04 - Product Creation

• Computing
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

04 - Product Creation

What tools have been used in Photopea to create this advert?

KO: Students will be able to create a visually appealing A3 digital graphic using Photopea that effectively promotes the "That Sound Festival" they designed in the previous lesson.

ALL: Understanding of Photopea Tools: Students will reacquaint themselves with key tools and features in Photopea, such as layers, text, brushes, and filters, to enable them to work efficiently in creating their digital graphics.

MOST: Application of Design Principles: Students will apply design principles, such as composition, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy, to create an eye-catching and cohesive digital graphic that effectively advertises the "That Sound Festival."

SOME: Effective Promotion: Students will produce a high-quality A3 digital graphic that effectively communicates the key information and atmosphere of the "That Sound Festival," including dates, lineup, venue, and the festival's unique vibe, to entice potential attendees.

Move Tool

Selection Tool

Lasso Tool

Magic Wand Tool

Crop Tool

Spot Healing Brush

Brush Tool

Clone Tool

Eraser Tool

Paint Bucket Tool

Blur Tool

Dodge Tool

Pen Tool

Path Selector Tool

Click here to place an image

Click here to flip an image

Click here to make an image black and white

Click here to remove a background

Click here to select a layer

Click here to undo your last move

Click here to delete a layer

Essential Shortcuts in Photopea

Ctrl + D : Deselect

Ctrl + Alt + T : Transform (Resize)

Ctrl + C : Copy

Ctrl + V : Paste

Ctrl + X : Cut

Task - Create an attention-grabbing A3 poster to promote the festival. A successful design will capture the spirit of the event, enticing music lovers to join us in this unforgettable celebration.

• Size 297 mm x 420 mm Resolution 300 DPI for Print
  
• Festival dates - Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th August 2024
  
• Location - Newark Showground
  
• Ticket Price - Day Tickets £50 / Weekend with Camping £180
  
• Web address: www.thatsoundfestival.com

Skills:

1. Creating a new document
2. Guides and alignment
3. Placing / Copying, Cutting and Pasting
4. Move Tool
5. Section Tools
6. Removing Backgrounds
7. Type tool (text tool)
8. Layers / Effects / Deleting Layers
9. Saving - PSD / TIFF / JPG
10. Clone Tool

1. Is the main message of advertising the festival clearly communicated in the advert? If not, how could the student make it more explicit and evident?
2. How well does the advert incorporate the visual identity (e.g., logo, colour, typography) to create a visually appealing and cohesive piece? Are there any specific parts that could be enhanced or modified for better visual impact?
3. Does the work effectively engage the target audience and convey the intended mood or atmosphere of the "That Sound Festival"?

USING YOUR FEEDBACK FINISH OFF YOUR ADVERT

Remember to download your PSD at the end of the lesson.

File > Save as PSD

MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT CLOSE THE BROWSER TILL THE WHILE SAVING MESSAGE DISSAPEARS OR YOUR WORK WILL BE LOST AND YOU WILL NEED TO START AGAIN!