Assignment 3: Burger time

Using Photoshop's layers functions (and other tools and techniques) create an image in the form of a hamburger. Whether or not the burger would be edible is up to you. Combine photographs of separate food or non-food objects into an image of a "burger" with at least the following elements, each on its own layer:

• Top "bun": Any (roughly) bun-shaped object will do.
• "Condiments": Can be painted, photographed, etc. Simulate ketchup and mustard.
• "Patty": any (roughly) flat, circular(ish) object
• "Cheese": Try and make it look melty
• Bottom "Bun": Similar to top bun but needs to be different image
• Background: Place your hamburger in a context of your choosing.

Make sure to use layer masks for this project.

Important: All images must be created by you. Use of other people's images, artificial intelligence tools (including the "generative" tools in Photoshop are not permitted.)

The resolution for this assignment must be 200 pixels per inch. It should take up as much of an 8 inch by 10 inch page (either orientation) possible. Name all layers with useful names. Use of layer masks is highly recommneded. Your burger should appear large enough to be the dominant element in your composition.

Note: when constructing your "burger", try to include the entire object even if some will be hidden on other layers. For example, even if you plan is only to have a portion of whatever you use to represent the bottom bun visible in your final image, include the entire "bun" and stack other layers on top of it. This will come in handy for a later assignment.

Submission:

Upload as a Photoshop (.PSD) file to Brightspace by 6:00 PM, Sun, Feb 08

Make sure that the filename is:
YOURLASTNAME_Assignment03.psd

Quiz 1

Quiz preparation

The quiz will be written on paper, during class. Length, approximately 40 min.

The quiz covers all topics dealt with in the first 4 classes.

• Basic Mac usage
• Basic computers and storage unit handouts
• Bitmap and vector
• Operating systems concepts
• Resolution and bit depth
• Basic Photoshop tools
• Layers and curves

Remember to review all handouts posted to the class web site.

Quiz coverage for DSGN 1000 Quiz 1

Make sure to review all posted handouts, presentations, videos and linked resources, on the class web site and in Slack. Key topics are listed below, but other material covered in class may be included.

Handouts include:

• Basic computers
• Storage units
• File formats
• Resolution
• Digital colour

Key topics:

Basic computing concepts and tasks

1. The Finder
2. Start and shut down programs
3. Window elements
4. File management - moving and renaming files
5. Cut, copy, paste
6. How to use keyboard shortcuts

Computer fundamentals

1. Storage units and basic computer components
2. Operating system concepts and definition
3. Analog and digital concepts

Imaging

1. Resolution and bit depth - concepts and application (in Photoshop)
2. Fundamental Photoshop tools (see Class 3)
3. Using layers
4. The curves control (in Photoshop)
5. Digital colour theory and application