Introduction to GCSE Photography
Learning the basics.
Here you will find all of your lessons and homework. You will be expected to catch up at home if you miss anything, so please do so independently.
Task One: Click here to set up your Website
then Click here to set up your folders
Task Two: The Formal Elements
Download the file below and work through the slides to collate your research into the Formal Elements.
When you are finished, save your powerpoint as 'Formal elements research'
When you are finished, save your powerpoint as 'Formal elements research'
the_formal_elements_in_photography.pptx | |
File Size: | 1984 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
Take 20 creative photographs that feature leading lines to demonstrate what you have learnt about line in photography.
Put a title 'Leading Lines Photoshoot' below your previous work then add a gallery block below.
Upload your photos to your gallery.
Add a single image block then upload your favourite photo again here so it is full size to show it off.
Finally, add a text box and complete the following sentences:
In this image, have used leading lines by...
I think this is a strong photograph because...
Upload your photos to your gallery.
Add a single image block then upload your favourite photo again here so it is full size to show it off.
Finally, add a text box and complete the following sentences:
In this image, have used leading lines by...
I think this is a strong photograph because...
Homework: Take 20 photos of examples of warm, cool and complementary colours. Upload them into a gallery on your skills page before next lesson.
Warm and cool Colours
Complementary Colours
Task Three: Composition
The following images show different composition techniques. Can you guess which is which?
Rule of Thirds... Symmetry.... Leading Lines... Framing... Negative Space
Composition basically means layout.
Good composition is a massive part of taking a good photo!
Good composition is a massive part of taking a good photo!
Create a 'Do's and Dont's' Fact sheet on composition.
Make sure you include how to use Rule of Thirds, Negative space, leading lines, symmetry and framing.
Make sure you include how to use Rule of Thirds, Negative space, leading lines, symmetry and framing.