Lesson 2: Introduction to composition-part2

- What are the rules of composition in photography?
- How does these rules effect how I capture a photograph.
-how do these rules effect the overall design and feel of the photograph?
-how do I take a photo of each rule?

Framing
leading lines
patterns
s curve

Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

problem solving
attention to detail
looking and/or analyzing a situation for a specific or guided outcome.

DOK 2: Skills and concepts. Identifying and applying the composition principles in photography

- DOK 3: Strategic Thinking. Analyzing their space to find the correct elements. problem solving skills.

Students are provided with a variety of virtual and physical samples of photographs that demonstrate various types of composition principles. This includes real life locations and people from around the world

Students may not realize that there is a difference between a snapshot and a photograph that shows a true composition principle. Students may not all to realize that the principles of composition and the elements of art apply to photography as well.

Ways to differentiate instruction for
- Vary the complexity for different learners:
-have this student complete less examples of each if takes them longer to understand

- Advanced learners can explore the use of different camera settings

Students will create a digital composition portfolio that demonstrates their understanding and knowledge of the composition principles. Students will use a dslr camera to take photos to create this portfolio.

Composition principles presentation 

Overhead projector or a way to project

a camera for each student

printed out examples for modifications

student computers