• What did you learn?

During this project I learned how to edit and create images for a variety of uses. I was able to learn how to edit he images to look better and touch them up. Also I learned to change the images quality and use it for print or screen.

• What was easy?

The easiest process during this project was getting the images and then touching them up. Taking the photos were interesting and fun and then bringing them into the computer to edit. During the edit I found it easy to change the image with saturation and contrast tolls.

• What was challenging?

the most challenging aspect of this project was doing the framing for the final project. Editing the frames and getting them all to be the same size to flow seamlessly was challenging for me but was a nice touch when looking at the project as a whole.

• How could your submission be improved?

My submission could be improved with better images and also images that are more related. Many of these images are related but some don’t work well to create a whole feel for the viewers of the project as a whole.

• How could the professor improve the assignment?

The professor could improve this assignment in a small way but it was very well done, the critique day was very helpful and work time was given to help. The project was a little challenging for me as there was a lot of new techniques used and I felt very slow compared to the rest of the group.

• How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?

The knowledge learned in the project will help me in future scenarios because these techniques are very useful in editing and carting images. The techniques are also foundations for learning new techniques and making new images.

• How did a specific reading, video or others’ work inspire or help you?

The critique in class was very helpful and seeing what other have created.

Michael Terranova

Working on the halloween card really helped me to learn and sharpen my skills on photoshop. I had prior experience with the program but learned new techniques that improved my work and efficiency.

What was easy?

The easiest part for me was removing the background from photos. I used the magnetic lasso tool and was able to very quickly and neatly cut out the image. I also found the font process to be simple. Downloading them was easy and then adding effects to make the words pop was also a very simple process. The fonts and effects came together well to make the card look better and scarier!

What was challenging?

The part I found most challenging was working with many layers. At some points it was confusing and took me time to file through all the layers I had. For my future projects I am going to take more time to name and organize my layers.

How could your submission be improved?

I believe that a little more imagery and text could improve my card. Although many people prefer the more minimalist approach in design nowadays I still felt that there was to much negative space in my card.

How can the professor improve the assignment in the future?

The professor can improve the assignment in the future by adding in more time for in class work. Also I believe that some more options could have been helpful, teaching us more ways that professionals use to create cards.

How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?

This project really helped me to commit many techniques to memory and learn new ways to solve problems. In the future many of these foundational techniques will help me to improve my work and enable me to learn advanced techniques.

How did a specific reading, video or example inspire or help you?

The one thing that inspired me the most was when there were examples shown form former students. Showing me the physical product really helped me to understand the project and gave me idea on how it will look in my hand. The examples shown also gave me the idea to use black as the dominant color. The color black really highlights the other elements on the card and helps it to stand out.

Front and Back of Card:

Inside of Card:

Michael Terranova