1. Overview of previous session
Screen Resolution is measured in
PPI
Pixels Per Inch
HOW many pixels per inch for web design? 72

2. Overview of previous session
Print Resolution is measured in. . .
DPI
Dots Per Inch
HOW many pixels per inch recommended for printing?
300

3. Overview Scanning in an image Setting resolution
Using the pen tool to create selection path
Cutting and pasting onto a new layer
Naming layers
Adjusting levels. Brightness, contrast, colour, saturation
Adding horizontal and vertical text
Using the pen tool to add text onto a path
Using layer blending options (inner glow, outer glow, shadow, gradient)

4. Pen Tool reminder
Select the layer you would like to work on
Select the pen tool (see hand out)
Click points around the object you want to cut out. Hold down the mouse to drag curves
Go right the way around the object until you reach the first anchor point (a little circle will appear to close the path)
Hold down the pen tool button and more tool options will appear. Select the convert tool (little arrow)
You can now alter the curves or move the anchor points for more accuracy
At the top of the screen on the let there will be a dropdown box with 2 options (shape or path). Select path
Just to the right next to make: click selection
This creates a dashed flashing outline (meaning it has been selected)
You can now cut/paste/copy or manipulate the area that has been selected

5. + = Overview – quick task
Access Moodle to download two or three famous portrait photographs. Using all of the skills from the previous session you are to manipulate the photographs to create a new face almost like a police photo fit. Be creative and don’t forget to add text. + =

7. Some learners will be able to:
Learning outcomes
Utilise a range of techniques demonstrated in the last session
Create an image composed of several layers, images and text
List the range of tools utilised and explain their purpose
Use new tools and techniques
Some learners will be able to:
Use the WACOM tables to aid their computer design work
Complete all of the initial task without guidance
Complete some of the initial task without guidance
Support others with Photoshop skills

8. Previous Skills to utilise
Import or open an image
Setting resolution
Using the select tool to cut, copy and paste
Using the pen tool to create selection path
Creating and naming a layer
Pasting onto a new layer
Adjusting levels. Brightness, contrast, colour, saturation
Adding horizontal and vertical text
Using the pen tool to add text onto a path
Using layer blending options (inner glow, outer glow, shadow, gradient)

10. New techniques Opacity Arranging layers Merging layers
Transform and free transform tools (Edit>Free Transform or Edit>Transform>options list)
Magic wand
Colour selection
Inverse selection