January 13th

At the beginning of class, you can finish up some of your work from yesterday (finish working on your postcards from last class-make sure they are the best that they can be!) When you are done, please work at the following:

Understanding Resolution

Read this post on Resolution by photographer Frank Phillips, and then answer the questions below on your blog.
Please cut and paste and questions into your blog first.

1. What is a pixel? What is a megapixel?
2. How many pixels would a 2048 x 1536 image produce? (Hint: use your calculator!) How many megapixels? (Hint: Round this number)
3. What are some advantages of having higher resolution images to work with? List three.
4.How many pixels per inch (ppi) does a computer monitor display? How many ppi does a printed image have?

5. What is the rule for calculating the print out size of an on-screen image?
Fun with Pixels! Create your own Pixel Art!


Go to pixie to create your own pixel art.
Read helpful tips and tricks here.  Post your creation on your blog with an explanation of your design.