1. SWBAT understand and explain the purpose of emojis.
2. SWBAT brainstorm and plan an idea for an emoji that does not yet exist.
3. SWBAT choose appropriate tools and methods to carry out their idea.
4. SWBAT use Photoshop or a similar program to create their emoji.
5. SWBAT create a fake text message or other visual to show the context in which their emoji would be used.
1. Intro
-assess students' prior knowledge of emojis (they probably know more than we do)
-explain that emojis are graphics that communicate an emotion or idea in texts or social media
2.Explain assignment
-Create an emoji that does not yet exist (not a copy of one you've seen before)
-The emoji should have a specific emotion or purpose
-Explain that the emojis we create will not actually be functional since real emojis are coded, but we will practice the design portion.
3.Start designing
-It's a good idea to sketch first
-Some students are more comfortable scanning and digitizing their sketches
-It works well to design the emoji using shape tools in photoshop.
4. Show context
-When emoji designs are complete, students should visually show the context in which they would be used
-This can be achieved with a website such as
http://iphonefaketext.com or by designing a "screen shot" in photoshop.
1. Students and the teacher will assess the work using the attached rubric.
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