TECHNOLOGY

(SECONDARY)

ESSENTIAL UNIT 3 (S03)

(Advanced Digital Imaging)
(JULY 2010)

Unit Statement: In this unit, the student will use layers, selections, color adjustments,
filters and cut-outs to produce a composite image useful with an advertisement, cover
design, or web publication. The object of this unit is for the student to gain a much deeper
understanding of image manipulation using the tools that are available in more advanced
software programs. The student needs to demonstrate his/her depth of knowledge by
creating a substantial project that does take into account the use of design elements. It may
be suggested that the student collaborate with the Art teacher as they design a suitable
project.
Essential Outcomes: (assessed for mastery)
1. The Student Will create a multi-layered document using folders, appropriate
naming, layer colors and other tools to make organization clear.
2. TSW balance and adjust color in portions of the image as well as throughout the
image.
3. TSW select desired parts of the image using the appropriate tools (including the
pen tool).
4. TSW convert paths to selections.
5. TSW use effects or filters to enhance, de-emphasize, or hide portions of an image.
6. TSW use text and convert text to shapes.
7. TSW use a mask to define an alpha channel for visible portions of an image.
8. TSW generate effects such as drop shadows and bevels.
9. TSW describe the uses of different image and layer formats, including .jpeg, .gif,
.psd and .png.
Introduced and Practiced Outcomes: (advanced skills)
1. The Student Will create effects from scratch.
2. TSW cut out hair or cut out around un-patterned backgrounds such as trees.
3. TSW use 3D effects to bring dimensionality to an image.
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Suggested Materials:
Software (first choice):
Adobe Photoshop CS4 or newer
(Free, less powerful alternatives):
Gimp (gimp.org)
aviary.com Phoenix image editor
Resources:
Adobe.com help and communities
lynda.com
Suggested Projects:
1. Students change the color of an object, style and location of a particular image.
2. Students combine text, shadows and images to create new meaning.
3. Students combine photographed images to make a greeting card.
4. Students illustrate a book or movie scene in one image using images they have
obtained from a variety of sources.
5. Students isolate and modify facial defects, clothing, coloring and atmosphere to put
their friends on the cover of a particular fashion magazine.
6. Students create a composite or series of composite images using drawing tools
along with photographic images.

Assessment Rubric on following page.

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TECHNOLOGY SECONDARY S03 ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING

EVALUATION RUBRIC
Beginner Achieving
2 pts

Moderate Achieving
3pts

High Achieving
4pts

Assignment
Specifications,
(Subject matter,
number of
images, size,
properly naming
files, resolution
etc.)

Subject matter does

not satisfy assignment.
Images are missing or
too many; student
needed to edit down
number.

Images meet the

minimum level of
quality and subject
matter to satisfy the
assignment. Subject
matter could be
improved; some images
appear to be filler
material.

Strong choice of
subject matter.
Images are edited to
include only the
strongest images.
Proper size, naming
and resolution.

Composition

The images are shot in

a plain manner,
distracting from the
composition and
leaving image
stagnant. Backgrounds
are busy or distract
from the focus of the
image.

Image composition has

potential, but other
angles, focal lengths and
positioning of subjects
will improve image.

Strong composition,
images are strong
because of layout
and placement of
camera to model.

Image Quality

Images are not

properly exposed
and/or focused.
Images have not been
corrected in
Photoshop for
colorcast, sharpness,
and clone-stamp out
distracting elements of
image.

Images are slightly out

of focus image needs
additional work in
Photoshop to be
properly exposed,
(lighting, color, levels).
Overworked in
Photoshop; images don't
look natural, overly
filtered/ manipulated.

High quality
images, properly
exposed, effectively
retouched/altered
without being
distracting.

Concept

Student needs to
further polish project
idea in order to avoid
the obvious
interpretation of the
assignment. Further
brainstorming ideas
are recommended.

Ideas for images and

satisfying assignment
are there, but the
execution needs
improvement. Tell the
idea/story through
another angle

Strong and effective

concept. Idea is
communicated well
without giving more
than is needed.

Use of design
Elements

Assignment needs
refining with use of
elements and
principles of design.

Assignment uses
elements of design, but
their use could be
improved to more
effectively communicate
the assignments

Images and
composition use the
elements of design
to create a strong
layout.

Total Points out

of 20 possible:
Total Points out
of 20 possible:
Total Points out
of 40 possible:
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Student Eval:
Teacher Eval:
Grand Total:

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Self
Evaluation
Grade

Instructor
Grade