SCANNING

These first assignments deal with visual composition. You will learn how the Elements and Principles of Design play important roles in creating composition. You will also learn technical skills in using a scanner to input imagery into the computer and how to use PhotoShop software to manipulate those images. You will be creating still life arrangements on the scanner bed from objects interesting for their visual form rather than their function.

STILL IMAGE SCANS

Raw Scan (one shot deal): Use the glass cut to the size of your scanner bed

Remember that the items against the glass (thus on the bottom of the pile) will end up being in the foreground of the image because we will be seeing it as the scanner sees it. Place objects on the glass and then layer with another piece of glass to create dimension. It is a good idea to make a few different compositions and then chose your best for the critique. Rarely is your first effort your best. as a place to

compose an image that investigates some of the elements and principles of design. You will collect items and arrange them on the scanner in a way that indicates an understanding of symmetrical and asymmetrical compositions, with unity, focal points, rhythms, etc…. this is harder than it sounds.

The In-Motion Scan consists of moving an object while it is scanning. Move the objects as the light passes under the objects. You may take multiple scans using the same composition as the raw scan, but move the object as the light passes under the objects.

Manipulated Scan (Multiple Readjustments): For the second part of the project you will utilize the individual scans and manipulate them in PhotoShop to create compositions that indicate an understanding of the principles of design. You should begin with one original scan and then choose objects from 5 other original scan and place them within the first. You should continue to develop the principle of art while you weave the added objects throughout the piece. You should exhibit control over the techniques you are being taught in class and be able to identify what compositions you are creating and how to control them. You may also include typography as well as make adjustments found on the menu bar.