Understanding Captions

Introduction to Captions

• Definition: A caption is a brief description that identifies a picture or video.
• Purpose: To provide information or tell the reader what is happening in the image or video.

Functions of Captions

• Information: Captions inform the audience about the content of the visual.
• Engagement: Captions can grab attention and encourage interaction on social media.

Types of Captions

1. Summary Captions: Provide a brief overview.
2. Descriptive Captions: Answer questions like who, where, when, why, and how.
3. Quotes: Inspirational quotes relevant to the content.
4. Group Identification: Identifies a group of people in a picture.
5. Identification Photography: Provides context to the photograph.

Examples of Captions

• Example 1: "SMA Dharma Bangsa teacher gives final report for SMA students by drive-through on June 18, 2020."

  • Analysis: Provides context about the event and date.

• Example 2: "A staff member checks the temperature of students on the first day of the great opening of the International Pioneer School in Bangkok on June 16th, 2020."

  • Analysis: Offers detailed information about the activities taking place.

Structure of a Caption

• Components:
  • Who is in the picture?
  • What is happening?
  • Where did it take place?
  • When did it happen?
  • Why is it significant?
  • How does it relate to the subject?
• Complete Sentences: Captions should ideally be written in complete sentences to convey feelings and descriptions clearly.

Practical Exercise

• Task: Take five pictures and write captions for each.
  • Include details like who, where, when, and what.

Conclusion

• Encourage interaction: Ask students to drop questions in the comments or ask their teacher.
• Reminder: Like, comment, and subscribe for more content.

Closing

• Thank you for watching and hope to see you in the next video!