“Resource Gathering” Day

Requirements for Final Project

Overview: You will create a lesson using multimedia, that teaches about anything you learned this semester in any of your classes. Your final output will be in Windows Movie Maker.

When finished, students will practice keyboarding with Mavis Beacon.

After completing one eye, group it, duplicate it, then flip it horizontal.

The eyes can then be added to a face/hair combination that will be provided.

Skills (more explanation below)

• Stacking order of objects
• Grouping & Ungrouping objects
• Duplicating objects
• Editing nodes & lines
• Converting an object (like a circle) to a path (allowing you to “morph” the circle)

Creativity

• Stack multiple objects to create new shapes.
• Know when grouping/ungrouping objects allows you to be more efficient.
• Balance objects to create the desired facial expression.

Function	Situation and Tool to Use	Result
Change the stacking order
Group and Ungroup
Duplicate & Flip Horizontal
Edit nodes/lines
Convert an Object

Lesson

• Compare western comics to Japanese comics (manga).
• Discuss similarities and differences.
• Look at specific examples.
• Discuss how each form is healthy/unhealthy media.

Activity

• Use Inkscape to draw a “manga” eye.