Photoshop: Learn Digital Painting
Basics in Photoshop
What you’ll learn:
Paint in Photoshop using built in and custom brushes
Navigate the Photoshop UI for painting
Understand layers, blending modes, tool palettes, masking and various
other important Photoshop techniques
Create a portrait in Photoshop from beginning to end
Mimic watercolor, oil, acrylic, or mixed media in Photoshop
Create your own custom brushes and tool presets
Create beautiful imagery using Photoshop
Feel comfortable using a pen tablet to paint and draw
Course content:
Okay, thanks for providing the search result. Based on the URL, I can infer the following, which
allows me to create a more specific lesson plan:
Course Title: Likely something along the lines of "Photoshop Painting Tutorial"
Target Audience: Beginners to intermediate users interested in digital painting using
Adobe Photoshop.
Assumed Course Objectives: Students will learn fundamental Photoshop painting
techniques, including brush settings, layering, color theory, and creating different
painting effects.
Assumed Course Structure: Likely covers topics such as:
o Photoshop Interface and Setup for Painting
o Brush Tool Fundamentals and Customization
o Layering Techniques for Digital Painting
o Color Theory Basics for Artists
o Specific Painting Styles/Effects (e.g., rendering textures, painting portraits,
creating landscapes)
Lesson Plan: Introduction to Photoshop Painting
Course Title: Photoshop Painting Tutorial (based on URL)
Target Audience: Beginners to intermediate users interested in digital painting using Adobe
Photoshop.
Overall Course Objective: To provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills to
create digital paintings using Adobe Photoshop.
Lesson Title: Photoshop Interface and Brush Tool Basics
Time Allotment: 1.5 - 2 hours
Learning Objectives (for this specific lesson):
Students will be able to identify and navigate the key components of the Photoshop
interface relevant to digital painting.
Students will be able to create and customize basic Photoshop brushes.
Students will be able to use the Brush tool effectively to create different strokes and
effects.
Students will be able to save and organize their Photoshop files.
Materials:
Udemy course access: "Photoshop Painting Tutorial"
Adobe Photoshop (installed)
Graphics tablet (recommended, but not required)
Notebook/pen or digital note-taking tools
Lesson Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
o Welcome students and briefly introduce the world of digital painting.
o State the learning objectives for the lesson: Photoshop interface familiarity and
brush tool mastery.
o Ask students about their prior experience with Photoshop or other digital art
software (if any).
2. Content Delivery (Udemy Course Modules) (60-75 minutes):
o Module 1: Photoshop Interface Overview:
Students watch the videos covering the Photoshop interface, focusing on
the tools panel, layers panel, color panel, and brush settings panel.
Instructor Note: Emphasize the importance of customizing the workspace
for painting. Encourage students to rearrange panels to suit their
workflow.
o Module 2: Brush Tool Fundamentals:
Students watch the videos demonstrating the basic functions of the Brush
tool (size, hardness, opacity, flow).
Instructor Note: Explain the difference between hardness and softness and
how it affects the brushstroke. Show examples of different brush types
(e.g., round, square, textured).
o Module 3: Brush Customization:
Students watch the videos on customizing brush settings (shape dynamics,
scattering, texture).
Instructor Note: Guide students to experiment with different brush settings
to create unique and interesting effects. Suggest they create and save a few
custom brushes.
3. Active Learning/Application (30 minutes):
o Practice Exercise: Brush Stroke Exploration:
Students create a new Photoshop document and experiment with different
brush settings.
Task: Create a series of swatches demonstrating the effects of different
brush sizes, hardness, opacity, flow, and shape dynamics.
Instructor Note: Circulate and provide individual assistance as needed.
Encourage students to share their experiments with the class.
4. Assessment (10 minutes):
o Quick Demonstration:
Ask a few students to demonstrate how to change the brush size and
hardness using keyboard shortcuts.
Ask students to identify the panel where brush settings can be modified.
5. Wrap-up/Conclusion (5 minutes):
o Summarize the key takeaways: familiarity with the Photoshop interface and the
basics of the Brush tool.
o Connect this lesson to the next lesson on layering techniques.
o Answer any remaining questions.
o Assign follow-up work: Encourage students to continue experimenting with
different brush settings and create a small painting using only the Brush tool.
Assessment:
Observation of student participation in practice exercises.
Review of student-created brush stroke swatches.
Overall course assessment will include quizzes and painting projects.
Differentiation:
For students who need more support: Provide a cheat sheet of common Photoshop
keyboard shortcuts. Offer one-on-one assistance with navigating the interface.
For students who are ready for a challenge: Encourage them to explore advanced
brush settings and create custom brushes with unique textures and effects. Challenge
them to find and replicate a specific painting style using only the Brush tool.
Notes:
Ensure students have Adobe Photoshop installed before the lesson.
Encourage students to ask questions throughout the lesson.
Provide visual examples of different painting styles to inspire students.
Emphasize the importance of saving work frequently.
This is just a sample lesson plan. You can adapt it based on the specific content and structure of
the Udemy course. Good luck!
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Okay, I will create a lesson plan based on the structure you provided and informed by the search
results.
Lesson Plan: Photoshop Painting - Interface and Brush Basics
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards: Students will understand the basic tools and interface of Adobe
Photoshop for digital painting13.
B. Performance Standards: Students will be able to navigate the Photoshop interface,
create new documents, and use the brush tool to create basic strokes3.
C. Learning Competencies/Objectives:
o Specific Objectives:
Students will identify the key panels in the Photoshop interface (tools,
layers, color, brush settings)1.
Students will create and customize basic Photoshop brushes (size,
hardness, opacity)1.
Students will use the Brush tool to create different strokes and effects1.
Students will save and organize their Photoshop files1.
II. CONTENT
SUBJECT MATTER: Introduction to Photoshop Painting
Specific Topic: Photoshop Interface and Brush Tool Basics
LEARNING RESOURCES
o References:
Photoshop Software1
Udemy Course: "Photoshop Painting Tutorial" [As provided in the search
query]
Teacher-created handouts with keyboard shortcuts.
o
1. Teacher’s Guide pages: (To be filled in with specific pages from a relevant
teacher's guide if available)
o
Learner’s Materials pages: (To be filled in with specific pages from a
relevant learner's material if available)
o
3. Textbook pages: (To be filled in with specific pages from a relevant
textbook if available)
o
4. Additional Materials from Learning Resource (LR) portal: (Links to
online resources, videos, or tutorials)
o Other Learning Resources:
Graphics tablet (recommended)
Online color palette tools
o Values Integration:
Encouraging experimentation and creativity1.
Promoting attention to detail and precision1.
o Instructional Materials:
Computer with Adobe Photoshop
Projector to display the instructor's screen
Examples of digital paintings
o Subject Integration:
Art: Color theory, composition, and painting techniques1.
Technology: Understanding software interfaces and digital tools1.
o Teaching Methodology:
Direct instruction1.
Demonstration1.
Active learning1.
Practice1.
III. PROCEDURES
A. Preliminary Activities
o Greetings
o Prayer
o Checking of Attendance
o Setting up Classroom Standards (Respectful communication, active participation,
timely submission of work)
B. Reviewing yesterday’s lesson: (If this is the first lesson, review basic computer skills
or prior art knowledge)
C. Presenting the new lesson:
o Show examples of digital paintings created in Photoshop.
o Briefly explain the capabilities of Photoshop for digital painting.
o State the learning objectives for the lesson.
D. Establishing a purpose for the lesson:
o Explain how understanding the Photoshop interface and brush tool is essential for
creating digital art1.
o Relate the skills learned in the lesson to potential career paths (e.g., graphic
designer, illustrator, concept artist)1.
E. Activity:
o Interface Scavenger Hunt: Students explore the Photoshop interface and
identify the location of key panels (tools, layers, color, brush settings).
o Brush Stroke Experimentation: Students experiment with different brush
settings (size, hardness, opacity, flow) to create a variety of strokes.
F. Analysis:
o Discuss the challenges students encountered during the activities1.
o Analyze the effects of different brush settings on the appearance of strokes1.
o Compare and contrast the Photoshop interface with other software interfaces1.
How did experimenting with different brush settings (size, hardness, opacity, flow) affect the
look of your digital strokes? Can you give specific examples?
Possible Answers:
A larger brush size created broader, more diffused strokes, while a smaller brush size allowed
for finer details.
A hard brush created crisp, defined lines, while a soft brush produced a more blended,
airbrushed effect.
Lowering the opacity allowed me to build up color gradually and create subtle gradients.
Adjusting the flow changed the rate at which paint was applied, affecting the texture of the
strokes.
Experimenting with the setting/options of the brush tool such as scattering, allowed me to
create texture and effects that simulate traditional art media.
Increasing the size of the brush covers more area with each stroke
What are some of the advantages of using digital painting techniques compared to traditional
methods that you noticed during this activity?
Possible Answers:
The ability to easily undo mistakes.
The flexibility to experiment with different colors and brush settings without wasting materials.
The option to use layers to build up the painting in a controlled way.
The ease of creating smooth gradients and blended effects.
The convenience of working on a project anywhere with a computer or tablet.
The potential to easily share digital artwork online.
How did setting the sketch layer to 'multiply' help with the digital painting process?
Possible Answers:
It allowed the digital colors to show through the sketch lines, making the sketch lines part of the
artwork.
It made it easier to see the sketch while I was painting on the layers above.
It helped to preserve the original character and details of the sketch.
It created a nice effect as if the digital color was being applied over the original drawing.
G. Abstraction:
o Summarize the key components of the Photoshop interface1.
o Explain the function of different brush settings1.
o Emphasize the importance of customizing the workspace and brush settings for
individual needs1.
H. Application:
o Students create a simple black and white composition using only the Brush tool.
I. Evaluating learners:
o Observe student participation in activities.
o Review student-created brush stroke samples.
o Administer a short quiz on Photoshop interface and brush tool basics1.
J. Additional activities for application or remediation:
o Remediation: Provide one-on-one assistance to students who are struggling with
the interface or brush tool1. Offer a simplified version of the practice exercise.
o Application: Challenge advanced students to create custom brushes with unique
textures and effects1. Encourage them to find and replicate a specific painting
style using only the Brush tool.
K. Reflection:
o
1. No. of learners who earned 80% on the formative assessment: (Record the
number of students who achieved the target score)
o
2. No. of learners who require additional activities for remediation: (Record
the number of students who need extra support)
o
3. Did the remedial lessons work? No. of learners who have caught up with
the lesson: (After remediation, record the number of students who
improved)
I have attempted to adhere to the format you have indicated while incorporating the information
from the search results provided, focusing on objectives, activities, and assessment123.
Remember to adapt this lesson plan to the specific needs and abilities of your students3.
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