To Kick the Bucket Means to Die, Instead of the Literal Kicking of a Physical Bucket

NAME: ______

Digital Design

Mrs. Bette

Idioms & Photoshop

Idioms. We use them all the time, often without even realizing it. They're more commonly known as "figures of speech" - the literal definitions of the words used do not actually come into play. Instead, the phrase means something else entirely, often confusing those who are not native speakers of the language.

To "kick the bucket" means "to die," instead of the literal kicking of a physical bucket.

For this assignment, you're to take commonly known idioms and change one letter (and one letter only) to make up a new phrase. Example, "Pull the plug" becomes "Pull the slug." This site help you find the perfect idiom!

Remember - change one letter! Do not delete a letter. Do not add a letter.

As always, have fun, be creative! Follow the guidelines please, and be careful to

avoid using clichés.

Step1

Your first step is to come up with the idiom you are going to use and then the altered idiom.

Original Idiom______

Altered Idiom ______

Step 2

Using your altered idiom create an image use Photoshop to illustrate your idiom like the sample above.

Make sure to type your idiom on the image along with your name!

Step 3

Hand this sheet in and print out (to colored printer) the FINAL design with your name typed on it.

IDIOMS AND PHOTOSHOP GRADING RUBRIC

Name: Grade:

Evaluation: You will be evaluated not only on your ability to create an image using CS6 Photoshop, but also on your ability to make an aesthetically pleasing graphic that is eye catching to a possible viewer. You will also be graded on the content of your document as well as your ability to follow directions. Is your idiom correct? Does it make sense?

Outstanding
(20 pts) / Good
(15 pts) / Average
(10 pts) / Unsatisfactory
(5 pts)
Application/Program Usage
Colors and Text Styles
Graphics and Content
Overall Layout and Design
Followed Directions

Outstanding- Demonstrates planning and thought, goes above and beyond the required specifications.

Good- Demonstrates some thought and planning just meets the basic specifications.

Average- Demonstrates a small amount of planning, and meets some of the required specifications.

Unsatisfactory- Demonstrates little to no thought and planning does not meet specifications.