Teacher: Oouida Dorr Grade/Period: 10, 11, & 12 – 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Ring Light Portraits (Valentine’s Themed)
January 27th – January 31st ,2020
Assignment: Students are provided a back drop, ring light and various photo props to take a glamor type portrait photograph with a Valentine’s theme (if the student’s prefer another theme, that is not a problem, the objective is to use the ring light in portraiture.) Students will turn in 3 well composed, well lit portraits of themselves or a classmate - photos due on Friday, reading and Cornell Notes due Wednesday.
Objective: Students will learn to use a ring light, see the differences in the lighting techniques, and highlight effects of the ring light in “head shot” type portraits.
Sub Objectives and State Standards/State PO’s Highlighted
Artistic:
Strand 1: Create – The students will create art/photography that communicates ideas, meanings, and/or purpose.
Strand 2: Relate – The students will analyze and interpret contextual ideas meanings, and purposes of art from diverse cultures and time periods.
Strand 3: Evaluate – Students will draw thoughtful conclusions about the significance of their own art.
Professionalism:
3.3 Demonstrate work ethics and behavior
3.6 Practice the use of technology & techniques
3.7 Display elements of professionalism
6.0 Explore problem solving and decision making means
6.1 Practice problem-solving processes for a graphic
T will: Day 1:
- “The Hook” – show students various ring light portrait photos
- Explore PowerPoint
Create Criteria Chart
Make Rubric
Go over Assignment, Brainstorm and class discussion about logistics of creating a glamor head shot using a ring light for highlight accentuations.
Teacher led Q & A about creating this photograph
- Ticket out the door: What is a ring light and what is it used for? Explain.
Instructional Strategies & Activities:
T: (I do) Show students photographs and videos on how to use a ring light in portraiture
Student assessment: Student’s Photographs
- Ticket out the door: What is a ring light and what is it used for? Explain.
Vocabulary: Ring Light
T: videos, rubric, assignments
Formative A: Describe the concepts – thumbs up, thumbs down
Final Objective: Gain Knowledge, create ring light portraiture, make lovely art
Computers and Photo Equipment
- Peer assistance/tutor
- Direct teach to individual students
- Extended time for assignments