Summer Camp Curriculum Done for You
This is the first summer in a long time that I’m not teaching any classes or running summer camps, and that’s because I’ve shifted to creating books, that are going to make it easier for you to teach a summer camp. If this is your first summer giving camps a try or you’re a seasoned […]
How to Create and Use an Idea Generation Chart
Adding Constraints When you’re trying to solve a problem or develop an idea, it can help if you add constraints. Constraints focus your thinking and can speed up the ideation process. Some examples of constraints are time, materials, or size. You can also use constraints to stretch and shrink the problem you’re trying to solve. […]
How to Use Word Association to Generate Ideas
You might have played word association games as a kid. You say a word and think of other words that it reminds you of. Or you look at an object and think of all of the words that come to mind. Word association can be a playful game; it can also help generate ideas. Word […]
Understanding Idea Fusion
Another example of helping you to find and generate ideas is the practice of idea fusion. So what idea fusion is? It means that you are trying to take two things and explore how you can bring them together. Start by inserting one random thing and try to connect it with your idea to solve […]
Quick Tips for Generating Ideas: What Is the Opposite?
What is the opposite? To help you generate more ideas, think of the question you’re asking or the problem you’re trying to solve and ask yourself, what is the opposite? For example, if I’m trying to come up with a name for a new puppy, my original question might be, how do I come up […]
Pretend you’re someone else, Find more ideas
Another activity to help you generate ideas is to pretend that you are someone else. Start by thinking of someone you believe would know how to solve your problem. Once you’ve identified someone, pretend that you are them.Imagine:How do they come up with ideas?What do they read?Where do they search for inspiration?What do they do […]
Start with a Question
Are you trying to come up with an idea, or solution to a problem, but feeling stuck? Have you tried phrasing it as a question? Here’s what I mean. If you say I don’t have my paper written that is due tomorrow, that signals to your mind, and anyone around you, that you’re simply sharing […]
What’s it like to take an Art Class Online: Sample Class
You are an avid art lover. You want to improve your skills, but you’re not really sure where to turn. You’ve watched a lot of youtube videos, and read a lot of art and drawing books, but you feel like there is still something missing. AP Drawing and AP 2D Design are just what you’re looking […]
Understanding how to Control Shutter Speed and Aperture on your DSLR
When using a DSLR camera, there are a lot of options when it comes to the settings that you can control. ISO White balance Shutter Aperture The 4 settings listed above are the ones that you’ll work with the most when taking photos. Let’s work to better understand the purpose of shutter and aperture. Watch […]
Understanding the Settings on Your DSLR Camera
Using an DSLR camera can be a lot of fun, and help you to produce great photos, but first, you need to understand what the settings are and how to change them. Where each part of the camera is located, varies some based on make and model, take some time to explore and understand your […]