Robotica Challenge

Do you remember how to insert shapes? And resize and color them?

Do you remember the difference between a text box and word art?

Do you remember the difference between a serif font and a sans serif font?

This project will challenge you today.

Show me what you've got. Open an 8-1/2 x 11 publisher file and match this poster for a Robot Show as closely as you can.

CHALLENGE 1

Think you're up for this challenge?

Duplicate the look of the poster Ms. Noll designed (see below) using nothing but what Publisher has to offer (NO google images). You will receive extra credit!

You have the choice of working on the challenge or continuing to work on your logo & poster; or magazine (if you are in the 11:45am class).

HINTS:

• I did not use WordArt, only text boxes.
• I created the purple border first using two types of shape tools. 
• Then I added the purple box on top of that using shapes and filling it with a gradient.
• You may use different colors, but the layout must look very similar.
• For the photo, use "Insert" > "Picture" and look for "Libraries" then "Pictures".

This is how I created the drop shadow effect in the title:

• I created one text box with white text.
• Then I copied and pasted that text box and changed the text to red and moved it into position.

CHALLENGE 2

HINTS

I created the background by going to the Page Design, then Background, then more backgrounds. I used red and yellow. The rest is up to you.

The photo should be in your Pictures Library on your computer.

I added a shadow effect to the title "Flower Sale".

I created the logo using a shape and two text boxes. Then I grouped them.

The rest of the text is Aharoni, but the numbers are very small compared to the text, so I had to do something to make them look like the same height in the address.

Notice that Jackson's Flowers and the address are the same width on the page.

The name of the store, the address, phone and website are just ONE block of text. How did I get them to align differently?

7th - Business Cards

Learning Target 
I can modify templates in Publisher to create my own business cards.



What are some of the elements you would find on a business card?

7th - Copy, Paste & New Pages

Learning Targets

1.  I can create a new page in an existing document.

2.  I can copy and paste specific elements or all elements from one page to another.













             Ctrl    +     A       = Copy All



             Ctrl    +     V       = Paste

8th Advertising

Learning Targets

I can design an ad for a target audience to sell a product.

What is advertising?

a tool used to get people to want to buy something

What is a consumer?

someone who buys a product or service

What is a target audience?

a specific sub-group of people who you want to buy your product or service

TECHNIQUES

ENDORSEMENT 
Ad shows a movie star using or eating the product

ASSOCIATION
Ad connects you with the models

SENSE APPEAL
Ad shows closeup of a product making it look irresistable

CALL TO ACTION
An ad suggests you do something

HYPE
An ad for an exercise product promises “amazing results” 

Your target audience for this project

= Parents

What are parents concerned about when they  buy products or services?

What are you selling?

How will you get them to buy your product?

Which technique or techniques will you use?

Where will your advertisement be seen?
Billboard

Magazine

Newspaper

Poster in the grocery store

Shopping cart seat

Bus stop 

What size will it be?

8th - Guides, Alignment, Images

Learning Targets

I can set custom guides in Publisher.

I can align text using guides.

7th - Ruler Guides

Learning Targets
I can create and use ruler guides in my document to help align text and images.

8th - What Makes a Helpful Critique?

Learning Target
I can give feedback to my classmates about their project in a helpful, positive manner.


How do we provide helpful feedback?






















Think before we speak.

Be kind but truthful.

Stick to the elements of graphic design when making suggestions:

• Font style
• Font size and color
• Readability
• Alignment
• Does the image help tell the story?
• Does the text help tell the story?
• Can anything be done that might improve the piece?

7th - Color Card

LEARNING TARGETS

1. I can create a custom size document in Publisher.
2. I can google images and save them to a flash drive.
3. I can insert saved images into my document in Publisher.
4. I can resize my images and place them in an attractive way.
5. I can crop my images.
6. I can add text, and change the font, size and color of that text.

Create a document in Publisher that is 8.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall.

Save as a new document to your flash drive.

Go to google and search for images for your color card.

Save the images to your flash drive.

Insert the image or images you want into your Publisher document.

Resize it. Crop it if you need to.

Add your name.

Change the font, size and color of your name.

Add some text about your favorite color.

Change the font, size and color of your text.

EXTRA CREDIT
If you have completed a color card and it is a good example of high quality graphic design, you can get extra credit by creating a poster for an Art Festival. You will include the following:

1. Title 
2. Date
3. Time (beginning and ending times)
4. What people can expect to find. Examples are food, beverages, live music or a DJ, dancing, games, raffle, etc.
5. An image

Power of Words

7th Grade - Publisher Basics

Learning Targets

1. I can create text and shapes in Microsoft Publisher
2. I can save a file to a Flash Drive 
3. I can safely eject a Flash Drive 

FLASH DRIVES USE THE USB PORT
The flash drives we use swivel to open and close.

COMPUTER USAGE STEPS

• Turn computer on; wait for desktop to appear
• Insert flash drive into USB port
• Do your work
• Save your file to the flash drive with a new name
• Close your publication
• Do a Safe Eject on your flash drive
• Pull flash drive straight out
• Close all windows and programs
• Shut down

USING PUBLISHER

• Open a blank new document
• Insert a shape
• Resize the shape to make it larger or smaller, but maintain its proportions.
• Add text inside the square.
• Save your file to the flash drive using your full name and today's date as the filename.
• Close Publisher.
• Perform a SAFE EJECT to disconnect the flash drive.
• Connect the flash drive again and verify that your file was saved to it.
• Make any changes you want or begin creating your logo in Publisher.
• Save your file.
• Do a Safe Eject of the flash drive.
• Shut down your computer.

8th - Poster Images

Learning Targets

• I can save an image to my flash drive with a meaningful filename
• I can insert an image into a Publisher document
• I can resize and crop an image in Publisher
• I can save my new file to my flash drive with a new filename

        And maybe.... 

                              just maybe.... 

                                                       I can discover other effects in Publisher 

                                                       that can be applied to my image

8th - Expedition Posters

Learning Target

• I can create a poster to support a belief.
• I can choose an image that supports a belief.
• I can choose words that support a belief.

What is the purpose of your poster?

• Convince people to believe what you believe
• Call to action - encourage people to do something
• Announce an event

Who is your audience?

• Where will copies of your poster be displayed?
• Who is likely to see copies of your poster?

The importance of IMAGES

The importance of WORDS

7th - More Logos