LESSON 4.6
BOOK COVER ACTIVITY
DURATION 2 LESSONS
Key concepts: Critical thinking and planning. Application of skills and tools.
For this activity, students will work in small groups to propose and execute a plan to solve this Photoshop challenge.
This activity requires you to problem solve, plan and think before beginning. Try to complete this in the smartest, most efficient manner. Use the design process to make it easy for yourself!
SOURCE FILE #1
ORIGINAL BOOK COVER
See the book cover provided. Spend some time with your group. What do you notice about the design?
Before your group starts editing, identify what you are trying to do. Be specific about what needs to change. Make a list of ways to achieve each goal, and as a group decide if your approach is the best plan.
SOURCE FILE #2
BLACK & WHITE CAR
Now that you have the book cover down to a near-empty canvas, you can start adding in the elements you want. Start by replacing the fish graphic with this Mustang.
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How will you get rid of the white background? Is there an easy way? Hint: Layer Blending Modes.
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What fonts are being used? How can you figure this out? Hint: Greeting Card
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Replace the Granta logo on the book spine with the one you created in section 3.3.1 of this course.
When you're done, your final image should look something like this but with your name as the author.
