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MAKE IT EASY
PHOTOJOURNALISM ETHICS
PHOTOSHOP BASICS
If you have access to a program like Adobe Photoshop,
5.7 EDITING FOR PUBLICATION be careful not to over-edit. Journalistic ethics demand The Yearbook Avenue Digital
that subjects should not be added to or removed from
Classroom has hundreds of
an image. Appearances should not be altered to flatter resources ready for you to use.
or humiliate. We recommend the following

A practiced photographer doesn’t need to spend much time Objects in the photo should not be moved or removed lesson plans as being especially
to strengthen the composition. If you missed capturing helpful for Photoshop Basics.
editing images. Take the time to learn how to set your camera the soccer ball in the game action shot, do not add it. Scroll to the bottom of the
for the right exposure. However, there are a few key Photoshop Never alter the original image in any way. Make a homepage to find them under

corrections that many novice photographers appreciate. copy of the original to edit. Make sure you have plenty 7-Minute Starters > Technology,
of storage for original and edited images. Work with or search for Photoshop.
your school’s technology director to secure storage
■ CROPPING is the most important strategy for improving photos. Cropping if your original images are stored on a school server 7 TECHNOLOGY 3.1 – ADOBE ® PHOTOSHOP ®
eliminates dead space and improves composition. Insist that editors design layouts before they are uploaded to the Cloud. Also, you might MINUTE Backlit Photos
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STEP 1 | LEARN
to accommodate the final cropped images. Editors should never force photos into consider purchasing a back-up external hard drive for OBJECTIVES 7 TECHNOLOGY 3.2 – ADOBE ® PHOTOSHOP ®
By viewing the Backlit Photos presentation and/or handout, students will learn to correct poor lighting using
STEP 2 | PRACTICE Color Balance
Adobe ® Photoshop ® .
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a predesigned photo box if it is not the right proportions. Editors will visualize the image storage. You cannot afford to lose images. This Students will demonstrate proficiency of manipulating backlit photographs by completing the tutorial.
Note: A practice photo is provided in the tutorial folder.
OBJECTIVES
STEP 3 | USE
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STEP 1 | LEARN
TECHNOLOGY 3.8 – ADOBE ® PHOTOSHOP ®
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
spread more easily if the images are cropped effectively ahead of time. is an issue that should be addressed in August before Students will apply knowledge when editing and reviewing photographs being published.
By reviewing the Color Balance tutorial, students will learn how to modify the color balance of a
photograph using Adobe ® Photoshop ® .
STEP 2 | PRACTICE Crop and Straighten Photos
Employment in the 21st century requires the ability to learn and use technology appropriately and
effectively. Adobe Photoshop is an industry-standard software that allows for creative thinking.
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a photograph.
COMMON CORE Students will use the Color Balance tutorial as a reference as they change the color balance of
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school starts. Images can be created in different file STATE STANDARDS Note: A practice photo is provided in the tutorial folder.
1A: Apply existing knowledge to generate
new ideas. OBJECTIVES
STEP 3 | USE
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5
STEP 1 | LEARN
1B: Create original works.
Make strategic use of digital media to
■ ADJUSTING LEVELS for brightness and color balance can correct issues if white formats, and each format differs in size and quality. enhance understanding. Students will apply knowledge when editing and reviewing photographs being published.
Students will understand how efficiency can be improved by using Adobe ® Photoshop ® to automatically
1C: Use models and simulations to explore
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
complex systems.
crop and straighten photographs by viewing the Crop and Straighten Photos tutorial.
6B: Select and use applications effectively
Employment in the 21st century requires the ability to learn and use technology appropriately and
STEP 2
and productively. | PRACTICE
6C: Troubleshoot systems and applications.
Students will scan photographs together or use the file provided and separate them using the process
explained in the Crop and Straighten Photos tutorial.
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COMMON CORE
balance was set improperly or exposure was slightly off. Using the image’s histogram, effectively. Adobe Photoshop is an industry-standard software that allows for creative thinking.
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1B: Create original works.
STATE STANDARDS STEP 3 | USE
Students will use the skills in multiple facets of the publication, including for advertisements, senior photos,
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5
Make strategic use of digital media to group photos and more. 6A: Understand and use technology systems.
6B: Select and use applications effectively
enhance understanding.
and productively.
make corrections, starting with each separate RGB color, moving the triangles to 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
6C: Troubleshoot systems and applications.
Employment in the 21st century requires the ability to learn and use technology appropriately and
effectively. Adobe Photoshop is an industry-standard software that allows for creative thinking.
STATE STANDARDS
adjust the highlights and shadows arrows to get a more natural looking color. IN THE MIDDLE COMMON CORE ISTE ISTE STANDARDS
6A: Understand and use technology systems.
6B: Select and use applications effectively
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5
and productively.
Make strategic use of digital media to
enhance understanding.
6C: Troubleshoot systems and applications.
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After adjusting the colors, adjust all three channels at once. Even on the best photo, 14-0610
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standards. At the middle school level, it is ideal to
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■ BURNING AND DODGING TOOLS are designed after classic darkroom tools that have just one or two students named photo editors, 14-0610
allow you to darken (burn tool) or lighten (dodge tool) a localized area within the who can handle this sort of photo correction. Photo 7
photo. Excellent for minimizing or bringing out specific details, set the burn or dodge editors should attend after-school tutorials to learn the MINUTE TECHNOLOGY 3.5 – ADOBE ® PHOTOSHOP ®
Cut-out Background (Beginner)
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tool “brush” to the desired size, then click the area you wish to adjust. Sometimes it various skills needed for their position. Additionally, OBJECTIVES 7 TECHNOLOGY 3.6 – ADOBE ® PHOTOSHOP ®
STEP 1 | LEARN
Students will learn how to use the Lasso Tool in Adobe ® Photoshop ® to eliminate the background in
photographs by using the Cut-out Background (Beginner) tutorial.
may take multiple passes to successfully make the adjustment. student photographers who make the claim that they STEP 2 | PRACTICE Cut-out Background (Advanced)
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Students will demonstrate their ability to easily crop photographs by completing the Cut-out Background
(Beginner) tutorial. STARTER
Note: A practice photo is provided in the tutorial folder.
OBJECTIVES
have nothing to work on can be assigned self-paced 21ST CENTURY SKILLS 7 TECHNOLOGY 3.7 – ADOBE ® PHOTOSHOP ®
STEP 3 | USE
STEP 1 | LEARN
Students will utilize their knowledge to crop photographs for use in the publication.
Students will learn how to use the Quick Selection Tool in Adobe ® Photoshop ® to eliminate the background
in photographs by using the Cut-out Background (Advanced) tutorial.
STEP 2 | PRACTICE Dark Photo Correction
practice using the Jostens Digital Classroom. Employment in the 21st century requires the ability to learn and use technology appropriately and
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effectively. Adobe Photoshop is an industry-standard software that allows for creative thinking.
(Advanced) tutorial. STARTER
Students will demonstrate their ability to crop photographs by completing the Cut-out Background
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COMMON CORE
OBJECTIVES
STATE STANDARDS Note: A practice photo is provided in the tutorial folder.
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1B: Create original works.
STEP 3 | USE
ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5 4D: Use multiple processes to explore
STEP 1 | LEARN
alternative solutions.
Make strategic use of digital media to Students will utilize their knowledge to crop photographs for use in their publication.
Students will understand how to improve a dark photo in Adobe ® Photoshop ® by completing the Dark
enhance understanding. 6A: Understand and use technology systems.
Photo Correction tutorial.
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
6B: Select and use applications effectively
STEP 2
Employment in the 21st century requires the ability to learn and use technology appropriately and
and productively. | PRACTICE
effectively. Adobe Photoshop is an industry-standard software that allows for creative thinking.
6C: Troubleshoot systems and applications.
Students will demonstrate command of the Adobe ® Photoshop ® tool by completing the Dark Photo
COMMON CORE Correction activity. ISTE STANDARDS
Note: A practice photo is provided in the tutorial folder.
STATE STANDARDS
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CLUB CUES ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5 STEP 3 | USE 4D: Use multiple processes to explore
1B: Create original works.
Make strategic use of digital media to Students will implement photo editing skills in the production of the publication.
alternative solutions.
enhance understanding.
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
6A: Understand and use technology systems.
6B: Select and use applications effectively
and productively.
Employment in the 21st century requires the ability to learn and use technology appropriately and
6C: Troubleshoot systems and applications.
effectively. Adobe Photoshop is an industry-standard software that allows for creative thinking.
COMMON CORE ISTE ISTE STANDARDS
STATE STANDARDS
Photo editing can be taught to students who have a ELA-Literacy.SL.9-12.5, CCRA.SL.5 1B: Create original works.
6A: Understand and use technology systems.
Make strategic use of digital media to
6B: Select and use applications effectively
enhance understanding.
and productively.
6C: Troubleshoot systems and applications.
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conflicts. They can edit photos over lunch, during
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