Camera+and+Capture

=Module 1 Day 2= In this session we enter a different field for the digital educator and taste the wonders of still images.
 * September 27th**

__Session 1:06 Cameras and Capture__
Informal discussion on cameras and photography Familiarise yourself with a digital camera. How are they different to cameras that use film? What do I look for in a digital camera? http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-choose-a-digital-camera-for-beginners What do I really need to buy for use in the classroom? What about a camera for myself? How do I take good quality digital photographs? Where do I find out more? [|www.kodak.com] Use the Kodak Site [|www.kodak.com] > Consumer Photography > Taking Great Pictures >Interactive demos. Alternatively type in interactive demos into the search box or connect at http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-locale=en_GB&pq-path=6369

__Session 1:07 A digital imaging activity__
Capturing images based on a given theme around the University How do I download images. USB Cable or Card Reader. Where do I save images?

**__Session 1:08 Alternative Sources of Images__**
What is meant by copyright? Where can I find alternative sources of images? [|www.flickr.com] [|www.creativecommons.org] How do I upload and download images to and from these sites?


 * __Lunch Break__**

__**Session 1:09 - Using images in applications**__ File formats - jpeg gif bmp pneg tiff Resolutions and Resizing How do I insert images into Office applications? How do I manipulate images in Office applications Image editing - [|www.picnik.com] or [|www.phixr.com]

In this session we will discuss today's learning experience. Pace, Pitch, Challenge The independent study tasks will be outlined - see below. Continue your learning log.
 * __Session 1.10 Plenary__**

__**Independent Studies**__ Add to your knowledge Watch A Buyers Guide to Digital Cameras at http://www.teachers.tv/searchArchive.do What is your school policy on taking photographs? **Add a copy to your portfolio. Read** **

__Practical Activity__** Collect a set of images - (10 - 20 recommended) on a single theme. Example Themes: Art and craft work in my school A Science Experiment Displays around the school My School

Make sure you take take some close ups and different angles. These images will be used the following week in the PowerPoint teaching. Images can be shared.