Process
TASK #1
With your partner, create at least two photographs using FORCED PERSPECTIVE!
Forced perspective is a photographic illusion generally used to make two or more objects seem to be a different size than their actual size.
You will be creating photographs that ENLARGE, EXTEND, or TRANSFORM space.
With your partner, create at least two photographs using FORCED PERSPECTIVE!
Forced perspective is a photographic illusion generally used to make two or more objects seem to be a different size than their actual size.
You will be creating photographs that ENLARGE, EXTEND, or TRANSFORM space.
DAY 1
BE INSPIRED. Today is the day! Today we begin our exploration of the word, 'PERSPECTIVE.' First, you will have a discussion with your teacher and classmates. You will be discussing these very important questions. These will be guiding our discussion throughout the lesson:
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
Make sure to THINK CRITICALLY and answer THOUGHTFULLY.
After this wonderful discussion, you will get to know this website a little. Learn to find your way around this Webquest. You will be assigned to your partner! Next, you will be looking at the Inspiration 1 tab. BE INSPIRED.
When viewing inspiration in this Webquest think about:
DAY 2
BRAINSTORM. Today you will come up with AWESOME IDEAS for your project. With your entire class and your teacher, talk about some of the ideas you may be having. Look at the Inspiration 1 page again if you want!
Next, you will work with only your partner to organize your thoughts. You will write down any ideas you have. Also, feel free to map out how you expect the photograph to look. BRAINSTORM.
COLLECT. Next, you will be exploring the classroom for objects that may come in handy in your photographs. Remember, there do not need to be objects in your photographs (there could only be people). You can also bring in objects from home!! Bring those in for DAY 3. COLLECT.
DAY 3
PHOTOGRAPH. This is your first WORK DAY.
If the weather permits we will be going outside to photograph in the large open field behind school. Remember to bring any objects involved in your project with you!
You will take your first forced perspective photographs today. GO YOU!
DAY 4
Same deal as DAY 3. This is your second WORK DAY. Make me proud! PHOTOGRAPH.
DAY 5
You will spend the day editing your photographs as a team. Use the 7 steps of the photoshop workflow to make the best 2 photographs possible.
Turn in your Photographs to the Drop folder with both names on a folder titled task1
Day 6
DISCUSS. Today you will share your two finished photos to the class!! Explain your process in taking these wonderful artworks! Tell them any challenges you may have had and answer your classmates' questions.
Think about these questions during this discussion:
BE INSPIRED. Today is the day! Today we begin our exploration of the word, 'PERSPECTIVE.' First, you will have a discussion with your teacher and classmates. You will be discussing these very important questions. These will be guiding our discussion throughout the lesson:
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
- What is perspective?
- How do artists use perspective in their art?
- When do we use the word perspective in our everyday lives?
- Why do we all have different perspectives/points of view?
- What can we learn from other’s perspectives?
Make sure to THINK CRITICALLY and answer THOUGHTFULLY.
After this wonderful discussion, you will get to know this website a little. Learn to find your way around this Webquest. You will be assigned to your partner! Next, you will be looking at the Inspiration 1 tab. BE INSPIRED.
When viewing inspiration in this Webquest think about:
- Comparing and contrasting the images/artists
- Analyzing how and why the artist did what they did
- Interpreting the meaning behind the photographs
DAY 2
BRAINSTORM. Today you will come up with AWESOME IDEAS for your project. With your entire class and your teacher, talk about some of the ideas you may be having. Look at the Inspiration 1 page again if you want!
Next, you will work with only your partner to organize your thoughts. You will write down any ideas you have. Also, feel free to map out how you expect the photograph to look. BRAINSTORM.
COLLECT. Next, you will be exploring the classroom for objects that may come in handy in your photographs. Remember, there do not need to be objects in your photographs (there could only be people). You can also bring in objects from home!! Bring those in for DAY 3. COLLECT.
DAY 3
PHOTOGRAPH. This is your first WORK DAY.
If the weather permits we will be going outside to photograph in the large open field behind school. Remember to bring any objects involved in your project with you!
You will take your first forced perspective photographs today. GO YOU!
DAY 4
Same deal as DAY 3. This is your second WORK DAY. Make me proud! PHOTOGRAPH.
DAY 5
You will spend the day editing your photographs as a team. Use the 7 steps of the photoshop workflow to make the best 2 photographs possible.
Turn in your Photographs to the Drop folder with both names on a folder titled task1
Day 6
DISCUSS. Today you will share your two finished photos to the class!! Explain your process in taking these wonderful artworks! Tell them any challenges you may have had and answer your classmates' questions.
Think about these questions during this discussion:
- What do you see?
- What is a good aspect of this photograph?
- What could you improve this photo?
- How does this photograph force perspective?
- Does this extend, enlarge, or transform space? DISCUSS.
TASK #2
You will be asking your partner QUESTIONS assigned to your group and having a discussion.
Based on your differentiating perspectives of the questions, you will be creating at least two photographs.
One photograph will represent one partner's perspective, while the second photograph will represent the other partner's perspective. This is a little bit more tricky than the first task!
DAY 7
ASK AND DISCUSS. Today we will begin Task #2. First, I hope you will review 3 of our guiding questions, as they have A LOT to do with this part of the lesson.
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
After this wonderful discussion, you will be given a handout with three questions on it. Take turns asking these questions to one another.
The person who is asking should write down the answers of their partner. After this amazing heart to heart, have a discussion with the whole class!
Ask these questions to yourselves:
BE INSPIRED. You will be looking at the Inspiration 2 tab! Please read carefully!
When viewing inspiration in this Webquest think about:
Next, you will work with your partner to organize your thoughts.
You will write down any ideas you have.
Also, feel free to map out how you expect the photograph to look.
Think about symbolic meaning, body language, text, lighting etc. which can add meaning to your photographs.
COLLECT. Next, you will be exploring the classroom for objects that may come in handy in your photographs.
Remember, there do not need to be objects in your photographs (there could only be people).
You can also bring in objects from home!! Bring those in for DAY 9.
DAY 9
PHOTOGRAPH. First of all, review what's going on in this lesson.
Maybe you could look at Inspiration 2again and read over your Question Handout and the answers.
This is your third WORK DAY.
Begin work on your lovely, meaningful photographs. Depending on weather we will be outside 1 of the 2 days.
Take turns representing each other's perspectives.
Decide which of you wants to go first! We will work on the other person's tomorrow!
DAY 10
Same deal as DAY 9. This is your fourth and final WORK DAY. You are amazing! PHOTOGRAPH.
DAY 11
You will spend the day editing your photographs as a team. Use the 7 steps of the photoshop workflow to make the best 2 photographs possible.
Turn in your Photographs to the Drop folder with both names on a folder titled task2
Day 12
ANALYZE. Today you will share your two finished photos to the class!! Explain your process in taking these wonderful artworks! Tell them any challenges you may have had and answer your classmates' questions.
Think about these questions during this discussion:
You will be asking your partner QUESTIONS assigned to your group and having a discussion.
Based on your differentiating perspectives of the questions, you will be creating at least two photographs.
One photograph will represent one partner's perspective, while the second photograph will represent the other partner's perspective. This is a little bit more tricky than the first task!
DAY 7
ASK AND DISCUSS. Today we will begin Task #2. First, I hope you will review 3 of our guiding questions, as they have A LOT to do with this part of the lesson.
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
- What is perspective?
- Why do we all have different perspectives/points of view?
- What can we learn from other’s perspectives?
After this wonderful discussion, you will be given a handout with three questions on it. Take turns asking these questions to one another.
The person who is asking should write down the answers of their partner. After this amazing heart to heart, have a discussion with the whole class!
Ask these questions to yourselves:
- Were your perspectives of the questions different or similar to your partners?
- Did you find this interesting?
- Why do you think you have different/similar perspectives? ASK AND DISCUSS.
BE INSPIRED. You will be looking at the Inspiration 2 tab! Please read carefully!
When viewing inspiration in this Webquest think about:
- Comparing and contrasting the images/artists
- Analyzing why the artist did what they did
- Interpreting the meaning behind the photographs
Next, you will work with your partner to organize your thoughts.
You will write down any ideas you have.
Also, feel free to map out how you expect the photograph to look.
Think about symbolic meaning, body language, text, lighting etc. which can add meaning to your photographs.
COLLECT. Next, you will be exploring the classroom for objects that may come in handy in your photographs.
Remember, there do not need to be objects in your photographs (there could only be people).
You can also bring in objects from home!! Bring those in for DAY 9.
DAY 9
PHOTOGRAPH. First of all, review what's going on in this lesson.
Maybe you could look at Inspiration 2again and read over your Question Handout and the answers.
This is your third WORK DAY.
Begin work on your lovely, meaningful photographs. Depending on weather we will be outside 1 of the 2 days.
Take turns representing each other's perspectives.
Decide which of you wants to go first! We will work on the other person's tomorrow!
DAY 10
Same deal as DAY 9. This is your fourth and final WORK DAY. You are amazing! PHOTOGRAPH.
DAY 11
You will spend the day editing your photographs as a team. Use the 7 steps of the photoshop workflow to make the best 2 photographs possible.
Turn in your Photographs to the Drop folder with both names on a folder titled task2
Day 12
ANALYZE. Today you will share your two finished photos to the class!! Explain your process in taking these wonderful artworks! Tell them any challenges you may have had and answer your classmates' questions.
Think about these questions during this discussion:
- What do you see?
- What does it mean? How do you know?
- What is a good aspect of this photograph?
- What could you improve this photo?
- How does the photo represent your partner’s perspective? ANALYZE.