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I visited the African American museum, where I saw many creative examples of art and graphic design used to tell stories about history, music, sports, and culture. The exhibits combined photography, typography, posters, color, lighting, and layout design to create visually powerful displays. I especially noticed how bold graphics, well-organized compositions, and interactive visuals made the information more engaging.

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1. What is red eye, and how do you correct it in Photoshop? Red eye happens when a camera flash reflects off the retina in someone’s eyes, making them appear red in photos. In Photoshop, you can fix it by zooming in on the eyes, selecting the Red Eye tool, and clicking or dragging over each eye to remove the red color.

2. Why might some parts of the Photoshop workspace become hidden, and how do you return to the normal workspace? Some parts of the workspace may be hidden if you are using a dedicated workspace for a specific task, such as Liquify or Blur Gallery. These workspaces limit access to certain panels and tools. To return to the normal workspace, click OK to exit the current workspace.

3. How can you create a panorama from multiple images? You can create a panorama by using File > Automate > Photomerge in Photoshop. Then select the images you want to combine, and Photoshop will blend them together into one panoramic image.

4. Which common camera lens flaws can the Lens Correction filter fix? The Lens Correction filter can fix issues such as barrel distortion, pincushion distortion, chromatic aberration, and vignetting, where the corners of the image appear darker than the center.

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1. What is the advantage of using layers? The advantage of using layers is that they let you edit and move different parts of an image separately. This makes it easier to work on one part of the image without affecting the others. You can also hide layers while working on other parts.

2. When you create a new layer, where does it appear in the Layers panel stack? When you create a new layer, it appears directly above the currently selected layer in the Layers panel. If no layer is selected, the new layer appears at the top of the list.

3. How can you make artwork on one layer appear in front of artwork on another layer? You can move layers up or down in the Layers panel to change the stacking order. Layers higher in the panel appear in front of layers below them. You can also use the Layer > Arrange options such as Bring To Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, or Send To Back.

4. How can you apply a layer style? To apply a layer style, first select the layer. Then click the Add a Layer Style button in the Layers panel or go to Layer > Layer Style and choose the style you want.

5. To edit a Gradient Fill layer by dragging on-canvas controls, what two things should you make sure to do? You should make sure the Gradient Fill layer is selected and that the Gradient tool is selected. This allows the on-canvas gradient editor to appear so you can adjust the gradient directly.

6. Where can you see detailed options for editing a Gradient Fill layer? Detailed options for editing a Gradient Fill layer are available in the Properties panel, specifically in the Gradient Controls section when the Gradient Fill layer is selected.

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CIAA 2026

During the CIAA tournament, I attended a game to support Bowie State University. The arena had many digital graphics displayed throughout the event. The large jumbotron above the court displayed animations, team logos, and game information to keep the audience informed and engaged. I also noticed the large CIAA logo placed at the center of the court, which was clearly visible on the broadcast and in the arena. Overall, I enjoyed my time.

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1. Once you’ve made a selection, what area of the image can be edited? Once you've made a selection, only the area inside it can be edited. Anything outside the selection will not be affected.

2. How do you add to or subtract from a selection when using tools like the Quick Selection or Lasso tool? You can add to a selection by choosing the Add to Selection option in the options bar or by holding Shift while clicking or dragging. To subtract from a selection, choose Subtract from Selection.

3. How can you move a selection while you’re creating it? While creating the selection, hold down the spacebar and keep the mouse button pressed, then drag to reposition the selection.

4. What is the difference between the Quick Selection tool and the Object Selection tool? The Quick Selection tool detects edges and selects areas based on similar textures and colors. The Object Selection tool automatically recognizes and selects entire objects or subjects in an image.

5. How does the Magic Wand tool determine which areas of an image to select, and what is tolerance? The Magic Wand tool selects pixels that are similar in color. Tolerance controls the width of the color range. A higher tolerance selects a larger range of colors, while a lower tolerance selects fewer colors that are closer to the original pixel.

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1. What does resolution mean? Resolution refers to how clear and detailed an image is. Print is measured in pixels per inch, while printers use dots per inch. In digital media, resolution is the image’s pixel dimensions.

2. How can the Crop tool improve an image? The Crop tool can improve an image by trimming unnecessary areas, straightening a tilted photo, resizing it, or adjusting its resolution.

3. How can you adjust the tone and color of an image in Photoshop? You can adjust tone and color using adjustment layers like Curves and Levels. These tools allow you to control brightness, contrast, and overall color balance in a more precise way.

4. How can you quickly create an accurate selection of an irregular object? You can use the Object Selection Tool, which automatically detects objects in the image, allowing you to click or drag around the object to create a clean, accurate selection.

5. What tools can remove blemishes in an image? You can use the Remove tool and Generative Fill.

6. How can Generative Fill help retouch an image? Generative Fill helps fill large areas by blending them with the background or generating new content using Photoshop AI.

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1. What are at least two types of images you can open or add to a document in Photoshop? You can open a photograph taken with a digital camera. You can also add scanned images, prints, graphics, images downloaded from the internet, or images stored in Cloud Documents or Lightroom.

2. How do you select a tool in Photoshop? You can select a tool by clicking its icon in the Tools panel or by pressing its keyboard shortcut. To access hidden tools, click and hold a tool icon to see additional options, or use the shortcut key to cycle through them.

3. What are two ways to zoom in or out of an image? You can zoom in or out by using the Zoom tool or by selecting zoom options from the View menu. You can also use keyboard shortcuts or the Navigator panel to control the image display.

4. How can you undo the most recent change you made? You can undo your last action by selecting Edit Undo or pressing the keyboard shortcut. You can also use the History panel to return to a previous state.

5. How can you make panels take up less space on your screen? You can group or dock panels together, collapse them into icons, or hide them to save screen space.