7th Media Arts: Nature Photography

Gissel I., 6th grade

Research

1. Research Worksheet (green):

1. Photography Tips: Lessons to teach your child about digital photography
2. Photography  Vocabulary

Videos:
History of Photography Video
Taking Pictures, animated short
History of Photography in 5 minutes
A Brief History of the Camera
Nature's Best Photography
The Art of Portrait Photography (Off Book)
Documentary Photography (KQED)

Article: Why do photographs have so much meaning?
Ansel Adams Article.  Photography

1. Camera Contract-read and sign
2. Camera Settings

Step 1: Take Photos

Take photos of nature using your Nature Scavenger Hunt checklist. 

Keep in mind the camera settings, focus, and the framing tips we talked about ahead of taking our photos.

Step 2: Create a slideshow in iMovie

Upload your photos to your computer. Edit down to your best 10. Create a slideshow using iMovie. 

Your slideshow should include: 

·      Title

·      Music or sound

·      Credits. 

·      Optional: Effects, transitions and captions

Student Slideshows
iMovie Guide

Step 3: Write an artist statement (slideshow).

Step 4: Critique (slideshow)

Step 5: Design a Nature Quote Poster

Pick a nature quote, saying or poem that is meaningful to you, not too long, and you must include the author. Look at the links on the blog.
Find a quote here: BrainyQuote. Buzzfeed Nature Quote. GoodReads Nature. Make sure you attribute the author!
Use Canva.com to design

Step 6: Create an Animated Photo GIF

4. Design and create an Animated GIF in Photoshop

use pixlr.com for filters and effects.

Stereoscopic Photographs

Extra time: Be a Wildlife Photographer Game