Tue, Jan 09
DSGN-1000-1: Introductions and basic MacOS
Today's objectives
- Review course outlines and requirements
- Confirm that all required software tools are working
- Operating system concepts and definition
- Mac OS Tasks:
- Desktop elements
- The Finder
- Start and shut down programs
- Window elements
- File management
- Mac OS help system
- Cut, copy, paste
Presentations
In-class resources
Handouts
Download Basic Computers handout in Acrobat PDF format PDF
Assignments
Assignment 0:
- Create a 1 or 2 paragraph document in Word, Pages or another word processor outlining your previous computer experience. Upload it to Brightspace.You must name the file
YOURLASTNAME_Assignment0.docx(for a Word file) orYOURLASTNAME_Assignment0.pages(for a Pages file.) If you do not have access to Pages or Word, you can use an online word processor such as Office 365 or Google Docs and download it as a Word file.
Upload the file to the Brightspace by 6 pm, Fri, Jan 12
Checklist:
- Make sure to name the file correctly. Replace
"YOURLASTNAME"with whatever your last name is.
Assignment 1:
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Take a picture of yourself, using your phone, webcam, or any other camera that you have access to. Do not use any filters or effects that would make you un-recognizable.
Upload the file to the Brightspace by 6 pm, Fri, Jan 12
You must name the file
YOURLASTNAME_Assignment1.jpg
Checklist:
- Make sure to name the file correctly. Replace "YOURLASTNAME" with whatever your last name is.
- The file must be saved as a JPEG (jpg) file. Don't just try and change the name to .jpg - you need to save the file in the right format.
- Apple uses the HEIC format for photos. If you end up with a HEIC format file (file name ends with .heic) you will need to open it in a program like Photoshop or Preview, and save a copy as a JPEG format file.
Additional resources
Uploading to Brightspace
If you are not comfortable with the Mac, or even if you are, Basic Mac OS tutorials are a good place to start. The section on managing files is vital.
Switching from Windows? Review and try out these tips for Windows users.
Prepare for next class
Review videos and handouts on next week's class page. Make sure Photoshop is working on your computer. Download and open the sample files from next week's lesson, and check the resolution of each in Photoshop - (Image->Image size).