oom but can not leave to get them out of your locker or elsewhere.  Start with Part 1 Quickstart Guide and work your way though the videos.

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Introduction to Photoshop

The idea of getting started in Photoshop can seem overwhelming for most. So many options, tools, windows etc. In this 3 part series, we will give you a quick start guide. This should have you up and using Photoshop in no time! ​
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Welcome to Graphic Design 1

Students will learn and apply Adobe Photoshop fundamentals. Below please review course information including:
 
  1. Goals
  2. Process and Proceedures
  3. Assignments
  4. Grading

Goals

During this trimester, you will 
  • Learn how to locate and apply basic functions and features of Adobe Photoshop. 
  • You will gain a solid understanding of how Photoshop can be used for graphic design projects.

Process

  • To create stunning and effective design projects, Students will learn from the ground up with confidence.
  • To begin this course, this learning path will show you how to take advantage of a wide range of tools in Photoshop to better your graphic design projects.

ASSIGNMENTS:
 
PROJECT:  Magazine Cover
Students will create a magazine cover utilizing basic Adobe Photoshop elements 
 IDENTIFY COVER ELEMENTS (Power Standards 1 and 2)
      1. Identify magazine cover theme and elements.
      2. Students will sign on Edmodo to receive assignment and reply in Edmodo by clicking on TURN IN.
 
CREATE COVER  (Power Standards 1 and 2)
  1. Create magazine cover template, save in the required location and file name.
  2. Add magazine cover elements including
    1. Title
    2. Three (3) magazine titles
    3. Background
    4. Isolated photo of yourself
    5. A minimum of three (special effects)
  3. Save file as JPG and insert into teacher's PowerPoint
 
 
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS QUIZ (Power Standards 1 and 2)
 

 
READY??? LETS BEGIN!
 
There are more special effects that will be demonstrated in class.   The videos below are to provide you with inspiration for your magazine cover.  You will be provided with the opportunity to create your cover step-by-step with the teacher. 
 
DO NOW:  Use headphones to review videos below.  You may use your on headphones if they are in this classroom but can not leave to get them out of your locker or elsewhere.  Start with Part 1 Quickstart Guide and work your way though the videos.
 
 
 
 1.  Quickstart guide to mastering Photoshop.
 
The idea of getting started in Photoshop can seem overwhelming for most. So many options, tools, windows etc. In this 3 part series, we will give you a quick start guide. This should have you up and using Photoshop in no time! 
 


 The Quick Start Guide to PhotoshopPhotoshop is such an expansive and powerful program but all the power in the world means nothing if you don’t know how to use it. Below are links to a 3 part Quick Start Guide to Photoshop to help you get to know the program before jumping in and making changes on your images.
 
Part 1.introduces  commonly used tools and features to give you a head start in Photoshop. We have found that learning a few tools will allow you to do 90% of your photo editing 
 
Part 2. You will also learn how to properly save and export your images so they display perfectly on the web and allow for easy changes later – Part 3.
 
GET HEADPHONES FROM THE BINS AND VIEW ALL THREE PARTS:
 
Part 1 click here
 
Part 2 click here
 
Part 3 click here
 
 
 
 2. Photoshop Tools
 


 
Change the color of anything in Photoshop click here
 


Remove anything in a photo click here


Change eye color in photoshop click here
 


 Change eye color in photoshop click here 
 


Create pop-art click here
 


Mastering the Clone Stamp Tool click here 
The Importance of the Clone Stamp ToolThe Clone Stamp Tool is one of the most important tools that Photoshop has to offer. It allows you to copy areas of an image and i very useful for getting rid of distractions or skin blemishes.
In this episode we show you how to master the clone stamp tool in photoshop. You will learn how to navigate the settings and preferences for the tool. We also show you how we use the tool through several examples


Create a magazine cover click here
 
 
Have fun!