Course Materials:
Assignment
- Get Course Materials
- Read Lesson 1 (pgs 10-45). For now you can ignore the information about Adobe Bridge and Customizing the workspace preferences.
Rick Rivas
DesignWithRick
Graphic Design 35
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Rick Rivas M.A.
Telephone:
(408) 855-5309
Email: instructor at
rickrivas.com
Office Hours:
Room: E2-403K
T/Th 2:30-4 (as of 3/21)
Welcome to the support site dedicated to the students enrolled in Graphic Art 64 (Sections #95177 & #95176) at Mission College.This e-syllabus provides a weekly calendar, links to resources, and instructor contact information.
Introduction to
Photoshop CS5
Spring 2011 Course Overview
This is an introductory level course in Adobe Photoshop CS5 covers that basic creation and manipulation of digital imagery. Adobe Photoshop is the leading image editing software for digital photographers and graphics professionals. Students will learn the many sophisticated tools of Photoshop for adjusting and replacing colors, creating montage (combination) images, colorizing photos, repairing and restoring damaged photos, and creating special effects used in advertisements, posters, magazines, etc.
Basic knowledge of computers and the English language are required.
Examples of Design Topics Discussed
Image Manipulation, Creating Graphics (vector and raster), Typography, Montage, Printing, Photo Correction, Retouching, and Repairing, and much more.Student Evaluation Process
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the course material through a series of hands-on projects.Grading Scale:
Projects & Presentations (90%)
Participation 10%
Semester Calendar
Overview:
Introduction to the course, students, and instructor. We covered the material in Lesson 1 of the book which focuses on the basic workspace operations, selections and adjustments.
We postponed looking at bridge and shortcut customization for now.
Course Details Covered:
- Grading Policies
- Late Homework/Resubmit
- grades and attendance (Angel Website).
- Course Materials
- Lab Policies
- Contact Information
- Academic Priced Software
- Wacom Tablets
- Organization
Photoshop CS5:
- Reset Work Area (CTL-ALT-SHIFT)
- WORK AREA
- FILE (OPEN/CLOSE/NEW)
- WINDOWS (multi-doc options) AND SCREEN MODES (F)
- TOOLBAR
- ZOOM / HAND / ROTATE TOOL
- FINDING/IMPORTING IMAGES
- SELECTIONS
-select menu
-transforming
-feathering - UNDO (CTL Z) & HISTORY
- LEVELS ADJUSTMENT
- HUE/SATURATION/COLORIZE
Links to get Materials:
Overview:
We finished covering the material in Lesson 1 of the book. As a review we quickly re-assembled the lesson 1 demo and continued to build on it.
Photoshop CS5:
- TYPE
- CLIPPING MASK
- BRUSH (CONTEXTUAL MENU)
- Duplicate Layers, Erase
- Resolution and 'Size'
- RGB vs. CMYK
- Camera Raw (tonal range)
- Auto Color/Auto Contrast
- Color Balance
- Crop/Straighten
- Replace Colors
- Sponge/Burn/Dodge
- Clone Stamp
- Healing/Spot Healing/
- Content Aware Fill
- ADJUSTMENT LAYERS (non-destructive)
- Sharpening
- Black and White Adjustment vs. Desaturation
- File Formats (.jpg, .tiff, .psd)
Assignment
- Do the assignment in Lesson 1 and then practice the techniques on some of your own photographs.
- Finish Reading Lesson 1 and Begin Lesson 2.
Overview:
Today we finished looking at chapter 2 and we also looked at making selections in photoshop.
Photoshop CS5:
- Resolution (ppi/dpi) 72 & 300
- Contrast (Shadow/Highlight)
- Tone (Levels)-shadow, mid, high
- Replacing Colors
- Lightness (dodge/burn tools)
- Saturation (sponge tool)
- Sharpening (unsharp mask)
- Mode (CMYK, RGB)
- Channel Demonstration
- File Save Options (Tiff)
- Creating/Modifying Selections
- Magic Wand Tool
- Marquee Tool
- Free Transform
- Magnetic Lasso Tool
- Quick Selection Tool
- Refine Selections Dialogue
- Copy/Paste into new Layer
- Adding Drop Shadows (Layer Effects)
Assignment
- Do the assignment in Lessons 3
Overview:
Photoshop CS5:
- Creating/Modifying Selections
- Magic Wand Tool
- Marquee Tool
- Free Transform
- Magnetic Lasso Tool
- Quick Selection Tool
- Refine Selections Dialogue
- Copy/Paste into new Layer
- Adding Drop Shadows (Layer Effects)
Assignment
- Do the assignment in Lesson 3
Overview:
We looked at the detailed options for layers.
Photoshop CS5:
- Layer palette
- Locking Layer Transparency, position etc.
- Converting Background Layer to normal Layer
- Layer Blending Modes
- Layer Opacity
- Filter Render> Lighting Effects
- Group Layer Vs. Link Layers
- Pass Through Vs. Normal Group Setting
- Gradient Overlay (w/ Overlay)
- Stroke (Gradient Stroke)
- Custom Warp
- Smart Objects
- Filter >Render >Clouds
- View Layer (alt click)
- Masking
- Layer Styles (copy, clear, save)
Assignment for this week.
- Choose the person you are going to do the portrait of and download/scan/photograph all photos necessary for you Midterm Project.
- Read Lesson 4
Midterm 1
- Create a montage portrait of someone you respect/admire. Your file should be 900 pixels by 600 Pixels. The resolution should be 72ppi and it should be in RGB Mode. You will turn in a PSD file- don't print it and preserve layers (don't flatten file).
- You must use:
- Layer Blending Modes
- Opacity Settings
- Masking
- Adjustment Layers (use the masks and possibly clipping masks)
- Smart object
- Smart filter
- between 6-9 different images
- Your objective is to make the image as seamless as possible. You will be graded on the quality of your technique and not the subject matter. You should find high qualilty images online and you may scan images in as well during lab. However, note that the quality of imagery that you choose will effect your grade. Therefore don't use pixelated, low quality images.
- You must also turn in the original image files along with your PSD file so that I can see your work.
- You must use the naming convention/folder structure shown in class (deliverables, sketches, working, source)
Work in Progress dates for Midterm 1
- Your work in progressis due Wednesday March 16, and the final version due on Monday April 4th.
- ***Friday Class- your work in progress is due on March 18 and the final version is due on April 8.
Overview:
We finished chapter 4 and did an overview of blending modes, opacity and masking so that students could get immediately started on their midterm project. We also looked at examples of previous student projects.
Photoshop CS5:
- Layer Opacity
- Layer Blending Modes
- Layer Masking Basics
- Gradient/Brush tools
Assignment
- Begin working on Midterm.
Overview:
This week we did the work in progress for your midterm assignment.
Assignment
- Continue working on Midterm.
Overview:
We covered parts of chapter 6 and the tools necessary for completing your midterm project, a portrait montage.
Photoshop CS5:
- Masking Principles
- Quick Mask Mode
- Channels
- Layers Masks
- Use of gradients on Layer Masks
- Adjustment Layers (masks/clipping masks)
Links to Images:
Assignment
- continue working on your midterm assignment. Also remember to bring your project into every class as I will be coming around and going over your project with you.
Classroom in a Book
- Start Reading Lesson 6
Overview:
Spring Break----NO CLASS
Assignment
- continue working on your midterm assignment.
October 13 Overview:
We finished chapter 5 and did a class project together demonstrating techniques for completing the midterm.
Photoshop CS4:
- Adjustment Layers (masks/clipping masks)
November 1 Overview:
We went over Chapter 6
Photoshop CS4:
- Camera Raw
- Shadow/Highlight
- Noise
- Sharpening
- Vanishing Point
- Image Distortion
- Auto Align/Blend
- Bridge Output Option (PDF/Web)
Assignment
Classroom in a book
- Chapter 7 in your book
November 1 Overview:
In class we looked at creating and warping a wine bottle label.
Photoshop CS4:
- Type
- Clipping Mask
- Smart Objects
- Layer Blending modes w/ styles
- Warping Type
- Warping Smart Objects
- Illustrator Glyphs
- Notes
November 8 Overview:
We looked at using the pen tools to create shapes and paths
Photoshop CS4:
- bitmap vs. vector artwork
- pen tool
- custom shapes
- smart objects
Assignment
- Do Chapter 8 in the book
Nov 9 Overview:
Not Yet Announced
Photoshop CS3:
- Selections/Paths
Assignment
- none
Nov 16 Overview:
We examined using Raw images and creating web/pdf galleries.
Photoshop CS3:
- Raw Photographs
- Vanishing Point
- Image Distortion
- Auto Align Layers
- Auto Blend Layers
- PDF Gallery
- Flash Gallery
- Save for Web
Assignment
- Do the lesson in Chapter 6
Nov 23 Overview:
We examined more details regarding the vanishing point tool.
- Clipping a layers to shapes
- vanishing point grid
- placing imported artwork
- adding artwork in perspective
- managing layers
- layer comps
Assignment
- Do Chapter 9 in the book
Nov 30 Overview:
We examined more details regarding the vanishing point tool
Photoshop CS3:
- not yet announced
Assignment
- Do Chapter 10 in the book
- EXTRA CREDIT---create the dark box (including background) found in Chapter 10
- prepare your work in progress for the final project- Due Dec 7th.
Dec 7 Overview:
We did the work in progress on Monday and had lab on Wednesday.
Dec 14/16? Overview:
FINAL DUE in person
Assignment
- go relax :)
General Policies:
Late work will be penalized 10%. Students missing 4 lectures or more will receive “No Credit”. It is the responsibility of the student to drop the course. Plagiarism is unacceptable and appropriate disciplinary actions will be enforced. It is very important that students are respectful of their classmates. Class time should not be used to check email, chat online, or surf the Internet. Students who are sick should not come to class. It is the responsibility of the student to back-up and keep copies of all projects until the end of the semester.
Disabilities
Mission College makes reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) located in S2-201 (855-5085) of any special needs.
Emergencies
If you are in S1-502, retrieve your personal items and exit the building going out the door of the building that is outside the classroom on the left. Go to the assembly point in the parking lot outside.