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Photograph a local landmark
I can photograph a local landmark, considering composition
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- Year 4
Photograph a local landmark
I can photograph a local landmark, considering composition
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Local landmarks can be important to people for different reasons.
- Photographers can choose to use the rule of thirds to aid their composition.
- Photographers consider their light carefully, and the effect it will have upon their composition.
Keywords
Landmark - a notable and recognisable feature or structure in a specific area
Composition - how we arrange or organise the things we want to take a picture of
Rule of thirds - a guideline to help make pictures look more balanced
Common misconception
Landmarks are always human-made.
Remind children that some landmarks are made by humans but others are natural formations, such as cliffs, trees or waterfalls.
Lesson involves pupils having access to a local landmark. This lesson could be taught in conjunction with geography.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Cameras or digital devices, access to a local landmark where possible.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? All landmarks are special to people.
True or false? All landmarks are special to people.
true
Q2.What can clay be used for in art?
What can clay be used for in art?
To make pictures with paint
To make paper
To create fabric for clothes
Q3.What is texture in art?
What is texture in art?
The way something smells
The colour of something
The shape of something
Q4.True or false? In photography, "composition" means how things are arranged in a photo to make it look nice and balanced.
True or false? In photography, "composition" means how things are arranged in a photo to make it look nice and balanced.
false
Q5.Clay is a natural material that comes from the and is used to make many things like pots and sculptures.
Clay is a natural material that comes from the and is used to make many things like pots and sculptures.
Q6.Match the type of texture to the correct description:
Match the type of texture to the correct description:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Landmarks are always natural.
True or false? Landmarks are always natural.
true
Q2.What is one thing you should think about when photographing a landmark?
What is one thing you should think about when photographing a landmark?
How popular the landmark is
How cold the landmark is
Q3.True or false? A good photographic composition means everything in the photo is perfectly centred.
True or false? A good photographic composition means everything in the photo is perfectly centred.
true
Q4.Composition is the of separate elements in an artwork.
Composition is the of separate elements in an artwork.
Q5.Put these steps in the right order to take a good photo of a local landmark.
Put these steps in the right order to take a good photo of a local landmark.
Q6.Match the term to its correct definition:
Match the term to its correct definition:
