Photograph by André Kertész

"The moment always dictates in my work....

Everybody can look, but they don't necessarily see....

I see a situation and I know that it's right."

              -André Kertész

 

Silhouette- is a view of an object or scene consisting of the outline and a featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black. The term was initially applied in the 18th century to portraits or other pictorial representations cut from thin black card. The term has been extended to describe the sight or image of a person, object or scene that is backlit, and appears dark against a lighter background.

 

Silhouettes in Photography- Many photographers use the technique of photographing people, objects or landscape elements against the light, to achieve an image in silhouette. The light might be natural, such as a sunset or an open doorway, a technique known as contre-jour or it might be contrived in a studio.

 

 

Lesson Plan: Shaping Meaning

 

Teacher: Gabrielle Boyce

Grades 10-12

Standards:

Pennsylvania Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities

9.1.8.A.  Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities

9.1.8.C.  Identify and use comprehensive vocabulary within each of the arts forms.

9.1.8.H. Demonstrate and maintain materials, equipment and tools safely at work and performance spaces.

9.2.8.C. Relate works in the arts to varying styles and genre and to the periods in which they were created

9.2.8.L. Identify, explain and analyze common themes, forms and techniques from works in the arts

 

Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) and Performance Indicators for Students

1. Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes

Using technology. Students:

a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make

Informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:

a. Understand and use technology systems.

b. Select and use applications effectively and productively.

c. Troubleshoot systems and applications.

d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

 

Goal: To create a digital image slideshow with silhouette/shadow images.

 

Objectives:

Students will be introduced to and become familiar with digital photography

Students will be introduced to artists who use cutouts and/or silhouettes in their artwork

Students will create digital images

Students will create slideshows with digital images

Students will reflect on their own images

Students will reflect on their peer’s images

Students will reflect on the process of using digital photography and creating a slideshow as a medium

Requirements:

Participate in opening discussion

Produce digital images of shadows

Participate in Critique

Understand new vocabulary

 

Supplies:

Digital Cameras

Digital Photographs

Laptop Computers

Resource Materials/Visuals:

Exemplars

PowerPoint Presentation

Demonstration

Teacher Preparation:

Create exemplar

Prepare demonstrations

Create a direction sheet handout

Create a vocabulary handout

Teaching:

 

Introduction: The shaping meaning lesson will be introduced with a view of André Kertész's work with shadows in photography along with my personal exemplars. We will discuss /brainstorm ideas for the project.

Photography by André Kertész:

http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artMakerDetails?maker=1883

 

 

Supplies:

Digital Cameras

Digital Photographs

Laptop Computers

Resource Materials/Visuals:

Exemplars

PowerPoint

Demonstration

Teacher Preparation:

Create exemplar

Prepare demonstrations

Create a direction sheet handout

Create a vocabulary handout

Directions:  

Take a series of digital pictures of shadows with a consistent theme

Upload images into laptop

Evaulate images for selection

Select images for slideshow

Create slideshow

http://www.slideshow.com

 

Critique:

Class will view slide shows on promethean board in class.

 

Time Budget: 

Six- 45min. class periods

 

Pedagogy

Exemplars

silhouettes

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Image resource links:

Silhouette Bookmarks:

http://delicious.com/heychicken

Silhouettes from around the globe by Gallery Fifty:

http://www.pbase.com/pnd1/silhouettes

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