Who+I+am+as+a+Photographer,+Animoto+Project

Who I am as a Photographer, Animoto Project** By: Donna Towe and Donna Baker
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Art:
Students will choose and evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas. __**Learning Expectations:**__ The student will: 3.1 Demonstrate critical thinking in the selection of content in works of art. 3.2 Evaluate meaningful images that reflect personal experiences and environments. 3.4 Research and create a series of related works in a particular subject matter. Students will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. __**Learning Expectations:**__ The student will: 5.1 Assess visual artworks and their meanings by using a variety of criteria and techniques. 5.2 Reflect on and evaluate artworks in order to understand various interpretations.
 * __Content Standard 3.0:__ Evaluation**
 * __Content Standard 5.0:__ Reflection and Assessment**

Technology:
1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
 * b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
 * c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
 * a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 * a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
 * b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
 * c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
 * d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
 * a. understand and use technology systems.
 * b. select and use applications effectively and productively.
 * c. troubleshoot systems and applications.
 * d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Procedures:
1. In preceding classes, have students take 10-15 photographs that tell the story of who they currently are as a photographer. They were instructed that photographs should be connected to a theme of their choice. 2. Download photographs. 3. Go to @http://animoto.com/ 4. Create account and create video. 5. In future class periods, view videos, reflect upon the messages conveyed in the photographs and the video, and evaluate the effectiveness of the movie in presenting the persona of the photographer and the selected theme.
 * Keep track of time and give students "warnings" to keep moving throughout the period. Everyone should finalize movie not less than 10 minutes before class ends as it takes a few minutes to process and render the movie.

Mother Nature
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Nature Walk
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Virginia Beach
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