ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MED (4) 1 :

1) Conceptualize original media arts products, utilizing a variety of creative methods.

a. Use brainstorming and modeling.

Example: Draw a design of a multi-purpose tool and create it out of foam or cardboard.

[ARTS] MED (4) 3 :

3) Arrange varied content and components to convey purpose and meaning in different media arts productions, applying associated artistic principles.

a. Use artistic concepts of balance and contrast.

Example: Recreate a short scene depicting Hansel and Gretel running through the forest, with some students representing static trees and others performing the moving characters. Balance is created by composition of figures in the frame and contrast is shown by static and moving characters.

[ARTS] MED (4) 4 :

4) Demonstrate intentional effect in refining media artworks, emphasizing elements for a purpose.

a. Use elements of design to communicate through metaphor.

Example: Photograph shadows of repetitive lines to represent imprisonment.

[ARTS] MED (4) 5 :

5) Demonstrate how a variety of academics, arts, and media forms (content and media) may be mixed or coordinated into media arts products.

Example: Perform and record a narrated dance.

[ARTS] MED (5) 1 :

1) Present original ideas and innovations for media arts products, utilizing personal experiences and/or the work of others.

[ARTS] MED (5) 3 :

3) Design and combine components to express purpose and meaning in a variety of media arts productions, utilizing sets of associated principles.

a. Use emphasis and exaggeration.

Example: Photograph the transition of a portrait, using caricature to change facial features demonstrating emphasis and exaggeration.

[ARTS] MED (5) 4 :

4) Determine how elements and components can be modified for clear communication and intentional effects, then revise media artworks to improve clarity and purpose.

[ARTS] MED (5) 5 :

5) Create media artworks through the integration of multiple contents and forms.

Example: Create video using storyboarding, site locations, filming, and background music to promote "Read Across America."

Students will share book talks through digital storytelling.  They will add images, text, narration, music, and effects using Microsoft Photo Story.  This unit includes six lessons. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MED (3) 1 :

1) Develop multiple ideas for a media arts product, utilizing a variety of tools, methods, and/or materials.

[ARTS] MED (3) 7 :

7) Exhibit basic creative skills to invent new content and solutions within and through media arts productions.

a. Use brainstorming, critical thinking, role playing, and discussion

Example: Suggest three different endings to a story.

[ARTS] MED (4) 1 :

1) Conceptualize original media arts products, utilizing a variety of creative methods.

a. Use brainstorming and modeling.

Example: Draw a design of a multi-purpose tool and create it out of foam or cardboard.

[ARTS] MED (4) 4 :

4) Demonstrate intentional effect in refining media artworks, emphasizing elements for a purpose.

a. Use elements of design to communicate through metaphor.

Example: Photograph shadows of repetitive lines to represent imprisonment.

[ARTS] MED (4) 8 :

8) Demonstrate use of tools and techniques in standard and novel ways while constructing media arts productions.

[ARTS] MED (5) 1 :

1) Present original ideas and innovations for media arts products, utilizing personal experiences and/or the work of others.

Students will read about podcasts and how they were created. They will read about how to start a podcast and what equipment is needed to begin. They will choose a podcast to listen to and write and record a script for their own podcast.