- Make two CD covers (follow the instructions below).
- Save as a jpeg and email to me: fordn@lutterworthcollege.com
CD Cover Activity
- Choose two different music artists and make two CD covers.
- These can be for existing albums or for ones you have invented yourself.
- One must include an artistic image that you feel links to the artist (see example above for American alternative band Sonic Youth).
- One must include an image of the artist (see example below for American rapper Kanye West).
PHOTOSHOP FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Where do I find it?
In the start menu, select - all programmes - common
programmes - Adobe Production Premium - PhotoShop (64bit)
How do I get started?
In the upper left select - file - new (In the Preset drop down menu select Custom)
What page size do I need?
CD covers are SQUARE, alter the height and width to 120mm.
Ensure the colour mode is 8bit, the resolution is 300 and the background colour is white.
How do I add an image?
You should have been able to save your image from Google. In the upper left select - file - open and
locate the image you downloaded. The image will appear in a new tab, DO NOT PANIC, pull the tab down by pressing and holding the left mouse button until it
appears in front of your white square tab, next press shift + v to drag and
drop the image onto your white square tab
The Image doesn't fill the square!
Press ctrl + t, now press and hold shift, pinch the corner
of the image and stretch it until it fills the space. You can use the move tool
(shift v) to align it properly.
How do I add text?
On the left hand side, in the tool bar, is a T. Click on the T and then draw a
text box wherever you wish. Type the name of your band and select a font and
a size just as you would do on Word.
Helpful tips: CTRL+R will add rulers/ CTRL+@ will add a grid (both are useful for aligning text and image)
Why doesn't it look quite right?
In really, really basic terms, design is about symmetry. Try
and imagine your CD cover is divided equally into thirds, in 2 of these thirds
something 'different' should be happening to the remaining third. Try and align
yours along these principles.
