a photographic printing process that produces a cyan blue image using sunlight and light-sensitive chemicals

the amount of light allowed to hit the light-sensitive surface to create an image

an image made without a camera by placing objects directly on a light-sensitive surface and exposing it to light

the difference between light and dark areas in an image

Cyanotype: using the power of the sun

Art and design

Deepening the understanding of the principles of Digital Arts

Introduction to animation: bringing digital art to life

Mixed-media digital art: combining traditional and digital methods

Advancing photo manipulation: enhancing images

Advancing photo manipulation: transforming images

Digital painting techniques: brushstrokes and beyond

This teacher-led unit deepens pupils' skills within endorsements. Through short workshop activities, pupils further explore a range of materials and techniques. They develop studies focused on the elements and principles of art in practice.

Foundation workshops: developing skills

What do you think the word “cyan” refers to in art and photography?

True or false? It is possible to create an image using sunlight, without a camera or phone.

Select 2 objects you think would leave the clearest shape on light-sensitive paper?

Which factor will most affect the level of contrast in a cyanotype?

Which type of light is most important in early photographic processes?

True or false? Digital editing tools can be used today to refine and develop traditional photographic processes like cyanotypes.

Cyanotype: using the power of the sun

Lesson outcome