Sunday, September 27, 2009

September 28, 29, October 1, 2


Year 8 we are learning about images. We are on Task 2 of the Investigate: Develop a Design Brief. Remember this is the research part of the project where we ask and answer questions that will help us solve our problem.

1. Let's take 5 minutes to check out the fabulous photos here on Yahoo photos

2. Now, answer the following questions.
a. What is a jpeg?
b. What is a gif?
c. What is resolution and why is it important? Click here
d. What is Creative Commons? Click here (look at the photos here too!)
Then look at Composition. e. What is the Rule of Thirds? Click here and Click here


4. Before you leave, vote on the National Geographic photo poll. The winning photo will be next week's featured wallpaper;-)

Learning Objectives - The student will be able: to understand the basics of digital images and how they are stored, learn the importance of composition and be able to use these concepts when taking pictures, use Microsoft Picture Manager to crop images.

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