Intro+to+CCT+Writing+Prompts


 * Follow your teacher's guided instructions for setting up a Writing Prompt Google Doc **

Welcome to the CCT Magnet program! Before we get started on our various units, we’d like for you to use your new Writing Prompt Google Doc to create a brief (5-7 complete and grammatically correct sentences) overview of your experience with technology thus far. Feel free to include the names of software you’ve encountered, projects you’ve completed, or anything else you’d like to share with us. This will allow us to get a handle on your current level of comfort with technology before proceeding with our curriculum.
 * Writing Prompt #1 - **** 8/23/16 **
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate "** Writing Prompt #1 - 8/23/16 **" on your Google Doc
 * Your Google Doc should be called; Per_Lastname_WritingPrompts (example: 5_Smith_WritingPrompts)
 * Remember, you will use this one document for all writing prompts for the entire school year. You only need to share it "correctly" once.

** Writing Prompt #2 - 8/24/16 ** Think about what you're wearing today. Did you plan your outfit last night? Just throw it on this morning? What was the reasoning behind choosing today's outfit, and what do you think it says about you and your personality? Please answer thoughtfully and thoroughly!
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate "** Writing Prompt #2 - 8/24/16 **

1. What are "primary" colors? 2. How do you make "secondary" colors? 3. What is a real world example of "complementary" colors? (think sports teams) 4. What kinds of colors are in your house (or in your room)? Why do they seem to "work" (or not work)? 5. Why is it important to take color theory into consideration when creating a visual (logo, brochure, etc.)? (Write 3-4 sentences for this one) 6. What kind of color scheme are you using for your final desktop publishing assignment, and why?
 * Writing Prompt #3 - 9/8/16 ** - Now that you've learned a little about color theory, we want to test your knowledge!
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate "** Writing Prompt #3 - 9/8/16 **

**Writing Prompt #4 - 9/13/15 -** We have finished the "Desktop Publishing" unit. What did you think? In a well written paragraph, address each of the following items: -What did you think of the Desktop Publishing unit? Why? -How did you like the InDesign software? Why? -What was your favorite assignment (CCT Flyer, Calendar, TJ Brochure) and why? -How could you see yourself using "Desktop Publishing" in the future? -Do you believe that you used your time in the lab well? Were you focused and productive, did you distract your neighbors, etc? ====Feel free to add in any other relevant information about the unit that you'd like to share
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate "** Writing Prompt #4 - 9/13/16 **

**Writing Prompt #5 - 9/13/15**- Now that you've learned a little about graphics in Illustrator, we want to hear from you! (Please write 1-2 complete sentences for each question.) 1. What makes up vector artwork? 2. What makes up bitmap graphics? 3. Give an example of when it would be better to use vector graphics. 4. Give an example of when it would be better to use bitmap graphics. 5. How can you see Illustrator being used in the real world?
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate "** Writing Prompt #5 - 9/13/16 **


 * Writing Prompt #6 - 10/3/16 - ** Now that you're done with Illustrator, we'd like to hear from you! In 2-3 thorough paragraphs, reflect on your experience with this unit, specifically addressing these elements: What did you learn? What was your favorite assignment? Did you struggle with anything (directions, or using a specific tool)? Do you think you might use Illustrator in the future? If so, how? Compare and contrast InDesign and Illustrator.
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate " ** Writing Prompt #6 - 10/3/16 **

**Writing Prompt #7 - 11/1/16** - Please address this blog prompt in **two to three thorough paragraphs:** -What did you think of the Photoshop unit/how did you like the Photoshop software? -What was your favorite assignment (TJ, Hand/Cloud, Mountain of Fame, Apples, Flag Rock, Filmstrip, or #7(Creative) and why? -How could you see yourself using Photoshop in the future?  -Do you believe that you used your time in the lab well? (w ere you focused and productive, did you distract your neighbors, etc?)  -Compare and contrast Illustrator and Photoshop
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate " ** Writing Prompt #7 - 11/1/16 **

**Writing Prompt #8 - 1/10/17** -Let's get started with programming! 1. What did you learn about programming (or the importance of having related skills) yesterday? 2. Do you have any experience using Adobe Flash software (which has been renamed Animate)? If not, great! Based on today's demo, what are you most excited to learn about?. If so, please explain what you have done with the software previously. 3. With one semester of experience under your belt, what are some of the things you are going to do moving forward that differ from what you did last semester in order to be more academically successful? 4. Briefly describe your best winter break memory.
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate "** Writing Prompt #8 - 1/10/17 **

**Writing Prompt #9 - 2/15/17** - Believe it or not, we only have three units left this school year! Photography, Web, and Multimedia (audio and video). 1. Of the remaining three units listed above, which one are you most excited about and why? 2. A couple weeks ago you completed your choice of studies for CCT classes. What were your top two choices and why? 3. Lastly, of all of the units we've done so far this year, which was your favorite and why?
 * This needed to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate "** Writing Prompt #9 - 2/15/17 **

**Writing Prompt #10 - 2/28/17 -** Now that you're done with programming, we'd like to hear from you! By now you should've taken some time to play games created by those around you. 1. Which of your classmates' games did you like the best and why?2. Which of these games would you play on your own if you had it on your phone and why? 3. Reflect on your experience with this unit, specifically addressing these elements: What did you learn? What was your favorite assignment? Did you struggle with anything (directions, or using a specific tool)? Do you think you might use Animate in the future? If so, how?
 * This needs to be **added** to your existing WritingPrompts Google Doc
 * Make sure to use a title and clearly indicate " Writing Prompt #10 - **2/28/17**