Seven+Spiritual+Works+of+Mercy 


 * Students will be able to **
 * 1) Plan a photo slideshow demonstrating understanding of the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy.
 * 2) Use only original photos that you or other students in the class have taken. Plan the photos. Be a photo editor.
 * 3) Crop photos according to the "rule of thirds". Use any of the tools on pixlr.com to modify the photos.
 * 4) Upload the slideshow story to Animoto, add a title slide, add a caption for each photo, add music.
 * 5) Publish the work after receiving approval from Mrs. Carrier and Miss Whitaker.
 * 6) Add a link of the slideshow to this wiki page.

Assignments and Slideshow Rubric You will create a slideshow explaining the significance of the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy.
 * 1) Decide on your target audience. Plan a slideshow demonstrating your understanding of the Spiritual Works of Mercy and helping your target audience to understand the Spiritual Works of Mercy.
 * 2) You will create the photos, one for each of the works of mercy and others as need to complete your message.
 * 3) The slideshow will include 10-15 original photos taken by your group.
 * 4) Use Animoto.com to create the online slideshow. Select an appropriate template on Animoto. Place the photos in the correct order to tell your story. Select music from Animoto. Add appropriate captions for each of the photos. Add a description of the slideshow.
 * 5) Do not publish until you have permission to publish.
 * 6) Work together in teams to create a quality product that represents you and ICS.

Stage 1: Investigate
 * Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy (slideshare)
 * Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (Catholic.org encyclopedia)


 * Stage 2: Plan - You will be assigned groups to work with.**

The story or message of the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy are the seven main acts of compassion for those/ things who need this compassion. > > > > > > >
 * 1. What is the story/message? What are the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy and how will you show each in a picture?**
 * To instruct the ignorant
 * To counsel the doubtful
 * To admonish sinners
 * To bear wrongs patiently
 * To forgive offences willingly
 * To comfort the afflicted
 * To pray for the living and the dead

Each picture will have a picture of students or items within the school to represent each Spiritual Work of Mercy. Those pictures who need it will also include quotes edited on the picture.
 * 2. What caption will be included with each picture? **

The target audience is students of Incarnation. The demographic would be targeted to the older students of Incarnation, particularly the middle school students.
 * 3. What is the target audience? Describe the audience: demographics, consumer profile. **

The pictures will be colorful and show the use of the rule of thirds. The camera angles will vary from above the students or props to below them to even face on. The pictures will be edited and include quotes on the picture.
 * 4. What creative techniques will be used to attract attention? Think about camera angles, lighting, rule of third, props, costumes,characters, etc. **

Different people might be affected differently when they read or look at the message of our projects. Younger kids might not understand the message of the project as well as the older ones would. Students might understand the message of the project different then some of the teachers or administration.
 * 5. How might different people understand this message differently? **

Catholic values will be represented throughout the project seeming as the main message trying to be portrayed is that of the Catholic belief in the Spiritual works of Mercy. The points of view will mostly be from a teenage student point of view.
 * 6. What values, lifestyles and points of view are represented in, or omitted from, this message? **
 * 7. Why is this message being sent? - not just because it is required. **
 * 8. How does the story/message address the ICS Mission statement? **

Stage 3: Design > All photos must be in the photos of the account by 3/18.
 * 1) You may use your own camera or smartphone If you do not have one, work with a partner who does. You may only use your device to take photos on the assigned day. Be sure that you are not making any noise with the device.
 * 2) Clear photos with Ms. Whitaker, Mrs. Emery or Mrs. Carrier.
 * 3) Let the classroom teacher know where you are at all times. Stay with your group and work with your group only.
 * 4) Make sure that you have permission of supervisors or classroom teachers before taking any photos. Do not enter or disrupt any classes.
 * 5) Take photos at ICS during one day. Do NOT take photos of anyone without their permission. Make sure they understand that the photo may be used in a slideshow. You will be given time during art class to setup and photograph the scenes.
 * 6) There is a list of students at ICS who may not be included in any photos that are put online. We will review this list together.
 * 7) Any photos taken without permission or any inappropriate photos taken will have serious consequences - demerits and probable removal from Washington DC trip.
 * 8) Remember to be a photo editor. Set up the scene for the shots. View the Top Ten tips for Great Pictures before taking any photos.
 * 9) Take photos of each scene from several angles and distances so you can choose the best one later.
 * 10) Email the photos to icsCarrier12@gmail.com. Or, you may upload the photos to a computer in the tech lab.
 * 11) Create a folder in My Documents on one of the computers in the Tech Lab. Name the folder 8 lastnameofsomeoneinthe group Virtue.
 * 1) View Samples from previous years: ICS Advertisements 11/12 and ICS Advertisements 12/13
 * 2) View the Slideshow Rubric

Stage 4: Create
 * 1) Decide which of the photos your group will use for your slideshow. You are required to use the ICS logo somewhere in the slideshow.
 * 2) As a group, decide which photos to use.
 * 3) Upload photo either into pixlr.com online or into the Paint program on your computer to crop and/or improve the photo. Crop each photo using the rule of thirds to determine the most effective presentation of the image. You might also use Fotor to create collages of photos.
 * 4) Login to Animoto The account information and password will be provided by Mrs. Carrier. Do not use your own email address.
 * 5) Select a template that is appropriate for your topic. Upload your slides. Add a title slide. Make sure the slides are in the correct order. Add a caption for each image that adds a deeper understanding of the message. Select music for the slideshow that is appropriate for your topic.. The slideshow must be 10-15 slides in length.
 * 6) Write a brief description of the slideshow. Give it an appropriate title providing additional meaning for the story.
 * 7) Let Mrs. Carrier view it before you publish it.
 * 8) Include a link to your slideshow on Animoto on this page at the bottom.

Stage 5: Evaluate
 * 1) Slideshow Rubric for the technology component of your grade.