Photo Editing and Visual Communication j3 plan

JSS 3 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

WEEK 8 LESSON PLAN

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 3
Term	First Term
Week	8
Topic	Photo Editing & Visual Communication
Subtopics	Introduction to photo editing; Using online tools for design; Using images for branding and communication
Duration	One Week

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of photo editing.
2. Identify common uses of photo editing.
3. Identify some online tools that can be used for photo editing and design.
4. Perform simple edits on a digital photograph.
5. Use an online design tool to make simple changes to an image.
6. Explain how images can be used for branding and communication.
7. Select suitable images for a simple communication or branding task.

Instructional / Teaching Aids

• Computers or smartphones
• Internet connection
• Online photo-editing tools
• Sample digital photographs
• Sample edited photographs
• Sample logos, advertisements and branded images
• Projector or interactive display

Previous Knowledge / Entry Behaviour

Students have previously learned about digital media and graphic design with Canva. They have experience identifying and arranging text, images, colours and other visual elements in digital designs.

Lesson Presentation

Step	Teacher's Activity	Students' Activity
1. Introduction	The teacher displays an original photograph and an edited version of the same photograph. The teacher asks students to identify the differences between them and introduces the topic of photo editing.	Students observe the photographs, identify visible differences and respond to the teacher's questions.
2. Meaning of Photo Editing	The teacher explains photo editing as the process of making changes or improvements to a digital photograph. The teacher discusses examples of simple edits.	Students listen, take notes and mention examples of changes that can be made to digital photographs.
3. Basic Photo Editing	The teacher demonstrates simple photo-editing operations such as cropping, resizing, adjusting brightness and applying suitable enhancements.	Students observe the demonstration and practise simple editing operations on a sample photograph.
4. Online Design Tools	The teacher introduces online tools that can be used for photo editing and digital design. The teacher demonstrates how an image can be uploaded and edited using an online tool.	Students observe the demonstration and practise using an available online design or photo-editing tool.
5. Images for Branding	The teacher explains how businesses, organisations and individuals use images, logos and other visual elements to create a recognizable identity.	Students identify familiar logos and branded images and discuss how images help people recognize a brand.
6. Images for Communication	The teacher explains how images can communicate information, attract attention and support written messages. The teacher displays examples of posters, advertisements and awareness graphics.	Students examine the examples and explain the messages communicated by the images.
7. Practical Activity	The teacher gives students a practical task to edit a sample photograph and prepare it for a simple communication or branding purpose. The teacher supervises and provides assistance.	Students edit the photograph, make appropriate adjustments and prepare their completed image.
8. Conclusion	The teacher reviews the meaning of photo editing, basic editing operations, online design tools and the use of images in branding and communication.	Students answer review questions and explain what they have learned.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is photo editing?
2. Mention three simple changes that can be made to a digital photograph.
3. Mention one use of an online photo-editing tool.
4. How can images be used for branding?
5. How can images help in communication?
6. Mention two examples of visual content that can be used for communication.

Assignment

Select a digital photograph and use an available photo-editing or online design tool to make simple improvements to it. Write down the changes you made and explain how the edited image could be used for communication or branding.

Teacher's Reflection

The teacher should record students' participation, their ability to perform basic photo-editing tasks and any difficulties encountered while using the online design or photo-editing tools.