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This six-week course is designed for educators of grades 9-12 who would like to implement the use of digital photography into their curriculum. The course will include weekly projects; student reflections of projects; weekly online chats with colleagues and instructor; and critiques and evaluation of the project. Upon completion of the course, a certificate will be given and participants will have the opportunity to display or gallery their digital photography on ACOTNet.
Researchers in the Apple Research Laboratories will be studying how the on-line course works. They may listen to chats, look at participants' art work and read their reflections. The names and email addresses are Bonnie Nardi (nardi@taurus.apple.com), Brian Reilly (reilly@apple.com) and Reinhold Steinbeck (steinbeck@taurus.apple.com). Participants will also become a resource for future course participants.
This course does not include technical support for computer hardware or software. Apple will not supply support information for setting up your computer, network connections, or installing software. We suggest that participants contact their district or site technician when this type of assistance is needed.
Trish Lynch (tlynch557@aol.com)
Participants will:
For each assignment participants will have to respond to the following questions:
Within your first project I would like you to "tell a story" about you. Use your creativity to visually communicate in two photographs interests you have beyond the classroom. You may set up the photo in any way that best describes you. Have fun. You'll be amazed at how creative you can be!! In preparation for this assignment familiarize yourself with all tools and their characteristics in Photoshop, along with the Photographic Guidelines covered in week two. This vocabulary will provide a basis for all assignments and familiarize you with some photographic terminology .
Assignment (due Monday, March 3, 1997):
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The following vocabulary will familiarize you with some of the key terminology and guidelines of photography:
Assignment (due Monday, March 10, 1997):
There are numerous ways to colorize a photograph and I welcome students discovery of new methods. You will find that no matter how you teach this concept students will find an easier way. Simply select an area you want to color using the lasso or marquee tool. Once selected, the gray can be replaced with the color of your choice by using the paintbrush, paint bucket, or any other tool that will give you the effect you want. Stretch this assignment possibly by adding a texture or filter. Remember to have fun and keep the creative juices flowing!
Assignment (due Monday, March 17, 1997):
Take 6-10 digital photographs
Change 2 photographs of your choice to Gray scale
Digitally hand color four of the photographs. Choose only a few areas to color.
Tip: You may want to change color opacity. The key is to make the photographs look as natural as possible but you may "stretch" the concept further.
This assignment brings about a lot of interest in the classroom. I lecture a bit about the importance of photographs as a family history . I also personalize it with a bit of how photographs have been important in my own life. Parents love this assignment because it gives them the opportunity to have coffee stained or scratched photos brought back to their original state. The assignment tends to be a little more tedious for students and they do get a bit anxious. I spend a great deal of time walking around the class giving kudos for their accomplishments. Stickers are nice too! Yes, even in high school!
Assignment (due Monday, March 24, 1997):
Scan a torn or faded or scratched photograph
Make a copy of the file. This way you will always have an original
Using layers,the magnifying glass, eyedropper, airbrush, magic wand and color picker, restore the photo to its original condition. When you submit your work, please gallery with both the before and after photograph.
Tip: You may want to use the multiply option if your piece is faded or "over colorize" in future assignments.
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Students thoroughly enjoy this project.The discovery of filters unleashes their incredible imaginations and creativity. I still ask them to maintain some of the photographic qualities of the photo. In other words, it must still look like it started from a photo. For this assignment, select the areas which you want to change with the marquee tool, apply the various filters or try a color shift (change colors to make it look wild and crazy!). You'll be surprised at how it changes the look. Remember, try to "hold on" to what the photo started out like.
Assignment (due Monday, March 31, 1997):
Take 6-10 photographs of your choice
Make copy of 2 prints
Using any of the tools or filters, manipulate the images in the manner you would like.
When submitting your works to the gallery, please include your original photos.
Tip: You might want to superimpose two photos together ; change opacity.
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Participants will be teamed by Instructor.
Assignment (due Monday, April 8, 1997):
Within your subject areas, collaborate on a cross curricular project. (i.e. An English and Photo class could scan old photos as part of a genealogy assignment; Science and Photo could collaborate on a slide show to be used at Back to School Night).
Try to communicate without the use of the phone or regular mail.
Submit an outline of the project so it may be exchanged with other participants. Include 2 examples of photos that illustrate how the objective was met.
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