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Computer Graphic Design

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: IMPOSSIBLE IMAGES SPRING 2021 – PART 2

Objective:

Students will be able to make an “impossible image” by using digital photography, selection tools, clipping masks and transformations in Photopea so that they can demonstrate their ability to use real digital images to produce realistic (but impossible) image compositions.

Links:

Impossible Images (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2015/02/19/world/gallery/photoshop-artist-martin-de-pasquale/

Topics Discussed:

  • Photopea
  • Selection Tools
  • Clipping Masks
  • Transform Tools

Assignment:

Objective:

Students will be able to make an “impossible image” by using digital photography, selection tools, clipping masks and transformations in Photopea so that they can demonstrate their ability to use real digital images to produce realistic (but impossible) image compositions.

Links:

Impossible Images (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2015/02/19/world/gallery/photoshop-artist-martin-de-pasquale/

Topics Discussed:

  • Photopea
  • Selection Tools
  • Clipping Masks
  • Transform Tools

Assignment:

By now, you should have an Impossible Image, produced in Photopea using three original images to create a final composite image that depicts a completely impossible scenario, situation or condition but looks as realistic as possible.

  1. Save (Export) your image as a .png file before attempting to import it into Vectr.
  2. Create a new 11″ x 17″ Vectr document. Save it with your name and “Impossible Image”.
  3. Place the Impossible Image .png image on the page in a photo frame with a 1″ stroke. You may make the stroke whatever style or color you choose.
  4. Place your name (or signature) somewhere on the page. This is your original artwork, so you should sign it and be proud of it!
  5. Export this final image as a .png file (You may also use .jpg if you wish.)
  6. Save your Photopea image (.png), the pictures you used to make your Photoshop image, and the Vectr (.png or .jpg) file into a new folder with your name on it, and place the entire contents of the folder into the “Impossible Images” post on the Google Classroom page by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 7th. Note: You should be turning in at least five (5) separate files to receive full credit for this assignment.

Assigned: April 5th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 7th, 2021

Computer Graphic Design

EL TORITO BANNER PROJECT 2021

Objective:

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of design by re-designing a real-world banner advertisement, so they can gain experience with applying the principles in an authentic scenario.

Links:

logo

Topics Discussed:

  • Vectr Page Layout
  • Horizontal Width
  • Vertical Width
  • Document Grid
  • Snap to Grid
  • Margins and Columns
  • Principles of Design (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity)

Assignment:

  • Open “El Torito Banner Instructions” for the assignment instructions.
  • See the document entitled “El Torito Ad Rubric” for the exact criteria under which this assignment will be graded. Make sure you have all the elements in the “4” column to ensure you get the highest grade possible!
  • Remember the Principles of Design (C.R.A.P.): Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity, and let them guide all your decisions as you build this banner! Remember to create a strong focal point, and a strong eyeflow using all of the principles! Think about what combination of words and images would get your attention and get you to buy meat and seafood at this store!
  • When you are satisfied that your page layout meets all the assignment requirements, save it with your name in the filename (i.e. “MisterMTorito”.
  • Export the file as a .png or .jpg file and save the resulting file to the “El Torito Banner Project 2021” assignment in Google Classroom by the end of the day on Thursday, February 4th.
  • On Friday the 5th, we will do an online reflection writing activity in our Google Classroom that will ask how you used the Principles of Design in this assignment, so make sure you remember your C.R.A.P. (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity)!

Assigned: February 1st, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 4th, 2021