Dewey Mac Lab - Comic Book Cover S'23

Dewey Mac Lab

Comic Book Cover

1. Project Goals (May 5/May 17)

SWBAT:

Use the SHAPE TOOL & TYPE TOOL to create the LOGO, TITLE, & SUBTITLE

NOTE: The Title, Logo and Subtitle will be done with the Shape & Type Tools

Use a TABLET to DRAW and COLOR an original comic book cover ILLUSTRATION

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2. Create File Comic Book Cover File (May 5/May 17)

1. Load Photoshop

2. File > New

3. Select the PRINT and LETTER presets

4. Follow example below to name your file correctly.

EXAMPLE:

Comic Book Cover Hooker Martina.psd

4. Copy, Paste, & Scale Sketch (May 5/May 17)

Open your Plan Comic Book Cover file
Highlight your sketches layer in the layers panel
Select the Rectangle Marquee tool
Draw a selection around the sketch you want to work with
Edit > Copy

Activate the Comic Book Cover file you just created and PASTE your sketch into it.
SCALE it up so it FILLS the CANVAS (see left)
Name the layer "Sketch"

5. Review Title Size and Placement (May 5/May 17)

Review the size and placement of your title and check that it is large and positioned nicely at the top of your canvas.
After reviewing your title's size and placement, make changes to your sketch as needed. Ask for feedback if you feel you need it.

6. Create and Type Layer for Title and Format it! (May 5 - 8/May 17 - 18)

5. Select one of the shape tools from the tool box

6. Edit the fill and stroke in the option bar

7. Draw the shape

8. Transform as needed/desired. Check out warp and scew!

Don't overdo the warping! Make sure your text is easy to read and doesn't look distorted.

Layer Styles!

You can make your lettering look 3D with the Bevel and Emboss layer style option.

Tips for Working with Type

There are many great resources online with tips on how to make your type look and function better.

Here's a Link to a good one. Take extra time to review the section about spacing (see screenshot from article above).

I like to recommend it as CREATING BORDERS of space around your text

TIPS for TEXT

Choose a font that is easy to read
Don't use more than 3 different fonts in your whole cover. 2 different fonts is often best.
When possible, scale graphics and text so that they are the same width.

This makes it easier to create even borders of space

TIP for MULTIPLE lines of TEXT: Make separate Type layers and transform them individually.
Ask for help!

TIPS for SHAPES

Use shape tools!
Edit Fill, Stroke Color and Stroke Thickness of already drawn shapes:

Have both the shape layer and the shape tool selected
Change the settings in the options bar as needed

Rasterize and erase parts of shapes if you want to!

Layer > Rasterize

7. Logo: Create Text and Shapes (May 9 & 10/May 18 & 19)

Again, use the type tool tool and shape tool(s)

Each line of text is in a separate text layer for easy transforming!

8. Logo: Add Logo Graphics (May 9 & 10/May 18 & 19)

Adding a drawing to your logo is optional; you can just use simple shapes and text.
Review the grading criteria for the logo in blue below

9. Group Folder for Sketch & Reference Images (May 11/May 22)

If needed, search on the Internet for a reference image you can trace. Copy and paste it into your Comic Book Cover file.

You are REQUIRED to draw neatly and with detail. if you can do that without references images, there is NO NEED to use them.

Create a Group Folder by clicking on the folder icon at the bottom of the layers panel.
Name the folder "REFERENCES"
Drag your sketch and any reference images you use in to the folder.

10. Create a Line Drawing (May 11 - 24/May 22 - 30)

Create a new layer and name it "Main Action / Drawing"
Make sure it is not in the "References" Folder.
Use the BRUSH tool (with a HARDNESS setting of 100) and create a BLACK lined drawing.
Take your time to complete a DETAILED line drawing that looks CAREFULLY DONE. Trace reference images if you are having trouble doing drawings that look carefully drawn.

Make sure your drawing is above the references folder

MORE TABLET TIPS:

Zoom Keyboard Shortcut: ZEraser Keyboard Shortcut: EBrush Keyboard Shortcut: BLeft & Right Brackets for Brush Size(Don't use a thick brush)Small Brush size for small detailsRest your hand on tablet for control
ASK for HELP!

11. Draw Closed Shapes (May 18/May 25)

Review the two shoe drawings left
The top shoe is problematic because it lacks detail and the lines are not connected in places (the shapes are not closed).
Be sure to draw closed shapes by connecting your lines. And don't forget your drawings should look carefully done and be detailed like the bottom shoe.

12. Environment (May 22 & 24/May 26 & 30)

13. Add Color/Gradient to Background (May 25/May 31)

Use your Background layer (or create a new layer) for your background color.
Choose a color or colors to use with the PAINT BUCKET or GRADIENT tool.
Make sure you DO NOT have the DRAWING layer SELECTED
Fill the layer with a Color/Gradient!

NOTE: While you are required to color in your entire cover, coloring in a background layer is optional

Periods 2,5, & 6: Reviewed May 30th

14. Coloring in Drawing Layer(s) (May 25, 26, 30, 31/ May 31, June 2, 5)

Select your drawing layer
If you have CLOSED shapes in your drawing, you can use the PAINT BUCKET or GRADIENT tool to QUICKLY FILL in with COLOR
Use your color theory learning to create CONTRAST & UNITY to control how much visual attraction your objects have.

Periods 2,5, & 6: Reviewed May 30th

15. Optional Separate Coloring Layer (May 25, 26, 30, 31/ May 31, June 2, 5)

Select your drawing layer
If you have CLOSED shapes in your drawing, use the MAGIC WAND to make a selection inside the shape
EXPAND the selection by 1 pixel.

SELECT > MODIFY > EXPAND

Keep the selection active and create a new layer.
Position the new layer BELOW the DRAWING layer in the LAYERS PANEL.
Fill the selection with a color/gradient and name the layer accordingly.
Use your color theory learning to create CONTRAST & UNITY to control how much visual attraction your objects have

Periods 2,5, & 6: Reviewed May 30th

16. Add Subtitle (June 2, 5/ June 6, 7)

Notice how the TITLE font is DECORATIVE while the SUBTITLE font is more simple.

Choice of SIZE and FONT should support the hierarchy of importance (The Title is more important)

Review the information about working with type in Sections 6 - 8 as needed
Be sure to format you subtitle DIFFERENTLY than your TITLE
Be sure to choose a font and color that goes well with the title
As a rule, it's best not to use more than 1 decorative font so your subtitle font should be somewhat basic (See Example Left)
Make your subtitle SMALLER than your TITLE in a significant way
POSITION your subtitle in a way that looks thoughtful with borders of space.

Peer Review (June 6/ June 12)

Include a

Peer Review

Your peer review should Include a compliment and a suggestion based on the rubric.Note: This peer review is from a different project

Open your assignment and the PRIVATE COMMENTS window in the Google Classroom assignment posting.

You do not have to be done with your work to get a peer review

SWITCH SEATS with a classmate so that you can review each others' work and give feedback.
LOOK at your classmates WORK and the RUBRIC. Include one COMPLIMENT and one SUGGESTION BASED on the RUBRIC below . Also include your NAME (See example, right)
Make sure your PEER does the SAME for you. Check that the peer review they wrote is BASED on the RUBRIC. If it is NOT, ask them to EDIT it so you will not lose points.
If you are having trouble getting someone to do a peer review, let me know

Reflection (June 6/ June 12)

Include a Reflection & Self-Grading

Note: This sample is for a different project

Also include a REFLECTION: What were you SUCCESSFUL at? What did you STRUGGLE with?
Also include what GRADE you think you deserve.

Rubric

5 points ---FILE SET UP: The file NAME and image SIZE were set up correctly.

5 points ---SKETCH SCREENSHOT: A SCREENSHOT of a sketch was pasted in and scaled up.

10 points ---TITLE: The TITLE was created with the Type Tool. The TEXT was SIZED and formatted so that there are mostly EVEN BORDERS of SPACE around it. The SPELLING, PUNCTUATION, CASE and CHARACTER SPACING are perfect. The title is large and is at the TOP of the COVER. Shape tool(s) were used for shapes. Formatting choices like COLOR and FONT show thoughtful effort.

10 points ---LOGO: The LOGO was created with Shape Tools and the Type Tool. The TEXT was SIZED and formatted so that there are mostly EVEN BORDERS of SPACE around it. The logo is at the TOP of the COVER. Formatting choices like COLOR and FONT show thoughtful effort.

5 points ---FOLDER: The sketch layer was placed into a folder named "REFERENCES". If any Internet images were used for tracing, they too are in the folder.

15 points ---LINE DRAWING: A NEAT and DETAILED line drawing was CAREFULLY done in a BLACK..

10 points ---ENVIRONMENT: The drawing includes a detailed and carefully drawn environment

20 points ---COLORING: The coloring was neatly and carefully done

10 points ---SUBTITLE: The SUBTITLE was created with Shape Tools and the Type Tool. The TEXT was SIZED and formatted so that there are mostly EVEN BORDERS of SPACE around it. The SPELLING, PUNCTUATION, and CHARACTER SPACING are perfect. Formatting choices like COLOR and FONT show thoughtful effort.

5 points --- REFLECTION and SELF-GRADING: Private comment with reflection and self-grading is included

5 points --- PEER REVIEW: is included in the Private Comments section of the GC assignment posting.

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Original Lesson by Art Ed Guru

NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks

• Art Making

• Developing Art Literacy

• Making Connections Through Visual Arts

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning

Differentiation / Lesson Extension

...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student

...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review

NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS

• Developing Art Literacy

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning

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