Unit 1: MAKING IT INTERESTING
Photo Albums Assignments: |
Shared Presentation Links
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In this first unit, we will cover the elements of art, principles of design and compositional guidelines and learn the fundamentals of what makes a photo visually "interesting".
Unit 1 Part 1: Elements of Art
In small groups, you will look up the element of art you were assigned and add your info and photos on our shared presentation link below.
Directions are in the presentation of what you should include on your slides.
Here is an example presentation put together by a former photography class (link). Not all elements are explained thoroughly but it will give you an idea of what you will create with your group.
Directions are in the presentation of what you should include on your slides.
Here is an example presentation put together by a former photography class (link). Not all elements are explained thoroughly but it will give you an idea of what you will create with your group.
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Google Presentation Links for our class
Link to Elements of Art SHARED presentation
Example Student Albums of "The Elements of Art"
Photography ScavEnger Hunt
Unit 1: PArt 2: Principles of Design
In small groups, you will look up the principle of design you were assigned and add your info and photos on our shared presentation link below.
Directions are in the presentation of what you should include on your slides.
Here is an example presentation put together by a former photography class (link). Not all principles are explained thoroughly but it will give you an idea of what you will create with your group.
Directions are in the presentation of what you should include on your slides.
Here is an example presentation put together by a former photography class (link). Not all principles are explained thoroughly but it will give you an idea of what you will create with your group.
Link to Principles of Design SHARED presentation
Class Critique-STUDENTS
You should go to the flickr albums (elements, scavenger hunt, and any extra) of 4 classmates and critique their photos. Do not critique a student who has already received feedback from 3 other students. If they are already being critiqued, then move on to another classmate.
Giving feedback (LINK)
Class Share-Select 2 photos from your albums that you are proud of and add it to our presentation.
Have your name on the top of each slide. Be ready to explain WHAT you like about the photo.
OCT 24 CLASS SHARE-PRESENTATION
Giving feedback (LINK)
Class Share-Select 2 photos from your albums that you are proud of and add it to our presentation.
Have your name on the top of each slide. Be ready to explain WHAT you like about the photo.
OCT 24 CLASS SHARE-PRESENTATION
Unit 1: PArt 3: Compositional Guidelines
Let's go over the 10 compositional guidelines in Photography!
Prezi-10 Compositional Guidelines
Compositional Guidelines List 1. Focal point/Center of Interest 2. Figure/Ground separation 3. Simplicity 4. Leading Lines (especially diagonals) 5. Point of View-change it up! 6. Give space to moving objects 7. Rule of Thirds (hot spots) 8. Rule of Odds 9. Framing within the frame 10. Fill the Frame |
Additional practice challenges:
-silhouettes -reflections -shadows Album Assignment: 1 object/30 times For this photo assignment, you will select an object from home with a unique form and/or color and photograph it 30 times utilizing the 10 compositional guidelines in a variety of ways. Student album Example 1-link Student album Example 2-link |
BOB HOLMES-PHOTOGRAPHER (WEBSITE LINK)
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