Project/Theme – The Visual Elements
Sometimes, you need to stop and look at the everyday
things around us – the things we normally take for
granted and walk past without thinking much about. You
might have to look really close to see it, or maybe getting
far away is required. But somewhere in there it is – the
beauty of textured surfaces, unusual view points,
coloured objects, an intricate shape or an unusual
shadow. Record a series of photographs in response to
the theme of Visual Elements.
Visual Stimulus
Photographers/Artists/Keywords
Hannele Luhtasela
Ciro Totku
Warren Beddell
Evan Zelermyer
Ross Hoddinott
Robert Bremner
Angles
Viewpoints
Composition
Light
Shadow
Texture
Surface
Colour
Shape
Form
Focus
Reflection
Pattern
Objectives/Intentions
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To encourage originality and personal reflection when exploring a theme.
To promote creative presentation and high standards when working in a sketchbook.
To introduce students to a range of artists, photographers and crafts people: where possible
provide first-hand experience via gallery visits/field trips.
To explore manipulation techniques to produce creative photographic outcomes.
Specific Outcomes
Photographs taken in response to their
mind map and the key visual elements
listed above.
 Photographs taken within the local
environment and school grounds,
possible visit to Trengwainton Gardens,
Madron.
 Explorations on Photoshop, using layers
and filters to manipulate their images.
 Outcome – a series of photographs in
response to theme of Visual Elements
which must demonstrate connections
to their initial research and
photographers.
Literacy Focus
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Written/typed annotation in sketchbook
demonstrating a depth of understanding.
Emphasis on correct spelling. Use of writing
frames to assist analysis of images and
structured written responses. Extend subject
specific vocabulary.
Stages of Project
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Research 3 photographers (min)
Mind map theme/written intention
Record in response to mind map
Manipulate images/explore Photoshop
Visit locality independently/trip
Record and manipulate photos
Create outcomes and evaluate
AFL
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Use of teacher and student tracking sheets –
showing grades
Student checklists - Photoshop
1:1 teacher feedback via sticky notes in
sketchbook/verbal feedback, use of stamp.