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Developing a unique concept for a photography project

I can develop a personal and unique concept for a photography project that reflects my artistic voice.

New
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Year 10

Developing a unique concept for a photography project

I can develop a personal and unique concept for a photography project that reflects my artistic voice.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Artists use personal experiences, inspiration, interests, and emotions to shape creative concepts.
  2. A strong concept forms the foundation of a successful photography project.
  3. Moodboards can help develop and refine creative ideas.

Keywords

  • Concept - the underlying idea or message behind an artwork

  • Inspiration - a source of creativity that sparks new artistic ideas

  • Moodboard - a visual collage of images, text, and materials used to explore ideas

Common misconception

A concept has to be something complex or deep to be valid.

Strong concepts can be simple but meaningful. The key is personal connection and clarity of intent.


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Use open-ended prompts like “What do you care about?” or “What makes you curious?” to help students dig deeper and connect personally with their concepts. This helps unlock more meaningful and unique ideas.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Sketchbooks or large format card. Magazines, newspapers, printed images, scissors, glue sticks. Access to digital tools and printing for research (if available).

Licence

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Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the process of examining the elements or structure of something called?

annotation
Correct answer: analysis
evaluation
observation
diagnosis

Q2.
Photographers often the work of other photographers to enrich their art.

Correct Answer: research

Q3.
What is an annotation?

a colour added to a piece of artwork
Correct answer: a written note about a piece of artwork
a material added to a piece of artwork

Q4.
What is the term given to how elements are arranged in a photo?

Correct Answer: composition

Q5.
Which photographer blends blends Moroccan traditions with pop culture, creating dreamlike photos that explore cultural identity?

Correct answer: Mous Lamrabat
Aida Muluneh
Viviane Sassen

Q6.
What is the name of the term that refers to what is clear and sharp in a photo?

Correct Answer: focus

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