EU: Photoshop can be used to manipulate images to create interesting imagery
EQ: What new Photoshop/Selection techniques can you learn and use to develop an interesting visual layout?
Assignment: Photo Collage
Objective: To keep practicing your advanced photoshop skills, new tools and selections to create an interesting composition
Example
Theme: The theme or imagery is up to you.....Does not have to be a portrait like the image above
Size: Start a new 11x14 inch document on Photoshop (landscape or portrait) with 300 resolution
Criteria (Things you must do or include....)
- You must shoot at least 15 new images (Contact Sheet grade) and include parts of at least two edited pieces of them
- You must include at least 3 old images and include edited pieces of them
- You must use the rule of thirds or create a symmetrical composition
- You must find a free texture from the internet or use one of your own for the background
- You must scan at least 2 found objects to add in to your picture (examples are an original drawing or painting, torn papers, old document, etc)
- Your most prominent piece should be in black and white and set to a higher contrast
- You must add some text using two different fonts downloaded from dafont.com
- Each piece must be on a separate layer and labeled accordingly
- The final collage should have unity and make sense between images used and the chosen typography (do not throw pieces on haphazardly). The viewers eye should move throughout the composition.
- You may add a drop shadow to certain layers if you want to add a 3D element
