Create a Mask

Description:

In this lesson, students will use the graphics in XCS to complete their laser work. Based on those graphics processing skills, from this lesson, we will lead them to explore how to edit images not in XCS to do their sketch. Also, in this lesson, we will use the Halloween theme, maybe students will have more creative ideas on using P2 and XCS to design their laser artwork.

Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Insert photo and use Vector tool to draw a sketch
• Distribute sketches on different canvases
• Test new material to make sure the parameters
• Set laser cut and engrave process parameters on the same piece

Curriculum Connections Summary:

• British Columbia – Math, Applied Design, Skills and Technology; Technology Explorations, Electronics, Industrial Coding and Design
• Alberta – ICT; Math; English Language Arts
• Saskatchewan – Design Studies
• Manitoba – Science; Career Development, Applied Math
• Ontario – Math, Science & Technology, Art, Communication Technology
• Quebec – Math, Science & Technology, English Language Arts, Visual Arts
• New Brunswick - English Language Arts; Visual Arts, Math
• Nova Scotia – Technology, Visual Arts, Math
• Prince Edward Island – Visual Arts, Career and Technical Education, English Language Arts, Design Technology
• Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts; Production Technology
• Yukon – Follows British Columbia curriculum standards.
• Northwest Territories - Follows British Columbia curriculum standards.
• Nunavut – Follows Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba curriculum standards