Teacher: Analisa Shinn Date: Class: Art 1 Grades: 9-12 Lesson: Smartphone Macro Photography BIG IDEA: manipulation ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the rules of composition most important to photography? How can we use those rules to produce quality photos? OBJECTIVES: - TSW understand important compositional aspects/vocabulary in macro photography, such as rule of thirds, balancing elements, leading lines, cropping, and background. - TSW apply their knowledge of the aspects of macro photography by taking ten macro photos around the school on their smartphone. - TSW evaluate their photos and the photos of their classmates. MATERIALS: - Intro to Photography PPT - Small objects to photograph if outside is not available - Simple backgrounds (white paper, colored paper, student artwork) - Student smartphones DIFFERENTIATION PLANNING: If some students do not have their own phone, students may work in pairs or small groups, using only one phone. TEKS: - 1a, 1b, 1c – students will use direct observation and imagination to compose shots; identify specific elements of art (line, texture, color, space); identify specific principles of design (emphasis, balance, contrast). - 2a, 2c, 2f – students will create original artworks through direct observation; understand that the easiest way to avoid plagiarism is to use their own source photos; demonstrate effective use of art media in digital art (photography). - 3a, 3d – students will compare/contrast a variety of historical and contemporary photographers; consider different vocational careers in photography. - 41, 4b – students will complete both self and peer evaluations and critiques. DAY 1: 1. Using the Intro to Photography PPT, give students an overview of what photography is, and introduce them to the four featured photographers. While going through the slides, ask students to identify important elements and principles within each photo. 2. Continue through the PPT to the “rules” of Macro Photography. Explain that, while not every photo will use all of the rules, the rules will enhance the students’ photos where applicable. 3. Conduct a short demonstration using a smartphone and a small object in class. Through the demo, talk about the background of the image, the part of the object you want in focus, and how you are approaching the use of the rules of photography. 4. Have students practice taking photos in class using small personal objects (necklaces, rings, pencils, etc) or art tools. As they are practicing, walk around and give feedback – are they close enough to their subject? Do they have the proper point of focus? Is there enough contrast with their object and the background?
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Teacher: Analisa Shinn
Date:
Class: Art 1
Grades: 9-12
Lesson: Smartphone Macro Photography
BIG IDEA: manipulation
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
What are the rules of composition most important to photography? How can we use those rules to produce quality
photos?
OBJECTIVES:
- TSW understand important compositional aspects/vocabulary in macro photography, such as rule of thirds,
balancing elements, leading lines, cropping, and background.
- TSW apply their knowledge of the aspects of macro photography by taking ten macro photos around the school
on their smartphone.
- TSW evaluate their photos and the photos of their classmates.
MATERIALS:
- Intro to Photography PPT
- Small objects to photograph if outside is not available