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UNIT TITLE:YEAR:TIME SCALE:Welcome to…the city10 GCSE Photography? Term = 7 weeksAREAS THE UNIT COVERS:TERM:STYLE OF WORK:Landscape photography, image manipulation, research and analysis of other photographersSpringProject will cover all assessment objectives and understand how to take your work from research, idea, photo shoot to final piece. The project will be documented using google Slides online.????????????KEY VOCABULARY:Architecture, tripod, editing, pixelmator, hues, levels, curves, exposure, desaturation, angle, street photography, spine, layout, design?PUPIL INFORMATION:????????????Background EHCP (IEPs) to be considered????????????Major contributions to cross-curricular themes:Literacy?Annotations on work, analytical writing skills, writing of evaluations of work Speaking and Listening skills:?Discussions about own, peers and other photographers and artists workNumeracyWorking with f stops and shutter speed correlationsWorking on the computer to adjust sizing’s of photosBritish ValuesDiscussions of artwork and listening to opinionsFreedom to express themselves through their photography workSMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural)Looking at photographs from different cultures/countries/ backgroundsListening to the opinions and views of others in their classAIMS – Referenced to the AQA Photography SpecificationTo provide opportunities for pupils to:Work with independence and develop the skills to be critical and reflective thinkersUse their imagination to create original photographsTake risks and learn from their mistakes while working on the tasks set out in this scheme of workBuild on and develop skills in a range of techniques, process and technologiesDevelop knowledge and an understanding of various past and present photographersDevelop self-confidence, resilience, perseverance, self-discipline and commitment Learning outcomes:By the end of the unit…(GCSE 1/2/3) ALL pupils will have learned:To identify the work of Gardiner, Maier and StollerTo identify the main key characteristics of coffee table book designHow to create a folder of work using Google SlidesHow to add text and images to a Google slides presentationThat you can use computer software to edit your photosHow to crop and resize their photographs in PixelmatorHow to add text to a photograph using PixelmatorHow to make basic colour changes to their photos, such as saturation and desaturation ?(GCSE 4/5) MOST pupils will have learned:To describe the work of Gardiner, Maier and StollerTo describe most of the key characteristics needed in coffee table books to make them effectiveThat varying the composition of their photographs will result in a wider selection of creative images created That to sketch ideas for a final piece helps to develop ideas and plan for a photo shootThat there is a wide selection of tools in Pixelmator that can help to enhance photographsHow to alter the levels and boost the colours in a photographHow to use the sponge tool to refine the colours in a photographHow to take a screen grab to record experiments in Pixelmator(GCSE 6/7/8/9) SOME pupils will have learned:To critically analyse the work of Gardiner, Maier and StollerTo use creatively use a wide selection of composition styles when designing coffee table book page layoutsTo effectively explore a wide selection of the image adjustment tools in PixelmatorTo utilise their knowledge of coffee table books to develop their own effective and suitable bookHow to record in detail their experiments with Pixelmator using screen grabs and fully justified notes WK 1 - Lesson 1 - Introduction to new project and image collectionObjectivesOutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To gather inspirational imagery that links to the given brief ??Discussion on the Architecture and Photography project – explaining that all AOs will be covered and skills learnt in autumn term will be used and developed.Students are introduced to the website Flickr and Pinterest, they must gather imagery of architecture that they like and present these online in their Google Slides document. PUPIL ACTIVITY:Go Flickr and Pinterest and find inspirational images of architecture.Add annotations to explain the selection of images chosen.???A number of slides that have imagery presented on them linked to architecture.The slides should also contain notes to explain student’s selection of images. ??During the teacher’s introduction stage of the lesson questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students when they are researching images and help them select suitable imagesHelp students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their analysis thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework taskEvidenced in the work:An understanding of the photographers work and the meaning behind the images The ability to discuss the photographers work in some detailWhole ClassDuring the lesson there may be times when you are free to guide the other students, they may need additional help in sentence structure, spellings and layout of their pages.????????????????WK1 - Lesson 2 – Investigating and Analysing the work of Simon GardinerObjectives OutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To gain an understanding of the work of photographer Simon Gardiner?Students are introduced to the work of Simon Gardiner. They must find the photographer’s website and find a section of images that they like. Once these are presented in their online slides they must select one image from each series to analyse in detail. PUPIL ACTIVITY:1. Go to the photographers website and select at least 3 images they like from each series and present these in their online record2. Write the photographer’s name in a suitable typeface3. A typed up analysis of one of the images from each series.???An investigation into the work of Simon Gardiner, this will include key images of the photographers work and a written analysis of one image from each series.?During the teachers talk at the beginning of the lesson questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students when they are researching images and help them select suitable imagesHelp students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their analysis thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework task???Evidenced in the work:An understanding of the photographers work and the meaning behind the images The ability to discuss the photographers work in some detail Whole classDuring the lesson there may be times when you are free to guide the other students, they may need additional help in sentence structure, key words spellings and layout of their investigation pages.????WK2 - Lesson 1 – Investigating and Analysing the work of Vivian MaierObjectives OutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To gain an understanding of the work of photographer Vivian Maier?Students are introduced to the work of Vivian Maier. They must find the photographer’s website and find a section of images that they like from any of his series. Once these are presented in their online slides they must select 2 images to analyse in detail. PUPIL ACTIVITY:1. Go to the photographers website and select at least 5 images they like from his work and present these in their online record2. Write the photographer’s name in a suitable typeface3. A typed up analysis of two of the images.???An investigation into the work of Vivian Maier, this will include key images of the photographers work and a written analysis of two images from any series.?During the teachers talk at the beginning of the lesson questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students when they are researching images and help them select suitable imagesHelp students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their analysis thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework task???Evidenced in the work:An understanding of the photographers work and the meaning behind the images The ability to discuss the photographers work in some detail Whole classDuring the lesson there may be times when you are free to guide the other students, they may need additional help in sentence structure, key words spellings and layout of their investigation pages.????WK2 - Lesson 2 – Investigating and Analysing the work of Ezra StollerObjectives OutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To gain an understanding of the work of photographer Ezra Stoller?Students are introduced to the work of Ezra Stoller. They must find the photographer’s website and find a section of images that they like from any of his series. Once these are presented in their online slides they must select 2 images to analyse in detail. PUPIL ACTIVITY:1. Go to the photographers website and select at least 5 images they like from his work and present these in their online record2. Write the photographer’s name in a suitable typeface3. A typed up analysis of two of the images.???An investigation into the work of Ezra Stoller, this will include key images of the photographers work and a written analysis of two images from any series.?During the teachers talk at the beginning of the lesson questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students when they are researching images and help them select suitable imagesHelp students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their analysis thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework task???Evidenced in the work:An understanding of the photographers work and the meaning behind the images The ability to discuss the photographers work in some detail Whole classDuring the lesson there may be times when you are free to guide the other students, they may need additional help in sentence structure, key words spellings and layout of their investigation pages.????WK2 – Lesson 3 – Planning a photo shoot in the style of photographers investigated Objectives OutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To plan out a photo shoot using a set of given headings.?Once students have investigated various photographers work in the previous lessons they should plan a photo shoot using the styles studied as a guide. They must use the hand out ‘How to plan a photo shoot’ and write up their intentions in their sketchbook. The headings they must use are:Link to photographersConceptEquipment and LocationLightingModels/PeopleComposition.Some students may have time to create a set of sketches that show their ideas for their photographs.Students will be working in Kingston Upon Thames and so should identify areas where they wish to shoot if possible before hand. PUPIL ACTIVITY:Using the ‘How to plan a photoshoot’ students must write up their planned photo shootSome students may begin to research locations in London using Google Maps and sketch out ideas for their photographs in their online presentations and add annotations to these.???A fully planned and prepared photo shoot using the guidance sheet as a guide. Students will know how their shoot links to the photographers work, what concept they are aiming for, where they wish to shoot and what the will need, the lighting they want to use, the models and set they need and lastly the style of compositions they wish to use.?During the teachers talk at the beginning of the lesson questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students to refer to the writing frame/prompt questions Help students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework taskAssist the students with using Google Maps and taking screen shots ???Evidenced in the work:A fully planned photo shoot Understanding of composition and the camera settings to be used Whole classAt points it may be useful to circulate the room and assist other students with their plans. They may need key words spelt and help with sentence structures. ????WK3 – Photo shoot in London ObjectivesOutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To take a set of photographs that are inspired by the work of the photographers studied using the DSLR camera.To use composition rules when taking architecture photographs ?Using the notes made last lesson students must now begin to take their photos in the style of the various photographers studied. They are to take these photos in central London.They must use their knowledge of the camera settings and composition when working the DSLR cameras and digital compact cameras. They should swap the SD cards if swapping cameras around so each student’s images are saved on the correct card.PUPIL ACTIVITY:Capture the images they wish around Kingston – remembering the key styles they should be aiming to capture A range of photographs that are in the style of the various photographers studied.?One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. Whole class and peer reviews of the task and work created held in the lesson will be help students to gain information on where to improve. SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXHelp the students to gather the resources they need for the tripGive suggestions on compositions/photographs that could be taken??Evidenced in the work:A range of photographs that demonstrate an understanding of the photographer’s stylesWhole classGive general guidance during the practical section of the lesson, some may need help with adjusting the camera settings, focusing the camera or finding suitable shotsWK3 - Lesson 1, 2 and 3 + WK 4 – Lesson 1 and 2Editing and presenting the London photoshoot imagesObjectivesOutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To present the results of the London photo shoot.To use photo editing software to edit photographs.?Students must present their photo shoot in their sketchbook ‘Using the How do I… Present my work?’ hand out and the ‘Annotating a Contact sheet’ hand out.The key points they must include in this work are:Their intentions for the shootThe thumbnails and annotations Any experiments – using the computer editing software (Pixelmator tutorials to be used – colour effects, mirroring, cropping etc)Enlarged prints of their best/ most successful imagesAnnotations on showing their thoughts and opinions Annotations on their best shots from from the shoot PUPIL ACTIVITY:Once all images have been taken they must save all their images to their DRIVE in a suitably named folder (London Photo shoot)Students are to print thumbnail images of ALL of their shots and use the ‘Annotating a contact sheet’ guidance to begin writing up the thumbnails in their sketchbook.Using the ‘How do I… Present my work?’ sheet and the example images students must present the results of their photo shoot in their sketchbooksStudents are to use the photo editing software Pixelmator to edit and enhance their photos – tutorials are online on the websiteEdited images are to be saved in the drive in a suitably named folder (Kingston Photo Edits)The previous lessons photo shoot will be presented in the student’s sketchbooks. It will include the following:Notes on their intentionsA contact sheet and annotationsExperimented imagesEnlarged best shotsAnnotations to clarify their thoughts and opinions During the starter at the beginning of the lesson and during the presentation questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. Whole class and peer reviews of the task and work created held throughout the lesson will be help students to gain information on where to improve.SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students to refer to the writing frame/prompt questions Help students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework task??Evidenced in the work:Concise and clearly presented photo shootThoughts and opinions formedEditing of photographsWhole classSome may need assistance with saving to the DRIVEHelp others in the class such with spellings, sentence structures during the write up section if neededAssist others if needed with using the laptops?WK4 – Lesson 3 – Investigating and analysing the architecture/city coffee table books Objectives OutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To gain an understanding of the style of architecture/city photography books?Students are introduced to a selection of architecture/city books. They must photograph key pages from the books that they feel they can write about. They should look at the layout, text, typeface, cover design/details. PUPIL ACTIVITY:1. View selection of architecture/city books.2. Photograph key page spreads and the cover of a selection of books3. A written analysis of the pages/cover selected. ???An investigation into the style of architecture/city photography books, this will include images of the books and a written analysis of key pages/cover designs.?During the teachers talk at the beginning of the lesson questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. Whole class and peer reviews of the task and work created held throughout the lesson will be help students to gain information on where to improve.SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students to refer to the writing frame/prompt questions Assist students with using the cameras/SD cards and transferring the images from the cameras to the computerHelp students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework task???Evidenced in the work:An understanding of good layout and the visual language behind the booksThe ability to discuss the book designs in some detail Whole classDuring the lesson there may be times when you are free to guide the other students, they may need additional help in sentence structure, key words spellings and layout of their investigation pages.????WK5 – Lesson 1, 2 and 3 – Planning/Sketching a Visit Kingston Upon Thames photo shootObjectives OutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To plan out a photo shoot using a set of given headings.?Once students have investigated both photographers and travel posters in the previous lessons they should plan a photo shoot and design for their own visit Kingston poster series.They must use the hand out ‘How to plan a photo shoot’ and write up their intentions in their sketchbook. The headings they must use are:Link to photographers/ Travel postersConceptEquipment and LocationLightingModels/PeopleComposition.Students must create a set of sketches that show their ideas for their book page layout – drawing on their research into architecture/city photography booksStudents will be working in Kingston Upon Thames and so should identify areas where they wish to shoot if possible before hand. PUPIL ACTIVITY:Using the ‘How to plan a photoshoot’ students must write up their planned photo shootSketches that show ideas for the layout/design of their book pages/cover design and annotations added to these.???A fully planned and prepared photo shoot using the guidance sheet as a guide. Students will know how their shoot links to the photographers work and book designs, what concept they are aiming for, where they wish to shoot and what the will need, the lighting they want to use, the models and set they need and lastly the style of compositions they wish to use.?During the teachers talk at the beginning of the lesson questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. Whole class and peer reviews of the task and work created held throughout the lesson will be help students to gain information on where to improve.SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students to refer to the writing frame/prompt questions Help students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their thoughtsGive advice on page layoutsEnsure students note down the homework taskAssist the students with sketching out ideas for their book page layouts and cover ???Evidenced in the work:A fully planned photo shoot Understanding of composition and the camera settings to be used Whole classAt points it may be useful to circulate the room and assist other students with their plans. They may need key words spelt and help with sentence structures. ??WK6 – Photoshoot in Kingston Upon ThamesObjectivesOutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To take a set of photographs that are inspired by the photographers To use composition rules when taking architecture photographs ?Using the notes made last lesson students must now begin to take their photos.. They are to take these photos in Kingston town centre.They must use their knowledge of the camera settings and composition when working the DSLR cameras and digital compact cameras. They should swap the SD cards if swapping cameras around so each students images are saved on the correct card.PUPIL ACTIVITY:Capture the images they wish around Kingston – remembering the designs they have developed in the previous lessons.A range of photographs that will be used in the development of a visit Kingston advertisement campaign. ?One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. Whole class and peer reviews of the task and work created held in the lesson will be help students to gain information on where to improve. SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXHelp the students to gather the resources they need for the tripGive suggestions on compositions/photographs that could be taken??Evidenced in the work:A range of photographs that demonstrate an understanding of the photographer’s styleWhole classGive general guidance during the practical section of the lesson, some may need help with adjusting the camera settings, focusing the camera or finding suitable shots to match their ideas.WK6 – Lesson 1, 2 and 3 WK7 – Lesson 1 2, and 3- Editing and creating book pages and coverObjectivesOutlineWhat students will produceAssessment FOR Learning???To present the results of the photo shoot.To use photo editing software to edit photographs.To develop a coffee table style book prototype.?Students must present their photo shoot in their sketchbook ‘Using the How do I… Present my work?’ hand out and the ‘Annotating a Contact sheet’ hand out.The key points they must include in this work are:Their intentions for the shootThe thumbnails and annotations Any experiments – using the computer editing software (Pixelmator tutorials to be used – colour effects and cropping etc)Enlarged prints of their best/ most successful imagesAnnotations on showing their thoughts and opinions Prints developed into book pages/spreadsA cover design using photos from either photo shoots from this term.PUPIL ACTIVITY:Once all images have been taken they must save all their images to their DRIVE in a suitably named folder (Kingston Photo shoot)Students are to print thumbnail images of ALL of their shots and use the ‘Annotating a contact sheet’ guidance to begin writing up the thumbnails in their sketchbook.Using the ‘How do I… Present my work?’ sheet and the example images students must present the results of their photo shoot in their sketchbooksStudents sketch out the layouts for their internal pages and front cover designStudents are to use the photo editing software Pixelmator to edit, enhance and create page layouts/cover designs– tutorials are online on the websiteStudents create a physical photo book prototype.The previous lessons photo shoot will be presented in the student’s sketchbooks. It will include the following:Notes on their intentionsA contact sheet and annotationsExperimented imagesEnlarged best shotsAnnotations to clarify their thoughts and opinionsPrints developed into book pages/spreadsA cover design using photos from either photo shoots from this term. During the starter at the beginning of the lesson and during the presentation questions will be fielded to students to ascertain their understanding and to identify where further guidance may be needed.One on one discussion with students about their understanding will enable the teacher to give direct guidance. Whole class and peer reviews of the task and work created held throughout the lesson will be help students to gain information on where to improve.SEND identifier LSA functionsAssessment OF LearningXXXGuide students to refer to the writing frame/prompt questions Help students with key words, spellings and sentence structureIf needed via dictation make the notes for the student on their thoughtsGive advice on page layouts/cover designsEnsure students note down the homework task??Evidenced in the work:Concise and clearly presented photoshootThoughts and opinions formedEditing of photographsA suitable coffee table style book in prototype formatWhole classSome may need assistance with saving to the DRIVEHelp others in the class such as LO with spellings, sentence structures during the write up section if neededAssist others if needed with using the laptops?? ................
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