LEARNING TARGETS: I can identify the parts of a camera I can analyze how elements of design help photographs I can create a photograph and critique photographs. GO TO: satherart.blogspot.com

SO YOU WANT TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER? I’ll show you how!! WATCH ME!!!

INSTRUCTIONS -Please follow through the PowerPoint with ONE other partner. -Any time you see a pop up click on it. This is a hyperlink to a website that will give you further information. Yes, you must click on the hyperlinks. -If you come to a this means you have an activity that you can complete with your partner. There only needs to be one worksheet, photograph, etc done for the both of you. -However, if you see a this an activity that you both need to write down. This will help you in the long run. -Ready?! Any questions along the way raise your hand and I will come to you. Have fun and GO!

Shutter Aperture Image Film Lens Object Definitions

Label Camera Parts on Your Worksheet!!

Basic Rules To Compose A Photograph WATCH ME!!

Copy down the tips on the next three slides for you to refer back to when you start photographing

Pick a clear subject! Bring attention to the subject through things such as lighting, color, or distance to subject

Find an interesting angle Look for interesting patterns in the frame

Utilize the rule of thirds Look for leading lines

And always remember: the best image isn’t always the “expected” image. Take risks! You can’t ever take TOO many photographs. More Tips to Help You Be The Best Photographer Ever Talk to your partner about which of these tips you find most helpful. Are there any that you know you’ll pay special attention to when photographing?

A really awesome, short video! Now let’s recap a bit…

Camera Obscura- Also Known as The Pinhole Camera

First Permanent Photograph- Heliograph Joseph Niepce Why do you think it’s so blurry?

Louis Daguerre- Daguerrotype Metal Plate

Collodion Process- Glass Plate Why do you think the development of film was so important for photography? Kodak Brownie- Film!

They can tell stories about ourselves… Or others

It can be abstract… Or representational

Your Turn! Find something in the classroom you find interesting and discover (with your partner) the best way to frame it within the image. Keep in mind everything you’ve learned. This will be a practice image 5-10 minutes ONLY REMEMBER: anything can become an interesting photograph

Share your image with another group at your table (I will pair you up) BUT FIRST! TO ME: Answer the follow questions for me about the other groups work of art: 1.What is in the image? 2.Which of the composition elements we discussed did they utilize? 3.What do you find interesting about the image? 4.Is there anything you notice about the relationship between the subject and the background? 5.Give them a high five for doing a great job!