7th Grade Graphic Arts Internet Activities

The “Learning Adobe Illustrator” unit focuses on teaching novice students the basics of Adobe Illustrator through independent, project based learning. Students utilize a variety of resources to assist them in their hands-on learning of the program at their own pace. The “About Me” project allows students individual expression and creativity while learning the basic tools in the program. It also includes links to tutorials they can use as they need to complete the lesson. Next, students do three short “practice” lessons that allow them to expand their skills. Finally, they create their own CD cover, utilizing a template for correct size.

Files included with this lesson:

• Teacher Notes and Resources (includes extension activity ideas)

• About Me Project Expectations and Rubric

• Adobe Illustrator Practice Mini Lessons (3 lessons)

• Create a CD Cover Project Expectations and Rubric

• CD Cover Template

I've used this successfully with 7th and 8th graders who loved the creativity it involved! I hope your students will enjoy it too!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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The Sketchup Basics project takes students with no previous knowledge of Sketchup step-by-step through the basic commands and then challenges them to apply those skills in a project of their own. The project uses Sketchup (free CAD software download). Students work individually to create a scale model drawing of three different chairs that meet specific guidelines and requirements using Sketchup (CAD). A step-by-step tutorial is also provided that may be used (optional) if you prefer students to learn the program in a more structured way. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for younger or older students.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Step-by-Step tutorial for Sketchup (includes screen shots)

• Three Chairs in Sketchup Building Design Project Expectations and Rubric

Note: The step-by-step guide included in this lesson covers the same basic skills as the tutorial in the Introduction to Sketchup - Tutorial and Creative Design Lesson and the Design a Gingerbread House in Sketchup lesson.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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⭐ Sketchup Practice - Refining Your Skills
⭐ Introduction to Sketchup - Tutorial and Creative Design Lesson

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Learning about Animation teaches students the history and basic concepts of animation prior to them creating their own utilizing Adobe Edge Animate. Another animation program could be substituted, but would require some changes to the directions for those portions of the unit.

Students being by doing guided research about the history of animation and presenting their findings in a PowerPoint or Prezi. Next, they learn about the twelve principles of animation by completing a worksheet. There is also a quiz over this material. With this knowledge about animation, students are ready to start creating their own. A short lesson on basic animation in Adobe Edge Animate with students first watching the teacher create a bouncing ball and then completing it themselves from written directions and a tutorial, followed by another practice hands-on activity to add to and reinforce skills, leads to the culminating activity of the unit – to create a cartoon using their skills in Adobe Edge Animate.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources (includes extension activities)

• History of Animation Project Expectations and Rubric

• 12 Principles of Animation worksheet and links to reading

• 12 Principles of Animation quiz and teacher key

• Introduction to Adobe Edge Animate – Bouncy Ball Project Step-by-Step Guide, Expectations and Rubric

• Adobe Edge Practice Exercises Project Expectations and Rubric

• Create a Cartoon in Adobe Edge Project Expectations and Rubric

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