Moorpark College Graphic Design

We begin the process of learning how to capture images and manipulate them in Photoshop. Discussion and hands-on exercises explore:

• Digital cameras
• Photoshop’s work environment
• Color Modes/Models
• Resolution – ppi, dpi, lpi
  
• Masks & Simple Selections
• Tools & Palettes
• Brushes
• Color Picker
• Introduction to layers
  
• Printing from Photoshop overview
• The Journal

Using techniques reviewed in this week’s class, create a self-portrait and attach it to your email attendance. You will be creating a “quick” self-portrait for each class session. By the end of the semester you will have enough images to “fill a book.” Each of these “sketches” should be quick, taking only 10-15-minutes or less. Don’t overthink them. Use them to experiment. Later, if you want to go back to an image and spend additional time on your sketches, you may. The sketches will serve multiple purposes throughout the semester, so it is important that you participate…it is part of your attendance grade.

1. The sketches demonstrate that you participated in classroom exercises and activities.
2. The sketches, being self-portrait in nature, and using techniques covered in the classroom, give you the opportunity to practice what you are learning.
3. The sketches help to identify your email in a unique and personal manner.
4. You will use these sketches as part of your library of images.
5. Print a copy of your sketch and paste or tape into your journal.

ROBIN WILLIAMS ON DESIGN

ANDREW MUNDI ON DESIGN

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