Mariana Lanz 

The first step to creating a name collage, like the one above, is that you have to first write in black, the word that you would like to use, then, add images that you would like to have inside of your word. After that make sure that you add a clipping mask to all of the images so that they go inside of the word. Next, you can add pop-outs by making a copy of the image that you want to use, then select the object with the quick select or magic wand tool, then add a mask. Finally, if you want to add a drop shadow, then you need to select the text layer and click on the special effects (fx) button, then just edit your drop shadow however you wish.

A clipping mask can be used to show anything that is inside a black element. In contrast, using the erase tool to make the desired shape or word would be a lot harder, you would be shaping an image to look like your desired outcome, but the clipping mask puts the image behind a cut-out. I think the clipping mask will be a handy tool whenever I want to make an interesting looking title, image collage about the specific topic of future school projects, etc.

In my opinion, I thought that my project turned out pretty well, I really like the images, drop shadow and pop-outs that I was able to do. But if I could do anything differently I would try to find images that would look better as pop-outs since most of mine are barely noticeable because of their size, I would also try to go for a color scheme in order to make it look more uniform and aesthetically pleasing.

I think I deserve a 3 or a 4 since I was able to meet the number of requirements like the 15 pictures (or more), 3 pop-outs, and show things from my culture, interests, and identity. I included 25 images and 4 pop-outs in total, I also finished a bit earlier which allowed me to add a drop shadow.