As part of your exam at the end of Year 13, you will be asked to reflect on your skills – post production skills, digital technology skills and research and planning skills. To get the top marks you must be able to describe the skills and most importantly, explain how they were significant in affecting the product.

For example, by using the Image Adjustment in Photoshop, you were able to make the main cover photo of your model less over exposed and give her a warmer, orange glow. This improved the star image of the model as it created a much more eye catching image – making her appear more homely, healthy and friendly.

or

By using a 60’s inspired font, imported and installed on Indesign, the masthead for the psychaedelic rock magazine called Drifter, gave a conventional vibe for the reader. It was prominent and a classic repertoire of elements for the genre of music with represented the retro/vintage feel of the magazine.

Task 1

Take at least 2-3 screengrabs/shots of your product being worked on in either Indesign or Photoshop. Then comment on how that particular digital skill was used and how it affected the product using as much media language as you can.