Purpose: Categories: Entries may fall into one of the following categories: 1. Technical Retouching Generally, for photo restoration or enhancement, which may involve the adjustment of colors, contrast, white balance (i.e. gradational retouching) sharpness, and the removal of noise, elements or visible flaws on skin or materials. 2. Creative Manipulation Creative manipulation could be developed as an art form or for commercial use in fashion, beauty or advertising photography. A large part of creative manipulation can include image compositing whereby the digital artist uses Multiple photos to create a single image, such as changing the background of an image. This kind of image composition is widely used when conventional photography would be technically too difficult or impossible to shoot on location or in studio. Specifications ● Entries must be started and completed during the current school year, beginning no earlier than August 1st. ● All content must be original ● Entry created by only one individual ● May submit only one image ● Each exhibit must include a notebook secured in a binder or folder. ● Notebook should show the progression from original to final Elements & Principles of Design Each entry should consider and apply basic elements and principles of design, including any of the following: ● Elements: line, shape, color, texture, pattern, value, form ● Principles: contrast, alignment, repetition, proximity, balance, unity, emphasis, rhythm, and proportion. Dimensions Questions to Ask Yourself About your Final Product • Is the subject matter of the entry appropriate, timely, well planned, and have a clear purpose, and/or theme? • Does the entry present creative thought or an original idea? Does it show initiative and/or ingenuity? • How well does the entry capture the attention of the viewer or target? • Does the use of line, texture, pattern, form, contrast, color, balance etc. enhance the entry? • Does the quality of the entry and workmanship enhance the final appearance of the work? This includes matting and overall neatness of the final project and notebook. SkillsUSA Texas Job Exhibits DIGITAL IMAGE MANIPULATION JOB EXHIBIT THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE THE 2ND ITEM IN YOUR NOTEBOOK JOB EXHIBITS 2026 - 2027 Copyright and AI use Entries must represent the competitor’s original work and comply with copyright and intellectual property requirements. AI may assist only when authorized and may not replace the skill being judged. Competitors must be able to explain and defend all submitted work. 49 A digital image manipulation job exhibit is an image that has been digitally edited through several images. Edits may include various techniques, including adjustments to color balance or contrast or more complex changes like overlaying a head onto a different body or changing a sign's text. The resulting image may have little or no resemblance to the photo (or photos in the case of compositing) from which it originated. This job exhibit should NOT include a company, product or event. Each submission or print may fill a space no larger than 2’ x 2’ x 3’ when displayed, including matting and display stands.