Objective: The objective of this internship practical assignment is to familiarize
the intern with the fundamental concepts and tools of Photoshop and graphic
designing, and to develop practical skills through hands-on experience.
Duration: This internship practical assignment is expected to be completed
within [insert duration], with regular check-ins and feedback sessions as
required.
Tasks:
1. Introduction to Photoshop:
Familiarize yourself with the Photoshop interface, including the tools
panel, options bar, workspace layout, and panels such as Layers, History,
and Properties.
Learn basic navigation and customization options in Photoshop.
2. Understanding Layers:
Gain an understanding of layers and their importance in Photoshop.
Practice creating, deleting, renaming, organizing, and adjusting layers.
Learn about layer blending modes and layer styles.
3. Working with Selections:
Master selection tools such as Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, and Quick Selection.
Practice making precise selections using techniques like feathering and refining
edges.
Explore the use of selection masks for non-destructive editing.
4. Image Editing and Manipulation:
Learn essential editing techniques such as cropping, resizing, rotating, and
straightening images.
Practice adjusting image properties like brightness, contrast, saturation, and color
balance.
Experiment with retouching and repairing techniques for photo enhancement.
5. Typography and Text Effects:
Understand the importance of typography in graphic design.
Learn how to add, format, and manipulate text layers.
Experiment with text effects such as gradients, shadows, and transformations.
6. Graphic Design Principles:
Study fundamental design principles such as balance, contrast, alignment, and
proximity.
Explore the use of color theory and its application in graphic design.
Learn about composition techniques for creating visually appealing designs.
7. Designing Graphics:
Practice creating various types of graphics including logos, posters, banners, and
social media graphics.
Incorporate learned design principles and techniques into your graphic designs.
Experiment with different styles, themes, and visual elements.
8. Project Assignments:
Complete a series of project assignments to apply the skills learned throughout
the internship.
Projects may include designing promotional materials, creating social media
graphics, or retouching photographs.
Receive feedback on each project and iterate based on the feedback provided.
9. Final Project:
Develop a final project that showcases the skills acquired during the internship.
The final project should demonstrate creativity, technical proficiency, and an
understanding of design principles.
Present the final project to the mentor for evaluation and feedback.
10. Documentation and Reflection:
Maintain a journal or documentation of your learning journey, including challenges
faced, lessons learned, and achievements.
Reflect on your progress periodically and identify areas for improvement.
Summarize your overall experience and key takeaways from the internship practical
assignment.
Evaluation:
The intern will be evaluated based on the completion of assigned tasks, quality of
work produced, creativity demonstrated, and ability to incorporate feedback.
Regular feedback sessions will be conducted to track progress and provide guidance
as needed.
Note: This internship practical assignment is designed to provide a structured learning
experience in Photoshop and graphic designing. The intern is encouraged to actively
engage in self-learning, experimentation, and creativity throughout the internship
period.
