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8th Careers in graphic design Unit 1
Adobe Photoshop                                                                                                        


In this unit, students will create visual images using Adobe Photoshop, a professional computer graphics software program. Emphasis will be placed on the use of media techniques and processes as tools to communicate. 
Priority Standards:


Big Ideas:
Graphic design is all around us and can be used to communicate, direct, persuade, and represent.
Photographs and digital images can be enhanced using computer technology.
Computer design is a viable career choice which may include graphic design, web design, animation, architecture, interior design, landscape and fashion design. 

Essential Questions:
What purpose does Graphic Design serve a purpose in everyday life?
How do people respond to visual images in modern society?
How can students gain proficiency with graphic design software?
What are Graphic Design a viable career choices?

Vocabulary

Tool and Palette Contents
Pixels
Resolution
Hue
Saturation
Layers
Marquee
Lasso
Magic Want
Clone Stamp
Gradient
Cropping
Healing Brush
Red Eye
Noise
​Clipping Mask

Assessments

Summative & RWE:
Students will create a concert/event poster.
Students will use Photoshop skills to create a digital collage of imagery.

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