LAYERING

What are we doing?

• Using layers in PhotoShop and/or Illustrator
• The requirements:
• create a design that has at least 10 layers
• can be fine art, poster, product, album cover, etc.
• size minimum: photoshop=5x7 at 200 dpi or illustrator=letter size
• Things to make think about:
  • font, colors, placement, and details all work together to convey meaning
  • active use of positive and negative space in the overall design
  • think about how you will do the layering and overlapping. Choose which elements should come forward and which should recede backwards.
  • how can the layers interact with each other? though color, transparancy, content, etc.
  • incorporate the Principles and Elements of Design to create a stronger image

CHECKLIST: What should I turn in /participate in? What will be graded?

• 2 initial sketches in sketchbook
• The final design
• Class Critique/Reflection
• Classroom citizenship (attitude, effort, clean-up)
  
  
  

What should I make sure to do? What should I think about?

• Have the layers interact with each other
• Design can communicat ideas and feelings. What do you want to convey through your work?
• Check the rubric again to really review what I expect from you in your designs.
• Make sure that you are in control, not the computer. Have reasons for the design
  looking the way it does. Go in and re-do or change areas if needed. There is
  no need to rush. It is quality over quantity.

What should I do if I need help?

Ask Ms. Epp. That is what she is there for!