• Media production skills and storytelling for still images
• Layout and design for graphics and images

• Complex tasks may require multiple tools and technologies.

• Creative Communicator: How might I use technology to create and communicate?

In the Herzog learning group, the first media skill that I learned was to use Keynote and Shortcuts to create cool GIFs of myself and my friends. One of the neat effects I was able to show through GIFs was transforming myself from when I was young into present day Cam. This was able to communicate the changes in my features and show the aging process. The second media skill was the process of creating a silhouette. I found this quite complex because there were multiple small steps that would have really changed the photo if not completed. I made sure to remain focused so as to avoid missing any crucial steps. I paid close attention to the task and still managed to somehow transform my partner from image A into image B (a monkey-like silhouette that looks like it has an indented skull and a hair bun).

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As I think about the Herzog activities, I think that my photography course in Grade 7 helped me get a head-start on the basics of photography including “leading lines” and the “rule of thirds”, so while I learned how to use some of the newer programs, some of the content was a review.

Overall, I really enjoyed this photo unit. It taught me a lot of techniques that I was previously unaware of.  10/10. Would recommend to a classroom near you.