Photoshop 3: Digital Design & Editing
Learn Photoshop and develop your skills with fun projects!
Jennifer Rolfsness
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
This course, "Photoshop: Digital Design & Editing" and "Photoshop 2: Digital Design & Editing" can be taken in any order. All three courses develop your knowledge of Photoshop tools, but in different and exciting ways! Throughout the sessions, students will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop by creating several different projects. They will progressively learn the different tools within the program and multiple uses and techniques for the tools (including filters, transparency, and layers). Learning will occur though teacher demonstration videos in the program and group discussion throughout the week in the classroom discussion board. Students are expected to develop and complete their projects prior to the next session. Projects include, but are not limited to: Selective Color Self Portrait Collage Photo Glaussian Blur Photographer Poster Surrealist Photo Manipulation Fantastic Food-Scapes Background knowledge is helpful, but not required. For homework, students will need to spend between 1 and 2 hours per week developing a final artwork, using the instructions/discussion from the week, that will be provided in a video at the beginning of each lesson. Learner progress will be evaluated through in progress photos of their work and correspondence with the teacher about progression during the creation process throughout the lesson. The teacher will provide individual feedback and guidance as the student works through their weekly projects. This is a self-paced class with no live meetings. Students will be provided videos and instruction for each lesson and skills to practice. The teacher will provide feedback to student work within a day of posting. Students are encouraged to pace themselves to one lesson a week, but can spend as much time as needed to complete the projects.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Selective Coloring
Outcome: Students will explore how to use color to create emphasis in a photo.
Activities:
- Discussion of color and how it can be used to create emphasis.
- Demonstration of how to create selective coloring.
- Application: Apply coloring selection to your own photos Lesson 2:
Glaussian Blur
Outcome: Students will learn how to create dynamic effects and a focal point with their photos.
Activities:
- Demonstration and discussion of how to use filters to create focal points.
- Application: Utilize the glaussian blur to create focal points in your own photos. Lesson 3:
Multiple Frames
Outcome: Students will learn how to break down photos into multiple frames to create visual interest in their photos.
Activities:
- Demonstration of framing tools, blending and shadows
- Application: Apply multiple frame techniques and tools to create a Multi-Frame composition. Lesson 4:
Photographer Poster
Outcome: Students will explore the art of their favorite photographer and present their findings in a marketing poster.
Activities:
- Research and discovery of a variety of photographers around the world
- Demonstration of poster layout techniques and tools
- Application: Create a poster for your photographer. Other Details
Supply List
Adobe Photoshop is required. (Make sure to get the discounted student version) For most projects, students will select their own images. Tutorial images will be provided on the classroom discussion board as needed per project. I highly recommend having a backup USB stick to save work.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Boston University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Towson University
Artist. Teacher. Mother.
Hello! I am an art educator that has a passion for teaching all things art related. My experiences include teaching painting/drawing, photography, graphic design, sewing, sculpture, and art history to all ages (Kindergarten thru College). My goal with each student is to not only teach them how to improve their skill and knowledge, but how to think creatively and reflect themselves in their artwork.
My background includes a Bachelors of Art Education through Towson University and a Masters of Art Education through Boston University.
I am an active artist myself; frequently showing work in exhibits and working on various painting and graphic design commissions. I feel that in order to be a successful and current art educator, it is important to constantly be working as a professional artist in the field and to bring that knowledge and experience into the classroom.
I look forward to teaching your developing artists!Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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Ages: 12-17
