Moments of Clarity MASON EDUCATION

Bell Journal What areas of your photography would you like to improve in 2016 ?

Christmas Break(CVCHS)

Photography=Art + Clarity What is Clarity? the quality of being easy to see; sharpness of image. "the clarity of the picture" synonyms: sharpness, clearness, crispness, definition "the clarity of the image“ What is Art? the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

Clarity of Elements Improving the clarity of your photos will enhance the visual appearance of art elements bringing your photos to life. If your photos don’t have clarity the elements of the photograph will suffer, draining the life from your photo.

Bring it to Life! 1.Lines 2.Shapes Sharp and clearly defined

Bring it to Life! 3. Form 4. Texture Detailed & 3Dimensional (Full of volume)

Bring it to Life! 5. Color 6. Value Intense and contrasting

Bring it to Life! 7. Space Depth of Field (Create layers)

2015 Scavenger Hunt Chose five of your best photographs from 2015 Place your five photos on a PPT (two content) Examine the clarity of each of the photographs and describe the clarity of the elements you see (min 3 elements)

Advanced shooting modes TV: Shutter priority Av: Aperture priority M: Manual Mode A-Dep: Automatic Depth of Field P: Program AE (Creative mode) Automatic shutter speed and aperture

Advanced Settings

Bell Journal 1. What does Av stand for? Review the handout for “Understanding Exposure Triangle” 2. What message does this chart teach you about Aperture, Shutter speed & ISO?

Improving Clarity Examine the effects of clarity on elements of art in photography Research the Cannon Rebel t3 advanced shooting settings

Clouds of Clarity: Activity Take three photos of Clouds Each photo should be taken in AV mode Create three different types of exposure in your three photos using the camera settings listed in your scavenger hunt. Each photo should have excellent clarity of clouds

Trees in Focus Take three photos of trees Each photo should be taken in AV mode Create three different types of exposure in your three photos using the camera settings listed in your scavenger hunt. Each photo should have excellent clarity of trees

Bell Journal Is this good weather to take photos in? Why or why not

Humans of Clarity: Activity Take three photos of Human body part (appropriate) Each photo should be taken in AV mode Create three different types of exposure in your three photos using the camera settings listed in your scavenger hunt. Each photo should have excellent clarity of a body part

Art Life Digital photography brings two dimensional photo paper to life in a artistic manner.

Step 1: Create your message Create a message, how do you feel? What do you want others to feel from your photo Your message will guide the Mood Elements Composition

Step 2Choose a design