Curriculum (Content) (What to teach) Instruction (Methodology) (How to teach) Digital Photography: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Why do you think people use this in relations to photographs and digital images? Seeing an image can be more exciting at times than reading a news story. Digital Photography Terms: PPT: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Slide 2: Ask questions about digital photography that will spark interest and understanding. Ask the class their thoughts on what photography means, and ask why it is “writing with light.” Explain that pictures speak loud. They can give off different meanings that are not intended. Slide 3: Explain that the following terms are going to be covered throughout the
perspective. Depth of Field Refers to the portion of the scene in focus Can be long or short Dependant on aperture Aperture The opening of the lens. Controls the amount of light. Measured in f-stops or numbers Larger F-number – the smaller the aperture Smaller F-number – the bigger the aperture. Background Distractions Use simple background, unless it is part of the story. Avoid dark and bright backgrounds. Ten Tips for Better Pictures Slides 30- 66 are examples that you can show if desired or share certain photos to better understand the concepts discussed. Activity: Digital Photography Job Sheet Practice taking photos with different lights and angles. Objective C: Select and edit photos for a news story or feature article. Objective D: Write an appropriate headline and photo captions for a news story or feature article. Curriculum (Content) (What to teach) Instruction (Methodology) (How to teach)
Document Design: Write and Design a Layout with photos. This is a culmination of all the lessons taught. For Objectives E & F, the students will design their own newsletter. You can combine the class work and create your owns newsletters or magazine. You will use Photoshop or editing software of choice. You will use InDesign or Publisher to design the newsletter or magazine. Use the Graphic Design Lab Folders. This time incorporate the articles, where they write their own piece and use pull text. After they master it, use the Document Design Lab. The intentions are the class to complete these objectives more than once, so they can master and create a promotional piece for your school, class, and community. The Graphic Design Labs are the steps that the students will need to take. The only difference in the Document Design lab is that students have to write their own article using journalistic writing. They will have to find or take their own pictures, and design the layout that is desired. PPT: Document Design PPT: How to Use InDesign PPT: Introduction to publisher – visual communication. Lesson: InDesign Tip and Tricks Lesson: InDesign Manual Lesson: Introduction to InDesign Lesson: Intro to Adobe InDesign Lesson: Indesignintro Lesson: Introduction to Publisher Supplemental: InDesign Shortcuts Newsletter – Word Newsletter - Pub April-May Newsletter March-April Magazine PPT: Photographic Editing PPT: Photoshop Tools & Techniques PPT: Graphics Editing – Intro to Photoshop Lessons: Photoshop Introduction & techniques Lesson: Photoshop – To do List Lesson: Photoshop Tip and Tricks
Keep text short Use document design principles BROCHURE DESIGN: Panel 1: The Cover Includes: Name, Theme, and a Slogan. “Hook” or “Eye Catcher” Include attention grabbing text Text located at top of panel Panel 2: The Message Summary of content and message Self-contained (content does not carry over) Panel 3-5: Main Message Viewed as one three-column units Contain subheading to break up text Panel 6: Back Cover Least read section Includes contact information Email, address, phone number, website, etc. Simple design the panels. They can use this when they make their design. Slide 5: Explain the layout of a brochure. When they make their brochure, do not allow them to use templates. They are not always accurate for its purpose. Next, have them create a brochure. Use the Brochure Job Sheet Remember to put the paper in the right way, so the brochure is printed correctly on both sides. The brochure can also be made in InDesign if you want. Activity: Brochure Job Sheet Evaluation: Photography & Print Media Exam Job Sheets (quality and scores) References: