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Personal_LOGO_PRE-Test​

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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:
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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
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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. 
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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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We will work together to learn this process

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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Chromebook users!

You will need to access PHOTOSHOP through the AWS when you are not at school.
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If you are still not sure how to access your PHOTOSHOP with the AWS, you can follow these steps by clicking the link below -
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Student Example below
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