Objective

Using your brainstorming and sketch, you will design your own book cover or music poster. Remember that your design needs to represent your brainstorming so take time to create a solid brainstorming plan. 

 

Project Requirements

• Appropriate tools were used which needed to include either the pen tool, selection tools, layer masks or clipping masks.

• Design principles are used (flow, hierarchy and typography)

• Images are altered to show creativity, attention to details and Photoshop skills

• Designs need to include: at least 4 images, title and author for book covers or title of music poster to showcase typography skills.

 

Project Help 

• Clipping Mask Tutorial.

• Layer Mask Tutorial

• Creating Realistic Shadows

• Create Glowing Effect

 

Step 1: Brainstorming Steps

1. Create a new folder inside your Final folder and name it “Choice Design”.

2. Copy and paste the Choice Design Creative Brief into this new doc.

3. Put your name and period at the top and click on Untitled Document to name it correctly. 

4. Complete the Creative Brief brainstorming steps. 

 

Step 2: Design Steps

1. Create a new PSD file 8.5x11 inches for a book cover or 11x17 inches for music poster with a resolution of 180.

2. Open your sketch up to directly use it to start to create your design. 

3. Find images on Google that are large resolutions and are not blurry.

4. Open the saved image in Photoshop. 

5. Drag that image over to the PSD file you created BEFORE you start to alter the image. This will ensure you have the correct size photo before you start to work on your design.

 

Step 3: Turn-In Steps

1. Your PSD and JPG files should be saved as “lastName_Choice Design”.

2. Go to File>Save A Copy and change the Format to JPG. Select the highest resolution option selected when you are saving it.

3. Upload the PSD file and JPG file to your Choice Design folder.

4. Checkover the checklist in Schoology and submit it.

 

Monday 9/16 & Tuesday 9/17

Pop Art Project

Objective

Your project will be an Andy Warhol inspired design. Find an image online or use a photo of yourself. You're allowed to explore your creativity however you want with the image selection. Follow the steps below to get started. 

 

Project Requirements

• Your PSD file and JPG files are turned in with the correct names. 

• Clipping paths are created with the pen tool

• Accuracy and attention to details

• Intentional color selection is used to compliment the images and backgrounds. Do not repeat colors unless intentional. 

• Original image is saved on a layer and visibility is turned off. 

 

Step 1: Brainstorming Steps

1. Create a new folder in your Final and title it “Pop Art”.

2. Create a new Google Doc and open the Pop Art Creative Brief. 

3. Select all, copy and paste it into the blank doc. 

4. Title it correctly by just clicking on the Untitled Document at the top.

5. Fill in your name, capitalized, and the period at the top.

 

Step 2: Image Selection Steps

Find an image that you will use for your design. Are you using a selfie from your phone? Email it to your Gmail to download it for your project. 

 

Are you finding an image off of Google? Make sure to find a large image. Follow the video directions on how to find a large enough image and how to bring it into Photoshop if you need to.

 

Saving Google Images

 

If your image is larger than the box, that is OK because you will learn how to use clipping masks. The clipping mask tutorial is on the Resources page. We will talk about this more in the future.

 

Remember, you can’t make a photo larger than it is when you bring it into Photoshop. If it is small, you will need to find another photo!

 

Step 3: Project Steps

1. Download the Pop Art PSD Grid and open it in Photoshop. 

2. Lock the guides by going to Menu Bar>View>Guides>Lock Guides.

3. Review the Pop Art Tutorial to learn how to create your own design. You are not creating the Ice Cube design in the tutorial. You are creating your own design and just using this as a reference. 

 

Note - Play around with different filters other than Cutout if you like.

 

Project Help

Clipping Mask Tutorial 

 

Step 4: Turn-In Directions

1. If you haven't already, create a new folder in your Final and title it “Pop Art”.

2. Save a Photoshop file as “lastName_PopArt” by going to File>Save As.

3. Go to File>Save A Copy and change the Format to JPEG. Select the highest resolution option selected when you are saving it.

4. Upload the PSD file and JPG file to your Pop Art folder.

5. Go to Schoology and complete the checklist in the Pop Art folder. 

6. Submit the checklist.

 

Wednesday 8/28 & Thursday 8/29

About Me Poster Assignment

Objective

This project will be an opportunity for you to share a little bit about yourself so we can get to know our fellow designers. You will present your work at the end of the project as part of your grade. The brainstorming needs to be done before you start working on your design. Brainstorming is part of the design cycle and part of your project grade.

 

Project Skills

• Correctly setup a file and save a file with the correct name.

• You use selection tools to a high degree to remove image backgrounds

 

Project Requirements

1. Selection tools were used.

2. Your name needs to be used in the design.

3. Include at least five sentences that talk about you. You can write about your family, hobbies, or anything else that explains who you are.

4. Correct grammar was used throughout your writing. Use spell check and capitalize I! 

5. An image of yourself needs to be on the page. Use your computer's Photo Booth app to take your photo or email a photo from your phone to your school Gmail account. 

6. Include at least 5 other images, besides your photo. You need at least a total of 6 images, but this is bare minimum. 

7. Use consistent colors and fonts. Too many colors create a distracting design!

 

Grammar Tips

• Did you put a space after all commas and periods? 

• Did you capitalize I in your writing?

• Did you capitalize names of people, restaurants and places?

 

Step 1: Brainstorming Steps

1. Create a new folder inside your Final folder and name it “About Me”.

2. Copy and paste the About Me Creative Brief into this new doc.

3. Click on Untitled Document on the top-left to name it correctly. 

4. Fill in your name, capitalized, and the period at the top.

5. Complete the Creative Brief brainstorming steps. 

 

Step 2: Project Steps

1. Create a Photoshop file 8.5x11” or 11x8.5” and 180dpi. 

2. Import images correctly by following How to Save Google Images Demo if needed. 

 

Project Help

• How to Save Google Images 

• Select Object, Remove Background & Layer Mask Video - Download Images

• Selection Tools

 

Step 3: Turn-In Steps

1. If you haven’t already created a new folder in your Final folder, create one and name it “About Me”.

2. Save a Photoshop file as “lastName_About Me” by going to File>Save As.

3. Go to File>Save A Copy and change the Format to JPEG. Select the highest resolution option selected when you are saving it.

4. Upload the PSD file and JPG file to your About Me folder.

5. Upload this to your Google Drive by going to New>File Upload in your Drive. Check that your Creative Brief is also saved to this folder. 

6. Complete and submit the checklist in Schoology.