Class:MFA Illustration 2026/Week 4 - Revision history

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‎Bring upload for class next week

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‎Process

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‎Assignment

Admin at 17:33, 8 October 2026

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‎Video Notes

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 * One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...
 * Compositions should be 5"x 5"
-# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.
+# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working anywhere between 1200 * 2400 ppi & coloring that.
 # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here
-<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] -->
+# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1n76BUrH7BMVo8-UnRx0xybKIzvZ7ga63&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20261012-assignment-tiny-town-sketch-and-parts-prep]

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 === Process ===
-* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.
+* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces that will be assembled into one composition.
 * At least one part/piece should be a "background"
 * Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.
 * Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.

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 Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.
-== Alert ==
+=== Alert ===
 * We will be working on these files IN CLASS next week, so bring your laptop and/or iPad!
 * Make sure your devices are charged!

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 Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.
-Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!
+== Alert ==
 === Process ===

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 * https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html
 * https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268
 == Video Notes ==

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 == Video Notes ==
-<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] -->
+== Video Notes ==
-<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_01_TwoPanelShadowCompositeProjectReviewPtA.mp4 Two-Panel Shadow Composite Project Review Part A] -->
-<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_02_IntroToSmartObjectsAndContentAutnenticityOverview.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects and Content Authenticity Overview] -->
+*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_01_IntroToColorCalibratingComputerMonitors.mp4 Introduction to color calibrating computer monitors]
-<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_03_ColoringWithLayerAdjustmentsAndIntroToLayerMasks.mp4 Coloring with Layer Adjustments and Introduction to Layer Masks] -->
+*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_02_AddingBleedToPhotoshopFilesAlsoLookAtVideo05.mp4 Adding bleed to Photoshop files: also see video 05]
-<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_04_TwoPanelShadowCompositeProjectReviewPtB.mp4 Two-Panel Shadow Composite Project Review Part B] -->
+*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_03_FallAssignmentReviewPt01_FixTransparentLineWorkTip.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 1, fixing transparent line work tip]
-<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_05_TinyTownAssignmentOverview.mp4 Tiny Town Assignment Overview] -->
+*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20261005_MFAI_04_FallAssignmentReviewPt02_PlusWatercolorExamplesWithThisTechnique.mp4 Fall assignment review: Part 2, plus watercolor examples with this technique]
 == Assignment ==

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−	~~boo~~	+	== Last Week ==
		+
		+	* Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.
		+	* Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed
		+
		+	== This Week ==
		+
		+	* Project Review
		+	* Photoshop:
		+	** Smart Object deep dive
		+	** Compositing and coloring tips
		+	* New Assignment "tiny town"
		+
		+	== Open Questions ==
		+
		+	== Notes ==
		+
		+	=== Subsection ===
		+
		+	=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===
		+	* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html
		+	* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html
		+	* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268
		+
		+	== Video Notes ==
		+
		+	<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] -->
		+	<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_01_TwoPanelShadowCompositeProjectReviewPtA.mp4 Two-Panel Shadow Composite Project Review Part A] -->
		+	<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_02_IntroToSmartObjectsAndContentAutnenticityOverview.mp4 Introduction to Smart Objects and Content Authenticity Overview] -->
		+	<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_03_ColoringWithLayerAdjustmentsAndIntroToLayerMasks.mp4 Coloring with Layer Adjustments and Introduction to Layer Masks] -->
		+	<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_04_TwoPanelShadowCompositeProjectReviewPtB.mp4 Two-Panel Shadow Composite Project Review Part B] -->
		+	<!-- *[https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20241007_MFAI_05_TinyTownAssignmentOverview.mp4 Tiny Town Assignment Overview] -->
		+
		+	== Assignment ==
		+
		+	Your prompt is 'Tiny Town'
		+	* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.
		+	* You will upload one Photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.
		+	* You must draw all elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also scan textures, patterns, brush washes, etc...
		+
		+	Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create a unique and complex 'tiny town' image.
		+
		+	Note: I will look for epic smart object use, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!
		+
		+	=== Process ===
		+	* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.
		+	* At least one part/piece should be a "background"
		+	* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.
		+	* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, and compose an illustration.
		+	* You can scale, rotate, recolor, and duplicate your parts/pieces; you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.
		+	* You should be using groups and/or Smart Objects within Photoshop.
		+
		+	=== Bring upload for class next week ===
		+	* One LAYERED Photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...
		+	* Compositions should be 5"x 5"
		+	# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.
		+	# I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: link will be here
		+	<!-- # I will create a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=123BXEw6uoG_COTrkfZP9IJZ9jHZrF3WD&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20241014-assignment-Tiny-Town-Smart-Objects] -->