Digital Interactions: Creating a Visual Story with Adobe Express
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will be able to create a digital version of a human interacting with a wild animal using Adobe Express, combining photography and digital design skills.
ASSESSMENTS:
Students will present their digital creations to the class, explaining their artistic choices and the process they used to create the visual story.
KEY POINTS:
Understanding the basics of photography, including composition and lighting.
Introduction to Adobe Express and its tools for digital design.
The importance of storytelling through visuals emphasizes the interaction between humans and animals.
Techniques for combining images and graphics to create a cohesive narrative.
OPENING:
Begin with a discussion on wildlife interactions: "What do you think it means to interact with a wild animal?"
Show examples of wildlife photography and digital art that illustrate these interactions.
Pose a question: "How can we use technology to tell stories about our experiences with nature?"
INTRODUCTION TO NEW MATERIAL:
Demonstrate how to take effective photographs on school grounds, focusing on angles and lighting.
Introduce Adobe Express and its features, guiding students through the process of uploading their photos and adding digital elements.
Anticipate a common misconception: Students may think that digital art is only about drawing and may not realize the value of photography in their projects.
GUIDED PRACTICE:
Set expectations for group work: Students will work in pairs to take photos and start their digital creations.
Provide examples of effective animal-human interactions in art for inspiration.
Ask scaffolded questions: "What elements do you think are necessary to tell a story in your visual?" and “How can you enhance your photo with digital tools?”
Monitor student performance by circulating the room and providing feedback on their concepts and progress.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
Students will independently create their digital interaction piece using their photos and Adobe Express.
Set clear expectations: Each project must include at least one human and one animal, with a narrative connection.
Provide time for students to work, encouraging them to experiment with different tools and techniques in Adobe Express.
CLOSING:
Have students share their digital creations in small groups, discussing what they learned about storytelling and digital art.
Conduct a quick class poll: "What was the most challenging part of this project?"
EXTENSION ACTIVITY:
Students who finish early can explore additional features in Adobe Express, such as animation or video integration, to enhance their projects further.
HOMEWORK:
Students will write a reflection on their project, discussing their artistic choices and what they learned about interacting with wildlife through photography and digital art.
STANDARDS ALIGNED:
Visual Arts: Students demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of design in their artworks.
Visual Arts: Students apply media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity.
Step 1
Take a photo around the school
You will want as much of the photo in focus as possible.
Step 2
Pick a wild animals
Must Be
A Wild Animal (no domestic pets)
a high resolution photo (1000 pixels or higher)
Full body photo of animal
Step 3
Open your animal Adobe Express
Click on the Remove Background Tool
Remove Background from your animal
Step 4
Download your work and save it to your Google Drive.
Step 5
Upload your work to your Google Classroom for grading
Example