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    Creating Chimeras

    I teach a Computer Graphic Design class comprised of mostly 11th and 12th graders. We started the semester learning about vectors and branding, and then moved onto raster graphics. Our school uses Gimp, a photo editing program similar to Photoshop.

    When I took a design class in high school, we created chimeras. I thought my students would enjoy the project, too.

    A chimera is a Greek mythological creature made up of parts from a lion, goat, and snake. It was mentioned in Homer’s Illiad. Today, the term chimera describes any fictional animal made of 2 or more animal parts.

    My students had to use parts from at least 3 different animals. They mostly used layer masks and color adjustments to create their chimeras.

    They are a very talented group of students, and I am very proud of them!

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Chimera created by an OIS Ankara student

     

    Which one was your favorite?

     

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