Composition Fundamentals

After a brief presentation, students use each other and their surroundings to explore framing, leading lines, pattern, light, and perspective. Participants produce 6 photographs (75-minute workshop) or 9 photographs (90-minute workshop) and arrange them into a storyboard sequence, culminating in a pop-up exhibition and group discussion. 

Curriculum Links

Learning Themes: Visual Arts: Strand A2 – The Elements and Principles of Design Apply elements and principles of design to create art works for the purpose of self-expression and to communicate ideas, information, and/or messages. (Grades 9-12) Strand B1 – The Critical Analysis Process Demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by examining, interpreting, evaluating, and reflecting on previous art works. (Grades 9-12) Strand C1 – Terminology Demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to, elements, principles, and other components related to visual arts. (Grades 9-10) Strand A3 – Production and Presentation Produce art works, using a variety of media/materials and traditional and/or emerging technologies, tools, and techniques, and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of ways of presenting their works and the works of others. (Grades 11-12) Cross Curriculum Links English Strand D – Composition: Expressing Ideas and Creating Texts Create a variety of texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, and demonstrating an understanding of how to communicate meaning effectively. (Grades 9-12) Media Arts, Grades 11-12 Strand A3 – Using Technology, Tools, and Techniques Apply traditional and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques to produce and present media art works for a variety of audiences and purposes. Strand B1 – The Critical Analysis Process Demonstrate an understanding of the critical analysis process by using it to monitor the creative process, and by examining, interpreting, assessing, and reflecting on media art works. Strand C1 – Terminology Demonstrate an understanding of, and use correct terminology when referring to, elements, principles, and other concepts relating to media arts.

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