Here are some ideas for the final project.
Create a work of art using brushes or effects on top of photos.
credit: https://www.practicalphotoshopmag.com/2012/05/25/gallery-photoshop-art-by-christophe-kiciak/
Make a fancy clothing advertisement.
credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/86460496@N07/7920397018/
Create a new species by combining animals and then make it more. Try to tell a story with the combination. This one is ironic because the cat-mouse is licking it’s mouth like it’s hungry – did the cat eat the mouse and transform? Is this what mice dream of? Add more elements – turn it into an advertisement because you are going to start selling your new pet to good homes – what is it’s name? credit: https://www.funnypica.com/22-photoshopped-animals-pictures/funny-photoshopped-animals-funny-photoshop-animal-015-funnypica-com/
Illustrate or create a dream. Again, this collage is telling a strange story but is pretty simple. How could you make this type of collage a little more dynamic and complex? Add some more elements, maybe some atmospheric conditions or a poem. credit: https://www.pxleyes.com/photoshop-contest/16434/dream-art.html
Create a montage that illustrates a scene. More ideas and tutorials via the image link.
Choose a word and illustrate it. credit: https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z3c2xDUSwlE/T7le2cxPDAI/AAAAAAAADB8/fMqsPmG0WVo/s1600/Court+Joseph-Desire+photoshop+collage+riandesign.jpg
Make or remake an album cover.credit: https://www.glamourvanity.com/music/like-madonnas-greatest-hits-album-cover/
Make or remake your favorite book cover.credit: https://www.ntmportfolios.com/KathyHarris/92/