Digital Imaging

Purpose:

  • To learn to express yourself through digital art.
  • To learn techniques with the digital camera.
  • To learn techniques with Photoshop Elements.

To Do:

  • Create a portfolio of 7 digital images as samples of the quality work that you can produce.

Timeline:

  • 10 days.

Requirements:

  • Learn basic techniques of Photoshop - Do the following tutorials under the Help menu:
    • Photoshop Elements Quickfix
    • Fixing a scanned image.
    • Harnessing the power of layers.
    • Liquify gallery
    • Animate with layers (optional)
  • The following projects will become part of your digital image portfolio:
    • Colorizing an Image.
      • Technical Requirements:
        • Layers.
        • Opacity.
        • Brushes.
      • Print Requirements:
        • Black and White photo and Colorized photo - 2 per page in iPhoto.
        • Paste the two photos onto construction paper for display.
    • Transform Mona Lisa using layers of fruit images.
      • Selecting tools.
      • Layering one image over another.
    • Pick 5 more types of images from "Manipulated Photography."
    • Each digital manipulated photo should include:
      • Tell type of photo manipulation.
      • Give the photo a creative title.
      • Include your name in lower right corner.
  • As images are completed they will be posted on the web as part of your portfolio.
  • Extra options: create an animation, cd jewel case cover (front and back) for portfolio CD, or a magazine cover.

Evaluation:

Final Steps:

  • Images placed on the web as an online portfolio.
  • Save images in your Pictures folder in a folder named "Manipulated Images" and a copy of each picture in your "Public" folder in a folder names "Portfolio."
  • Create a Keynote Presentation with all 7 of your photos. Include the following:
    • Title Slide.
    • Individual slides for each Picture.
    • Creative title for each picture and name of the type of manipulation.
    • Credits slide. Giving credit to the original creators of the images.
  • Go to the next project.

Links:

The following are free use and stock photos:


Mr. Vos' Website

Call (616) 820-2805 for more information.

Holland Christian Schools 956 Ottawa Avenue Holland, MI 49423 USA (616) 820-2805


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