| IMPORTANT: BEFORE you can submit this project the instructor must approve your proposal. |
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Title |
My
(Retouched) Memory |
How
to Submit |
You must submit both a Photoshop file that shows all the layers and a jpg file.
- In the Project 1 Discussion on Blackboard Write an brief report (3 sentences minimum) explaining the meaning of the image, any difficulties you had and what you learned
- Submit the the jpg file as an attachment to your Project 1 discussion on Blackboard
- Submit the Photoshop file as an attachement to Project 1 in Submit Lessons
- In the comments section name which of the items in #9 on the Technical Checklist you completed
(see below)
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Naming
file |
Make sure it's an
unflatted photoshop file (layers preserved) and name it (yourlastname_p1.psd, example:
dean_p1.psd). Use the same name for the jpg image. |
Description |
Create a collage
of a past memory from your life. It can be a significant moment, a
trip you took, a gift you're creating for a loved one, a concert you
attended or whatever you like.
Using the examples
in Lessons 3 and 4 as models, create
a collage
of your own that includes one retouched image.
Click here for examples.
If you do not have a photo you can retouch
there are some below you can use. |
Project
Goal |
The goal is to display
your mastery of selection tools, layer basics, image retouching and creativity.
Your work must include a minimum of the following technical elements
to
get a "C" grade.
To get an "A", you will use each of these elements effectively
and beyond the minimum. Also your selection edges need to be very clean. |
Examples |
- Look at the collage example in Lessons 3 and 4 of your textbook.
- Review these Web sites for inspiration and tutorials:
http://psdtuts.com/tutorials-effects/inspiration-assemblage-montage-and-collage/
http://www.creativepro.com/article/photoshop-how-to-quick-and-easy-collages-
http://www.photoshoponlinetutorials.com/tutorials/making-montages-and-collages-with-photoshop.html
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Grading |
The grading will be as follows:
Technical - |
60 pts. |
Creativity - |
20 pts. |
Aesthetically
Pleasing - |
20 pts. |
Total - |
100 pts. |
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Technical
Checklist
Print out
and check
completed items. |
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1.
Appropriate subject matter. |
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2.
Composite images = 5 to 8. (scanned images, digital photographs,
scanned drawings, even scanned items e.g. fabric.) |
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3 .
Image dimensions for project = Do not exceed 8" in any dimension. |
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4.
Resolution = 72 dpi. |
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5.
# layers = minimum 6. |
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6.
All layers must have a brief, descriptive name. |
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7.
Image mode = RGB. |
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8.
Colors used = web safe colors. |
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9.
Do at least 10 of the following: |
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Straighten
and crop image. |
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Adjust
tonal range of the image. |
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Remove
a color cast of an image using Auto Color correction. |
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Adjust
the saturation and brightness of isolated areas of an image
using the Sponge and Dodge tools. |
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Apply
the Unsharp Mask filter to finish the photo-retouching process. |
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Use
the Clone Stamp tool to eliminate an unwanted part of the image. |
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Use
the Spot Healing brush to repair part of an image. |
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Use
the Healing Brush and Patch tools to blend in corrections. |
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Make
corrections on a duplicate layer and adjust it for a natural
look. |
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Use
the History Brush to partially restore and image to a previous
state. |
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Move
and duplicate the contents of a selection. |
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Rotate
a selection. |
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Apply
a blending mode to a layer. |
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Link
layers to work on them simultaneously. |
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Apply
a gradient to a layer. |
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Add
text to a layer. |
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Add
a layer effect to a layer. |
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