WENDE JONES ISLT 7361 DIGITAL MEDIA PORTFOLIO
Summer 2018
Project 1
Introduction and Learning Objective
In this image Pre K teachers will learn about classroom management during carpet time. My final project will be about classroom management and this will be one part of that project.
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Learning Objective: After viewing the classroom management website, teachers will assess their classroom management using an assessment rubric.
Original File Links and Licensing
Here are the files to my captured images. All images are my own original work.
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Permission for photography of students is on file at the Reeds Spring School District.
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Captured Images
Image 1 - Child sitting on carpet
Image 3 - Children talking
Image 2 - Children raising their hand
Image 4 - Child not listening
Image 5 - Child on head
Image 6 - Child laying on carpet
Image 7 - Children pushing
Photoshop image showing top layers
Photoshop image showing bottom layers
Techniques
Basic Raster Techniques
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Rotate Image
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Basic Layer Technique
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Select object Quick selection
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Adjust brightness and contrast
Advanced Raster Techniques
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Replace a background using layer mask
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Graphic shapes
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Brush tool to fine tune
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Smart filter
Basic Vector Techniques
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Add text
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Add lines
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Combine shapes
Advanced Vector Techniques
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Reshape text
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Gradient Color
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Drawing tool
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Design Elements
Contrast
I believe the contrast of the white background and the child has the effect of bringing focus to the center of the picture. It is a very busy picture but it needed that to make the point between the calm child and the motion of the pictures along the bottom. The colors of the pictures and the background also help the words and pictures pop out of the page.
Repetition
The repetition of the pictures alone the bottom of the page create movement. The rotation of the pictures also adds to the movement effect. I was wanting the pictures to create the effect of rolling over as the children were doing. The repetition of text also helps the eye move across the page. My one concern is that it is too busy.
Alignment
I have attempted to align the text and tried to create a balance on both sides. I did not align the colored shapes or the pictures along the bottom on purpose. They are not even on either end and they are not level or straight. I am attempting to give the effect of rolling. I have also tried to create the focus on the center of the picture showing the viewer what the goal should look like.
Proximity
The proximity of text helps to encircle the main picture in the middle. Items are close but with enough room to allow the eye to move freely from text to picture. The pictures along the bottom are close together and even overlapping. This gives the feeling of being crowded and out of control.
Reflection
I have found after working with Photoshop I am not as scared to try new things. In the beginning I was very frustrated with the program even after watching the videos. I am grateful for having two of my children that are wonderful teachers. They would talk me through things step by step for some of the basics, then let me experiment and help me when I got stuck. I now can create things and actually have fun playing with the different effects. I also found the design elements useful when I was trying to decide where to place things.
Now that I have gotten a good start I can see how using Photoshop could be very useful when creating things for teaching, business, or personal projects.