Criterion A / B: Inquiring and Analyzing & Developing Ideas

• Identify a Design Problem: Begin by selecting a design problem, which is creating a hybrid animal. Understand the project's purpose and objectives, including the use of Photopea tools.

• Research and Analysis: Research various animals to select the two base animal images for your hybrid creature. Consider their physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors. Analyze their unique features and qualities.

• Define Design Specifications: Determine the characteristics and attributes your hybrid animal should have. This includes considering the blend of features from both base animals, size, color, and any other unique traits.

• Storyboard or Sketch: Create rough sketches or storyboards to visualize your hybrid animal design. This helps in developing a clear vision of the final result.

• Selection of Animal Photos: Gather high-quality images of the two base animals you wish to combine. Ensure that the images are clear, well-lit, and compatible in terms of perspective and size.

• Use of Selection Tools: In Photopea, use selection tools to precisely isolate the parts of each animal that you want to combine. Pay attention to details like fur, scales, feathers, or any unique textures.

• Combining Features: Start merging the selected features from both animals using blending and blurring brushes. Ensure that the blending process is seamless, making the hybrid creature appear as if it naturally exists.

Criterion A: Researching

Excellent (7-8): 

1. • Clearly defined what type of animal you wish to create and justified why; 

   • Clearly identified several characteristics about the two animals chosen for the task.

Proficient (5-6): 

1. • Defined what type of animal you wish to create and explained why; 

   • Identified a couple of characteristics related to why the two animals were chosen for the task.

Basic (3-4): 

1. • Identified what type of animal you wish to create and given a reason why; 

   • identified one or two characteristics that may be related to why the two animals were chosen for the task.

Limited (1-2): 

1. • Stated what type of animal you wish to create; 

   • Identified one characteristic about the two animals chosen for the task.

Insufficient (0): Did not meet any of the above levels of achievement.

Criterion B: Developing Ideas

Excellent (7-8):  

• • Detailed annotated sketch/design of the hybrid animal,

  • High-quality and appropriately posed selection of animal photos chosen that match the detailed and annotated sketch/design of the hybrid animal.

Proficient (5-6): 

• Mainly detailed and/or annotated sketch/design of the hybrid animal, 

• Mainly high-quality and appropriately posed selection of animal photos chosen that mainly match the detailed sketch/design of the hybrid animal. 

Basic (3-4): 

• A sketch is understandable but does not have any annotation,

• Adequate selection of animal photos, that partially match the sketch/design of the hybrid animal.

Limited (1-2): 

• Limited selection of animal photos,.

Insufficient (0): Did not meet any of the above levels of achievement.

Criterion C: Creating the Solution

1. Layer Organization: Utilize layers in Photopea to separate and organize your work. Each element, like the body, head, limbs, and any additional details, should be on separate layers for easy modification and refinement.

2. Clone Stamps and Brushwork: Use clone stamps to adjust textures and details to ensure the hybrid creature's features blend cohesively. Employ brushes to paint and refine areas to create a more realistic appearance.

3. Color and Hue Adjustments: Adjust the color and hue of your hybrid animal to achieve a harmonious and balanced appearance. Ensure that it looks like a single, unified creature, rather than a patchwork of colors.

4. Create a Final Composition: Combine all elements into a single, cohesive composition. Make sure the background complements your hybrid animal design.

Criterion C: Creating the Hybrid

Excellent (7-8): 

• • Excellent level of skill with the technical tools - evidence of organized layers, seamless clone stamps and brushwork, harmonious colour and hue adjustments, and a well-integrated final composition. 

Proficient (5-6): 

• • Competent level of skill with the technical tools - some evidence of layer use, some effective clone stamps and brushwork, mainly balanced colour and hue adjustments, and a mostly integrated final composition. 

Basic (3-4): 

• • Adequate level of skill with the technical tools - adequate evidence of layer use, adequate use of clone stamps and brushwork, fair color and hue adjustments, and a partially integrated final composition. 

Limited (1-2):

• Minimal level of skill with the technical tools - limited evidence of layer organization, imprecise clone stamps and brushwork, noticeable issues with colour and hue adjustments, and a less integrated final composition.

Insufficient (0): Did not meet any of the above levels of achievement.

Criterion D: Evaluating

1. Self-Evaluation: Reflect on your design process and the final product. Analyze how well you met your design idea and if the design problem was effectively addressed.

2. Peer Feedback: Share your work with peers and gather constructive feedback. Consider their insights on the visual appeal, realism, and creativity of your hybrid animal.

3. Iterative Improvements: Make at least one revision based on the feedback received and your own reflection. This may involve further refinement of blending, colour adjustments, or other aspects.

4. Documentation: Compile all relevant documentation, including your design ideas, sketches, and a written paragraph evaluating the process and final product.

Criterion D: Evaluating

Excellent (7-8): 

• Comprehensive self-evaluation, 

• Thorough peer feedback, 

• Iterative improvements based on feedback, and 

• Thorough well-constructed paragraph documenting the project.

Proficient (5-6): 

• Effective self-evaluation, 

• Constructive peer feedback, 

• Some Iterative improvements based on feedback, and 

• Adequate paragraph documenting the project.

Basic (3-4): 

• Basic self-evaluation, 

• Limited peer feedback, 

• Minimal Iterative improvements based on feedback, and 

• some documentation of the project.

Limited (1-2): 

• Limited self-evaluation, 

• Minimal peer feedback, 

• Minimal Iterative improvements based on feedback, and 

• Poor paragraph documenting the project.

Insufficient (0): Did not meet any of the above levels of achievement.

By following these steps and addressing the criteria A, B, C, and D, you will create an imaginative and well-documented hybrid animal design that demonstrates your skills in design, photo manipulation, and critical thinking.

Extra Help

If you need some extra assistance at home, here is a video tutorial where the teacher (not me) walks you through a very similar process.