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Lesson Objectives
Lesson Objectives
Students will find and combine images, frames, and a wall to create a balanced digital gallery wall that represents them.
By the end of this lesson, students will:
Use selection tools to edit and compose digital images.
Apply principles of design (balance, harmony, and emphasis) to create a cohesive digital composition.
Reflect their personal identity and aesthetic through a curated gallery wall.
Develop technical skills in digital design software.
Materials and Tools
Materials and Tools
Computers with image editing software (e.g., Photoshop, GIMP, Canva, or similar).
Access to online image libraries (e.g., Unsplash, Pixabay, or personal photo collections).
Example of a completed digital gallery wall for reference.
Discussion
Discussion
What is a gallery wall? Share examples of both physical and digital gallery walls.
How can a gallery wall reflect personal identity and aesthetic?
Image Selection
Image Selection
Find at least three images that reflect your personality, interests, or aesthetic.
Locate at least three different frame images and a wall background image.
Image Editing
Image Editing
Using selection tools,
Place each chosen image into a frame.
Arrange the framed images on the wall, ensuring balance in the composition.
Use alignment and scaling tools to refine the layout.
Bonus Challenge
Bonus Challenge
Use image adjustments to edit images to make them brighter or change the colors
Demonstrate how to add shadows below the frames for a more realistic effect (layer effects or brush tools).
Add hooks to the images on your wall
Add project to your portfolio and write a short explanation (2–3 sentences) about your gallery wall, describing how it represents them and the design choices you made.
Assessment
Assessment
Standards Addressed
Standards Addressed
Massachusetts DESE Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Standards:
6-8.DTC.b.1: Select and use digital tools to design and develop multimedia products to effectively communicate ideas.
6-8.CT.c.3: Modify digital artifacts by applying key design principles and editing features.
Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework – Visual Arts Standards:
8.1: Use media, materials, and techniques skillfully in the creation of art.
8.2: Create artwork that demonstrates an understanding of how the elements and principles of design work together to convey meaning.
10.3: Reflect on and explain how their work conveys their personal identity, interests, or themes.
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