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GCIP 240 -Photoshop III grading requirements:

Project 1 - Composite Recreation (300 pts. possible) [175 lpi, 8x10 or 10x8, InkJet output]
Learning Outcome: Select appropriate tools and functions of the software to design and create a multilayered and appropriately organized composite.

Goal: Create something that will amaze yourself!

Description: Use of proper techniques to create a multilayered composite to replicate an object, but using completely different elements to simulate the original item. Project dimentions will be based on 175 lpi, 8x10" or 10x8" for press in addition to 1440 dpi inkjet.

Project requires an understanding of M&C 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and DP 5 Scream of the Crop from the textbooks.

Grading:
Short write up detailing your plan to achieve the completed image: what imagery will be used? What feeling will it invoke - dark, edgy, etherial, lighthearted, bright, colorful etc? 25pts. M&C 50-67, 3.1-3.20.
Uses at least 10 images that you photographed specifically for this project: 20 pts. (2 ea.) M&C 30-35, 2.12-2.1; 39-45, 2.16-2.24
Dedicated and Organized Project Folder with originals, work-in-progress, final version, and a flattened copy of the final: 10pts.
Trasforms using Skew, Distort, Perspective and Warp: 20pts. (5 pts. ea.) M&C 215, 7.55-7.56; 251-258, 8.71-8.89
Adjustment Layers for Tonal & Color optimization of original images: 10pts. M&C 43-44
At least 10 alpha channels/saved selections in various original files: 10pts. M&C 216-218, 7.57-7.63
Accurate selections w/ appropriate edges to fit the composite: 10pts. M&C Ch. 6, 204- , 7.30-7.52
At least 10 Adjustment Layers in final comp. to match color/look: 20pts. M&C 371-372, 11.42-11.43
At least 4 Fill Layers to modify an image: 10 pts. M&C 224, 8.9
At least 2 Neutral Layers: 10pts. M&C 224-225, 8.10
At least 4 Smart Object layers to transform nondestructively: 10pts. M&C 226-227, 8.14-8.15
Appropriate Layer Names: 10pts. M&C 228, 8.16
Appropriate named and color coded layer sets: 10pts. M&C 229-230, 8.18-8.20
Uses at least 10 different blending modes and opacity changes: 20pts. M&C 236-244, 8.27-8.61
Uses at least 4 Fill Opacity changes: 10pts. M&C 8.56-8.61
Uses all 4 of the lock layer buttons: 20pts. M&C 244, 8.62
Contains at least 5 appropriate shadows and shading: 20pts. M&C 259-264 , 8.90-8.104
Uses advanced blending and blending sliders on at least 3 layers: 30pts. M&C 266-272, 8.106-8.122
Correct PPI: 25 pts.
Lack of asthetics and design will receive up to -20 pts. off.

Project 2 - Advanced Masking - Dual Aminimal (300 pts. possible) 12x18" or 18x12" @ 200ppi, 16-bit (M&C p329) (360ppi only if all computers you use to work on the project can handle it.)
Learning Outcome:
Utilize advanced masking techniques and displacement maps to seamlessly blend objects together and match textural qualities. The goal is to match lighting, perspective and image quality and characteristics to create a photorealistic composite. This requires meticulous masking of each element, scaling and combining them to appear as if they naturally resided together, balancing their tonal ranges, and making refinements and retouching elements.

Description: Seamlessly blend two animals or one with a fruit or vegetable to create a realistic "aminamal."
Project requires an understanding of M&C Chapters 9-12, and CC4P Chapter 8 from the text.

Grading:
Descriptive names of all alpha channels and layers: 20 pts.
Make at least 3 usable selections and save each as an Alpha Channel, then with an individual selection active, make it into a layer mask. 15 pts. (5 ea.)
Make at least 3 smart objects from layers that will be scaled down. Do not scale up layers. 15 pts. (5 ea.) M&C 437-439, 13.16-13.18
Use at least 2 adjustment layers to create realistic shadows and highlights: 20 pts. (10 ea.) M&C 9.18, 9.21
Combine a gradient with a precise mask (that was also saved as an alpha channel) utilizing the Darken Blending mode of the tool: 20 pts. M&C 9.44-9.51
Accurately use Feather in the Masks Properties on at least 2 masks: 10 pts. (5 ea.)
Use advanced selection and masking techniqes to enable realistic blending: 20 pts. M&C 204-213. 7.30-7.52
Duplicate a layer that has a layer mask, turn off the layer that the duplicate was made from, and modify the mask with filters (not just blur): 20 pts. 9.116-9.119
Effectively use a layer group mask: 10 pts.
Effectively incorporate a layer group blend mode: 10 pts.
Refine fine detail by duplicating a layer and setting the previous to Multiply: 5 pts. M&C 336, 345. 10.13-10.16
Duplicate an alpha that needs refining. Rename it "Apply Image" and use the apply image function to create the new alpha. (Duplicate again and name it "Apply Image Refine" so further refinements can be made to it while preserving the original "Apply Image" Alpha as it was when Apply Image was used): 10 pts. 10.17
Use a B&W Adjustment Layer to initially create an alpha mask. Turn off the Adjustment Layer after use, but don't delete it: 5 pts. 10.19
Load the "Apply Image Refine" channel as a selection and add a new layer mask to the particular layer. Use Refine Mask on the layer mask: 10 pts. 10.31, 11.46-11.63
Create a Highlight Mask using a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer: 10 pts. 10.43-46
Create contrast in Highlights and Shadows with Curves and Unsharp Mask: 10 pts. 10.47-52
Use blend modes to create contrast and detail: 10 pts. 12.27-12.28.
Correctly use displacement map tools to simulate surface texture: 20 pts. 412-414. 12.43-12.48
Color Correct the elements to match: 20 pts. 11.42-43
Soften the new composited background: 5 pts. 11.44-45
Accurate perspective: 10 pts.
Proper Dimensions, Resolution and Bit Depth: 25 pts.
Lack of asthetics and design will receive up to -40 pts. off.

More on Displacement Maps:
Tutorial1, Tutorial2.

Project 3 - Package Design (350 pts. possible) [Various sizes 22x34 max w/cut, score, and registration marks, PPI based on InkJet output]
Learning Outcome:
Incorporate target market analysis, marketing techniques and effective design to produce custom package design.

Description: Target market analysis, template creation, package design and final output.

Project requires an understanding of M&C Chapter 11, 13 from the text.
Vecor Lecture 15 min, Vector Drawing example 17 min.

Grading:
Write up describing target market, choice of imagery and color scheme catered to target, and description detailing why the particular package design fits: 50 pts.
Final Package Design Illustrator file: 30 pts.
Rough composite for main imagery: 10 pts. M&C 430-437, 13.1-13.15
Smart objects used for transformations and filters: 10 pts. M&C 437-441, 13.16-13.24
Original photos shot in studio:
-- Green Screen: 10 pts. M&C 381-385, 11.73-86
-- White: 10 pts. M&C 358-361, 11.1-10
-- Gray: 10 pts. M&C 361-367, 11.11-30
-- Black: 10 pts. M&C 368-371, 11.33-41
Matching Image Characteristics: M&C Chapters 4 & 5, 441-446, 13.25-36
-- Light: 10 pts. M&C 91-102, 4.48-67
-- Perspective and Proper Scale: 20 pts. (10 ea.) M&C 464-466, 13.84-86
Quality masks: 10 pts. M&C Chapters 6-11
Balanced levels and/or curves: 10 pts. M&C 444-445, 13.33-36
Atmosphere/transitions: 20 pts. M&C 367, 11.31-32; 388-389, 11.91-96; M&C 446-447, 13.37-38
Shadows: 20 pts. M&C 447-455, 13.39-60
Shape and dimension: 20 pts. M&C 456-458, 13.61-69
Layered light and/or glass composite: 20 pts. M&C 458-464, 13.70-83
Proper focus, sharpness and resolution: 30 pts. (10 ea.) M&C 466-467, 13.87-88
Added appropriate texture: 10 pts. M&C 467-471, 13.89-99
Finessed elements that appear to reside naturally together: 20 pts. M&C 471-474, 13.100-102
Typography: 20 pts.
Telltale signs of poor composites will receive up to -70 pts. off.

Project 4 - 3D Composit Scene (200 pts. possible) [Broadcast HD 1080x1920]
Learning Outcome:
Select appropriate imagery, resolution, tools and functions of the software to design and create a 3D layered and appropriately organized composite to be animated in AfterEffects.

Description: Incorporate matte painting techniques, panorama, actions, advanced perspective grid, HDRI, PS to AE/round tripping and effective design to produce a 3D composit file for output and animation via AfterEffects.

Project requires an understanding of XXXXXXXXXXXX from the text.

Grading:
HDR Images: 30 pts.
Proper Resolution of Images for Depth: 30 pts.
Panorama: 10 pts.
Use Reflections: 10 pts.
Shadows: 10 pts.
Advanced Perspective Grid for output to AfterEffects: 50 pts.
Export to AfterEffects : 30 pts.
Design and layout: 30 pts.
Lack of asthetics and design will receive up to -15 pts. off.

200 pts. Total.

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