Pinhole Camera Assignment - Near North District School Board

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Pinhole Camera Assignment
Creative Process Summative Evaluation
TASK
Each student will construct their own usable pinhole camera. Students will capture
and develop three (3) photos using their own pinhole camera and submit for
evaluation.
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be evaluated on:
Understanding of Camera Mechanics (camera construction);
Application of the Creative Process (developed 3 photos);
Application of Tools (safety and use of equipment in dark room);
Application of the Elements and Principles of Photography (creativity).
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Camera Construction
Durable; Light Protected, Appropriate dimensions;
all mechanical components; Creativity.
Creative Process
Developed 3 photos independently; trimmed and
cropped; mounted and displayed.
Dark Room SafeW
Follows all rules and safety procedures without
reminders; respects equipment and space;
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Creativitv
Photos are interesting and appealing; Makes use of
compositional strategies, elements, camera angles
and distance. and subiect matter.
Teacher Comments:
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The paper that has been exposed is processed, first by immersion in a photographic developer, halting
development with a stop bath, and fixing in a photographic fixer. The print in then washed to remove the
processing chemicals and dried.
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Insffuctions: Agitate by flrpping paper continuously for 3-5 minutes. The longer you rinse, the better.
If all the chemicals are not rinsed properly from the print, they may start to fade over time. You may
choose to leave the print soak in the water for up to 10 minutes.
5.) Bring your print outside the Darkroom to dry with paper towel and evaluate.
What I found most difficult/Problems I encountered:
Next time I'll remember/Tips for myself: