Learn to Make Great Photos!
In this course, you will learn about the ways in which photographs are used to tell stories. In the first module, you will learn to 'read' a picture by learning some basic visual literacy techniques and then examine photographs used in print ads and newspaper articles. You will then learn some basic photography techniques relating to shots, angles, perspectives, and framing to see the ways in which photographs can be used to tell a story. As a final step, you will use their new photography skills and knowledge to tackle some photography challenges.
Learning Outcomes
Method of Instruction
This course is intended for instructor delivery, either in-person or remotely. All instructional resources (lesson slide, handouts, quizzes, assessments, etc) can be downloaded for individual teacher customization and use. Should you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact Digital Media Academy Support through the LMS.
Teacher Guide
The Teacher Guide contains all information required to deliver this Digital Media Academy Foundations course.
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Curricular Connections Guide
Science, Language Arts, and Math curriculum integrations build student competency in core academic subjects while addressing essential, 21st-century technology skills. This Curricular Connections Guide is designed to spark your imagination of how to bring this course to life in your own classroom.
Standards Alignment
This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!
Required Materials & Equipment
- Computer and/or tablet
- Phone and/or digital camera
- Internet connection
Career Pathways
Producer, director, filmmaker, photographer, animator, illustrator, comic book author, graphic designer, video game designer, writer, marketing (advertising, publicity, media relations, brand manager)
Here is the course outline:
Getting StartedRead me first. 1 section
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Teacher ResourceCovering course description, learning outcomes, teacher guide, requirement materials and equipment, career pathways, and standards alignment 15 sections
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Module 1: What's in a Picture?Even without words, pictures can tell us all kinds of things. In this section you'll see just how much you can 'read' from a picture. 3 sections
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Module 2: Photography Tips and TricksLearn how to use angles, close-ups and more to make your photos more interesting. 5 sections
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Module 3: Photo EditsLearn how to edit your photos and turn them into cool photo projects. 3 sections
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Module 4: Digital Photography ChallengesPut your photography skills and imagination to work by doing these challenges. 3 sections
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Student ShowcaseNow it's time to show off your projects! 2 sections
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Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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LSSW Course Completion Certificate |