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Practice Assignment

This document outlines a practice assignment for Adobe Photoshop training focused on background removal techniques using selection tools and masking. It includes step-by-step instructions for both destructive and non-destructive methods, a comparison of results, and a creative task for students. Additionally, it features reflection questions and a bonus advanced task for fast learners.

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Practice Assignment

This document outlines a practice assignment for Adobe Photoshop training focused on background removal techniques using selection tools and masking. It includes step-by-step instructions for both destructive and non-destructive methods, a comparison of results, and a creative task for students. Additionally, it features reflection questions and a bonus advanced task for fast learners.

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🎯 Practice Assignment

Selection Tools vs Masking – Step-by-Step Student


Exercise
(For Adobe Photoshop Training)

This exercise is designed for beginners to intermediate students and helps them
understand:

• Difference between Selection & Mask


• Destructive vs Non-Destructive editing
• Professional workflow

🧪 Assignment Overview
🕒 Duration:

60–90 Minutes

🎯 Learning Objective:

Students will:

• Remove background using Selection + Delete


• Remove background using Selection + Layer Mask
• Compare both results

📂 Files Required (Students Download)


1️1) Portrait Image (Hair Details Required)
2️) New Background Image
📝 PART 1️ – Background Removal Using
Selection (Destructive Method)
Step 1:

Open portrait image in Photoshop

Step 2:

Use Object Selection Tool


Select the subject

Step 3:

Go to
Select → Inverse

Step 4:

Press Delete

Step 5:
Insert new background layer below

🔎 Observe:

• Are hair edges perfect?


• Can deleted background be recovered?
• What happens if mistake is made?

👉 Students take screenshot of result.

📝 PART 2️ – Background Removal Using


Layer Mask (Professional Method)
Step 1:

Undo everything OR reopen image

Step 2:

Use Object Selection Tool


Select subject

Step 3:

Click Add Layer Mask button

Step 4:

Open Select & Mask


Refine hair edges

Step 5:

Insert new background

🔎 Observe:

• Can hidden areas be restored?


• Are hair edges smoother?
• Is workflow safer?
👉 Students take screenshot.

📊 PART 3 – Comparison Table


Criteria Selection + Delete Layer Mask
Editable later?
Safe for client work?
Professional method?
Quality of edges

🎓 PART 4 – Creative Task (Mini Project)


You must:

1. Change background to:


o Office
o Sunset
o Solid color
2. Add:
o Color grading adjustment layer
o Soft shadow below subject
3. Export as:
o JPG (Social media)
o PNG (Transparent background)

🧠 Reflection Questions
1. Why is masking called non-destructive editing?
2. When would Selection tool alone be enough?
3. Which method is better for client projects?

🏆 Bonus Advanced Task (For Fast


Learners)
• Use Brush Tool on Layer Mask manually
• Fix fine hair areas
• Create soft vignette effect
• Apply Gradient Mask

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