Q2 Image Magic
Introduction
In this Quest, you will learn how to edit digital images. By doing this, you can create original works as a means of personal expression to include in presentations and projects. You will learn how to do this using an online digital photo editor that allows you to do many things, including resize, crop, and add special effects to digital images.
Key Vocabulary:
Crop: removing part of the picture of an image
Banner: a heading across the page
Avatar: an icon or figure representing a particular person in computer games, Internet forums, etc.
Steps:
Your teacher may choose PicMonkey, Fotoflexer, or another image editing software for the next few Quests. If your teacher wants you to use a different image editor, he/she will need to modify directions as needed for you.
1. PicMonkey allows you to jump right in and play around with photo editing. If you prefer to read a tutorial with images, hop over to this beginner page for PicMonkey instead. Fotoflexer does not require an account for advanced features and has lots of demos.
2. Image sizes vary in web publishing depending on the use of the image. For example, different sizes are required for banners, profile pictures, logos, etc. Check out this guide to cropping and placing images on the web to give you some ideas about sizes that are suited to publishing images on the web.
3. Follow the directions below to complete this Quest. Use this "10.Q2 Image Magic template" (Google doc, or Word ) to complete the activity below. Directions are also on the template.
Using the image you selected in Quest 1 or another suitable, copyright-free image (perhaps from Pixabay.com ), upload the image to PicMonkey or Fotoflexer. Make at least three enhancements to it and include a caption. Take an "after" screenshot.
Bella before image
Introduction
In this Quest, you will learn how to edit digital images. By doing this, you can create original works as a means of personal expression to include in presentations and projects. You will learn how to do this using an online digital photo editor that allows you to do many things, including resize, crop, and add special effects to digital images.
Key Vocabulary:
Crop: removing part of the picture of an image
Banner: a heading across the page
Avatar: an icon or figure representing a particular person in computer games, Internet forums, etc.
Steps:
Your teacher may choose PicMonkey, Fotoflexer, or another image editing software for the next few Quests. If your teacher wants you to use a different image editor, he/she will need to modify directions as needed for you.
1. PicMonkey allows you to jump right in and play around with photo editing. If you prefer to read a tutorial with images, hop over to this beginner page for PicMonkey instead. Fotoflexer does not require an account for advanced features and has lots of demos.
2. Image sizes vary in web publishing depending on the use of the image. For example, different sizes are required for banners, profile pictures, logos, etc. Check out this guide to cropping and placing images on the web to give you some ideas about sizes that are suited to publishing images on the web.
3. Follow the directions below to complete this Quest. Use this "10.Q2 Image Magic template" (Google doc, or Word ) to complete the activity below. Directions are also on the template.
Using the image you selected in Quest 1 or another suitable, copyright-free image (perhaps from Pixabay.com ), upload the image to PicMonkey or Fotoflexer. Make at least three enhancements to it and include a caption. Take an "after" screenshot.
Bella before image
Bella after image (fotoflexer cartoon effect)
Place both screenshots in your template and include a list of the effects you applied to the photo.
Generate a citation for the original image using EasyBib or another online citation generator. Make sure the citation stays with the original photo you selected.
Add a Creative Commons license to your work as you did in Quest 1. This time, put your own information in the license generator on the Creative Commons page. Add this license to your template.
Using the ORIGINAL image you started with, upload it again to PicMonkey. Using the RESIZE button in the menu on the left, save the image in two different size formats: an avatar size (180 x 180 or 100 x 75) and a size for general web publishing (320 x 240). Paste them into your document.
Finally, select an image that has a section you want to use to create a banner to place in the last box on the template. (Note that you may not be able to fit an entire photo on your banner; this will select a small horizontal section of your image). Place some text on this banner. (Wikihow shows 6 different ways to make banners; perhaps one will work for you.)
Generate a citation for the original image using EasyBib or another online citation generator. Make sure the citation stays with the original photo you selected.
Add a Creative Commons license to your work as you did in Quest 1. This time, put your own information in the license generator on the Creative Commons page. Add this license to your template.
Using the ORIGINAL image you started with, upload it again to PicMonkey. Using the RESIZE button in the menu on the left, save the image in two different size formats: an avatar size (180 x 180 or 100 x 75) and a size for general web publishing (320 x 240). Paste them into your document.
Finally, select an image that has a section you want to use to create a banner to place in the last box on the template. (Note that you may not be able to fit an entire photo on your banner; this will select a small horizontal section of your image). Place some text on this banner. (Wikihow shows 6 different ways to make banners; perhaps one will work for you.)
Save your completed document. Put a COPY of your work on the Shared Drive, ~Mrs. Russell folder, your hour folder. Filename: lastname.firstname.T10Q2
NETS
1. Creativity and Innovation
A. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
B. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
5. Digital Citizenship
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
1. Creativity and Innovation
A. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
B. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
5. Digital Citizenship
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.