teaching and learning across the arts english book… · using chogger, an on line comic strip...

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FIRST IMPRESSIONSStudents create a digital artefact in responde to a

photo prompt of the teacher

PAINT IT!Using Sumo Paint (a free image editor with an easy-to-use

on line interface) students perfect the visual depiction of characters and settings from a story

IMAGES AND IMAGINATIONStudents experiment with image editing software (Pixlr) in order to edit and adapt their photographs

IS THERE A CARTOON ARTIST IN YOU?Using Chogger, an on line comic strip creator, students explore the di�erent features that are used in creating e�ective cartoons o Chogger

STORYBOARDINGStudents use storyboarding tools such as

Celtex to visualise a motion picture through sequences of illustrations or images

AND... ACTION!Students create an animated �lm using stop-motion animation techniques

SFX IN ACTIONStudents use audio editing software (Audacity) to add soundtracks and audio special e�ects to their �lms

STATUARY STREETStudents use Pixton or Chogger to present the �ndings of an investigation into local

sculptures as a digital comic book

AUDIO ACTORS Using audio recording and editing software (Audacity) by performing their very own radio play

AUDACIOUS AUDIOStudents use audio editing software

(Audacity) to create a soundtrack for a Prezi presentation

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OWN TALESUsing on line digital illustration tools like

deviantART, students develop their

understanding of literary texts

ON LOCATIONStudents take to the streets to photograph examples of urban artists’ work which they then upload, organize and store in an on line album e.g. Flickr

THE HISTORY OF GRAFFITIStudents conduct research into the history of gra�ti. They present their �ndings using a choice of on line tools e.g. Prezi, Instagram, Pinterest or Glogster

ART INTERPRETER Students create a personal Flickr gallery to exhibit their own artistic creations

INSIDE A PAINTINGStudents create video presentations to present their interpretations of famous works of art. They use YouTube to publish their work

MY MUSEUMStudents use Google Drive and Google Maps

to create an interactive on line art gallery

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SKETCHING SONGSStudents begin to understand the functions of lyrics in a song and share their emerging

understanding through the use of interactive images e.g. ThingLink

STOMP CITYStudents use Mural.ly, a collaborative

multimedia tool, to present information gathered in an e-investigation

OUR STOMPING GROUNDStudents perform their compositions live to parents via FlashMeeting - an easy way to use on line meeting application

DOCUMENTARY DIVASIn pairs, learners prepare, �lm and present a short ‘�y-on-the-wall’ documentary using iMovie or Windows Movie Maker

STOMP: THE SEQUELStudents investigate the possibilities of using on line

applications and tools (ComicLife, Padlet, Twitter, Facebook) to publicise a musical performance

BUSTIN’ MOVESStudents use engaging on line tools (DancingPaul) and videos to create and record their own dance routines

ALL STARS!Students create a digital presentation to

publicise and promote a performing arts club that they wish to establish

VIDEO VIBESStudents are asked to create a short video clip

that expresses the ‘mood’ of the urban area using video editing software (Windows Movie Maker)

GOING LIVE!In order to get feedback on their work,

students upload their videos to an on line video sharing platform e.g. Vimeo, YouTube

THE PERFORMANCEStudents use a mobile recording device and video

editing software to create a �y-on-the-wall documentary of their opening night performance

PODCAST PROGRAMMEStudents use mobile recording devices and video editing software to create videos and

podcasts to publicise a forthcoming event

GREASING THE SKIDSStudents investigate how various Web 2.0

tools (Survey Monkey, Doodle Poll) can help them organise the preparatory stages of

putting on a show or concert

ROCKIN’ REHEARSALSStudents investigate how various Web 2.0

tools (digital media, Skype, blogs and vlogs) can help them create e�ective rehearsal

sessions

SPREADING THE WORDStudents use social media to keep in touch,

recruit new members and track the progress of their preparations

MUSEUM REVISITEDUsing everything they’ve learnt, students create

their own on line interactive artist’s biography using Google Drive and QR codes

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ARTE EXPOUsing QR codes, students present an

interactive exposition on the museums of the world

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ANIMAL ALPHABETUsing illustration software

(Adobe Illustrator, Inkspace) students learn how to create digital images using words

WORD POWERUsing everything they’ve learnt,

students use graphical illustration software to create thought-provoking campaign posters

DESIGN YOUR OWN FONTIn the �nal activity, students learn

how fonts are deigned by using Fontstruct to create their own

PUBLIC PROMPTSUsing communication platforms and social

media of their own choosing, they use their prompts in an on line campaign

PROMPTS FOR PEERSStudents work collaboratively to create innovative photo prompts in PickMonkey for their colleagues

MOTIVATED BY MUSICStudents create a digital artefact inspired by their favourite music

SOUND WALKStudents use mobile devices to record the

sounds around them. They use AudioBoo to share their interpretation of the musical

components in their recordings

PINTEREST POEMFollowing a collaborative drama

task, students use Pinterest to present their understanding of a

literary text to the class

MUSICAL MONOLOGUES By using humorous on line tools with voice recording capabilities (Blabberize), students (particularly shy individuals) are encouraged to sing to an audience

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TYPOGRAPHY MAKEOVERStudents learn to use illustration software e.g. Adobe Illustrator, to investigate the use of typography

on public notices

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AROUND THE WORLDIN 6 MUSEUMS

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ALL STARS STAGE SCHOOL

AROUND THE WORLD IN 6 MUSEUMS

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ANIMATION AND CINEMA

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