| Lesson Plan |
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Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Art and Design |
| Lesson Topic: work in traditional film photography, digital photography, camera-less photography, animation or photomontage |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the technical possibilities of traditional film, digital, camera‑less, animation and photomontage processes.
- Apply correct exposure, composition and processing techniques across the different media.
- Plan, create and evaluate a photographic series that communicates a personal narrative.
- Demonstrate safe handling of chemicals and ethical considerations when photographing people and places.
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Materials Needed:
- 35 mm film camera or DSLR/mirrorless digital camera
- Black‑and‑white and colour film, or memory cards
- Darkroom tray, developing tank, chemicals, gloves, goggles
- Computer with image‑editing software (e.g., GIMP or Photoshop)
- Projector or large screen for displaying work
- Photographic paper, scissors, glue for analog montage
- Tripod and intervalometer for time‑lapse/stop‑motion
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Introduction:
Photography is a powerful storytelling tool that connects visual language with personal experience. Review the key elements of composition and light that students have already explored in previous art lessons. Today they will demonstrate these ideas across film, digital, camera‑less and animated techniques, aiming to produce a cohesive photographic series.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5’) – Quick visual analysis of a classic photograph; identify composition, light and narrative.
- Mini‑lecture (10’) – Contrast film vs. digital workflows and introduce camera‑less basics.
- Hands‑on demo (15’) – Load film or set up a digital camera; students practice exposure settings and safe darkroom handling.
- Creative stations (20’) – Rotate through three stations: (a) photogram creation, (b) stop‑motion frame capture, (c) digital RAW editing.
- Peer review & reflection (10’) – Present one image, use assessment criteria for feedback, complete an exit‑ticket summarising learning.
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Conclusion:
Recap the main techniques explored and highlight how each contributes to visual storytelling. Students complete an exit ticket stating one skill they mastered and one area to improve. For homework, they will plan a short photographic series (any medium) to develop for the next class.
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