An excellent introduction to blend modes and combining images. Inc: Lesson Plan, Worksheet and source material. This is a rudimentary lesson which familiarises learners with a basic understanding of blending modes. Learners will practise opening and combining images in Photoshop using blend modes to affect the light and dark areas of the image. Typical Lesson Time: 1 hours The lesson comes with explanatory Handout and source material and lesson Plan. Ideally suited to Post 16

Creative Photoshop Skills - Lesson Plan, Extensive Handout, PPT, example PSD & Source Materials. This is a great creative session, familiarising learners with key Photoshop skills. The handout covers in depth selection and refining selection, blending, masking and colour toning - explaining key concepts throughout. Lesson time is typically 1.5 to 3 hours depending on skill level. Extension idea PSD adding extra elements, taking the same technique in a different direction.

Creative Masking Lesson Inc: Lesson Plan, Extensive Worksheet explaining concepts, source material, PSD Example. I have created a very in depth handout for this session, explaining many key concepts including the preparatory stage (refining selection ready for image editing) and detailing composite layers and extra touches to finalise the image, creating interest. This session ideally builds upon previous knowledge but could also be used in isolation, given the depth covered in the handout. Learning Outcomes/Objectives • Prepare an image for editing, selecting and adapting the original image • Build a layered composition in Photoshop • Use Layer Masks for creative image editing • Use adjustment Layers for non-destructive image enhancement • Work with blend modes to create contrast, interest and light. Typical Lesson Time 3 Hours or more. Extension Activity for Advanced Learners.

Complete Lesson embedding creative thinking in image editing in Photoshop. Using a layering process with masks, blend modes, manual sharpening and selective blurring this session provides learners the opportunity to develop their creative thinking skills whilst learning new techniques. Suitable for Post 16 Photography, Graphics or Fine Art. Learning Outcomes 1. Edit an image using layers 2. Create a layered composition 3. Blend layers using Layer Masks 4. Use colour tone and texture In depth handout with resources and lesson plan included.

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Creative layer correction Inc: Lesson Plan, Worksheet x2, Video Example and PSD. This lesson is a practical method which provides learners with the opportunity to investigate creative layering techniques using Masks and composite layers. The aim is to direct learners experimentation and curiosity in digital imaging techniques and advance their application of knowledge through understanding Photoshop's most powerful feature (Layers). The included worksheet is extensive and covers key concepts in depth, explaining best use of practice. Duration: 3 Hours or 2x 1.5 hour sessions Learning Outcomes 1. Edit an image using layers 2. Create a layered composition 3. Blend layers using Layer Masks 4. Use colour tone and texture This session highlights the use of:- Composite layers Multiple Exposures Creative layer masking Manual sharpening Fake depth of field Colour toning The session comes complete with Lesson Plan, an in depth Handout covering the two examples shown, Extension activity, Video and Tutor examples. Complete Lesson with instruction video

This is a really excellent lesson which achieves a great result with relative ease. It provides learners with a simplistic method for creating digital art quickly whilst showing them the benefits of non-destructive image editing. This session includes: Handout, Original Image, Video example, Final Image, Brush and Lesson Plan. Learning Outcomes: 1. Use Layers to build a composition 2. Use brushes to creatively edit an image 3. Use layer masks to edit images 4. Colour tone an image using blend modes Complete lesson ideally suited to Post 16 education detailing the use of layers and masks in Photoshop for creative practice.