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Demonstrate light-based color mixing (RGB)
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration in Studio Lab, Digital Image
Criteria
Identify the primary colors (red, green, blue) of a digital image file in Photoshop by using Level Adjustment
Use Additive mixing with Photoshop’s Level Adjustment
Start with darkness (black) and adds light to create color
Image is color adjusted effectively
Identify the RGB system in photography (screens, digital displays, stage lighting)
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Adjust a print image using a pigment-based color mixing process (CMYK)
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Print
Criteria
Identify pigments, dyes, and inks
Use Photoshop adjustment layer to correct color, brightness, and/or darkness of image
Print is adjusted to match the original screen image
Print is saved as a separate file
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Use current image editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
Assessment Strategies
Given Digital Image, Scenario
Criteria
Adapt to new features in Photoshop
Manipulate color with Curves
Change color with Hue/Saturation
Adjust color with Vibrance
Adjust at least three images
Communicate with mock client about editing limitations (per instructor guidelines)
Identify ethical boundaries within editing
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Use advanced color adjustment techniques in Lightroom
Assessment Strategies
Given Digital Image, Scenario
Criteria
Adapt to new features in Lightroom
Apply editing techniques to images
Work with the Adjustment Brush in Lightroom
Use the Radial and Graduated filters in Lightroom
Work with the Color Grading function in Lightroom
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Manage color across different monitors
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration in Studio
Criteria
Use Calibrite Display Pro HL Colorimeter device
Apply device to monitor
Apply calibration on to monitor
Adjust the software to produce accurate color
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Explore basic theory governing light and color
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration in Studio, Portrait Photograph
Criteria
Use RGB
Using studio lighting equipment
Use continuous lights
Use strobe lighting
Apply color gel onto light source to modify color of subject
Portrait shows evidence of modified color
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Apply studio strobe lighting techniques to subjects: adding primary colors (RGB)
Assessment Strategies
Project: Three Images, Skill Demonstration in Studio
Criteria
Use supplied studio strobe system
Images are of the same subject
Red color gel is added to front of strobe / light source
Green color gel is added to front of strobe / light source
Blue color gel is added to front of strobe / light source
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Apply studio strobe lighting techniques to a portrait: mix 2-3 colors
Assessment Strategies
Project: One Image, Skill Demonstration in Studio
Criteria
Use supplied studio strobe system
Use a backdrop
Image is a portrait of a person
Image shows effective use of a two to three color mix
Project two to three colors onto same subject
Subject is illuminated with two to three colors
Use a minimum of two light sources
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Explore color harmony and the psychology of color
Assessment Strategies
Project: Three Images, Critique
Criteria
Explain common color meanings with their emotional or psychological reactions
Subject is a combination of your choice
Use complimentary color that work together in harmony
Use contrasting colors
Differentiate warm and cool colors
Critique response identifies warm and cool colors
Critique response identifies your emotional or psychological reactions such as energy, elegance, calm
Respond (verbal) to presented colors during critique
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Produce a six-print portfolio of your work with a variety of print sizes
Assessment Strategies
Project: Six Small Prints, One Large Print Portfolio, Presentation
Criteria
Select your best six prints
Use the small and large format inkjet printer
Use the Lightroom print modules (make a print, organize, process)
Settings have been applied effectively to prints
Compare saturation of different photo papers
Profile is applied to images effectively
Presentation includes a display of portfolio images
Verbal presentation includes intention of each image
Verbal presentation includes description of colors and if they match intention
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Prepare files for use online
Assessment Strategies
Project: 10 Images
Criteria
Select 10 of your images
Resize images in order for effective upload
Image pixel-based resolution quality is maintained
Determine file format
Image size and resolution match intended display proportions
Use Lightroom or Photoshop
Crop Tool is used effectively
Save and export images using a batch process
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Participate in a peer / group critique
Assessment Strategies
Written product and/or oral presentation (feedback on peer work)
Criteria
Evaluate peer artifact using provided criteria for basis of judgment
Respond to/write feedback to peer in language that is inclusive and respectful
Feedback identifies areas that meet criteria
Feedback identifies areas that need improvement according to criteria
Respond to the feedback and interpretations offered by peers and instructor