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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

A presentation PDF with screenshots and annotations to provide 10 tips to help students use Adobe InDesign to create editorial layouts. Created and used originally with BTEC Level 3 Creative Media students (16-19). Resource includes slides on: New document Document anatomy Create guides Rectangle frame tool Fitting frame proportionally Text columns Text wrap Gradient feather Adding Stroke to images Presentation mode PDF file only.

A PowerPoint resource for teaching how to conduct a product analysis of a magazine using the ACCESSFM model. Created originally for teaching on the L3 BTEC Creative Media Digital Publishing course.

This is a presentation on the opportunities and limitations of print and digital formats. Ideal for magazine designing. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial and PDF of tutorial. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on image manipulation for Unit 14 Digital Magazine Production.

This is a presentation on how magazines make money and spend money. Ideal for understanding magazine making processes. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial and PDF of tutorial. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on image manipulation for Unit 14 Digital Magazine Production.

This is a presentation on the codes and conventions of magazine covers, covering both mainstream and independent magazines. Ideal for magazine designing. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial and PDF of tutorial. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on image manipulation for Unit 14 Digital Magazine Production.

This is a tutorial resource created to instruct learners on how to create airbrushed skin effects and liquid-like alterations in Adobe Photoshop. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial and PDF of tutorial. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on image manipulation for Unit 28 Image Manipulation Techniques.

This is a tutorial resource created to instruct learners on how to create a functioning animated GIF in Adobe Photoshop. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial, PDF of tutorial and handout slides of tutorial as PDF. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on exam preparation for Unit 3 Digital Media Skills.

This is a tutorial resource created to instruct learners on how to create functioning navigation buttons in Adobe InDesign, including normal, rollover and click states. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial, PDF of tutorial, and handout slides of tutorial as PDF. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on exam preparation for Unit 3 Digital Media Skills.

This is a tutorial resource created to instruct learners on how to create a functioning image slideshow in Adobe InDesign. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial, PDF of tutorial, and handout slides of tutorial as PDF. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on exam preparation for Unit 3 Digital Media Skills.

A blank flatplan template for 20 inner pages and 4 cover pages of a magazine. Flatplans are used by designers and editors to plan out the layout of publications, especially magazines. A3 in size, PDF format. Originally designed for BTEC Creative Media (Digital Publishing) class - 16-19 year olds.

This is a presentation on how to create more style and impact in page layout designs using design principles. Ideal for magazine designing. This resource includes an editable Powerpoint tutorial and PDF of tutorial. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on image manipulation for Unit 28 Image Manipulation Techniques.

This is a presentation on using colour for print and on screen. Ideal for magazine designing. This resource includes a PDF of tutorial. Designed originally for a Creative Media Digital Publishing class focusing on image manipulation for Unit 14 Digital Magazine Production.