be an original creation. In addition the students will develop a storyboard for their animation concept. For enrichment, students can either develop a more complex story or develop a longer (duration) animation. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms. T-shirts continue until all students have printed. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

WEDNESDAY:
Students will create a flip-book for the animation project. This flip-book must use the originally created character. In addition the students will color the flip-book to see their animation concept in action. For enrichment, students can either develop a more complex flip-book or develop a longer (duration) flip-book animation. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms.  T-shirts continue until all students have printed. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

THURSDAY:
Students will create the button from their business set. In addition, students will present the business set to the instructor. An authentic assessment will be used to aid with the assessment process. Business set buttons will be critiqued and displayed. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.

FRIDAY:
Students will complete an activity to culminate Black history month. Students will explore notable African-American artists, including a critique and critical analysis. Typography concepts are ongoing, as students identify key terms. CTAE Expo preparation is ongoing.