As a teacher in Creative Digital Media my aim is to provide quality teaching materials exclusively to TES. I hope to constantly improve my resources, keeping them up to date with current trends. I hope these resources will be both educational and entertaining. If you have any issues please contact me and I will sort the issue promptly.
As a teacher in Creative Digital Media my aim is to provide quality teaching materials exclusively to TES. I hope to constantly improve my resources, keeping them up to date with current trends. I hope these resources will be both educational and entertaining. If you have any issues please contact me and I will sort the issue promptly.
A fun creative Lesson with Extensive Learner Worksheet, Lesson Plan and Source Materials
The session conceptualises original artwork creation using original and found source material. It may be used as a stand alone lesson or in conjunction with my other sessions. The Handout worksheet is expanded to explain the key concepts.
Learners are directed to complete a multi-layered composition, which adheres to design considerations. The focus of the lesson is in two sections – one detailing brush creation from the example image and the second section building texture and using the brushes to create the outcome. This session will allow learners to experiment using their creativity to fulfil the learning objectives, using brushes, textures and blend modes.
Typical Lesson time: 2 - 3 Hours
Lesson includes: Source Material - Lesson Plan - Extensive Worksheet Handout
Learning Objectives:-
• Use an image to create a brush
• Use brushes and textures to build a composition
• Blend layers to create a multi-layered composition
• Apply colour and tone for design considerations
The focus of this lesson is to introduce Learners to the concept of adjustments layers, composite layers and creating a background image. The outcome is to achieve a modern twist on the Daguerreotype image.
Includes Lesson plan, Source Materials, Explanatory worksheet, examples and extension
Typical Lesson time 1.5 hours
Aims and Objectives
1. Use adjustment layers to add contrast and colour
2. Use composite layers for creative effect
3. Use blend modes
4. Create a vignette for a background image
An intricate lesson detailing some advanced techniques, 12 page worksheet developed for a 3 hour session. Includes lesson plan, source materials, textures, pattern overlay and example PSD.
Lesson Objectives/Outcomes
1. Use Layers to build a composition
2. Use shortcut keys effectively
3. Use smart filters
4. Load Patterns
5. Apply Images to layer Masks
Creative layer correction Inc: Lesson Plan, Worksheet x2, Video Example and PSD.
This lesson is a practical method which provides learners with the opportunity to investigate creative layering techniques using Masks and composite layers. The aim is to direct learners experimentation and curiosity in digital imaging techniques and advance their application of knowledge through understanding Photoshop's most powerful feature (Layers).
The included worksheet is extensive and covers key concepts in depth, explaining best use of practice.
Duration: 3 Hours or 2x 1.5 hour sessions
Learning Outcomes
1. Edit an image using layers
2. Create a layered composition
3. Blend layers using Layer Masks
4. Use colour tone and texture
This session highlights the use of:-
Composite layers
Multiple Exposures
Creative layer masking
Manual sharpening
Fake depth of field
Colour toning
The session comes complete with Lesson Plan, an in depth Handout covering the two examples shown, Extension activity, Video and Tutor examples. Complete Lesson with instruction video
Simple lesson with a great result. Features: Lesson Plan, Extensive 12 page Worksheet,
Pre-made selection for ease of use.
As you will see I take great pride in making my Handouts quality, to aid both student and teacher. The lesson is priced upon my time in creating these original lessons, this one took me a day and a half to develop. Please note that you are not paying for source materials which I am sure you will find online but quality original lessons with quality original teaching resources designed with learner and teacher in mind.
This lesson has been crafted for time and ease. I have created a pre-made selection in the PSD file so learners can access it, in order to speed up the session. I explain in the handout key concepts, always cautious to explain why - not just how.
Learners create a Magazine cover using the worksheet and source materials provided. The are encouraged to be creative with text and attempt to fulfil the task to a reasonably professional level.
This session is a continuation of the hair cut out tutorial using channels however it can be used as a standalone session with the source material included.
Typical Lesson time: 1:5 Hours
Lesson appropriate for the delivery of basic and essential Photoshop skills.
Includes 10 images for a brush-set, Worksheet and Lesson Plan
This lesson focuses on adapting an image for use as a brush to be used in digital art projects or commercial resale. Learners will be shown the basics of creating brushes and how not to create a brush. Through acknowledging mistakes learners will be guided to appropriate action regarding design decisions. Learners will be encouraged to evaluate the benefit of creating their own brushes for artistic endeavour or commercial benefit. The session culminates with learners creating a brush set using a selection of images of smoke.
It is encouraged for learners to Photograph items for future brush sets and textures to be used at a later date.
Includes:
10 Smoke Images (to be turned into brushes)
Handout
Lesson Plan
Learners work with given typeface and images to create an undead zombie poster in Photoshop. This lesson challenges learners to think creatively about type and creating interest when working with images.
Lesson Includes: Lesson Plan, Worksheet, font, source images, PSD file
Typical lesson time 1.5 hours
8 complete lessons covering the Photoshop Essentials. Covering Selection and compositing these lessons are fun and simple with great results. The handouts for these lessons are learner focused with explanatory notes for each phase. Each session comes with lesson plan and source materials.
A compilation of lessons aimed at building skill whilst inspiring and enhancing creativity. Lessons come with extensive explanatory handouts, lesson plans, source materials, and example PSD.
This is a really excellent lesson which achieves a great result with relative ease. It provides learners with a simplistic method for creating digital art quickly whilst showing them the benefits of non-destructive image editing.
This session includes: Handout, Original Image, Video example, Final Image, Brush and Lesson Plan.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Use Layers to build a composition
2. Use brushes to creatively edit an image
3. Use layer masks to edit images
4. Colour tone an image using blend modes
Complete lesson ideally suited to Post 16 education detailing the use of layers and masks in Photoshop for creative practice.