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Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2014 – 16 – Photoshop Practicum

Objective:
I can use Photoshop to assemble a single, convincing composite image from multiple images.


Link:


See the file entitled “PhotoshopPracticum2014.pdf” in the folder named “16 – Photoshop Practicum” in the Student Pickup Folder for detailed instructions.
 
Topics Discussed:

  • Layers
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Clipping Masks
  • Selection Tools
  • Arrange Documents
  • Composite Image
Assignment:

This is an assessment of your understanding of the Photoshop techniques we have studied over the past two weeks, as well as your ability to follow written instructions. Follow the instructions in the “PhotoshopPracticum2014.pdf” document. Save your final result to a new folder with your name on it, and place this folder in the “16 – Photoshop Practicum” folder by Friday, October 31st. On Wednesday next week, we will review the techniques required to complete this assignment and make any corrections to the final result. These will be saved into the “16 – Photoshop Practicum” folder as well.

 

Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2014 – 15 – Images in Text

Objective:

I can use layers and clipping masks to create an “Image in Text” picture.


Links:
See the folder named “15 – Images in Text” in the Student Pickup Folder for detailed instructions.
 
Topics Discussed:

  • Clipping Mask
  • Layers
Assignment:

Following the instructions in the above tutorials, or the instructions in the “15 – Images in Text” worksheet, use Photoshop CS5.5 and the “Create Clipping Mask” item in the”Layers” menu to produce three “Image in Text” pictures:
  1. Your name with your picture inside the text (use the iSight camera and Photo Booth to take your own picture).
  2. A fall, harvest or Halloween-related word with a seasonal picture inside the text (see the “Happy Thanksgiving” image in the instructions for an example)
  3. Any other words and picture of your choice. (Example: The word “Mustang” with a picture of a Mustang inside the word.)
Assigned: October 22nd, 2014
Due Date: October 23rd, 2014