This project may be completed by the following students:
= 3rd Grade Elementary Media Arts Students.
= 4th Grade Elementary Media Arts Students.
= 5th Grade Elementary Media Arts Students.
Directions
Pre-Production
OVERVIEW:
How an artwork is displayed can affect how it is viewed. A folder with 200 pictures in it will not be observed the same way as one photo, printed, framed, and hanging on a wall.
This lesson is not about photography itself, but rather about creating a template you can use as an online art gallery for future photography projects.
It is suggested that you use Google Slides to complete this project, but the rubric is written so that other tools can be used instead. These include but are not limited to...
Canva
Microsoft PowerPoint
A video editor like WeVideo
These tools might not always be the best choice; It will depend on your situation. Ask your Media Arts teacher for more information if you are choosing to use something that is not Google Slides.
You may want to include a graphic to make your photo presentation stand out. The rubric does not require this, but it can definitely make your gallery look nicer!
This additional art should not distract from your photos. Your photos are the most important part of your gallery!
If you choose to do this, be sure to only make or select ONE (1) image that can be used over and over again. Not only is this less work, it will also make your presentation more cohesive.
The rubric does require written permission and proper citation for any art you use that isn't your own. Do not use the Image Search feature provided by Google, as most of those images would not be used with permission, even if you provided citations.
The best option is to make the additional images yourself. If you aren't doing that, there are images that can be used for free.
OpenClipArt.org has a large collection of public domain images you can use, though it can take a while to sort through them.
Unsplash has a large collection of photos licensed for reuse, though like with OpenClipArt.org it can take a while to sort through them.
Remember: If you are including art not made by you, you MUST include a citation that points directly to where the art and its licensing information can be found. If someone following your citation still has to hunt to find the art you used, you will likely not earn credit for using the art with permission.
It is recommended that you start with a Google Slide presentation. Your Media Arts teacher may have a template for you to copy. If not, begin with a new, blank presentation.
You will be asked to select a theme. You can do this if you want, but you will likely make additional customizations.
If you're using art you selected from the Pre-Production steps, copy/paste it in or upload it by going to Insert → Image → Upload From Computer. You will only need to upload it once, after that you can copy/paste or duplicate.
Post-Production
Review your photos.
Remove the photos that do not match the rubric's requirements from consideration. This will make the next step easier. (They might still be great photos, but there's more to this assignment than just handing in nice looking pictures.)
For instances where you have multiple shots of the same setting and/or subject, select the one you think looks the best.
Repeat this process until you have at least 10 distinctly different photos that match the rubric requirements.
If you have less than 10 distinctly different photos that match the rubric requirements, shoot more photos that do not include the same settings/subjects you previously used.
As the rubric does not allow editing the images for this assignment, upload your 10 selected images and hand them in.
Rubric
25% Presentation Template has locations for a photo, photo title, and photo description.
25% Presentation Template is designed so that multiple copies can be placed in the same document, one for each photo showcased.
25% Presentation Template is submitted with a sample presentation that shows how a minimum of 2 photos would be showcased.
25% No art is used without written permission.
Google Image Search results are almost always copyrighted, you do not have permission to use images found that way.
(If you use art with written permission, you must cite your source with enough information for others to easily find it and the written permission.)
Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
I:3-5:1: Develop
multiple ideas for
media artworks using a
variety of tools,
methods, and/or
materials.
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work
I:3-5:1: Form, share,
and test ideas, plans,
and models to prepare
for media arts
productions.
Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.
I:3-5:1: Construct,
arrange, and combine
various content into
unified, purposeful
media arts
productions, describing
and applying defined
sets of principles.
I:3-5:2: In refining and
completing media
artworks, practice,
analyze, and
demonstrate how
emphasizing elements
alters effect, purpose
and clarity.
Anchor Standard 4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.
I:3-5:1: Practice
combining varied
academic, arts, and
media forms and
content into unified
media artworks.
Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.
I:3-5:1: Exhibit developing
ability in a variety of
artistic, design, technical,
soft skills (ex. tool use,
collaboration, equipment
use), and organizational
roles.
I:3-5:3: Exhibit,
demonstrate, and examine
standard use of tools and
techniques to construct
media artworks.
E:3-5:3: Explore and
interact with a variety of
tools and techniques to
construct media content.
Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
I:3-5:1: Identify and
describe the
presentation
conditions, and take
on roles and processes
in presenting or
distributing media
artworks.
I:3-5:2: Identify,
describe and compare
the experience; share
results of and
improvements for
presenting media
artworks.
E:3-5:1: Make
judgments and
decisions on
presentation
considering setting
and potential
distribution of media
product(s).
E:3-5:2: Analyze and
self-evaluate
presentation and
suggest
improvements.
= 3rd Grade Elementary Media Arts Students.
= 4th Grade Elementary Media Arts Students.
= 5th Grade Elementary Media Arts Students.