Digital Camera Module Assessment

The Post Assessment for this module takes place throughout the workshop. (See “Agenda.”)

Check List for Performance Tasks

¨     Participant loads camera software onto computer.

¨     Participant takes several photographs in automatic mode.

¨     Participant looks at the photographs in the camera’s LCD panel.

¨     Participant deletes the photographs from the camera

¨     Participant checks and records camera’s quality modes, focus methods, zoom capabilities, flash settings, macro settings, panorama settings.

Portfolio or Demonstration

1. Participant compares composition techniques by:

• taking a head-and-shoulder shot close up
• taking a 'person' shot mid way
• taking a 'person' shot far away
• loading the photographs onto the computer and into the camera software
• reviewing the photographs on the computer monitor
• discussing (in print or verbally) the difference in composition among the photographs and which photographs are "best"

2. Participant explores camera’s different effects by:

• taking photographs using the camera’s different effects
• loading the photographs onto the computer and into the camera software
• reviewing the photographs on the computer monitor
• discussing (in print or verbally) the effects the participant particularly likes

3. Participant uses the camera’s macro settings by:

• taking three macro photographs
• loading the photographs onto the computer and into the camera software
• reviewing the photographs on the computer monitor
• discussing (in print or verbally) the effects the participant particularly likes

4. Participant uses a panoramic mode by:

• taking three photos that overlap
• loading the photographs onto the computer and into the camera software
• attempting to “stitch” the photographs into a panoramic photograph
• discussing (in print or verbally) if stitching is possible with participant’s camera and software

5. Participant inserts a photograph into a word processing document, saving the result for instructor review.

6. Participant attaches a photograph to an email, saving the result for instructor review.

7. Participant joins in a brainstorm session on integrating digital photography with curriculum content.

8. Participant "looks at" additional resources on using digital photography with curriculum.