CTS Module COM 1275

Alphanumeric Code and Title

Photography/ Photoshop- COM 1275 CTS Level Introductory

Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Name: Miss Peters
Duration
Total Instructional Hours Allotted
8 classes

Lesson # 1 Using section tools and layers for self-portrait assignment (assignment 1)
Outcome(s) 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Summative
Device Do
Criteria Assignment
Students flipped self-portrait finished by the end of class
Learning Activity(s) Direct instruction on:
The advantages and disadvantages of different types of digital cameras and/or image-
capturing devices; e.g., point-and-shoot camera, digital single-lens (DSLR) camera
How to crop and flip half of a self portrait
Using section tools and layers for students to take their portraits and flip them so the left side of their
face is on the right and vice versa (to be handed in before next class)

Lesson # 2 Intro to switching heads assignment

Outcome(s) 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Formative
Device Do
Criteria Checklist
Students ability to stay on task and learn the basic rules of visual composition via direct instruction
Learning Activity(s) Direct instruction on:
Various image file format characteristics and their impact on the quality of the image; e.g.,
size, compression, lossless versus non-lossless, resolution
How to record on a log sheet all relevant technical data; e.g., metadata, aperture, shutter
speed, ISO, file format
How to acquire and manage images
Introduction to switching heads assignment. If time permits students can start working on assignment

Lesson # 3 Switching heads assignment (assignment 2)

Outcome(s) 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Summative
Device Do
Criteria Assignment
Rubric
Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on how to take two images and switch the heads from one image onto the other,
and vice versa
-Time for students to complete assignment 2 on their own (to be completed before next class)

Lesson # 4 Text Effects (assignment 3)

Outcome(s) 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Summative
Device Do
Criteria Assignment
Rubric
Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on how to create text effects in Photoshop
-Time for students to work on assignment 3 on their own (to be completed before next class)
Lesson # 5 Taking black and white images and adding color to them (assignment 4)
Outcome(s) 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Summative
Device Do
Criteria Assignment
Rubric
Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on how to add color to black and white images
-Time for students to work on assignment 4 on their own (to be completed before next class)

Lesson # 6 Digital Painting (assignment 5)

Outcome(s) 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Summative
Device Do
Criteria Assignment
Rubric
Learning Activity(s) -Direct instruction on how to digital paint using Photoshop
-Time for students to work on assignment 5 on their own (to be completed before next class)

Lesson # 7 Photoshop final assignment

Outcome(s) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Summative
Modality Do
Device Assignment
Rubric
Learning Activity(s) -Students will pick their 3 best photographs that they have edited and create a display of these
photographs
-Students will fill out a worksheet discussing each photograph regarding:
-Editing techniques used
-How the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work
-The technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, focus, uniqueness
-Areas of challenge and solutions
-Meeting school and community standards
-The use of tools and equipment
-Peer assessment and any final edits before handing in assignment
-Add selected work to portfolio

Lesson # 8 Photoshop final assignment

Outcome(s) 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2
Assessment Evidence(s)
Purpose Summative
Modality Do
Device Assignment
Rubric
Learning Activity(s) -Students will pick their 3 best photographs that they have edited and create a display of these
photographs
-Students will fill out a worksheet discussing each photograph regarding:
-Editing techniques used
-How the composition guidelines help facilitate good arrangement in his or her work
-The technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, focus, uniqueness
-Areas of challenge and solutions
 -Meeting school and community standards
-The use of tools and equipment
-Peer assessment and any final edits before handing in assignment
-Add selected work to portfolio