01.06 Slop Slayers Assignment

Assignment Deliverables

1. Photoshop PSD file sized 11” x 17” or 17" x 11" with 5100 pixels on the long side. Do not flatten the image, keep all of the layers in the file.
   • Label the file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname Slop Slayers.psd
2. Exported JPG file of same image
   • Label the file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname Slop Slayers.jpg
3. Brief written description of your analysis of the Slop and what you did to slay it and why?
   • Label the file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname Explaining the Slain Slop.docx
4. List of Photoshop image editing questions
   • Label the file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname Photoshop Questions.docx

Assignment Overview

Using Photoshop transform a raw, unrefined AI-generated “Slop” image into a compelling, intentional, and technically proficient work of digital art.

Use one or more of the provided images from Google’s Gemini Image Generator that were generated using only the raw text from our in-class exercise as a prompt. These images likely have compositional oddities, strange lighting, nonsensical details, and a general lack of artistic focus. Choose one or more of the images and become its “slayer.” Identify its weaknesses and use your creativity to correct, enhance, and ultimately slay the slop.

Requirements

Combine multiple pixel based images into a purposeful and intentional composition.

AI Slop to Slay

Process

1. Begin by critically examining your chosen AI Slop image(s).
2. Write down: Are there obvious biases in the image? What works? What fails? Why? Identify specific problems related to composition, lighting, anatomy, texture, and overall mood, etc. Or if it is just lame, write down why.
3. Before you begin editing, decide on your artistic direction. What kind of story do you want to tell? What mood are you trying to achieve? Your goal is not just to “fix” the image, but to elevate it with a clear vision.
4. Introduce new elements, textures, or effects on separate layers to build a richer visual narrative.
5. Save the Photoshop file   as a .psdwith all layers intact.
6. Save a copy   as a .jpg version of the image
7. Write a brief written description of your analysis of the Slop and what you did to slay it and why?
8. Write a list of Photoshop image editing questions that you had / have from working on your project.
9. Upload your completed project files to Canvas.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a critical eye for analyzing digital images.
• Use non-destructive editing workflows using layers and masks.
• Gain proficiency with selection tools in Photoshop.

Assignment Resources

Getting Started

• Set Pixel Dimensions in a New Document in Photoshop
• Layer Basics  
• Mask Layers  
• Smart Objects  
• Making Selections  
• Perspective Warp  
• Healing Brush  
• Warp Images Shapes and Paths  
• Save Images in Photoshop  

Smart Selection Tools

• Quick Selection Tool  
• Select Subject  
• Remove Background  
• Fix Jagged Selection Edges in Photoshop  
• Select Hair in Photoshop  

Lasso Selection Tools

• Selection Brush Tool  
• Lasso Tool  
• Polygon Lasso Tool  
• Magnetic Lasso Tool  

Generative Fill

• Generative Fill Demo

Painting Tools

• Painting Tools-  
• Mixer Brush  

Grading Rubric