Lesson 4: Portrait

What settings can I control in this mode?
What makes it a portrait?
What type of portraits are there?
Can I control any settings that affect the lighting or effect the mood of the photography?
What focusing options do i have in this mode?
What shooting modes or settings are available?

mode dial
self-timer
continuous shooting
shooting mode
portrait
focal point
informal portrait
formal portrait

Students will apply criteria to evaluate their own artistic work.
Students will refine and complete artistic work.

-Critical analysis
- Organization
- Cause-and-effect selection

Students will understand the difference in approach and outcome between a snapshot and fine art photography.
Students will understand and that fine art photography relies heavily on the artist’s understanding and implementation of technical skills
This is a DOK level 2 skill. Selecting settings to be applied to a work of art requires basic understanding of the camera settings and how to manipulate them.

When students study photography and become more adapt at technical skills; they are more likely to grasp cultural differences within a piece of artwork as well as cultural relevance.

That all modes act the same and it doesn't matter which one you use.
That you can only blur the background with aperture controls.

That you should just go by the pictures listed when selecting a mode vs the settings.

Students will be given a modified assignment and /or aided in the help of setting their camera.

Students will complete at least one skill development assignment, as well as, one project. Portfolio will be submitted for assessment.

Where students able to see the value and the limits of this setting?

Where students able to display a mastering of the technical skills needed to change the settings?

Each student will be provided with a dslr camera or a higher grade camera. 

Computer with lightroom/photoshop

Objects to photograph or a location to photograph