Welcome to the Homepage of Ms. Olson SPRING- 2009 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS This course is an introduction to computers and the software applications of Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Flash. It is a project based course, so students will have to spend time out of class working. Most importantly the students have to be more self directed in time management. The only way to learn the programs is to use them :) All information will be on this homework page-- Handouts, project descriptions and due dates. Dreamweaver While using Dreamweaver we will make a class portfolio and a website. We will study webdesign in terms of organization, "look", audience, theme, and purpose as well as how to use the various tools of Dreamweaver. 2-- We will begin websites. We will begin with a lesson with basic Dreaweaver interface and move in to CSS. The website will contain at least 7 pages all interconnected with a common theme. The student will be graded on using the tools as well as "design" and intricacy of the project. The student must use layers or tables, and  links, buttons, backgrounds, css, insert pictures and text. Due- Friday, April 17th 1-- A web portfolio. Create an index page which contains a table of all of the class assignments. Link to each assignment. The student will learn the basics of Dreamweaver-- tables, background, linking, and syncronizing sites.  In class. Movie Maker 1- Movie Project- make a 2 minute movie. The movie must have pictures, music, title and credits. Use design concepts already learned in class. Due- Monday, March 2nd Photoshop On Fri.,, Jan 30 we start Adobe Photoshop Elements. Over the course of the next month we will learn- how to "fix" scanned  and digital images. With the inages we will manipulate coloring, texture, shape, and placement using Photoshop tools such as layering and filtering. We have several projects imbedded into the lesson. 3- The CD Cover. Due Tuesday, Feb 17 Make a CD cover using the newly learned skills. 2-  The Class Promo. Due Monday, Feb. 16 This is a poster that will be the size of 81/2 x 11 (a regular sheet of paper). The poster should let us know why you chose the class/teacher and why we would want to take the class. You will be graded on use of tools/ artistry, communicating the purpose of the poster. Use the following techniques/tools/items digital photo scanned photo of yourself filters graffiti/ lettering layers blending of several layers eye dropper/ blending of colors skills learned during scarecrow project 1--The scarecrow project. DUE Tuesday, Feb 10 Create a "scarecrow" from pictures.  You may use scanned photos and downloaded pictures from the Interenet.  Creativity is encouraged.  You must include all body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.) You need to use at least 10 pictures to complete your assignment. The "step log"  (link beloew) must be filled out along with your scarecrow. http://fc.greensboroday.org/~cholson/log.doc Demonstrate the following skills: Select (via various methods) Copy Paste Erase Layer Change colors Smooth connections between parts Flatten Image Resizing Cutting Cropping Save in proper format when done (jpg please!) Microsoft Office: Power Point: http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/ppt/tips.html http://www.fno.org/sept00/powerpoints.html project: Due Monday, Jan26 This is an powerpoint of at least 10 slides, including a title page. The Powerpoint must include pictures, animated text/pictures, transitions, and apply design techniques. Word: We will cover Word beyond the basics. Project--Due Wed., Jan 14th.   You must complete 25 of the 30. In a word document you must explain and show how to use the functions.          How to change a template Using Citations and Bibliography         Drop Caps        A list of items that uses tabs to organize it.           A picture with text wrapped around it.                   Using Auto-Correct.      Insert a hyperlink.              Making a heading/ header.        Checking your spelling in a foreign language (Spanish preferred)         Using or getting rid of auto-numbering   Making a bulleted list with custom bullets       Drawing a line on a page for someone to write on electronically  Make a diagram using drawing tools       Writing some sideways text       Explain print preview--what is it and why is it handy?   Changing a document from being about a man to a woman using "replace"    Insert an audio comment          Make a footer with page numbers          Splitting your window    How to ask the help a question Highlighting Text Adding Toolbars (drawing bar, font bar, editing bar, etc.) Using the Thesaurus Track Changes Adding a Caption Adding a Background Changing font colors Put keyboard shortcuts to frequently-used functions Make text open a program. Zoom in and out