Welcome to Media Arts 9!
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**Take the time to review the Course Outline posted on our class TEAMS.
As much as possible, this will be a paperless course. We will use paper for design concepts, sketches and idea generation. A sketchbook/binder will be necessary for this purpose.
**Take the time to review the Course Outline posted on our class TEAMS.
As much as possible, this will be a paperless course. We will use paper for design concepts, sketches and idea generation. A sketchbook/binder will be necessary for this purpose.
Introductory Activities
- Your Summer: Digital Sketch
- Level UP Challenges
Unit 1: Understanding Graphics and how to create them
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP: SELECTION TOOLS, LAYERS AND MASKING
Assignment #1: PHOTOSHOP PART 1: Shapes and Layers
DUE
We will begin by exploring Photoshop and it's powerful tools. In order to be successful in using the program, you must first learn what it can deliver.
READ:
PHOTOSHOP REFERENCE GUIDE: TAKE A LOOK!
ALTERING THE CONTENT OF AN IMAGE
INTRO TUTORIAL TO WORKING IN LAYERS:
Complete this introductory tutorial on working with layers: Photoshop Layers Introduction
EXERCISE #1: SHAPES AND LAYERS: GETTING FAMILIAR WITH LAYERS/COLOURS/GRADIENT/OPACITY
You will create a fun layered collage using multiple shapes to get familiar with working in layers and how they work together. You will play around with tools, gradients, fills, opacity, and rotating shapes using the transformation tool (CTRL T). You will create a collage with at least 10 different shapes showcasing different colours, gradients and opacity changes. Find the project HERE.
EXERCISE #2: THE GREAT WALL OF PAPER: DESKTOP BACKGROUND
Create a custom wallpaper to save to your computer desktop. Make sure to follow ALL of the project requirements in the handout.
wallpaper.pdf
Download File
EXERCISE #3: BLACK AND WHITE TO COLOUR
Adobe Photoshop is a very powerful image editor that can bring life to otherwise dull and unexciting photos. Using the tools and features of the software, a photographer can take his or her pictures to the next level and produce professional-looking images.
In this project, you will learn how to use the selection and coloring tools of Photoshop to add a splash of color to a black and white photo. The overall goal is to bring a dull photo back to life by accurately coloring the components to make them seem life-like. Find the project HERE.
Assignment #1: PHOTOSHOP PART 1: Shapes and Layers
DUE
We will begin by exploring Photoshop and it's powerful tools. In order to be successful in using the program, you must first learn what it can deliver.
READ:
PHOTOSHOP REFERENCE GUIDE: TAKE A LOOK!
ALTERING THE CONTENT OF AN IMAGE
INTRO TUTORIAL TO WORKING IN LAYERS:
Complete this introductory tutorial on working with layers: Photoshop Layers Introduction
EXERCISE #1: SHAPES AND LAYERS: GETTING FAMILIAR WITH LAYERS/COLOURS/GRADIENT/OPACITY
You will create a fun layered collage using multiple shapes to get familiar with working in layers and how they work together. You will play around with tools, gradients, fills, opacity, and rotating shapes using the transformation tool (CTRL T). You will create a collage with at least 10 different shapes showcasing different colours, gradients and opacity changes. Find the project HERE.
EXERCISE #2: THE GREAT WALL OF PAPER: DESKTOP BACKGROUND
Create a custom wallpaper to save to your computer desktop. Make sure to follow ALL of the project requirements in the handout.
wallpaper.pdf
Download File
EXERCISE #3: BLACK AND WHITE TO COLOUR
Adobe Photoshop is a very powerful image editor that can bring life to otherwise dull and unexciting photos. Using the tools and features of the software, a photographer can take his or her pictures to the next level and produce professional-looking images.
In this project, you will learn how to use the selection and coloring tools of Photoshop to add a splash of color to a black and white photo. The overall goal is to bring a dull photo back to life by accurately coloring the components to make them seem life-like. Find the project HERE.
Assignment #2: PHOTOSHOP PART 2: Masking
DUE
We will watch this tutorial together as a class. Re-watch it again for reminder instructions.
#1 BAD BAD LUCK!: INTRODUCTION TO LAYER MASKS
You will combine two or more images to create a bad luck scenario. Layer masks will be used to combine your images. Here is the "Bad Luck" assignment handout. Follow the instructions here on MASKING 101 to complete your assignment.
#2 HEAD SWAP
DUE
We will watch this tutorial together as a class. Re-watch it again for reminder instructions.
#1 BAD BAD LUCK!: INTRODUCTION TO LAYER MASKS
You will combine two or more images to create a bad luck scenario. Layer masks will be used to combine your images. Here is the "Bad Luck" assignment handout. Follow the instructions here on MASKING 101 to complete your assignment.
#2 HEAD SWAP
NOTHING TO DO?
You should not be sitting in class with nothing to do. There is always room to learn more and experiment more.
A few suggested projects:
A few suggested projects:
