Instruction for Computer Applications and Graphics

Communication Graphics Supply List - http://staff.beaumont.k12.tx.us/gloker/Supplies.htm

Note: A classroom locker will be provided to each student to share with one other student but each student is responsible for their OWN supplies. Having supplies every day is expected. I have included Office Depot Product numbers for your convenience, however, the item number is subject to change. If there is any doubt about the item, please send he instructor an email. Start acquiring items now, but do NOT bring into class until class locker is assigned. (*Items to be stored at home after the 1st 6 weeks.) Place your name on all items.

Consumable Supplies Lab Fee

o Fall Semester Lab Fee is $10.00 which will include $5 for class consumables and $5 for one (1) punch type coupon available for purchasing daily photo materials, such as film, photographic paper, mounting supplies, etc. This fee is due by the end of the 3rd week of school. Additional supply coupons may need to be purchased through out the year. A fundraiser may be offered to offset the above initial expenses or any additional expenses. With out participation in the fundraiser, total supply cost will only run approximately $50 for the year producing a minimum of 10 - 8x10s photos as a personal portfolio for their keeping.

Supplies needed: OD = Office Depot #s. See below for WalMart Numbers as well as PICTURES of each item.

o Poster board, 22"x28", qty 1 sheet, white, thick (for photo paper envelop) – OfficeDepot Item # 858358 or 858430

o Masking tape (1” ideal) – OD # 666537. This is used off and on all year and will be kept in a student locker in the classroom.

o Pen - Written assignments must be turned in written in BLACK, MEDIUM BALL POINT PEN. Rough draft sketches and tests can be done in pencil. Have extras stored in class locker.

o Paper- loose-leaf. Please do not get college-sized paper will be accepted. OD# 589483

o 1/2" or 1” View Binder, BLACK or WHITE ONLY, with inside pockets, outside clear cover, OD #: 396941, 396921, 396291, 396311. Must be able to store a picture on the outside of the binder for a Photo Portfolio.

o Folder - with brads AND pockets. Must be dedicated for just this class…folder checks will be conducted periodically for student organization, etc. OD# 681114

o Plastic protective pages. Clear (not anti-glare), heavy weight. OD #: 498841 If you are NOT purchasing from OD, be sure to get the correct item. No side loaders nor sealed tops. They must be heavy weight and must be NEW...no reusing sleeves. Try to get ones with the white spine. Nearly ALL assignments will be turned in inside a sleeve. Approximately 35 sheets will be used during the course of the year. If you purchase the WRONG sleeve, you will need to take them back and get the correct one. Turing in assignments in the wrong sleeves will result in a loss of points EVERY time. Binders with mixed sleeves will loose points.

o Sanford Sharpie, Black only, twin tip preferred OD# 288791

o Pocket notepad, pack of 3. OD# 765805 (Small version…3x5”)

o Magnet or Magnetic Clip. This is a new addition to the supply list that will help to keep up with a supply coupon in the school locker. I haven't actually seen the following item numbers. Any clip with a strong magnet or refrigerator magnet will do. These were located by a clerk at the Dowlen store. OD# 201070, 904974

o *Glue stick. Other glue is not acceptable. Need for an assignment due each 6 weeks. OD# 571031 This will need to stay at home for home use after the 1st 6 weeks. Or get a 2 pack so you can have one at home and one at school.

o *Scissors. OD# 719451

o Film. Available at school. If purchased outside of school, you only need 2 rolls, but can use more if you want. Purchase in packs of 3-5 rolls to keep the cost to a minimum. (i.e. two single pack rolls will cost more than a single 4 pack.) OD# 441073

o CD-R, qty. 3-5, mainly for 2^nd semester. OD# 632220

Equipment needed:

o Memory Device/Thumb Drive. Optional but HIGHLY recommended. See memory for more details.

o Camera: Some photos will be taken during class with school cameras. Other pictures MUST be taken outside of class time so it will be necessary to own or have access to your own camera as only a limited number of cameras are available on a first come first serve basis. Although the outside photo assignments CAN be completed with even a disposable film camera, it is not recommended. A digital camera is HIGHLY recommend.

Camera Options: Owning your OWN camera, rather than borrowing a camera, will be a great asset now and in the future. Generally, I recommend AGAINST the purchase of a compact P&S digital camera. Due to recent price decreases, a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) is the best recommendation and value for the money. Search the web for even lower prices listed below.

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DSLR Camera Recommendation: A DSLR is based on a 35mm film Single Lens Reflex cameras with TTL (Through the lens) optical view finders. These cameras are larger than a pocket P&S (Point and Shoot), but they are WAY, WAY better. Consider this an investment for the entire family as EVERYBODY will benefit. The DSLR may be 2-3x the cost of a P&S, but it is a much better camera. Also, keep in mind that the cheapest, $500 DSLR today is better than my first DSLR in 2002 that cost $2k!

Can't decide on a camera? DSLR vs. P&S? Unfortunately, this is not an easy decision. I have several of both kinds. There are times I use the P&S for exactly what they are...pocket sized cameras. I keep one in the glove box of both cars. But you just can't compare the quality of even the most EXPENSIVE P&S to the CHEAPEST DSLR. Even the cheapest, economy DSLRs is WAY BETTER than the most expensive P&S...with one exception...a P&S can take video clips. In picking a camera for this class...if you think the student or family in general will enjoy taking pictures, buy a DSLR. If a camera is just needed for class, or you want to get something really small and portable, go with the cheapest camera at the store. One thing for sure is to NOT buy a mid-sized P&S. these are the ones that kind of look like a full size DSLR camera, but are still not as good as a DSLR. The problem with these is that they are almost as expensive, and although they boast impressive Optical Zooms, they do not removable lenses, and utilize EFV (electronic view finders) rather than Optical Viewfinders (DSLRs).

Due to the pace at which new camera models are released, rather than discuss specific cameras, I think it is better to discuss the price points and P&S vs. DSLR, and other basic tips.

P&S cameras range from $50 for the cheapest models, usually in a blister pack sold right on the shelf. Even these basic cameras have gotten so good that the can produce decent results. really, what has happened is that today's $50 camera is yesterdays $100 camera, to a degree.

Camera Accessories: Regardless of the camera, don’t forget the CAMERA BAG and a memory card reader.

· LowePro Ridge 10 $10 BestBuy SKU – 7184617 This is a small bag for the smallest of P&Ss. It is important to make sure your camera fits…but don’t skip this important detail. And always keep a camera protected, even if a camera is carried in a purse.

· SD Memory card reader $16 at Best Buy. SDDR-104 Although most cameras can be connected directly to a computer via a USB cord, it is easier to use a separate card reader like this. This reader will allow the memory card to be brought to school with out bringing the camera to school.

OLDER cameras for 2009-2010.

· Nikon - D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera - camera runs $300 used. I HIGHLY recommend this camera as one of the BEST cameras you can buy at any price. It is really small and VERY capable. And it is only available for a limited amount of time as it has been discontinued. It was replace with a D60, but the D60 was not regarded as highly as the D40...so the D40 has only just recently been discontinued. A new Nikon D5000 was released a few months ago. The D5000 is a VERY nice camera...similar to the D40...but with the capability of recording video. The down side is that it is more expensive. Nikon has just announced a D3100 that will be less expensive than the D5000, but it is not yet shipping. The D3000 is a very capable camera...replacing the D40.

· Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XS 10.0MP Digital SLR Camera $599 at BestBuy.com

2009-2010 NON- DSLR Camera recommendations: If SIZE is more important than function...or you need a little less expensive camera, here are a few options:

· Canon - A590IS $160 (sale price) at Best Buy. If you don't want the size of even the smallest DSLR (the D40 above), but you DO want the ability to have creative control of your exposure, this camera is one of the ONLY P&S style cameras that has FULL exposure control. One of the few cameras to offer 4x Optical...runs on only 2 AA batteries, and offers ISO 1600 at Full Res. It also offers Image Stabilization. AND this is VERY similar to the cameras used in the first year class.

· Kodak Easy Share C813 $99 at Best Buy. A really nice starter camera. But more than just the least camera to consider...this camera is BETTER than any of the other cameras in this price range...and even better than those in the next price range.

Don't forget to get a BAG with your new camera!!!!

Walmart SKU Numbers (Pictures below) (as of 8/29/2010, subject to change)

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1/2" white 0-7771117055-1 $2.64 or 1" Black 0-7771117565-5, $2.50 (Found in back with the Office Supplies. I could not find 1" White, or 1/2" Black).

Sharpie 2pk $1.00 0-7164130162-7. Wal-mart does have a twin tip, for $3.24, if you want to get it.

Glue 2pk 0-2600000522-7

Paper 150shts 0-2622978150-6

Poster Board...you only need one...and it need to be THICK...or black. Even if Black, THICK is better...but not Foam Core, just thick. Walmart calls it Premium

Poster board, black, premium, $0.97 0-7978413853-1

Poster board, black, Non-premium, $0.52. 0-7978413843-1 black only...don't get the thin white. I didn't even see any white sheets except as a three pack.

Poster board white, 3pk $1.97 0-7978417336-1 or 7978413832-1 4pk 3/5 memo pad, $1.97

Scissors 0-2775501531-8 (any scissor will do if you already have a pair at home)

Sheet protectors, heavy weight, 25 pack. 0-7771175306-8, 75306 (Don't be confused...the HEAVY and the STANDARD look almost identical.)

Tape 3/4" - 0-5113165505-8 $1.88

Portable Memory (or CD...but preferably the PM)

4gb Sandisk, multiple colors, 6-1965906361-0, $9.98

Cd-r Memorex 5pk $3.58 0-3470798176-8 or a jump drive (CD-Rs are optional as jump drives are more useful these days. Jump drives used to be only 128mb...and CDs were 700mb. Now, jump drives are 4,000 MB or 4gb)

Pocket Pad, 4 Pack (they only had one left, so you may need to try back...or get the Mini Composition Book.

Film...get the 4 Pack, 200 ISO (Optional...I will have this available for sale at school for about the same price. Sorry...no more Kodak at Walmart.)

Pictures of items at Walmart

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