Asking students to manipulate digital photos on the computer is one of the easiest ways I know to engage their attention. It's fabulous fun for them and a great teaching tool for you.
Below you'll find 10 ways to wow 'em with image-editing software. (Note: Many of the lessons can also be accomplished without a computer, using magazine pictures and/or traditional art media.) At least four of the projects--maybe morel involve digital portraits. Lessons become even more meaningful and momentous when they're personal.
1. FILTERS ARE FASCINATING Most comprehensive photo-software programs include a filters feature. Unfortunately, kids sometimes apply them with recklessness and a lack of control. Often the image suffers from an overload of filter frenzy.
I begin this activity by asking the students to use a photographic image of their own making. They can scan in a traditional, silver-based photo or import a digital image to the computer. I always caution them that although they'll use at least four or five different effects on the single image, our goal is a finished product that has clarity and unity.
I remind the class members to begin work on an electronic copy of …
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