Sketchbook Art to Final Art/Pattern Repeat with Automation

It sounds like you've outlined a comprehensive and practical lesson plan for creating a pattern in Adobe Photoshop, following the retirement of the Adobe Textile Designer plug-in. Your class, "Simple, Quick Coordinates – Retro Floral," covers a range of topics from repositioning elements, using the Offset Filter, to creating a final line art, fine-tuning, and automating the pattern repeat process using Photoshop actions and smart objects.

Here's a brief summary of what you've covered in your outline:

1. Using Photoshop to Reposition Elements: You start by scanning your elements from the sketchbook and setting up the canvas for your design. You choose a half-drop diamond repeat as it suits the layout from your sketchbook.

2. Offset Filter for Perfecting the Repeat: You utilize Photoshop's Offset Filter to create a 6-copy layout for your chosen repeat. This mimics one of the key functions of the now discontinued Adobe Textile Designer.

3. Hand Inking for Clean Line Art: You explain the process of creating clean and final line art by hand and the advantages this approach offers, as well as tips for inking to make the artwork more versatile in Photoshop.

4. Line Work Corrections in Photoshop: You provide guidance on correcting line work in Photoshop and the benefits of separating elements for easier manipulation.

5. Creating Actions for the Half Drop Diamond Repeat: You prepare to automate the process by creating Photoshop Actions that will handle the offsets efficiently, inserting instructions and adding or deleting steps as needed.

6. Fine-Tuning Positioning: You review the importance of adjusting the positioning of all design elements for a better fit within the pattern.

7. Full Action for Offsets: You delve into creating the full set of actions required to automate the offset process, including how to use stops for instructions and modify steps within the action.

8. Using Smart Objects: You discuss the benefits of using smart objects in your pattern design to mimic the functions of the Adobe Textile Designer plug-in.

9. Extracting and Creating a Swatch: The final step is extracting the half-drop repeat tile and creating a swatch, which is a quick process but essential for finalizing the pattern.

Your class provides a solid foundation for students to learn how to create and automate patterns in Photoshop, even after the discontinuation of Adobe Textile Designer. You offer hands-on learning with direct instruction, resources for further education, and a comprehensive approach that covers both theory and practice. It's clear that you've thought through the curriculum carefully and are providing valuable knowledge to your students.