Associate Professor Thomas Sakoulas
State University of New York at Oneonta : Art Department
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Introduction to Computer Art

Imaging Basics | Photoshop Introduction

 

Using Photoshop, create an overall pattern by copying and pasting the same part of a painting which you composed. Fill a 500x500 pixels square.

Save 2 (Two) files: one in TIF Format (.tif), and one in JPEG (.jpg) format

The TIF file should be 500x500 pixels at 72 dpi.
The JPG file should be 500x500 pixels at 72 dpi.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How to use Photoshop painting tools (airbrush, paintbrush, pencil and fill bucket) at a basic level
  • How to make simple selections
  • How to Open, close, save and create documents
  • How to manipulate Photoshop Layers
  • How to save in different formats
  • How to use repetition to create art

In order to complete this assignment do the following:

  1. Use the painting tools of Photoshop to create a simple abstract painting.
  2. Draw a square selection with the marquee around part of your image
  3. Select Edit>Copy
  4. Open a new window and resize it to the assignment specification
  5. Select Edit>Paste
  6. Repeat the paste function and reposition until you have created an overall pattern

 

 

Resources

Gallery of Student Work