Step-by-step tutorials for a variety of InDesign page layout techniques. Ideal for magazine designing. This resource was originally designed for a BTEC L3 class in Creative Media Production (Digital Publishing). This Powerpoint provides a clear tutorial to learners for using InDesign techniques such as wrapping text around images, getting rid of hyphenated text, drawing columns and threading text between columns so that text flows continuously through the document. This easy step-by-step tutorial is great for anybody wishing to improve their InDesign skills.

3 page PDF. Duration: 3 hours Age Group: 16-19 years Learning Objectives: Understand the origins and evolution of image manipulation. Recognise key milestones and technologies in the history of image editing. Develop critical thinking about the ethical implications of image manipulation. Relate historical developments to modern tools and techniques.

2 page PDF. A list of 50 Influential Modern Illustrators with short description.

5 page PDF. 3 hours. 16-19 year olds. In this lesson, students will explore the technical aspects of photo editing techniques like airbrushing and retouching, alongside a discussion of the ethical implications of these practices. Students will gain hands-on experience with editing tools, evaluate edited images critically, and engage in discussions about how these techniques affect societal perceptions of beauty, identity, and truth in media. Lesson Objectives: By the end of this session, students should be able to: Understand and demonstrate various photo retouching techniques (e.g., airbrushing, smoothing, color correction). Critically evaluate the ethical considerations surrounding photo manipulation. Debate the impact of photo editing on personal self-image and society. Apply ethical principles in photo editing tasks. Complete a practical task and reflect on the role of digital manipulation in the media.

A single page PDF of twenty shortcuts to help speed up Adobe InDesign workflow.

4 page PDF. 5 rounds. 20 questions. Aimed at 16-19 year old Creative Media students.

5 page PDF. Age 16-19 Overview: In this 3-hour lesson, students will explore the key themes of the Black Mirror episode “Nosedive,” which critically examines the impact of social media, technology, and societal pressures on personal identity, relationships, and self-worth. Students will analyse the episode through the lenses of digital publishing, media influence, and contemporary social issues. Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will: Understand the central themes of the Black Mirror episode “Nosedive.” Analyse how social media, ratings, and digital culture shape individual behavior and society. Discuss the ethical implications of a society driven by digital feedback. Connect the episode’s themes to real-world issues in media and digital publishing. Complete a short test assessing their understanding of the episode’s content.

7 page PDF. Age 16-19 Overview: This lesson introduces students to the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creative media, particularly in image manipulation, social media, and the generation of fake images and videos. The lesson will also explore the ethical implications of AI-generated content in the digital world. Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will: Understand the basic concepts of AI and its role in creative media. Learn how AI can be used in image manipulation and generation. Explore how AI is impacting social media, especially in creating fake images and videos. Discuss the ethical concerns related to AI-generated content, including misinformation and deepfakes. Take a short test to assess their understanding.