Surreal Creature 6: Color Adjustments
1. Lesson Goals
SWBAT:
1....use adjustment layers to change the color
of layers.
2...use folder group settings (for extra credit)
to control which layers the adjustment layers
will change
3...use color/value to create emphasis
2. Choose a Layer to Change
1. Open your Surreal Creature file
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2. Choose a layer that you want to change the
color of.
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3. Use your color theory knowledge to decide how
you will change it.
3. Create a Color Adjustment Layer
1. Select the layer whose color you want to change.
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2. Click on the Layer Adjustments ICON at the bottom
of the layers palette.
The Adjustment Layer Icon looks like a little black
and white cookie. (See Left)
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3. CHOOSE Color Balance, Hue Saturation,
Brightness/Contrast
The Color Balance option is a way to get a more
natural color effect
6. Add Clipping Mask to Adjustment Layer
1. Right-Click on the Adjustment layer and choose
CLIPPING MASK from the pop-up menu
The CLIPPING MASK will make the adjustment layer
ONLY EFFECT the layer directly below it
5. Adjust the Color
1. Drag the sliders from left to right until you get the
color you want.
Remember you can use the Hue Saturation "Colorize"
option to make your layer Monochromatic if you want.
6. Repeat!
1. Adjust the color on at least one more layer so you have
TWO EFFECTIVE ADJUSTMENT LAYERS
with CLIPPING MASKS
6. Assessment
Check your work against the Rubrics
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2. Refer back to previous Lessons if you need to catch up
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3. Add more detail to your project for Bonus points
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Show or submit your work for
today's classwork grade
6. Extension
1. Work on a second Surreal Creature
2. Create Folders for color adjusting multiple layers at a time.
6. Submit
NB Do Now
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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