Unit 1 - Mobile Phones and Smart Phones

Welcome to Digital Media. This is the first Unit of the module. Before you begin the Unit we must create a new word document and answer these questions;  What is a smart phone? Do you have one? when did you get your first phone? What do you hope to learn in Unit 1.

Unit 1 Overview

• Overview and comparison of Mobile Phones and Smart Phones.
• How to make a call, send and forward a text.
• How to take a picture, a video and record a voice memo.
• Sharing content.
• Setting up and leaving voice-mails.

We are also going to set up a Google account. 

This means you'll have an e-mail, a blog and access to YouTube.

Finally, Unit 1 has an activity to complete as part of your portfolio. Using an iPhone.

Well done, you've completed Unit 1! Please create a blog entry which includes what we covered in the Unit. What did you like? What didn't you like. Would you like to learn more about anything in Unit 1?

Unit 2 - Using A Digital Camera

First things first... create a new blog post, I hope your getting used to it, has to be done before and after each Unit. In the blog write about your experience taking pictures and using a camera. If you have any experience editing or arranging photos, please include it in your blog. What do you hope to learn from Unit 2?

Unit 2 Overview

• Overview of  a Digital Camera.
• How to use the automatic and semi-automatic settings.
• How to look after your Camera.
• Overview of using a computer to enhance photos.
• How to transfer photos to your computer.
• How to add fun effects to your photo. (PhotoFunia)
• How to make a photo comic strip(Comic Life) or how to make a stop motion video.
• How to make a photo slideshow. (Microsoft Photo Story)

Unit 2 is complete. Create a blog. In the blog, include what you've learned from Unit. What you did well with and what you found difficult. Good luck with Unit 3.