Genius Hour Research 2

What I did this week:

This week I completed three drawings, exploring different styles, tools and techniques.

My first drawing I focused on softer edges, using paint tools in acrylic, airbrushes, and markers. I focused on nature and animals.

My second drawing I wanted to try a cartoon style with harder edges, using texture tools, outlining and character design.

My third drawing I wanted to combine the two above styles, create a finished page, and add text.

What did I learn?

Last week I wanted to understand more tools, and answer the questions of how to make sharper outlines and how to include text. I was able to refine my drawing skills, using sketching first in pencils, then adding colour with a variety of tools (markers, paint, airbrush, texture etc), use mirror functions (like for the eyes on the princess), and work on my illustration style. I learned from my friend who also uses procreate that if you draw a line and hold it, it will smooth the shape for crisper lines which answered my questions surrounding outlining. I watched a video which taught me I had to use the app typorama to create text and then input it as an image using a transparent background, which answered my second question.

Troubleshooting:

I struggled with finding time to complete drawings the way I wanted them, as a drawing completed to my standard takes between 1 and 3 hours. I also struggles with backgrounds, and making my illustrations feel like they belong in the setting.

Need to do this week:

This week I need to work on planning my final four illustrations and creating backgrounds. I will have to complete reference drawings, work on finding the right colour schemes, and figure out which parts of my book I want to illustrate and use the text from.

Questions:

How will I pick the scenes to illustrate from my book?

How will I have my characters look the same from illustration to illustration?

How will I cite my reference photos?


Where do I go from here?

From here after I complete my planning and rough work for my four illustrations, I need to create the final copies.

My Artifacts

My Genius Hour Movie Trailer





My Learning Object- Infographic

An infographic is an image that includes both pictures and words to quickly convey information in an easy to understand format. Infographics could be used by teachers, such as in the infographic above, to give instructions on how to complete a task. Infographics could also be used by both teachers and students to show timelines (ex. used in History to show timeline of an event such as World War 1). Timelines, resumes, instructions, and informational posters could all be created on Easel.ly to demonstrate a students understanding of content. I chose this learning object as the website is user friendly, offering templates or create your own options. I also chose this learning object as it uses both visual and language skills to convey meaning.


My Stop Motion Slideshow

Genius Hour Overview

Genius Hour Rubric

Genius Hour Evaluation Form
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Genius Hour Research

I started my research stage by watching four videos. Three were introductory, giving me basic information about Procreate. The fourth was a paint along, where I followed the videos instruction to create my own piece.

My learning videos are linked below:

1. This video showed basics functions of the app, such as how to choose colours, how to add effects, how to use layers etc.
2. This video demonstrates how specifically an example of using procreate to illustrate, to help with my goal of creating my own illustrations. It also talks abut using references, as important for when you are practicing getting proportions right. However, the creator states you should always use copyright for your references when posting the final product. She also demonstrates completing a sketch in one layer first, and then completing the finished drawing on top.
3. This video shows the full process of creating the drawing. First an initial paper sketch, then a sketch on the iPad, then linework, and then fill in colour.

I completed a practice drawings using this information:

Then I used the fourth video as a paint along, to practice skills such as copying and flipping for mirrored effects, using different kinds of brushes (such as the airbrushing tool), and creating depth.

Below is my painting.

My research and practice above demonstrated that I have learned the basics of the app, including using a variety of tools, layers, effects and stages of illustration.

I had trouble with some of the videos going to fast for me to fully understand some of the tools. I will have to go back and review to fully understand the app. There is also a lot to learn on the app, so I know my learning will take time and extend beyond this project. I will focus on the basics and in the future work from there.

I need to continue to practice to refine my skills and understand more of the apps functions. Then I need to create concepts for my illustrations that will go with my book. To go forward from here, I will practice creating different kinds of illustration and different tools in Procreate.

I have some questions surrounding how to make cleaner outlining when illustrating in a more cartoon style. I will look up more videos in the future to learn more about this kind of illustrating in procreate. I also want to know if there is anyway to include my story text in procreate or if I have to export the images into another software. I will do more research on this before next week.

My Project Proposal

Welcome to my Genius Hour

Welcome!

Here is my TPACK Quest Site- https://sites.google.com/site/mclementtrackquestportfolio/home

Hello, my name is Madeline and I am a Brock Teacher Candidate in the Junior/Intermediate division. My teachable is English and I hope to also add on a second teachable in history and complete an AQ to teach high school.

I have always loved the arts, including music, drama and the visual arts. For the past two summers I have worked at a specialized arts summer camp, where I taught these areas to students aged 4-12. I knew this passion for the arts would always play a prominent role in my life, including being part of my teaching career. I want to foster this passion in my students, so as to gain skills in critical thinking, creativity, and engaging with diverse ways of seeing the world. With this in mind, my genius hour is going to focus on arts based learning.

My Genius Hour

 I recently downloaded an app called Procreate, which is used to create  digital art. I want to learn how to use this app to create digital drawings and explore the further applications it could have in an educational setting. Second, I want to use this app to create the illustrations for a children's book I wrote, creating a fully finished product. I hope to gain digital skills that can be applied to my teaching, as well as strengthen my passion for writing and art. 


My Genius Hour Question 

How can I use the app Procreate to create digital illustrations to add into a children's book I have previously wrote? Goals

• learn how to use Procreate to complete digital drawings
• use this knowledge to create four illustrations 
• complete my genius hour blog 

Next Steps

Week 2: Watch four YouTube videos and create a guided drawing (Learning Stage)

Week 3: Practice using the app based on learning from last week (Practice Stage) 

Week 4: Plan four illustrations, and complete rough drawings (Planning Stage) 

Week 5:Complete final copies of four illustrations

Week 6:Complete final posts of project and TEDtalk 

Measures for Success  

1. Completing goals  
2. Following next steps/timeline    
3. Completing checklist of to do items    
4. Show a comprehensive understanding of the app Procreate and its functions  
5. Able to use the functions to complete four illustrations 

Pinterest My Pinterest includes an 'about me' page that shows five images that represent my interests. The page includes art as my passion which is one of the reasons I chose an art focused genius hour.

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