Tool Selection   Explain some techniques for making good selections when editing an image. What are some common problems developers confront when attempting to use selection tools?   Changing Images   What are some examples of photos or industries that typically retouch or change images? Why would you want to manipulate an image? What are […]

Contrast and Tonal Range   Write a short answer response that addresses the following:   Describe the importance of contrast and tonal range when optimizing images.   Image Compression   Describe why image compression is important and how it can be used to store files on the Internet.   Image Editing Software   What programs […]

Good Design, Bad Design, and How to Fix it (9 Pages!!)   *BONUS PSD FILE INCLUDED* – A .psd Photoshop file shown below is included in this Tutorial so you can make your own changes to the design before turning it in.   Select two images from the Internet: one you consider to be designed […]

Equipment and Impact Paper   Based on your Week Three Learning Team Collaborative discussion, write a 2- to 3-page paper that includes the following:   • What equipment would be required and what costs would be incurred?   • How would the photography influence the day-to-day store operations under each model?   Format your paper […]

BANNER / Photo Manipulation   The individual assignments in this course build upon each other to design and develop an image banner that can be used as a website masthead or for other electronic and print publications, such as report covers. This assignment is due in Week Four.   Review a company website to determine […]

Pros, Cons, and Legal Issues Draft Based on your Week Two Learning Team Collaborative discussion, write a 2- to 3-page paper that includes the following:   • The pros and cons of outsourcing the photography to a professional photographer.   • The pros and cons of creating the infrastructure to take the photographs in-house.   […]

Good Design, Bad Design, and How to Fix it (9 Pages!!) *BONUS PSD FILE INCLUDED* – A .psd Photoshop file shown below is included in this Tutorial so you can make your own changes to the design before turning it in.   Select two images from the Internet: one you consider to be designed well […]

Effective Web Design   Search the web for a website that you believe is well designed and effectively communicates its intended message.   Share the URL.   Describe the features of effective web design from the readings this week that you notice on the site. Are there features missing that could enhance the website?   […]

Logo Design Search the web for at least three logos that do not have any text on them. Describe why you think each of these logos are effective. An example of a website would be the Apple Corporation logo with the apple with the bite out of it. Include a link to each logo.   […]

Color Search the web for a website that uses color especially well and one that does not. Include both URLs in your response.   Discuss why each website fits the respective criteria.   Answer the following question:   • What would you specifically change about the ineffective use of color to fix it?   Imagery […]