Media Arts - Unit 1

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

ISP

Design Principles, Colour , Photoshop & Photography Introduction

Foundations of Media Arts

- Learn photography basics, Creative Cloud tools/software, and the design principles.
- Projects: Colour Scheme Poster, Hybrid Self-Portrait, Typo/Graphic Poster

What is Design Thinking?

Empathize, Discover, Ideate, Prototype, Production, Launch

What is Colour Theory?

Color theory encompasses a multitude of definitions, concepts and design applications - enough to fill several encyclopedias. However, there are three basic categories of colour theory that are logical and useful :

The colour wheel, colour harmony, and the context of how colours are used.

Raster vs Vector Graphics

Raster graphics are images made up of tiny pixels, which can lose quality when enlarged (like photos), while vector graphics are made from mathematical paths and shapes that can be scaled to any size without losing clarity (like logos or icons).

vector_vs_bitmap

Photoshop Introduction

Click on the time below to jump to that part of this tutorial.

00:35 - Course overview
01:31 - Reset workspace
01:49 - Working with layers, adjusting light and color
05:03 - Adjust values with levels
08:28 - Combine multiple photos with layers
12:17 - Cut out images to make a collage
23:16 - Create a social media graphic with text
31:09 - Crop images to pixel size or ratio
34:33 - Photo retouching and editing
42:14 - Replace or remove parts of images with the AI Generative fill
48:59 - What’s next?

Download Practice Files Here

Photoshop - Colouring Mike

Using various colouring tools like brushes, gradients and fills you will colour in Mike.

Use your selection tools and create a layer for each element you are colouring on the image.
Name each new layer and keep things organized.
Put a background (sky) and foreground (grass) into the colouring sheet.

Submit a properly named file ex: Name_MonstersUniversity.PSD

*Remember to name your layers. Ask questions if you can't do something, forget shortcuts or need help.

Photoshop - Veggie Head

We will learn how to select areas of an image using various selection tools. Using these tools we will use Photoshop layers and build face or character out of veggies and fruits.

Submit a properly named file ex: Name_VeggieHead.PSD

*Remember to name your layers. Ask questions if you can't do something, forget shortcuts or need help.

VEGGIE HEAD.jpg

fruitsveggies.jpg

Photoshop - Mixing Images

Part 3 - * If you are done the other two.

Using various selection, stamp, and tools remove the beta fish from the fishbowl.
Fix the broken glass.
Add in two new goldfish and make it look realistic by blending the colours.
Finally crop out any white and useless background things.
*Remember to name your layers and save as a .PSD file.

- Brighten the levels of the glass bowl, crop out any unneeded background.
- Using fill & selection tools remove the existing fish from the fishbowl.
- Remove the cracks in the fish bowl using stamp tools.
- Add one or more goldfish to the fish bowl and place them realistically behind the seaweed using layers.
- Add other elements like transparent bubbles or extra seaweed to enhance the realism of the image if you would like.

Introduction to Photography

Photography is the art and technology of capturing light with a camera to create an image. It combines creativity and technical skill.

Photography connects art and science: it requires both an eye for design and an understanding of how technology works.

Photography Composition - Key Definitions

Usable Photos

Photos at School

Intro to Photography

Intro

Welcome to one of the most creative outlets on the planet!

Feedback

Being open to give and receive feedback is crucial to grow as an artist. Go in to feedback sessions with an open mind, ready to share your ideas, and be receptive to the ideas of others. If you want to get the most out of this class as you can, being active with classmates is the most important step.