Quicklinks to all course lessons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lesson 2 sections: 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-JFF 2-IDEA
Lesson 2 sections: 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-JFF 2-IDEA
A02-IDEA: Portfolio Exhibit Idea Starters
Driving question: Can you create a portfolio exhibit that uses contrast, line, or masking in a creative, effective way?
Driving question: Can you create a portfolio exhibit that uses contrast, line, or masking in a creative, effective way?
Lesson 2 was all about masking - using curves and levels, and luminosity masking. You learned more about the principle of contrast, and one of the seven elements of art and design - line. You also learned how to create actions to speed up repetitive processes. Can you come up with a portfolio exhibit that demonstrates that you've learned these skills well? Be creative! Have fun! Here are a few idea starters! Remember to aim for a variety of graphic design products for your portfolio! Several exhibit ideas were also shared in lesson 1-5. Can you think of others?
In your Canvas modules - there is a section right at the top to help with portfolio ideas - "OPTIONAL - Portfolio Ideas and Practical Design Help." Take a moment to explore and see what's there for you!
In your Canvas modules - there is a section right at the top to help with portfolio ideas - "OPTIONAL - Portfolio Ideas and Practical Design Help." Take a moment to explore and see what's there for you!
Photo by Nathan Smith
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Here's an idea I had about using line and luminosity masking. I took a photo of a rose and processed it in Photoshop, softening the image, but strengthening the lines of the rose petal. I used luminosity masking to change the petal colors a bit.
Try designing a page layout that uses images you've worked in Photoshop and camera raw, along with text such as this two page layout design. Yours could be about anything that interests you! I used Photoshop artboards and guide layouts to do this one with floral photos I shot.
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Organic Lines by Nathan Smith
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Here I wanted to just play with lines, shapes, and colors. The area of greatest contrast, and the jewels fall along a cross section of a rule of thirds grid. I wanted the shapes and lines to be organic and fluid. I love the triadic color scheme of red, yellow, and blue.
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Photo by Nathan Smith
I took a photo of zebras at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City. I wanted to emphasize the play of lines, so I've converted it to a black and white image, and adjusted the contrast and cropped in to emphasize the lines.
The Creator's Apprentice - watercolor by Nathan Smith
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This is both traditional watercolor and Photoshop work. I created the mat in Photoshop. The painting is traditional watercolor. Here I've had a lot of fun just playing with lines - both to provide perspective and to deliver the message. The area of greatest contrast is the young boy, who has been placed on a rule of thirds cross section.
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I love playing with fractal geometry,. Here, I've taken the image into Photoshop and experimented with luminosity masking for color and value changes to create variations in design.
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Even invisible lines, such as creating a grid layout for a magazine article, or other published work creates strong visual alignments and helps organize your design. Creating such a layout would make a great portfolio exhibit! You could even use a mock-up to display your work!
Magazine mockup. Click to enlarge
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