A seven day lesson on understanding the elements of photographs and how to effectively use kiosk machines to print photo.

4. Hierarchy / Principle of contiguity

5. Lecture on the history of photography and
the basic steps to printing pictures on a
kiosk machine. We will instruct and inform
students who are new to using kiosk on
what they do and how to use them.
Also, we will pass out pamphlets to
enlighten students on what the instant
kiosk machine is for.
For example, Kiosks is user interface and
system software created for kiosks or
internet kiosks (www.HashKiosk.com).
Touch screen Kiosks or interactive kiosks
which perform various functions.
Functions are dependent on the touch
screen technology.

6. Class discussion on how cameras work and
the use of light (exposure). Have students
look at their cameras to see if it has any
options for different light conditions.
Students will take some prints so they can
see the process in action.
For example, snow, candlelight, fireworks,
etc. Try to include different light conditions in
today photography sessions (take a picture of
a candle, or the stars).
Go and take photographs!
Typography

7. We will explain the project to the students
and show them an example of different
photo materials that can be print from the
kiosk machine.
We will help students decide on some
possible subjects or locations for their
pictures to be taken.
For example, landscapes or nature
photography would make good portraits for
still life pictures.
Some cameras enable you to set a grid over
your viewfinder so you are reminded of the
rules when you take a picture.
Go and take more pictures!

8. Dialogue about contrast and special effects.
Contrast is the differences that make an
object distinguishable from the background
and any other objects. Contrast is very
essential to develop and enhance
photographs.
Additionally, contrast allows for adjustments of
certain element in a graphic design to stand
out in the print to make the picture more
noticeable.
Most photographs these days are digitally
enhanced to make them look better.
Last chance to take more photographs.

9. Have students add special effects to their
pictures.
Snap fish is a free online editing tool students
could try. Just upload pictures and work
online.
Try changing the exposure and colors of your
photo (under edit) - or see how your picture
looks in black and white or sepia (under
create). Enhance the pictures by adding
shapes and inserting your name to simulate a
painting.
Next student will go to a local Walgreens with
their camera and memory cards and print
their pictures using the kiosk machine. Print
pictures in different sizes, enhancements,
colors and typography.
There are four easy steps to operating the
kiosk machine.

10. Step 1: Press the “Start” button on the photo
kiosk. The device will ask you to insert your
digital memory device. This may range from a
CD into the CD drive to an SD card memory
card. All slots are available next to the kiosk
screen. If you are making an enlarged copy of
a current photograph place the photograph on
the scanner bed below the screen.
Step 2: Select the location of your photo
from the display screen (such as “SD Card,”
“Scanner” or “CD”).
Step 3: Press the option for the print size
you want. This varies from wallet size to
8X10.
Step 4: Press “Print,” and the photo kiosk will
print your image and a receipt. Take the
image and receipt to the cashier to pay for
your printed document.

11. Four Step Print Process

12. Student will present individually printed photo
projects to the class and explain what they
have learned throughout the process.