Class Info

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Homework Due This Class

  • Find an image (head and shoulders, with bad skin preferably) and create layers for correcting skin as demonstrated in class. Use all the tools available to you and use them on individual layers.

Topic

Layer/Masks/Composites

Today, we will discuss how to use layers and masks to create a composite.

Using layers with masking and adjustment layers, you can create your own vision of a “Greetings From” Post Card.

Objectives

What you can expect to learn

  • Defining and Understanding Layers
  • Organizing Artwork
  • Creation of Layer Masks
    • Value of Layer Masks
    • Using the Layer Mask

Critique

Each week we will review homework assignments from the previous class. Students will participate in reviewing the colorized images in Photoshop. Pay attention to details used with brushes to create highlights and shadows. Changes to the color mode should also be noticed.

Lab

Lab assignments are done during class time.

  • Find three images and use a layer mask in an 8.5 x 11 Landscape file to create a composite.

Discussion:

Each week you will need to respond to two questions posted. This is a requirement for participation part of your grade.

Homework Due Next Class: 

All work should be submitted by 5:00 pm the day before class.

Each file should be saved according to the following naming convention. i.e., 13_LastName.psd (Photoshop).

  • Follow directions and requirements for your ā€œGreetings Fromā€ Postcard on the Rubric provided.

Vocabulary

Transparency, Masks, Working Non-Destructively

Resources

13_LayersMasksDownload
13HomeworkRubricDownload

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwMmYqzZu9c