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Demonstrating how to create vectors with Inkscape, make simple stickers with the Cricut Vinyl Cutter, and use the works as artifacts for more active code feedback with HTML.
Cricut Maker 3
Vinyl Stickers (any color)
Cardstock or firm paper
lamination sheets
laminator
MDF board
Laser Cutter
Glue Gun
Introduce the term rastor and vector. Demonstrate what happens when rastor and vector images are scaled up. Ask students to make an ! mark in Inkscape and test scaling it up
Review – Pixel based images
Introduce the term rastor.
Question: What will happen if we take a small image and scale it up?
Demonstrate
Pixelated:
Discussion: Why is this happening?
Why isn’t this image pixelated?
Introduce: Vectors
Experiment will creating various vector shapes, colors, scales, etc in Inkscape
Students will experiment will creating various vector shapes, colors, scales, etc in Inkscape
Students will make a vector ! and prepare it for the Cricut by sharing with the teacher.
! marks must be easily visible from a distance so at least 20 cm in height.
Students will make a new design in Inkscape: a rod for their poster board.
The shape of the rod is flexible, but must be between 30cm to 35 cm in height and 4cm and 7cm in width.
Students will need to add text of their name within the rod for engraving.
Prototype, print, and cut sticker using Inkscape and Cricut
Utilize Inkscape to modify a sign, paying careful attention to shape and design
Use transfer tape to move design onto the final product of your choice
Rods will be engraved and cut. Laser cutter's functionality and interface is explained.
Design a simple vector image and sent it to LightBurn for etching on the laser cutter
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