Exploring Tech Nelson-12-2015

T-Shirt-- Super Fan Assignment

APPLICATION:
Your task is to create your own “Super Fan” shirt! We've discussed how this will
possibly be used as a new design for the student store. We also plan to vote on a shirt
and print these before the semester is over – now's your chance to make a difference.
By using Photoshop, you will create your own design promoting GHS. Your design may
possibly be used to promote positive energy and support all teams, activities, and
students at GHS.

CRITERIA:
 Your t-shirt must have a clear focus to the design! Remember to create a
focal point using leading lines, or a sharp foreground against a blurry background, or
the subject in the focal point could be framed by say an explosion or a ring of
butterflies, or you could create a drop shadow behind the focal point to create depth
and intrigue! So many possibilities! Remember not to clutter the area around the focal
point. Give that area “room to breathe!”

 Remember that contrast is one of the best ways to make something stand out.

 Remember to consider what color fabric you will be printing on. If you will be printing
on white fabric (t-shirt, pillowcase, etc). And you want anything in the background that
is white to stand out, then you should put a frame around it, otherwise it will blend in
with the shirt.

RULES:
 Cannot include any brand names! NO BRAND NAMES!
 Cannot include images of celebrities, or bands or any copyrighted characters (Shrek,
Mickey Mouse, etc)
 Must be your ORIGINAL DESIGN!!
 You must have at least 5 elements (graphics, etc) – not simply a sentence on a shirt.
 You cannot insult anybody
 Must be appropriate content

(Nothing offensive, if you have to ask if it is appropriate it is most likely not)

GENERAL TIPS:
 Remember to save your work frequently! Save so it’s retrievable!
 Experiment! Play with filters!
 Ask friends for help!
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Starting in Photoshop
1. Open the Program Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Start > List of Programs > Adobe Photoshop Elements

2. You MAY be asked what you want to do? Select either “Start from Scratch” or
“Edit Photo”.

3. To create a brand new file: File > New>

File size should be...
Width: 8.5 inches
Height: 11 inches
Resolution: 150 (dpi = dots per inch)
Colour: RBG
Background: white (or transparent)

To open any image in Photoshop: File > Open>

(Then select the file from its location)

Please note: any changes you make to this file will be permanent in this version of
Photoshop Elements. I you don't want to change the original image, make a copy of
the image first, and then use the copied version only.

** A note about resolution: the higher the resolution, the clearer the image but, the slower
your computer will be. Good prints from a camera store (i.e. Black's) will print at around 300
dpi, anything on the web only needs to be 72dpi, a regular printer will print at around 150dpi.

4. Make a copy of the background layer. Go to: Layer > Duplicate. A pop up
window will ask you to rename it. Rename then hit OK.
*** The original “Background Layer” is locked and won't let you move it around. That's
why you make a duplicate layer.

GENERAL TIPS:
 Save ALL THE TIME!!
 Experiment!
 Add layers last (they cause your computer to get REALLY slow!)
 You can go back 20 steps if you go to the “History” tablet (View > Show History)