Adobe Photoshop: The Basics- Create Aesthetic Typography Poster

Once you’ve finished your class project, upload a JPEG version of your project to either of the following.

Assignments section of this website
Comments of the project video.
Social media & tag Jonathan
1. Instragram: @jpn.graphics
2. Twitter: @Jonathanawrocki
3. Facebook group here.
All of the above ☺

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Class Project – Poster Design

You’re project is to create your own poster or cover art using the tools & techniques learnt so far in this course. You must demonstrate all the items in the following list.

Choose a word
1. e.g. Something creative, intriguing, or meaningful.
Image
1. Use one of your own images or one from Unsplash.com own image or a new image from.
Image masking
1. Ensure the image you choose will have a clean background for easy masking or cutting out.
Typography
1. Create typography in a perspective that is visually interesting.
Shadow
1. Have at least 1 shadow for you masked image, to create realism.
Small Text
1. Choose a small phrase to create hierarchy and typographic contrast.
Textures
1. Include some textures for a more dynamic composition.
Layer Styles
1. Use Hue and Saturation to make images pop with contrast.
Presentation
1. You must present your postcard in a way that you feels best represents your work.
Save & Share
1. Save a JPEG copy of your document or take a screenshot. Share your work on the suggestions above. I’ll do my best to offer any suggestions if you ask for them.
  1. To save a JPEG, go to File > Save As and choose JPEG from the save options.

Shawn Lakhram

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