Photograph a local landmark
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can photograph a local landmark, considering composition
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.
Teacher tip
Lesson involves pupils having access to a local landmark. This lesson could be taught in conjunction with geography.
Equipment
Cameras or digital devices, access to a local landmark where possible.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? All landmarks are special to people.
Q2.What can clay be used for in art?
Q3.What is texture in art?
Q4.True or false? In photography, "composition" means how things are arranged in a photo to make it look nice and balanced.
Q5.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:
A texture like the surface of a table or glass.
A texture like the surface of a bubble wrap.
A texture you would feel on a stone or sandpaper.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Landmarks are always natural.
Q2.What is one thing you should think about when photographing a landmark?
Q3.True or false? A good photographic composition means everything in the photo is perfectly centred.
Q4.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.
Q6.Match the term to its correct definition:
The arrangement of elements such as colour and shape in an artwork.
The division of a photo into nine equal sections to make it balanced.
Evenly spacing the elements in an artwork so its not too full or empty
To help you plan your 4 art and design lesson on: Photograph a local landmark, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 art and design lesson on: Photograph a local landmark, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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