Photoshop Wallpaper Project

Techniques used:• Gradients • Blending modes (in Layers palette)• Pattern fill (paint bucket—pattern option) • Custom brushes (load brushes)• Layer effects (drop shadow, glow, bevel) • Opacity changes• Transformations (Rotate, skew, warp) • Type tool

Step/Requirement Points Possible

Deduction

Set page size to 10 inches wide and 7.5 inches high (landscape)(white background; 150 resolution

10

Fill background with gradient of your choice (at least two gradientstops); can use linear, radial, etc., and/or transparency

10

Create a new layer fill layer with a pattern; then, change blending‐‐‐mode to blend the texture with the underlying gradient layer

10

Create a new layer group (folder)—create layers for “brush” stamps;use custom brushes (load brushes) and add embellishment to thewallpaper (at least four “stamps”)

10

Rotate/transform the various brushes and format attractively (consider using layer styles or opacity)

10

Use the Type tool—create at least 8 “phrases” or adjectives thatdescribe you and place scattered throughout the wallpaper,transforming as needed (NOTE: To use certain transformations, youmay have to “rasterize” the layer—right click layer and Rasterize Type)

20

Use the Type tool—type your first name and use layer styles toprominently display your name

10

Use of layer styles, opacity, and blending modes with brushes and text for effect

10

Overall professional appearance 10TOTAL 100