The students have completed working with their images using technology. They used Photoshop or Google Draw. Some students drew their own images; some used their own photos and changed them; and some adapted photos they found (for this last one we discussed how important it is not to take or...
Student Work
Good Tech Experience
Today the students were in the lab working with their images. We started the basics of Photoshop. I focused on providing them with the necessary information they need to accomplish their project’s task. Photoshop is a monster program to learn. There are so many aspects and so many different ways to...
Analyzing Pinterest Boards
Students are at the point where they need to analyze their collection of pins (or posts) on their Pinterest boards. They were to find images, take photos themselves, or draw images. Previously, they were asked to complete an aesthetics and identity homework handout. Writing and then finding visuals depicting characteristics...
Busy with Project 1 Structure
Lots of work was completed today regarding the structure of the the Scrabble Tile jewelry. Ms. Burns provided two handouts on the project. You can find them both here: Handout1 and Handout2. These two handouts show how to construct tile jewelry, materials, techniques, and helpful tips. The students are working...
Hands-On with Project 1
The first jewelry project is “Scrabble Tile Jewelry.” I had never heard of this type of jewelry before, but I am amazed at how creative and beautiful the examples are! It all starts with little wooden tiles—basically the size of Scrabble letter tiles. Ms. Burns provides the students with pre-made wooden...