Album Cover

Due: March 13th
Pretend you are a band putting out their next Album.  What would your cover look like?

Objective:  Students will learn how to use selection tools, filters, blend modes, and layer masks to make a dynamic abstract image.

Essential Objective Question: How did you use the selection tools help you achieve your desired outcome?


Selection Tools Cheat Sheet - Click to view

Requirements:

-Must use 13 images representing your identity (may be from the internet or you can bring in your own)

-Must use a filter

-Must use a blend mode

-Must use Text somewhere (can be a quote, name, date, etc.)

-Must use a paint brush to add an effect

- Must use opacity

-There should be no 4 corners visible on the pictures.  Must be cut with the selection tools.

-Image Must blend and flow together. DO NOT Copy/Paste a collage. 

**TIP!  Try rotating your objects, flip them sideways and upside down. Try overlapping.

Letter Composition

Objective: Students will create a composition using a single letter of the alphabet using rule of thirds and the 4 design principles (Repetition, Alignment, Proximity, Contrast). Identify and practice using basic Photoshop tools and keyboard shortcuts to help them in their design (transform, layers, paint bucket, gradient, type tool, opacity). Experiment with color theory to develop a successful layout while considering the design principles.

EQ: How did you utilize the design principles and composition rules in your arrangement?

You Must:

Use a upper and/or lower case letter but only 1 letter type.
Use different fonts (optional)

Use Blend modes
Use filters
Use gradients
Use Paint Brushes

You may not:

Use more than one kind of letter.

Use images of any kind

Use pictures of fonts from the internet

Title: Typography Comp

Size: 8 inch x 8 inch

Resolution: 300 Pixels/Inch

Color Mode: RBG Color


CLICK for Vocab and Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet

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