This document provides an introduction and overview of the topics that will be covered in the first week of a digital toolbox class, including an introduction to the professor and syllabus, the Apple interface and functions of the desktop, Finder, folders, and applications. It also summarizes the tools available in Photoshop like the toolbar, brush tool, and selection tools. The assignment is introduced where students will manipulate and collage photographs into a still life image reflecting their mood. Homework is to submit a paragraph concept and sketches by Thursday.

1. INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL TOOLBOX
WEEK 1:
CLASS INTRO

2. INTRODUCTION & SYLLABUS
Professor Catherine Lewis
Syllabus : All details about the class are found here and on the blog.
Blog : www.catherinehlewis.com/hostos/
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3. APPLE INTERFACE
Desktop
Finder
Folders/Files
Applications
Heirarchy
Multiple ways of viewing
Temporary File in Documents
Do not work directly off of Flash Drives.
Keyboard Shortcut : Spacebar to view file
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4. PHOTOSHOP
Toolbar
Move Tool
Brush Tool
Color Selection
Selection Tools
Marquee
Eraser Tool
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5. ASSIGNMENT
Project One - Image manipulation (still life):
Each student will take and/or import a series of photographs of
objects, places, or people they feel connected to in some way.
These images will be manipulated and collaged into a still life
image that reflects its author’s state of mind or mood.
Consideration of content, message, over-all composition and
aesthetic will be important.
Due October 6 : Present your Final Image to the class.
See Blog for Inspiration Images.
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6. HOMEWORK
Due Thursday 9/24
1 Paragraph describing your concept
At least 3 sketches of your idea
Reading
No reading this week
See you Thursday
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