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This video shows how to do the project for today.

  1. Objective:
    1. Students will use free tools to make characters that represent themselves.
  2. Warm-Up: 2026-04-14: Character Attributes
    1. Think about if you made a cartoon character based loosely on yourself. Make a list of the attributes (clothing color, hairstyle, expression, etc.) it would have.
    2. This is an important part of today's Mini-Project, don't skip it.
    3. If you finish early enough, download this SVG file and open it in Inkscape. (If you are doing this from home, VectorPea is a web-based alternative.
    4. Warm-Ups are usually a 5 point Independent Work grade if a written response is expected, or a 5 point Assessment grade if the Warm-Up is a quiz. They are due at the start of class and not eligible for late submission or re-submission.
  3. Announcements:
    1. BACK UP ALL WORK YOU VALUE TO GOOGLE DRIVE!
      1. This course will be ending soon. Make sure everything you care to keep is where you can access it.
    2. Computer Buying Guide | Camera Buying Guide | Project Suggestions | "Portable" Software | Shot List Template | WeVideo Class Link | Tutorials
  4. Q3 Project Deadlines:
    1. 03/27, Mini-Project 1: Logo Stinger
    2. 04/08, Mini-Project 2: Inkscape Rooms (Arcade Day)
    3. 04/10, Critique Day for Week 6 Exit Ticket (Project 3)
    4. 04/14, Mini-Project 3: Cartoon Character
      1. This video explains how to complete this assignment.
      2. Start with a template from here.
      3. Customize it using Inkscape (installed on the lab computers) or VectorPea.
      4. Hand it in here.
      5. Rubric:
        1. File Type: Work is handed in as an SVG file.
        2. Dimensions: Document is scaled to be roughly the same size as the character.
        3. Subject: Work shows a character modified to represent the student handing in the work.
        4. Originality: While the expectation is that the work is made from public domain sourced SVG files, their arrangement and possible recoloring should be unique to the student handing it in.
      6. This 1-Day project is not eligible for late submission or re-submission without a Lawful Absence on file in the main office.
    5. FILM FESTIVAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
      1. Vote for your favorites! (Voting closes on April 17th.)
      2. EVERYONE may vote once per category per email.
        1. Yes, EVERYONE. Share this link with friends and family.
        2. (Previous years allowed daily votes. That is not allowed this year.)
      3. We have entries in the Narrative, Animation, and We The People categories.
    6. 04/16, Mini-Project: TBD
      1. This 1-Day project is not eligible for late submission or re-submission without a Lawful Absence on file in the main office.