Learn to Create Great Images!
This course acts as an introduction to using images to tell stories and convey information. In this course, you will use your previous experience seeing images used to tell stories as a springboard to analyze how different elements of a picture convey meaning. You will then learn basic photography techniques (zoom, shadow, composition, etc) to understand some of the ways that photographers can create a narrative as well. As a final step, you will plan a story to tell and use a collection of images (drawings, found images, and their own photos) to create a narrative.
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 with Internet access
- Phone and/or digital camera
- Paper and pens/pencils
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 ResourceCourse description, teacher guide, learning outcomes, required materials & equipment, career pathways, course training videos, student assessment tools, and standards alignment. 16 sections
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Module 1: A Picture is Worth 1000 WordsEven 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: Digital IllustrationsIn this section you'll learn how to draw and paint online and explore digital illustration challenges. 2 sections
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Module 3: Photography Tips and TricksLearn how to use angles, close-ups and more to make your photos more interesting. 6 sections
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Module 4: Photo EditsLearn how to edit your photos and turn them into cool photo projects. 4 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 |
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LSSW Course Completion Certificate |