"How do you express yourself"
Teacher Name: Miss. Remy Groh
Grade Level: 9th-12th grade
Content area/medium: Photography (intermediate)
Time Frame: 2 weeks
Sequence Theme/Big Idea: Identity and Self Expression
Lesson Narrative
Students will explore the theme of identity and what it means to them through a photography lesson plan that focuses on their personal self expression. This project will be done in a series of three shots and displayed as a triptych. One photo will be done as a selfie, the second will display the student interacting in an environment and the third one will be a mixed media image where they can either include the use of other mediums or have the option to use Adobe Photoshop techniques.
Students will explore the theme of identity and what it means to them through a photography lesson plan that focuses on their personal self expression. This project will be done in a series of three shots and displayed as a triptych. One photo will be done as a selfie, the second will display the student interacting in an environment and the third one will be a mixed media image where they can either include the use of other mediums or have the option to use Adobe Photoshop techniques.
Lesson Rationale
Students in this lesson will learn how to create a successful image by learning how certain artistic principles and photography techniques can apply to their work. In a Historical sense, students will discover insight on the evolution of how portraitures went from classical images to current day dramatic selfies. Multicultural examples will include photos of famous people that emphasize positive examples of these artist techniques and we will analyze how they are presented in the picture i.e. pose, dress, perspective etc.
Students in this lesson will learn how to create a successful image by learning how certain artistic principles and photography techniques can apply to their work. In a Historical sense, students will discover insight on the evolution of how portraitures went from classical images to current day dramatic selfies. Multicultural examples will include photos of famous people that emphasize positive examples of these artist techniques and we will analyze how they are presented in the picture i.e. pose, dress, perspective etc.
Objectives
- Students ill express themselves through a photography medium
- Students will be able to reflect how identity shapes them as a person
- Students will investigate other portraits and photographs of famous people or historical works to develop their own works.
- Students will combine different art principles with photography techniques to create a successful image
High School Intermediate Ohio Visual Art Standards.
- 1PE Examine the context details of visual imagery and explain the social cultural influences on the images.
- 5PE Explore the application of technology to the production of visual artworks.
- 6PE Connect processes and decision made in the design of everyday objects, environments and communications.
- 4PR Establish and apply appropriate levels of craftsmanship to complete artworks.
- 5PR Understand and demonstrate how to access available digital tools and innovative technologies to create and manipulate artwork.
- 3RE Expand the use of arts specific vocabulary to define and describe techniques and materials used to create works of art.
- 4RE Explain the role of innovative technologies in the creation and composition of new media imagery.
- 6RE Identify challenges various venues present to the creation of works of art.
Materials
- 24 x 36 Black, White and Gray colored Matt board (20 pieces each)
- Rulers (30)
- Computers with Adobe Programs
- Digital Camera (6-10, some may have to partner up)
- Cell Phone Device with a good camera
- 8.5 x 11 inch Printing Paper (40+ sheets for trial and error)
- 8.5 x 11 inch Photograph Paper (40+ sheets for trial and error)
- High Quality Photo Lab Printer
- Glue Dots
- Staples/Stapler
- Glue Sticks (15)
- Pencils (40)
Lesson Vocabulary:
- The Rule of Thirds: is applied by aligning a subject with the guideline and their intersection point, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section.
- Crop: To select a portion of the full-frame image as the final picture. Cropping is done in the darkroom or computer environment by the photographer, or by an appointed surrogate in a commercial photo la
- Filter: Any transparent accessory added to the light path that alters the character of the passing light. With film, filters can alter contrast, color rendition, or the character of the light itself (diffusion, diffraction, etc.) In printing, variable contrast filters are used to evoke different contrast grades from variable contrast black and white paper. In computer imaging software, a set of instructions that shape or alter the image information.
- Depth of Field: The zone, or range of distances within a scene that will record on film as sharp. Depth of field is influenced by the focal length of the lens in use, the f-number setting on the lens, and the distance from the camera to the subject. It can be shallow or deep, and can be totally controlled by the photographer. It is one of the most creative and profound effects available to photographers.
- Exposure: The amount of light that enters the lens and strikes the film or sensor. Exposures are broken down into aperture, which is the diameter of the opening of the lens, and shutter speed, which is the amount of time the light strikes the film. Thus, exposure is a combination of the intensity and duration of light
- Focus: Causing light to form a point, or sharp image on the image sensor or film
- High Contrast/high key lighting: A scene where the range between the brightest and darkest areas is extreme, or is such that it may cause exposure problems. A film that renders scenes in high-contrast fashion. The absence of middle grays.
- Low Key Lighting: is where you take a photo of a subject with everything (or almost everything) except the subject in black where it’s surrounded by complete darkness.
- Saturation: In color, a vividness, or intensity. Some films have more inherent color saturation than others. Saturation can be slightly increased by moderate film pushes, or by slight underexposure of certain slide films. Saturation can be increased in color negative film by moderate overexposure.
- Sharpness: The perception that a picture, or parts of a picture are in focus. Also, the rendition of edges or tonal borders.
Historical/Multicultural Exemplars:
In during our modeling stage when introducing the lesson, students will learn about some famous photographers such as JR who focuses on capturing human expression and emotion in an up close and personal way. We will look at some photography examples of some famous people and have a class discussion what elements make these photographs successfully and then it will be connected to the art principles and photo techniques that I will teach. One PowerPoint will have examples of images of famous people ones that work and ones that do not work. My second one will be examples that will show intentional and/or specific examples of photography techniques. The images down below represent ideas on how a student can get inspired when doing their work i.e. Ellen Degeneres famous Oscar Selfie, David Hockney's Juxtaposition photo that can easily be manipulated in photoshop or done with multiple camera shots, and Alfred Eisenstaedt scene with the couple kissing in Time Square to represent interacting in an environment.
In during our modeling stage when introducing the lesson, students will learn about some famous photographers such as JR who focuses on capturing human expression and emotion in an up close and personal way. We will look at some photography examples of some famous people and have a class discussion what elements make these photographs successfully and then it will be connected to the art principles and photo techniques that I will teach. One PowerPoint will have examples of images of famous people ones that work and ones that do not work. My second one will be examples that will show intentional and/or specific examples of photography techniques. The images down below represent ideas on how a student can get inspired when doing their work i.e. Ellen Degeneres famous Oscar Selfie, David Hockney's Juxtaposition photo that can easily be manipulated in photoshop or done with multiple camera shots, and Alfred Eisenstaedt scene with the couple kissing in Time Square to represent interacting in an environment.
Visual Culture Component
As an introduction for the lesson, students on their own for a homework assignment have to bring in 3-5 images of themselves and be prepared to discuss memories and actions associated in each image. Images can show group settings, individual, selfies or past images. When we discuss what are positive about the student's personal images, this will help us transition into other aesthetic looking photos of the famous people I will show and learning how these techniques apply.
As an introduction for the lesson, students on their own for a homework assignment have to bring in 3-5 images of themselves and be prepared to discuss memories and actions associated in each image. Images can show group settings, individual, selfies or past images. When we discuss what are positive about the student's personal images, this will help us transition into other aesthetic looking photos of the famous people I will show and learning how these techniques apply.
Project Exemplar: Three images = the 1 triptych
Video Demonstration on a basic Photoshop Skill
Procedure, Assessment Rubric, Lesson Plan Timeline, and additional sources
Google Images
Pinterest
https://www.artsy.net/artist/jr
http://expertphotography.com/low-key-photography-dramatic-lighting/
https://www.ritzcamera.com/static?id=articles/research/photo-terms.html
Google Images
https://www.artsy.net/artist/jr
http://expertphotography.com/low-key-photography-dramatic-lighting/
https://www.ritzcamera.com/static?id=articles/research/photo-terms.html
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