Picture taking: depth of field

Art and design

Introduction to the principles of photography

Picture taking: aperture and shutter speed settings

Picture taking: lighting

Picture taking: motion

Darkroom processes: using an enlarger and developing a print

Digital processes: using digital media to manipulate an image

Digital processes: using digital media to layer an image

Photography: the influence of sources on photographic investigations

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

How light illuminates the subject of a photograph

The source of light identified in a picture

Showing strong feelings or exciting action

Match these words with the correct definitions

a photographer does not want control over lighting.

a photographer has no control over lighting.

a photographer has greater control over lighting.

One of the advantages of shooting outdoors is ...

minimise shadows and can create even levels of light.

increase shadows and can create different levels of light.

create highly contrasting lighting effects.

Using a light source on either side of your subject will ...

Photographers work in different environments, these can often be thought about in two categories, {{}}.

True or false? Photographing outdoors provides a reliable and highly controllable source of light when conducting a photoshoot.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Picture taking: depth of field

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.