Assignments: Students will check off each of the first three assignments and hand in the final assignment. Use the attached form (Camera Sign Off) to record completion.
Demonstrate camera skills by capturing images using a digital camera and transferring images from the camera to the computer. Remember to show awareness of focus, composition, and setting.
Lead a discussion using one of the digital photography or image editing in Suggested reading from the syllabus.
Demonstrate software editing skills using applications Google Photos to crop, enhance, scale, and optimize images transferred from your camera.
Use layers to create a composite image.
Participate in a group planning session for using images from a digital camera. Create a top 10 list of things to do to take and teach better pictures.
Final Project: Submit a sample of a class project using digital cameras. Include a reflective paper that:
Explains or includes the lesson or project plan and how it uses software tools.
Evaluate the lesson or project and describe why it is an effective learning activity, or how it improves communication.
Include state core standard(s) the lesson plan is connected to, as well as describing the critical thinking skills students use to complete the project. OR explain how this project meets NCLB requirements for enhanced communication with parents and the community.
First Session:
Introductions
Pre-Quiz Link on basic camera knowledge (true or false - just for fun)
Review Syllabus
Sample Web Resources
LifeHacker: Basic Photography - Complete Guide.
Camera and equipment - demonstration and discussion
Development
Camera - past and present
Lenses
Media
Batteries
Tripod - Monopod
Cables
Buying a camera - What should/will I pay more for?
Using your phone as a camera
Science or Art? - discussion with references
Preparation
Image size (megapixels)
Composition and Tips
Rule of thirds,
Framing,
Contrast
Sunsets and other steller events
Basic Camera Functions - discussion with references
Shooting Modes
Aperature - Sutter Speed - Sensor (ISO)
Shutter Speed - short freeze action - long show motion
Aperture - change depth of field - let in the light
Media Sensitivity (ASA - ISO) - light vs noise
LifeHacker: How Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO Affect Your Photos
Camera SImulators to understand the effect of Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO - Group Work
Camera Simulator CameraSim
Focus - How to Take Sharp Images
Focus - shutter lag - focus and exposure lock
When to use a flash
How to take good pictures + YouTube Taking Good Pictures
Practice - Try scene modes, aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual mode to test examples from today's presentation. Create or add content for the final project.
Lunch
What can I learn from the metadata on my images?
Discussion - Projects and Use of Digital Cameras
What do I do with my Photos?
Uploading to Google Photos - Sample Album
Crop
Size
Edit
Sharing
Second Session:
Discussion - Expanding the use of Digital Cameras with students to encourage higher-level thinking skills and problem-solving.
Working with images Online - SumoPaint, Pixlr, and Ribbit (Chrome Store and Online)
Selection Tools, Menu
Layers - adjust, insert and combine images
Tools: Clone, Repair, Fill . . .
Enhancing details and fixing problems: scratches, dust noise, etc.
Text and shapes
Note - Resolution Discussion
Practice
Using Images
Lunch
Web Video - Adobe Spark
Add images and play with the tools
Storyboards
Share stories
Review Camera Project