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


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