DRAFT
Surreal Expression 5 Cut Out Images
1. Lesson Goals
Students will be able to...
1...use their learning from the previous
assignments to neatly and accurately cut
out at least 5 images
2...use an appropriate feather setting
3...transform images without distorting
the proportions
2. 3 Cutting Out Strategies
Strategy 1....................Select Inverse and Delete!
1. Choose a selection tool and make sure the Feather option is set to ZERO
2. Use the a selection tool to draw a selection around your entire object
3. Make sure you have the correct layer selected
4. Select > Inverse
5. Edit > Cut or use the large Delete Key!
Q2. What would cause the edges of your selection to look fuzzy / blurry?
Q3. How can you correct your work if you had the wrong heather setting?
Strategy 2....................Select Delete Select Delete
1. Choose the Polygonal Lasso tool and make sure the Feather option is set to ZERO
2. Use the Polygonal Lasso Tool to select a small area of unwanted pixels
3. Edit > Cut or use the large Delete Key!
4. Repeat until you are done!
Strategy 3....................Lucky Magic Wand
If you have an object that contrasts completely with the background, this will work!
1. Click on the unwanted pixels with the Magic Wand tool
2. Check to make sure that none of the pixels you want are selected
3. Edit > Cut or use the large Delete Key!
Complete The Cut Out Assignment for Today's Classwork
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6. Assessment
6. Submit
6. Extension
1. Work on a second expression
NB Do Now:
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