wt1110 sb unit 1

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Unit 1: Introduction to Adobe PhotoshopGlobal unit title:

Welcome to this unit of Introduction to Web Design! Note that this unit is broken down into the three sections shown above: Explore, Practice, and Apply.

You are now in the Explore section, where you can learn about the important topics in this unit. The Practice activities help reinforce the material, and the Apply activities will help you solve problems you could see in the real world. Simply click on the words above to go to either of the other sections. In this Explore section, you can see icons on the right side that will act as a menu for the topics in this unit. Click those icons to review the topics.

Create an

Avatar-like

character –

female; with a

little artsy flair

—red glasses

hair, maybe…

This is the generic intro screen for all Explore sections in all units.

Add Objectives icon

Add Summary icon

Use these icons on the right:ConceptsContext Tools (create an icon for this one)

Global: Add a sound icon—file coming soon (for the Explore, Practice, And Apply home pages only)

see SC1130 Unit 3 for model for this course

Sound file coming soon.

Study Guide link coming soon.

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Concepts

What is the difference between vector-based and pixel-oriented graphics?

Pixel-oriented graphics create an image with individual blocks of color called pixels. When combined, a group of pixels can make up an image. Each pixel can be edited individually.

Vector-based graphics are made up of mathematically defined elements that are easily scalable.

Roll your mouse over the benefits and examples of each below to learn more. Then, click on the Activity button to see if you can tell the differences.

Pixel Versus Vector

Gray out the roll over areas ( the two right columns) so a user sees them as they roll their mouse over the cells.

Graphic Type Benefits Examples of Use

Pixel Each pixel can be edited individually. Pixel-based graphics offer limited scalability and usually require large amounts of memory for storage.

computer games, video games, mobile phone graphics, composite graphic imagery for printed materials

Vector Vector-based files require less computer memory compared with pixel-based files. Vector graphics are used for items that need to be used in a variety of sizes .

Logo, package template

ACTIVITY

Activity linked to from

previous page Determine whether the image below is vector-based or pixel-oriented. Check the correct answer by clicking on the box, and click Submit.

This is one slide in a series of

pictures with the answer

choices. Check the correct answer ✔Pixel

Vector

Next

ACTIVITY

Make the check boxes toggled

—click to check or uncheck.

This is one slide in a series of

pictures with the answer

choices.

NextPrevious

Check the correct answer ✔Pixel

Vector

Determine whether the image below is vector-based or pixel-oriented. Check the correct answer by clicking on the box, and click Submit.


TOOLS

What is the purpose of any graphic software?

Some of the main parts to the Photoshop workspace are shown here. Roll your mouse over each to learn more:

The menu barThe image windowThe toolboxThe panels

Click on the Activity button to test your knowledge.

In this week’s lab (located in the Practice section, you will walk through some features of Photoshop.

Features, Strengths, and Limitations of Adobe Photoshop

What can’t graphic software do? Click on my picture to learn more.

ACTIVITY

Activity linked to from

previous page Identify the areas of the workspace by dragging and dropping the correct term into the correct location. Then, click the Submit button.

ACTIVITY

PanelsImage window

Menu bar

Toolbar

This Shows the correct

answers. Blank out the label

and allow users to choose

where to drag and drop. Panels

Image window

Toolbar

Menu bar

Drag and Drop these elements to their proper location:

This is the example of how

the text and the jpg image

could work on the rollover

Menu Bar

This bar displays menus that contain most of the Photoshop’s commands and functions. This bar can change depending on the tool you are using.

What is the purpose of any graphic software?

There are four main counterparts to the Photoshop workspace:


In this week’s lab (located in the Practice section, you will walk through Photoshop.

When you see a picture of the graphic artist in this course, click on the picture to see comments or hints.

This is the example of how

the text and the jpg image

could work on the rollover

Toolbox

Here you can access image editing tools. What is the purpose of any graphic

software?

There are four main counterparts to the Photoshop workspace:


In this week’s lab (located in the Practice section, you will walk through Photoshop.

When you see a picture of the graphic artist in this course, click on the picture to see comments or hints.


CONTEXTSIdentifying Digital Imagery

On of your graded assignments in this unit will help you recognize and understand the difference between vector-based and pixel-oriented graphics.

Using magazines, books, or the Internet, find a digital image that interests you. Answer the following questions:

• Why does the design interest you?• Is the image pixel- or vector-based? Do you know if the

graphic is pixel- or vector-based?• How do you think the image was created?• How do you think this image can influence your future

work?

Place the example of the image in a binder or scrapbook. You should continue to build this “idea scrapbook” throughout the course.

There are many examples of images you can find online, including on sites, such as this one: http://blog.reflexstock.com/2010/08/50-extremely-awesome-examples-of-typography/

Note: Links subject to change without notice.

Link should pop up in a

different window.

Welcome to the Practice section.

In this section, you will practice what you have learned this week through a combination of Lab and Exercises.

The Lab activities allow you to explore the Photoshop software.

The Exercises give you more practice with the Photoshop software.

This is the generic

intro screen for

all PRACTICE

sections in all

units.

Icons should be

Demo Lab and

Exercise

This page is linked to from Lab

Using Photoshop Tools

Step 1

Put in 9 Steps; User clicks on a step to go to it (see the following slides for each step)

In this Demo Lab, you will use Adobe Photoshop to create digital images. You will begin by using a royalty-free image, which you can find on the Internet at a web site like: http://www.morguefile.com/

If you have previous Photoshop experience, try some more advanced techniques such as adding a drop shadow, rotating the image, and creating a unique composite by adding something that is different.

Follow the directions by clicking on each step. To make this easier, you can open Photoshop and resize the open windows so you can see these directions and Photoshop at the same time.

Note: Links subject to change without notice.

Link pops up in another

window.Step 2

Step 3

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http://www.morguefile.com/


Step 1; side bar minimizesUsing Photoshop Tools

Log on to the Internet. Visit a royalty-free image Web site and download an image of fruits. The image should have more than one piece of fruit and preferably some of the fruits should be sliced; good choices would be oranges or lemons. Download an image of any texture, save it to a folder, and then open the image in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

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Insert a close out box for each of the steps in this lab so user can get back to directions on previous screen.

Step 1

Download this image

Download this image allows

user to get this one:

lemonimage.jpg

Global: Click to enlarge these

lab images.



Step 2

Using the selection tools, select one of the fruits. Try each of the selection tools, including the Marquee tool, the Lasso, and the Quick Selection tool, to become familiar with each tool. Rollover the tool bar for more information.



Step 3

After selecting the fruit, change its color. To perform this task, use the following steps:1. Click Image> Adjustments> Levels. The Levels window will open. 2. Under Channel, select Red. 3. Move the slider to adjust the color of the selected area. 4. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on other fruits. You will now have at least three different

colored fruits.

Hint: Click the Preview button to see the adjustments as you make them. When the desired color is reached, click OK.



Step 4

Under Window, select Layers to display the Layers palette. On the Layers fly out menu, click Duplicate Layer. You will now have two layers of fruit.



Step 5

Click the bottom layer. Use the Marquee tool to select the entire image. Click Delete. The bottom layer is now the background color.

Click the top layer. Use the selection tool of your choice to select the background. Press and hold the Shift key to continue adding areas to the selection until the entire background area is selected. Click Delete to delete the background.



Step 6

Open the texture image. Using the Move tool, drag the texture image to the fruit image. Notice that in the Layers palette, the texture now has its own layer. If necessary, drag the texture layer under the fruit layer so that the fruit appears on top.



Step 7

After selecting the texture layer, click Edit> Transform> Scale. Handles appear on the image. Drag the handles to scale the texture to fill the entire background. Hint: Pressing and holding the Shift key while dragging scales the object proportionately. Double-click the background to apply scale.



Step 8

Use the Crop tool to trim the image and create an interesting composition.



Step 9

Save the file and print all three images, including the two source images and the composite by clicking File> Save and File> Print.


ExercisesLayer Masks

Step 1

Put in 10 Steps

In this activity, you will create simple masks in Adobe Photoshop using the layers palette, brush and gradient tools.

By using layers in Photoshop , you can create dynamic visual designs. This technique can later be applied to other course activities.



Step 1

Put in 10 Steps

Open a new Photoshop document.



Step 2

Put in 10 Steps

Place image in document. Images may be obtained from any Royalty-free site.



Step 3

Put in 10 Steps

Add a layer above the image layer.



Step 4

Put in 10 Steps

Apply a gradient to the new layer.



Step 5

Put in 10 Steps

While holding down the option key, click on the line between the gradient and image layers.



Step 6

Put in 10 Steps

Select a brush.



Step 7

Put in 10 Steps

Change the brush mode to clear.



Step 8

Put in 10 Steps

Paint on the gradient to show the image below.



Step 9

Put in 10 Steps

Apply filters to create textures.



Step 10

Put in 10 Steps

Save and print.

This is the generic

intro screen for

all APPLY sections

in all units.

Welcome to the Apply section.

In this section, you will have the chance to apply what you have learned in this unit to unique problem or request.

You will identify the question or problem and create a solution.

Click the Challenge icon to the right to begin.

Please create another email

icon that looks a little like the

icon below the green email

—envelope.

Click the Email icon to see your task this week.

Can you create a blank email

form (without the To or CC

fields?)

FROM: Nancy Wells, Manager RE: New Client We’re so glad you joined our graphic design firm, and just in the nick of time.

We have a new client, KiteTails, who designs and manufactures kiteboards. Have you heard of this sport? I haven’t, so I imagine we’ll have to do a little research.

We need you to create a pocket folder cover illustration that shows off the essence of the company. They’re a new company, so here’s what we know about them:

1. They make kiteboards2. The owners are young 3. Their customers are athletic and adventurous, usually between the ages of 18-30.

Thanks for your help on this.

Use Adobe Photoshop CS4 and techniques used in the Practice activities to create this pocket folder cover that will become part of your portfolio. See the Assignments for this unit for more details.

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