Assignment #1 – Photoshop Tutorials

160 marks

Complete these tutorials found in the “Photoshop Tutorial” Folder

These tutorials will be the basis for your introduction into Photoshop CS6. Completing these tutorials will enable you to work on the projects later in the unit.

Use the video tutorial when needed to help understand what is being asked of you.

Lesson #1- Creating a Postcard

20 marks1 hour

p 9 – 28

Skills Learned:

Vectors and Patterns Masking Brushing effects Cloning Text Layers Brushing (Air brush)

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills you learned, challenges you had, and parts you liked (2-4 sentences)

OR

Complete your own postcard from a realistic place using at least these skills. Must include:

4”x6” size Background scenery Central foreground figure All skills found in this tutorial

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills are used in the picture and where (2-4 sentences)

Lesson #2 - Creating an Advertisement

20 marks½ hour - 1 hour

Complete the following:

p 110 – 117

Skills Learned:

Marquee tools Curves (Lighting) Rectangular Marquee

Hue/Saturation Filters Lighting (shadow effect) Font

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills you learned, challenges you had, and parts you liked (2-4 sentences)

Or

Complete your own advertisement showing motion using at least these skills. Must include:

8 1/2”x11” size Background image Foreground image All skills found in this tutorial

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills are used in the picture and where (2-4 sentences)

Lesson #3 – Painting and Retouching

20 marks1 –1 ½ hours

p 165-170 and 171-183

Skills Learned:

Colour Tools Brush Tool Transparency Blending modes Retouching

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills you learned, challenges you had, and parts you liked (2-4 sentences)

OR

Complete your own “antiqued photo”. Must include:

8 1/2”x11” size “Damaged” Black and white photo Spot healing (clone stamp and healing brush tool) Repair and retouching done to photo (patching) p 178 Partial retouching photo with colour Clone an additional image on to picture (p182)

Lesson #4 – Layering

40 marks2 –2 ½ hours

p 235-250, 254-264, 265-278

Skills Learned:

P 220-234 (intro info and skills) Layer selecting and moving Layer masks Creating compositions Clipping masks Changing colour with adjustment layer Filling with pattern Using black and white Layer blending

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills you learned, challenges you had, and parts you liked (2-4 sentences)

OR

Complete your owed layered scene. Must include:

8 1/2”x11” size Layering (cloning) Layer mask (clipping mask) Colour replacement through layers Adjustments to colour or black and white (gradient, tint) Text layer with three style adjustments (Glow, Bevel, and Emboss)

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills are used in the picture and where (2-4 sentences)

Lesson #5 – Photoshop Filters

30 marks2 hours

p 306-327

Skills Learned:

Filters Adding filter effects Filter Gallery Smart Filters Vanishing point

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills you learned, challenges you had, and parts you liked (2-4 sentences)

OR

Complete your own book or game box cover and characters. Must include:

8 1/2”x11” size Cloud filter Filter Gallery (at least two effects) Use of smart filter Filter masking Vanishing point

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills are used in the picture and where (2-4 sentences)

Lesson #6 – 3D Effects

30 marks1 hour

p 366-376

Skills Learned:

3D Basics Wrapping images 3D Lighting 3D Text effects with extrusion

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills you learned, challenges you had, and parts you liked (2-4 sentences)

OR

Complete your own 3D image with background. Must include:

8 1/2”x11” size 3D Basics Wrapping images 3D Lighting 3D Text effects with extrusion

Along with:

A brief explanation of what skills are used in the picture and where (2-4 sentences)

Hand-in Procedure

1) Hand in all completed projects as PSD files and JPEGS and explanations when you are done in a folder label the folder as follows:

First Name_Last Name_Photoshop Tutorials

2) Upload your jpegs to a spate page on your blog labeled “Unit 1” along with your explanations for each lesson.

3) Create a “gallery” of your images on your blog.