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Designing from a plan
Consider how you will cover a topic by finding an “angle” from which you will develop your story. Ask yourself, “How am I going to tell the story? What elements will I need to fully cover the topic?” Use part of the spread to tell the story of primary importance, including photos, copy, a headline and captions. Include secondary modules to complete your coverage. Note how the plan is executed in the spread below.
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Module: Winning class photo and caption
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Module: What I’ve learned from participating in Field Day
Module: My favorite event
Lesson 3: Elementary schools
Executing the plan
Take note:
See how the designer follows the plan to create a contemporary design with a large number of photos included.
Ideas for modules:
• Lists • Informational graphics • Quote areas • Question/answer modules • Interactive mind-benders • Profiles • How-to modules • Step-by-step modules • Photo series with names and identifications relating to topic on spread • Mini-features • Anecdotes • Tests or quizzes • Timelines • Factoids • Bulleted points • Interactive response modules • QR codes or other links to video
Exercise 3 and resources:
PowerPoint Video
Photo module
Curriculum: Design chapter 4 - pages 25-34 Exercise 3 Use the bubble sheet to plan a story about the first day of school or an event occurring early in the year. Assign or take photos to tell the story of each module using the expanded plan sheet.
Module: Why I love Field Day
On grid paper, sketch your design based on your plan. Using your photos, headline and captions, design the spread on computer using your plan as a “road map.” Add photos to finalize your design. Grading rubric
CORE Standards for Design: Speaking and Listening: 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5 - page 24; Reading Standards: 5.4, 5.7 - page 12; 5.9 - page 14; Writing Standards: 5.2, 5.3 - page 20; 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 - page 21
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