Lesson 10
Learning Intention
To understand photography.
Lesson Information
Photography – Black and White
- Using a camera/iPad/smartphone, practise taking photos of a subject of your choosing.
- Turn on the grid on your device if possible.
- Frame the subject and make sure it is in focus by tapping on the screen.
- Take your photo.
- Select your photo in your photo library and click edit.
- Scroll through the filters and select black and white.
- Repeat these steps with a new subject.
Reflection
Do you prefer black and white images or colour images?
Complete the reflection form: https://tinyurl.com/MediaArtsY3W1
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 9
Learning Intention
To understand photography.
Lesson Information
Photography – Emotions
- Chose a subject to take photos of. It could be a family member, or even yourself.
- Decide what emotion will be shown.
- Think about what the subject will look like when showing that emotion.
- Think about how close you should be when taking a photo of that emotion.
- Sadness or loneliness might be taken from far away or from a high angle.
- Happiness might be taken close up to see the happy expressions.
- Think about whether a filter would help improve the photo. Maybe black and white for sadness or warm filters for happiness.
Reflection
Which emotion was easiest to capture?
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 8
Learning Intention
To understand Media Arts.
Lesson Information
Specialist Learning Task
- Click on the link https://tinyurl.com/HPSMediaY3 and complete the Media Arts questions on Microsoft Forms.
- Have a go at each question, they are all about your Media Arts learning in Term 3.
Reflection
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 7
Learning Intention
To understand storyboards.
Lesson Information
Storyboard to film
- Using your storyboard from week 5 (or make a new one), look at the short story you are telling.
- Use your knowledge of camera angles from last week.
- Do any of the shots need to change to make them better?
- Find a location to film and bring your device.
- Film each shot from your story board.
- Have a look back at your videos. Do they look like your storyboard?
Challenge: If you are able to, open iMovie and put your shots together in order.
Reflection
What changes did you make from the storyboard to the film?
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 6
Learning Intention
To understand camera angles.
Lesson Information
Photography – Rule of thirds
- Using a camera/iPad/smartphone, practise taking videos of something or someone.
- Try the different camera angles and movements.
- Try close ups, pans, tilts, low angles etc.
- Look back at your videos and see what each shot looked like.
- Which angle was the best for capturing your subject?
Please complete this quick Media Arts survey https://tinyurl.com/MediaArtsHPS
Reflection
Why would a film use extreme close ups?
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 5
Learning Intention
To understand storyboards.
Lesson Information
Storyboards
- Think of a short story you could plan to film.
- It could be shooting a basketball, baking a cake, waking up etc.
- Draw 6 rectangles on a page, just like in the lesson video.
- In each box, sketch what the scene will look like.
- Make sure you sketch the shots in order, like a comic book.

Reflection
Does your storyboard show enough information to start filming?
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 4
Learning Intention
To understand storyboards.
Lesson Information
Watch Grandad’s Gifts:
Write a short review or opinion of the show.
What did you like about the show?
What didn’t you like?
What was the best part and why?
Reflection
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 3
Learning Intention
To understand audio recording.
Lesson Information
Advertising Voice Over Recording
- Write down a brief summary of an item in your house, for example a favourite toy, sports equipment.
- Using an iPad/iPhone/tablet/smartphone, open the video camera or voice memo app.
- Record yourself talking about how wonderful the item is.
- Listen back to your recording. Does it sound like you? Do you sound different when recorded?
Reflection
How could you change your voice to make the advert sound better?
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 2
Learing Intention
To understand rules of photography.
Lesson Information
Photography – Symmetry
- Using a camera/iPad/smartphone, practise taking photos of symmetry.
- Turn on the grid on your device if possible.
- Position the subject with symmetry in the centre of the screen.
- Take the photo.

Reflection
Share your photos with someone and ask them what they notice. See if they can pick the symmetry in your shot.
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au
Lesson 1
Learning Intention
To understand rules of photography.
Lesson Information
Photography – Rule of thirds
- Using a camera/iPad/smartphone, practise taking photos of a subject using the rule of thirds.
- Turn on the grid on your device if possible.
- Position the subject in between two lines that cross.
- Take the photo

Reflection
Share your photos with someone and tell them about the rule of thirds.
If you would like to share your work, please email me at tcole@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au