You will design an “I’m Thankful for…” computer wallpaper in this project. Concepts used will include:
Watch the accompanying video first and then begin creating your design. It is located online here:
Website for font downloads: http://www.dafont.com/
Website for brushes/pattern downloads: http://fbrushes.com/ (unzip first; abr are brush files; pat are patterns)
PAGE SETUP:
Assignment 2: save as PS_Holiday_Yourname - use a holiday theme. I am Jolly because . . . , I am Merry because . . . , I am Festive because . . ., or even, I am THANKFUL for . . . /
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Requirements
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Possible Points
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Points Earned
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Background includes pattern fill and is not too distracting from text |
5
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Custom brushes (ABR) files loaded to embellish/as artwork to enhance wallpaper (good quality and appropriate brushes used) –at least three required |
10 |
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Warped text or text on a path utilized; works into flow appropriately |
5 |
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Handwriting font downloaded and used on the piece |
5 |
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Appropriate selection of fonts to depict tone (variety of fonts used to communicate emotion and tone) |
5 |
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| Suitable application of design techniques including use of opacity or blending modes as needed and addition of layer styles (shadows, glows, etc.) for readability or emotion | 5 |
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Overall professional appearance, readability of text on background, completeness; balance, neatness, sincerity; use of only text, patterns, shapes, and brushes (no images); add your initials as VERTICAL text in one of the lower corners |
10 |
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TOTAL
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45
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