Use+of+Color+In+Photography

Description of Project Students will focus on the Use of Color - The 7 tips from the Color in Photography presentation - as they take 7 total photos that make use Color in their photography.

The prezi can be found here: http://prezi.com/19yl_okreve7/colors-in-photogarphy/?auth_key=f2bf2b49675a2f14c704de5204bc5c1d9f9e98ec

at the bottom of this page,

and can also be found in the Class PowerPoints page.

Students will take 1 photos of each of the following examples pointed out in the prezi.
 * 1) Use strong, bold colors
 * 2) Use subtle, pastel colors
 * 3) Use one color against a neutral background
 * 4) Let one color dominate
 * 5) Color Balance
 * 6) Color Temperature
 * 7) Color and Emotion

They will then write a description of the scene and how they are utilizing color in their photograph.

Standards
Standard 1.1: Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art, including their own Standard 1.4: Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a particular principle of design Standard 2.1: Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. CA Visual Arts Standards 9 - 12 Proficient & Advanced

DLT
Students will be able to...
 * 1) Use the rule of thirds, line, tone and color to emphasize a subject
 * 2) Relate and apply skills previously learned to take photos that use the 7 tips of color in photography
 * 3) Summarize and describe your design process using visual arts academic vocabulary

Academic Language Development
Students will demonstrate understanding of the following terms. ..
 * background
 * balance
 * color and color relationships
 * contrast
 * elements of art
 * emphasis
 * foreground
 * harmony
 * line
 * point of view
 * shape
 * space

Checking for Understanding

 * 1) The proper use of color within a photo to enhance the subject.
 * 2) Written/verbal descriptions of design process (Analysis)