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Photoshop Workshop

In this workshop, learners develop basic Photoshop skills with the option of extending learning through to intermediate levels.

Rubric Code: H59BBC

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Photoshop Workshop 100 %
	Very High 5 pts	High 4 pts	Medium 3 pts	Low 2 pts	Very Low 1 pts
Use of Adjustment Layers 20 %	Very High Uses a broad range of Adjustment Layer types - eg. Levels, Curves, Hue Sat, Select Col etc. Experiments with palette options to understand the mechanisms of the software. Manipulates adjustment options to creatively enhance the tonal and technical qualities of the image. Overlays various adjustment layers in one image with confidence.	High Uses a wide range of Adjustment Layer types - eg. Levels, Curves, Hue Sat etc. Manipulates adjustment options to improve the tonal and technical qualities of the image. Considers the creative options available.	Medium Uses the basic range of Adjustment Layer types - eg. Levels, Hue Sat etc. Manipulates adjustment options to improve the tonal qualities of the image. Makes enquiries as to possible adjustment options.	Low Uses one or two Adjustment Layer types - eg. Levels, Hue Sat etc. Manipulates adjustment options but is not competent making decisions about adjustment options.	Very Low Does not understand Adjustment Layers and lacks direction or knowledge of how to use them. Needs constant support.
Use of Masks 20 %	Very High Clearly understands how a Layer Mask works. Can work on hidden and revealed Layer Masks to selectively adjust parts of the image with confidence. uses Masks to explore the creative potential of the image.	High Understands how a Layer Mask works but gets a little confused at times. Mostly works on revealed Layer Masks to selectively adjust parts of the image without assistance. Uses Masks to explore the creative possibilities of the image.	Medium Can follow directions to use a Layer Mask works but gets confused about the Mask and background. Works on revealed Layer Masks to selectively adjust parts of the image with assistance.	Low Needs assistance to use a Layer Mask works and gets confused about the Mask generally. Works on revealed Layer Masks to selectively adjust parts of the image with assistance.	Very Low Is confused about the Mask and does not understand. Works on revealed Layer Masks to selectively adjust parts of the image with much assistance.
Use of Pen Path tool 20 %	Very High Uses the Pen Path tool to plot anchor points carefully and with purpose. Can manipulate Bezier curves and combines these with straight lines to make detailed precise selections.	High Uses the Pen Path tool to plot anchor points accurately. Can manipulate Bezier curves and combines these with straight lines to make selections that are mostly akin to the subject outline.	Medium Uses the Pen Path tool to plot anchor points with some accuracy. Struggles to manipulate Bezier curves and combines these with straight lines to make selections that are similar to the subject outline.	Low Uses the Pen Path tool to plot anchor points that are irregular and haphazard. Finds Bezier curves difficult and uses these with straight lines to make selections that vaguely resembles the subject outline.	Very Low Uses the Pen Path tool to plot anchor points that are irregular and haphazard. Cannot use Bezier curves. Plots straight lines to make selections that fail to resemble the subject outline.
Use of Layers 20 %	Very High Understands Layers and makes informed and confident decisions on how to order, name and flatten these. Is aware of the Layer palette options and experiments with these.	High Understands Layers and makes decisions on how to order, name and flatten these.	Medium Uses Layers appropriately and can order, name and flatten these.	Low Uses Layers when told how to order, name and flatten these.	Very Low Uses Layers when shown repeatedly how to order, name and flatten these.
Use of Blend Modes 20 %	Very High Experiments with, and uses the Blend Mode drop-down menu to creatively extend the image and develop a strong sense of mood and style. Confidently cmbines blended layers with Layer Masks to selectively apply the Blend Mode to parts of the image.	High Experiments with, and uses the Blend Mode drop-down menu to creatively extend the image. Combines blended layers with Layer Masks to selectively apply the Blend Mode to parts of the image.	Medium Uses the Blend Mode drop-down menu to blend layers. Combines blended layers with Layer Masks, with some confusion.	Low Uses the Blend Mode drop-down menu to blend layers. Struggles to use Layer Masks on blended layers.	Very Low Needs help to use the Blend Mode drop-down menu to blend layers.

Keywords:

Photoshop, skills

Subjects:

Arts and Design

Types:

Assignment

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