Create each of the following projects. They should not look identical to those shown. They are simply examples. Reveiw each of the descriptions listed below each project. If you need extra help, click on the link for "HINTS". To import a photo or commercial clipart, from photoshop, choose File[Open] and then double click on your folder name...not the lab drive. All photos and clipart are now stored on your workstation and not on the lab drive.

Design each of the following projects and place them in your PROJECTS folder. Flatten the image and then Save As: as indicated at each project 1-5.

1. Save As: CD Cover

This project requires you to design an original creation constrained by the measurements of a standard CD Cover (12cm x 12cm). The creation should utilize sharp graphics from scanned images. (HINTS)

Print Size is 12 cm x 12 cm
Resolution is 72 dpi
Image is sharp and clear
Demonstrates effective utilization of type tool
Selection borders are precise
Demonstrates high levels of originality & creativity
Explanation of steps is detailed and clear
Flatten Image

2. Save As: Colouring and Desaturation

How can you use the crop tool in photo retouching?
This project is designed to explore your creative talents and test your Photoshop skills. You must design an original creation.
(i.e. scanning or photography), desaturate your image, and add colour to one or two elements inside your picture. (HINTS)

Image shows no loss of brightness or detail
High degree of creativity
Selection borders are precise
Image is sharp and clear
Print size is no larger than 6 inches x 6 inches
Flatten Image

3. Save As: Surrealism

This project requires you to design an original creation which is cannot possibly exist in reality. It will require advanced use of
selection tools and image sizing.

Utilizes original scanned or photographed artwork
Image cannot possibly exist in reality
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity & originality
Demonstrates precise selections
Images are crisp and clear
Maximum print size = 6 inches x 6 inches
Flatten Image (HINTS)

4. Save As: Photo Retouching

This project involves the retouching and correction of an old photograph. Students must demonstrate the ability to perform
tonal corrections, crop & rotation, removal of colour casts, adjustment of hue & saturation, and transparent elimination of
unwanted areas of an image (i.e. blemishes, imperfections, cracks, etc...)

Image shows retouching in a minimum of 4 areas
Use of tonal corrections improve image quality
Removal of unwanted elements is transparent to viewer
Image is crisp and clear
Detailed explanation of steps given
Flaten the image before saving. (HINTS)

5. Save As: Advertising

This assignment will require you to take a normal advertisement and design a serious or comedic spoof as demonstrated by the
examples in class. You must develop a strong idea through the use of precise selections and enhancements in Photoshop.

Composite shows no evidence of editing
No selection artifacts are apparent
Image exhibits a clear, coherent underlying message
Images are crisp and clear
Class time is used effectively
Image demonstrates a high degree of creativity
Flatten the image. (HINTS)