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CG 1 - Personal LOGO - Pre-Test

The objective of this assignment is to be an introduction to ADOBE PHOTOSHOP and to show me how much you know about the software we will be using in class.  You will also create a Pre-Test that will show you how much your digital skills grow throughout the semester.

You will take the personal research done in your ADOBE SPARK WEBSITE to create your own PERSONAL LOGO(S) in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP.

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For this assignment, you will:
Explore ADOBE Photoshop and its different functions and tools to create: 
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5 PERSONAL LOGOS that represents who you are as a person. 
*This assignment will act as a pre-test and will be given to you with NO INSTRUCTION so I will not be looking for skill when determining your grade - Just by simply trying your best and completing the 5 LOGOS will get you a great grade!

Basic Instructions...

In the HOMESCREEN,

Open a new file by going to: 
CREATE NEW
To create your NEW FILE to work on.

Choose LETTER 
This is your file size - 
Width - 8.5 inches 
Height - 11inches 
Resolution - 300 dpi 
The WORKSPACE
This is where you can access all your TOOLS, TOOL OPTIONS, PANELS and MENU COMMANDS
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  • TOOL BAR - Has tools like the paintbrush and eraser
  • TOOL OPTIONS BAR - Allows you to adjust how each tool works
  • PANELS - Are where you can change colors or find layers
  • MENU COMMANDS - Are where you can adjust your image and where you find SAVE​
If you get stuck or want to UNDO some mistakes, you can use...
EDIT > UNDO
This will allow you to "go back in time" many steps in your design ​
Save your file as you are working and when you are done! 
FILE > SAVE AS...
Photoshop DOES NOT AUTOSAVE so you need to make sure you save often as you are working and when you are done. 
  • Name your file properly LOGO_PreTest_LastName
  • Save your file as a .PSD (Photoshop file)
  • Save as Type then PHOTOSHOP
  • Next save your file as an image file also known as a JPEG
  • Click the SAVE A COPY button to get to the JPEG option
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There is no option to save as a JPEG when your click SAVE or SAVE AS
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You need to first click SAVE A COPY to get to the JPEG option
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You can now choose the plain JPEG as your file type
You file name should be exactly:
LOGO_PreTest_lastName

You will need to save your file in two ways...
as a .jpg
as a .psd
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Turn in both of these file types when your are submitting your work
If you are stuck with the basics and need help, click the Photoshop Fundamentals LINK below and take a look at the videos!   ​
PHOTOSHOP FUNDIMENTALS
Remember, Your logo will act as a Pre-test to help show growth throughout the semester. - Create 5 different possible PERSONAL LOGO ideas on one file. Your file should be named: 
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Student Example below
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