Please don't forget to send me a selfie for the yearbook spread. Please do it today!!
Send to lisa.silverman@tdsb.on.ca
Thanks
Ms. Silverman
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Web banner ad for PSA - Individual Assignment
For a portion of your culminating, to accompany your PSA video, you must each design a web banner ad known as a "fat skyscraper" which is 240x400 pixels. Since it is for web, the resolution only needs to be
70 p.p.i.
Here is an example.
70 p.p.i.
Here is an example.
Since the ad will be quite small on a computer screen, consider a strong and clear image preferably a distinct photograph from your PSA and the slogan or quote used in your PSA.
You must have a photograph. You must have text. Placement, font choice, colour and size are up to you.
Consider having a web address (similar to your PSA) as your call to action.
Colour mode should be RGB!! Not CMYK.
Resolution should be 72 ppi
Size 240x400 pixels
You will lose marks if you have not created this ad in EXACTLY the right dimensions, resolution and colour mode. And/or if you fail to follow submission instructions EXACTLY.
I will be evaluation your ad based on the following for 5 marks each.
Visual Impact (Dynamic and eye-catching)
Strong Slogan (well chosen and impactful)
Composition and placement of image/text
Visual Hierarchy (Emphasis)
Emotional Impact (Makes you think/feel)
Unity (Connection to PSA video - use of image from the video)
Choice of Image (Best choice for quality and impact - clear and easy to "read" visually)
Choice of Font (size, style, colour fits well with mood and impact of PSA)
Web address (Call to Action) placed and sized appropriately (smaller than Slogan, but readable)
Please post your finished ad on your blog AND drop it in the drop folder with the following file name.
I would like to see a saved jpg AND psa with LastName_FirstInitial_PSAbanner.psd and LastName_FirstInitial_PSAbanner.jpg
Note: From Photoshop you should choose Save for Web from the File menu and choose jpg.
Everything is due: Friday June 13th, 2014 by the end of the day.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Some powerful PSAs
http://blog.wooshii.com/top-10-online-video-public-service-announcements-psa/
Media College (Video Shots etc.)
Composition in video
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Assignment - The Photo Essay
A photo essay is a collection of photos that help tell the story of something or someone or a group of people engaged in something. Vague? Well it should be. Almost anything could be used for your photo essay.
Find something that has to do with your connection to Lakeshore - either the school or the community. It should be something that interests you. Check with Ms. Silverman once you have a topic in mind.
Types of photos:
Action - people doing. People engaged in an activity. Not posed.
Reaction - people reacting to something. These shots show emotion and add so much to the human aspect of the story.
Environment - what are the physical surroundings? Get a wide shot that shows the whole space you're telling the story about. Also, you can try to capture the 'vibe' of the environment - the mood - are people happy/sad/excited etc.?
Detail/Close-up - Find some interesting details that can help show specific aspects of the story you're trying to tell. Get some well composed close up shots to demonstrate this.
People - more candid shots of people that can help add to the depth of the story you're telling.
Step 1: Choose your topic. Find a topic that can be narrowed down to be as specific as possible so that you can capture this 'story' in 5-10 photos.
Step 2: Make a list of photo ideas so you don't forget anything when you're shooting. Write down specific ideas you might have to capture action, reaction, environment etc. Show this list to Ms. Silverman with your story idea for a mark and approval BEFORE going out to shoot. Then, take the list with you so you don't forget anything!
Step 3: Go out and shoot. Sign out a camera for when you need it and start shooting!
Step 4: Edit. Find 5-10 photos that tell the story. Make each of the photos you choose the best compositions, but also the best variety to help tell your story. Edit them to improve contrast and cropping.
Step 5: Submit to the drop folder in a folder you call Photo_Essay_lastname_firstInitial. AND post them on your blog with a caption that explains each photo. Captions should add information, and not just state the obvious. They should include accurate names and dates and information.
Find something that has to do with your connection to Lakeshore - either the school or the community. It should be something that interests you. Check with Ms. Silverman once you have a topic in mind.
Types of photos:
Action - people doing. People engaged in an activity. Not posed.
Reaction - people reacting to something. These shots show emotion and add so much to the human aspect of the story.
Environment - what are the physical surroundings? Get a wide shot that shows the whole space you're telling the story about. Also, you can try to capture the 'vibe' of the environment - the mood - are people happy/sad/excited etc.?
Detail/Close-up - Find some interesting details that can help show specific aspects of the story you're trying to tell. Get some well composed close up shots to demonstrate this.
People - more candid shots of people that can help add to the depth of the story you're telling.
Step 1: Choose your topic. Find a topic that can be narrowed down to be as specific as possible so that you can capture this 'story' in 5-10 photos.
Step 2: Make a list of photo ideas so you don't forget anything when you're shooting. Write down specific ideas you might have to capture action, reaction, environment etc. Show this list to Ms. Silverman with your story idea for a mark and approval BEFORE going out to shoot. Then, take the list with you so you don't forget anything!
Step 3: Go out and shoot. Sign out a camera for when you need it and start shooting!
Step 4: Edit. Find 5-10 photos that tell the story. Make each of the photos you choose the best compositions, but also the best variety to help tell your story. Edit them to improve contrast and cropping.
Step 5: Submit to the drop folder in a folder you call Photo_Essay_lastname_firstInitial. AND post them on your blog with a caption that explains each photo. Captions should add information, and not just state the obvious. They should include accurate names and dates and information.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Photoshopping...
Once you have completed the Composition Photography Assignment, you should drop the composition folder into the drop off folder. Then, post each of the 5 images in a blog post, with a brief sentence or two explaining why each photo expresses the compositional tool you chose.
Using 1-2 of your more graphic images, explore the possibilities in Photoshop and manipulate two of the photos you've taken.
Avoid using masks, or cropping too much. Play with colour, filters, blending modes etc. to keep the composition of your photo working well, but enhancing and emphasizing parts of it.
Once finished, post them on your blog and write a few sentences explaining what you did in Photoshop.
The Photo Essay:
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/magazine/apr10/wallaceburg_ontario.asp
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-photo-essay-tips/
Think of some possible topics for your Photo Essay to present to Ms. Silverman by Monday
Using 1-2 of your more graphic images, explore the possibilities in Photoshop and manipulate two of the photos you've taken.
Avoid using masks, or cropping too much. Play with colour, filters, blending modes etc. to keep the composition of your photo working well, but enhancing and emphasizing parts of it.
Once finished, post them on your blog and write a few sentences explaining what you did in Photoshop.
The Photo Essay:
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/magazine/apr10/wallaceburg_ontario.asp
http://digital-photography-school.com/5-photo-essay-tips/
Think of some possible topics for your Photo Essay to present to Ms. Silverman by Monday
Monday, April 14, 2014
Composition in Photography Research Assignment
1. Go to the pickup folder to find the Compositional Tools powerpoint presentation.
2. Briefly review it, or watch it thoroughly if you haven't seen it and CHOOSE 5 of the compositional tools that intrigue you to research further.
3. Go to Google Images and search for each of the 5 compositional tools. Look for a strong example of each of the 5 tools that you have chosen. Try to find photographs that take your breath away, are visually impactful and interesting and BEST DEMONSTRATE THAT COMPOSITIONAL TOOL!!
4. Post these images in one single blog post on YOUR BLOG - titled COMPOSITION IN PHOTOGRAPHY OR create a powerpoint with the same title.
5. Each photography MUST be labelled with a subtitle of the appropriate compositional tool.
6. Write a brief sentence or two that justifies why you chose that photo and why it's a great example of that compositional tool.
Due: End of the period
List of compositional tools from the powerpoint and others:
Rule of Thirds
Leading Lines or Dominant Lines
Shape
Form
Pattern and Repetition (also breaking pattern)
Texture
Rhythm
Depth (overlap, linear perspective, aerial or atmospheric perspective, selective focus)
Balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical)
Framing
Timing/Decisive Moment
Dominant Foreground/Contributing Background
Panning, Zooming, Blur
Light and Shadow
Rule of Thirds
Leading Lines or Dominant Lines
Shape
Form
Pattern and Repetition (also breaking pattern)
Texture
Rhythm
Depth (overlap, linear perspective, aerial or atmospheric perspective, selective focus)
Balance (symmetrical or asymmetrical)
Framing
Timing/Decisive Moment
Dominant Foreground/Contributing Background
Panning, Zooming, Blur
Light and Shadow
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Post your poster and tickets
If you haven't already, please follow these steps when writing about your Spring Sensations poster and tickets.
Post the images of the poster and tickets in a blog post entitled Spring Sensations poster.
Write about the following:
a) Discuss your creative process. How did you come up with your ideas for visuals/visual meaning/colours/fonts etc?
b) Discuss your technical process. Challenges - and how you overcame them. What steps were involved in creating your poster?
Remember that if you followed any tutorials to learn new techniques in Photoshop or Illustrator, please post the link or embed the video into your blog post and briefly explain what you learned for bonus marks!
Post the images of the poster and tickets in a blog post entitled Spring Sensations poster.
Write about the following:
a) Discuss your creative process. How did you come up with your ideas for visuals/visual meaning/colours/fonts etc?
b) Discuss your technical process. Challenges - and how you overcame them. What steps were involved in creating your poster?
Remember that if you followed any tutorials to learn new techniques in Photoshop or Illustrator, please post the link or embed the video into your blog post and briefly explain what you learned for bonus marks!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Poster Design
Read through the following link called "5 lessons" to find information about creating a great posters and then search for 3 great posters that meet the criteria.
1. Read this first: 5 lessons on poster design.
2. View some posters:
HERE are some amazing posters to view.
HERE are some more
OR, you can google amazing posters and see what you get.
3. Post them on your blog and briefly explain how each of the posters uses Space, Colour, Typography, and Contrast.
Enjoy the process of searching for 3 great posters, but don't forget that you have to write about them too!
Due at the end of the period.
Posted on your blog. (If you're having blog trouble, then do this in Word and put it in the drop folder)
Ms. Silverman
1. Read this first: 5 lessons on poster design.
2. View some posters:
HERE are some amazing posters to view.
HERE are some more
OR, you can google amazing posters and see what you get.
3. Post them on your blog and briefly explain how each of the posters uses Space, Colour, Typography, and Contrast.
Enjoy the process of searching for 3 great posters, but don't forget that you have to write about them too!
Due at the end of the period.
Posted on your blog. (If you're having blog trouble, then do this in Word and put it in the drop folder)
Ms. Silverman
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The Elements and Principles of Design
A brief look at the elements and principles of design
Your Assignment:
Create 14 boxes (minimum 3x3") on several sheets of white paper.
In each box, create a visually interesting, smart (well thought out) and good (representative) example of EACH element and principle of design.
Think about FORM (looks good and well thought out) and FUNCTION (serves the intended purpose - good representation)
You may use ONLY newspaper, black construction paper and ONE other colour of construction paper.
You do not have to use all three in each square.
OR you may create and fill these boxes on the computer. If you use the computer you must create your own designs for each of the elements and principles of design using only text blocks (like newspaper print - lorem ipsum*), black and one other colour.
Elements of Design Principles of Design
Line Proportion
Shape Emphasis
Space Rhythm/Pattern
Texture Variety
Value Contrast
Colour Unity
Balance
Movement
TEXT BLOCK for computer use
This is the latin block of text used as place holder text for graphic design. When you know you're going to have text, but you don't have the text ready yet, you can use this to hold it's place for the design phase. Copy and paste this text to use in your design.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. Nam liber tempor cum soluta nobis eleifend option congue nihil imperdiet doming id quod mazim placerat facer possim assum. Typi non habent claritatem insitam; est usus legentis in iis qui facit eorum claritatem. Investigationes demonstraverunt lectores legere me lius quod ii legunt saepius. Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum. Mirum est notare quam littera gothica, quam nunc putamus parum claram, anteposuerit litterarum formas humanitatis per seacula quarta decima et quinta decima. Eodem modo typi, qui nunc nobis videntur parum clari, fiant sollemnes in futurum.
Your Assignment:
Create 14 boxes (minimum 3x3") on several sheets of white paper.
In each box, create a visually interesting, smart (well thought out) and good (representative) example of EACH element and principle of design.
Think about FORM (looks good and well thought out) and FUNCTION (serves the intended purpose - good representation)
You may use ONLY newspaper, black construction paper and ONE other colour of construction paper.
You do not have to use all three in each square.
OR you may create and fill these boxes on the computer. If you use the computer you must create your own designs for each of the elements and principles of design using only text blocks (like newspaper print - lorem ipsum*), black and one other colour.
Elements of Design Principles of Design
Line Proportion
Shape Emphasis
Space Rhythm/Pattern
Texture Variety
Value Contrast
Colour Unity
Balance
Movement
TEXT BLOCK for computer use
This is the latin block of text used as place holder text for graphic design. When you know you're going to have text, but you don't have the text ready yet, you can use this to hold it's place for the design phase. Copy and paste this text to use in your design.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. Nam liber tempor cum soluta nobis eleifend option congue nihil imperdiet doming id quod mazim placerat facer possim assum. Typi non habent claritatem insitam; est usus legentis in iis qui facit eorum claritatem. Investigationes demonstraverunt lectores legere me lius quod ii legunt saepius. Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum. Mirum est notare quam littera gothica, quam nunc putamus parum claram, anteposuerit litterarum formas humanitatis per seacula quarta decima et quinta decima. Eodem modo typi, qui nunc nobis videntur parum clari, fiant sollemnes in futurum.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Post your Postcard!
Now that you've created some actual digital art, you're ready to post it on your blog.
A note about file formats:
1. Please go to this SITE to read about file formats.
Once you have read about the various file types and when to use them, please determine which file format YOU should use for this postcard assignment.
2. Please choose the format, save it in that format and post it on your blog.
3. Write the following information to support your postcard.
A. Please explain which file format you chose for your postcard and WHY! Please support your decision with factual information. Include the link for the web article on file formats.
B. Please write about the procedure you used to create this postcard.
1. Which original images did you choose?
2. What SIZE was the background image in pixels. Please explain why that size was important to retain the required resolution of 4x6 @ 300 p.p.i.
3. Explain your concept - what was your thinking in terms of creating this combination of images, graphics and text.
4. Explain step by step HOW you created your final image. (include what you did to add images and graphics to the background image, how you created a mask and why, and how you added text, including any modifications made to the text.
How do I add an image to my blog post?
Click on the tiny picture in the top menu when you are creating your post. Choose the correct image (in the correct file format) and click on it. Upload that image.
How do I embed a link in my blog post?
Copy the URL for the website you'd like to link. You can choose a word (like I did) or a phrase, or even an image to be the linked 'button'. Highlight the chosen word(s) and click LINK in the top menu when you're creating a new post. Paste the URL you previously copied into the window. Voila! It's done. You've embedded a link. Congratulations.
SUBMITTING YOUR POSTCARD!!!
Please submit your final postcard in a psd format with ALL the original photographs, graphics and images you used in a folder.
Make a folder with YOUR NAME ON IT!!! and include the psd file as well as the original images.
Drop that folder into the Drop off folder - Ms. Silverman drop off. TGJ 2O1
A note about file formats:
1. Please go to this SITE to read about file formats.
Once you have read about the various file types and when to use them, please determine which file format YOU should use for this postcard assignment.
2. Please choose the format, save it in that format and post it on your blog.
3. Write the following information to support your postcard.
A. Please explain which file format you chose for your postcard and WHY! Please support your decision with factual information. Include the link for the web article on file formats.
B. Please write about the procedure you used to create this postcard.
1. Which original images did you choose?
2. What SIZE was the background image in pixels. Please explain why that size was important to retain the required resolution of 4x6 @ 300 p.p.i.
3. Explain your concept - what was your thinking in terms of creating this combination of images, graphics and text.
4. Explain step by step HOW you created your final image. (include what you did to add images and graphics to the background image, how you created a mask and why, and how you added text, including any modifications made to the text.
How do I add an image to my blog post?
Click on the tiny picture in the top menu when you are creating your post. Choose the correct image (in the correct file format) and click on it. Upload that image.
How do I embed a link in my blog post?
Copy the URL for the website you'd like to link. You can choose a word (like I did) or a phrase, or even an image to be the linked 'button'. Highlight the chosen word(s) and click LINK in the top menu when you're creating a new post. Paste the URL you previously copied into the window. Voila! It's done. You've embedded a link. Congratulations.
SUBMITTING YOUR POSTCARD!!!
Please submit your final postcard in a psd format with ALL the original photographs, graphics and images you used in a folder.
Make a folder with YOUR NAME ON IT!!! and include the psd file as well as the original images.
Drop that folder into the Drop off folder - Ms. Silverman drop off. TGJ 2O1
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Blog Set-Up
Once you have created your blog in blogger, send me a comment with your first name and your blog's URL at the bottom of this blog post.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Photoshop Lessons
Lesson 1. Lots of cool stuff. 3D postcards. Covers masks, adjustment layers, 3D tools.
Lesson 2. But really a great place to start. getting to know the workspace.
Here are a few other tutorials to check out.
tuts+ photoshop. 25 tutorials.
http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/new-to-photoshop-get-started-here/#getting-to-know-interface
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF7DCD2898F536558
Lots of Photoshop CS4 videos
Crazy professional "photo editing" as in re-making someone's face
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y09glCyli4
Advanced Photoshop techniques -
If you're finished and want to challenge yourself more, then try out one of these tutorials.
http://designrfix.com/resources/40-useful-photoshop-tutorials-on-photo-manipulation
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