Create+a+Magazine+Cover

By: Donna Towe and Donne Baker** toc
 * Create a Magazine Cover (Digital Photography, High School)

Art:
Students will understand and apply media, techniques, and processes. The student will: • 1.1 Demonstrate the use of knowledge and technical skills in at least one specific medium. • 1.2 Produce visual art that exhibits a communication of ideas through the use of media, tools, techniques, and processes. • 1.3 Analyze, synthesize and evaluate the application of media, techniques and processes used to solve visual art problems. Content Standard 5.0: Reflection and Assessment 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 1.0: Media, Techniques, and Processes**
 * Learning Expectations:**

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: Decide on the type of business -similar to ? Name your business Decide on your target audience Create Magazine Cover featuring your business Create a logo for your business
 * 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.
 * The Assignment:**

Before the lesson:
1. Students will choose one photograph they have taken for the magazine cover project. 2. Any photo editing that students want or need to do with the chosen photograph should be done prior to this lesson. 3. Students should consider the type of magazine their photograph might appear on and possible titles, cover text, etc.

During the lesson:
1. Create your Big Huge Labs account. 2. Choose Magazine Cover and complete steps. 3. Share your completed project with your teacher for grading and publication.
 * Before sharing your project with your teacher, consider carefully the content, the artistic elements on your page, etc. and make sure that you have addressed color, contrast, balance, etc. Finalize your project with these things in mind. ALL CONTENT MUST BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE!

After the lesson:
1. Use the same photograph to create a similar magazine cover using PhotoShop Elements. 2. Compare and contrast the options available to you and the quality of the two completed covers. 3. In future class periods, view covers, reflect upon the messages conveyed in the photographs and the text, and evaluate the effectiveness of the photograph and text layout in portraying the magazine's theme.

Examples:
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