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  Photoshop 2
Introduction
20 mins		 In this lesson, we shall be looking at new techniques and how to use them. Layers are very convenient tools when used appropriately. They save time and a lot of hustle. We will learn how to use them appropriately along with filters.  
Activities
  • Introduction (20 mins)
  • Warm-up: Students choice (20 mins)
  • Tea break (15 mins)
  • Trainer: Web Page sizing (20 mins)
  • Trainer: Layers (30 mins)
  • Exercise : Using layers (60 mins)
  • Trainer: Filters (30 mins)· Filters: Using Filters (60 mins)
  • Afternoon: Begin design (240mins)
  • Closing talk (10 mins)
  
Warming up
15 mins 		Chosen game  
Web Page sizing
20 mins		 Here the trainer explains the correct size for designing a page (for 800x600). He also explains the reason why he chooses this specific size. He shows how to create a new document and how to assign the size or even change the size.  
Layers
30 mins		 Trainer explains demonstrates the way you can use layers to organise elements. He also shows different layer properties and how they work. This he does by creating a simple button. He even shows how to import images to this same file in a different layer.  
Exercise: Using Layers
30 mins		 The students should use layers to make simple buttonsWith the skills that they have learnt.  
Filters
30 mins 		The trainer demonstrates how the different elements of the filter panel work. See or CTR+CLICK flame_effect.doc  
Exercise: Using Filters
60 mins

The students can try the exercise on their own and even experiment on the other filters

  
TIP

Just let them go wild with them for this part!!

  
Exercise: Designing
240 mins

The students create a 760x450 page and start using different layers for different elements. Adding

Note: This extends to the afternoon.

  
  This is page is actually their design. It should be made clear that this is their neighbourhood design they are beginning. Therefore the colors and elements they use should be thought carefully.  

TIP

 

- Warn them of overusing techniques from a user perspective as well as the balance of design

- Walk around and see what they are doing and try to help but not decide what they make i.e. make them think of what they are doing in relation to what they want to communicate. Just act as a guide or 'concept radar' if you will.

  
Closing Talk
 There will be a discussion about what they have learnt and the trainer could ask questions within the lesson to see if things were clear and if there are any questions.  
Hand-out    
Homework    
Evaluation Printed lesson evaluation forms for the students to fill at home.  
Learning goals

Knowledge
- Be able to explain importance of layers
Skills
- Be able to manipulate elements using filters
- Be able to separate page elements usinglayers
- Be able to employ layer properties
Attitudes
- That the program Photoshop can be a powerful design tool but should be used with care

  
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