Computes Aid in Creation of Collage - Billy Alexander/SXCStudents can create a collage using digital photos and images without the need of expensive software.
Collage is an art form that takes a variety of images and arranges them to create a new picture. There are expensive software packages, such as Photoshop, that can make this easy to do with a computer, but many schools cannot afford to purchase these. There are, however, ways to use programs already available on the computer, like Paint, and free online tools so that students can create a collage from digital images.
Tips for Preparing to Create a Digital Collage
Before introducing students to how to create a digital collage, make sure they know about collages in general. It might also be helpful if students have created a physical collage in the past so they have an idea about how to proceed.
Students should be provided with a topic and time to find or create digital images. They also should be made aware of digital copyright laws and how educational fair use applies to the creation of their collage.
To use Paint to create a collage students should be capable of using the computer for copy-paste activities between programs. They also will need to be able to manage multiple windows being open at the same time.
Start the collage by opening one new Paint window in which to hold the work in progress. Open each original image in its own window by right-clicking the image icon in the Explorer window and choosing Open (this will open a new copy of paint). Then, use the select tool to choose the part of the image that is wanted, copy it, paste into the window holding the work in progress and move it into position. These steps are repeated until all desired images have been included.
Tips for Using Online Collage Creators
Another way to create a digital collage is through online collage software. Many online digital collage software options are free and easy to use. These software offerings are designed to provide a simple interface where students need to upload the images, then drag them into place. They may have specific requirements, such as images must be in JPEG format, and may require that it is downloaded and installed on the computer.
Always check with the school technology department or an administrator before installing software to make sure it does not violate the school computer use policy. Try the software in advance and make sure that it is not too advanced for students' computing skills and will provide the desired results for the lesson.
Using technology to create a collage adds computing skills practice to an art project. It can be accomplished with inexpensive or free tools that are already available on the computers or can be easily accessed through the Internet.
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