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Computer Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop 2016 – Adjustment Layers

Objective:

I can effectively use Adjustment Layers to correct colors in Adobe Photoshop.

Links: 

Adjustment Layers Basics: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/adjustment-fill-layers.html

Adjustment Layers Video: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-layers-affected.html?set=photoshop–fundamentals–image-adjust

Topics Discussed:
  • Layers
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Brightness & Contrast Adjustment Layer
  • Vibrance Adjustment Layer
  • Brightness
  • Contrast
  • Saturation
  • Hue

Assignment:

Correct the color on all four of the files posted below. Click on each file to view the full-size version, and drag a copy to your desktop.

Using the tools and techniques demonstrated in the video and discussed in class, apply a Brightness & Contrast Adjustment Layer and a Vibrance Adjustment Layer to lighten or darken the photograph as needed, and to adjust the skin tones to look natural. Make sure your screen brightness is set to at least 50% to ensure you are seeing true color. Save each file as a .PSD file with your name in the filename, put all four files into a folder. Upload each of the .PSD files to the Adjustment Layers assignment post on the Google Classroom page.

Images:

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Assigned: October 21st, 2016
Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 24th, 2016

Computer Graphic Design

Intro to Typography – Helvetica Reflection 2016

Last week, we watched the movie Helvetica, which explores not only the history and development of the Helvetica typeface and typography and design in general, but also explores the dichotomy between the adherence to established principles of design and the desire to express one’s stylistic individuality and vision. To further explore these ideas, please visit my Google Classroom page, and open the attached Google Form to answer the questions provided.


Objective:

  • I can reflect on the concepts and ideas introduced in the movie Helvetica.

Vocabulary Words:

  • Typeface
  • Modernism
  • Post-Modernism
  • Rational
  • Humanistic
Links:
 
Helvetica Film Website
https://helveticafilm.com/

Topics Discussed:
  • Modernism
  • Grid Design
  • Rational
  • Post-Modernism
  • Humanist

Assignment:

  1. Visit my Google Classroom to view the current assignment.
  2. Open the “Helvetica Reflection 2016” Form attached at the bottom of the latest post.
  3. Answer each of the questions in the document using complete sentences.
  4. You must have at least one complete sentence for each question in each prompt. (If you see two question marks, you need at least two sentences!)
  5. When you are finished, submit the form. If you need to go back and edit your answers, you can revisit the form page and change your answers anytime.
  6. Please submit this form to me before end of day on Wednesday, October 5th.
  7. When you are finished with this Helvetica Reflection assignment, you may work on any assignments that are past due.
  8. Remember that all past due assignments MUST be turned in before end of day on Thursday, October 6th to receive credit.
  9. If you have completed all your assignments, the rest of the time is yours. Please use it wisely and quietly, and thanks for all your hard work this term!

Assigned: October 3rd, 2016
Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 5th, 2016