Unit 3:  Using multimedia

Objectives

1. Create video announcements to promote media center and its resources.
2. Use digital cameras and camcorders.
3. Resize and crop photos using Adobe Photoshop.
4. Edit video using Movie Maker

Lesson 1:  Going Digital

Read the article and complete the worksheet for this lesson.

• How to learn the basics of good camera work

Assignment:

• Practice using a digital camcorder. Record approximately three minutes of video.
• Import the video to the computer using the firewire on the multimedia computer.
• Complete a critique of your work and make recommendations to improve quality of video.

Lesson 2:  Movie Maker

Complete the MovieMaker tutorial. Take notes as needed on the worksheet for this unit.

• MovieMaker tutorial
• Creating and sharing great movies

Assignment:

• Use your video from Lesson 1. Use the directions from the tutorial to import the video.
• Edit the clip, add text, add transitions and include music. Use the second article for directions on specific topics. Have fun and experiment with MovieMaker.
• Save project as movie file and email me the assignment.
• Complete student reflection.

Lesson 3:  Digital Camera

Read tips of using a digital camera and learn essential vocabulary.

• Simple Tips for Better Photos
• Preventing common photography mistakes
• Tips on using your camera’s flash

Assignment:

• Take five pictures using the digital camera.
• Import pictures to the computer and review what you learned from the articles.
• Complete student reflection.

Lesson 4:  Resizing & Cropping
Review  tutorial on how to resize and crop photos using Adobe Photoshop.

Assignment:

• Use pictures from previous assignment and edit using Adobe Photoshop.
• Experiment with Photoshop and try adding text, using filters, etc..
• Save edited photos and email me three photos.
• Complete student reflection.

Lesson 5:  Using the Scanner
Ms. Reyes will demonstrate how to use the scanner and where to save the scans.

Assignment:

• Scan three pictures/documents.
• Email or use a flash drive to save the scans to your student folder.

Unit 3 Assessment Project: The Media Center

Students will make a short video highlighting the Media Center using images from digital camcorder, digital camera and scanner.

The video must contain the following information:

• Hour of operation
• Checkout policy
• Renewal policy
• Resources available in the media center

Students will be graded on: (See rubric on Unit 3 packet)

• Correct information regarding the media center
• Images are clear and appropriate to topic
• Sound is audible
• Movie has a title
• Transitions are used
• Movie has an overall theme and is organized