
Create a social media avatar in Photoshop by isolating a football player from the background with select subject and the pen tool, then refine edges with feathering and quick mask.
Set up a Twitter-optimized 16:9 canvas at 300 dpi, divide into thirds with guides, apply one-tenth inch margins, and place Jacksonville University logo at a half-inch margin using clipping mask.
Resize text and refine shadows to create a balanced, branded gameday ad, using Camera Raw filter, gradient maps, and blending modes to boost contrast and readability.
Export your work by saving the file in Photoshop, then save as JPEG to export and post online, using File Explorer to reach your favorite folder.
Students will learn how to develop a small social media advertisement for college football. They will begin by creating a new document and selecting a subject. Then, they will set up the background of the document. Next, students will add type to the document, add shapes and develop a hierarchy of information. After that, they will add images to the background and export the files.