Recording environmental textures
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and record a range of natural and human-made textures, and capture these textures using photography.
Key learning points
- Observing and identifying natural and human-made textures helps us understand the world around us.
- Drawing and recording different textures can help artists remember places and ideas.
- Using photography techniques like zoom and careful composition captures detailed textures for artwork.
Keywords
Texture - how a surface feels or looks
Natural - something that comes from nature and is not made by humans
Human-made - something created or built by people
Zoom - to make something appear closer in a photo
Common misconception
Pupils might think that anything found outside is natural, even if it is actually human-made. For example, bricks, fences, playground equipment, or painted surfaces.
Remind children that natural means it comes from nature and wasn’t made by people. Human-made means humans designed or built it, even if you find it outside.
Teacher tip
Teacher to source best options for camera e.g. digital tablet.
Equipment
Photo capturing device (tablet or camera).
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is plastic waste?
Q2.True or false? Artists can use plastic waste to make new artworks.
Q3.Which part of a plastic bottle might look interesting in a close-up photo?
Q4.When taking photos, we can use __________ to make the object look closer and see more details.
Q5.Where is Henderson Island?
Q6.How can artists help people understand the problem of plastic waste on islands like Henderson Island?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a natural texture?
Q2.True or false? Using digital zoom always makes a photo clearer.
Q3.When taking a photo of texture, it’s good to __________ in to fill the frame and show details clearly.
Q4.Match the keyword to its meaning:
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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