Introduction
When you look around, the world is very colorful. You may be able to name some of the colors in the space around you! However, did you know that these colors are in families and groups that make them unique from each other? One of these groups is called primary colors. The primary colors are blue, red, and yellow. They are primary colors because they are used to make other colors we know like orange, green, and purple, which are secondary colors. In this activity, we will be finding objects that belong to this group of primary and secondary colors and making a photo with them.
Task
In this activity, you will be finding objects that are in the group of primary colors (blue, red, yellow) or secondary colors (orange, green, purple) and arranging them to take a photo. All of the colors from the group of your choosing must be visible in your photo!
Here are some examples below:
Process
Here are some materials you may need:
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Camera
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You can use your phone or camera provided in the classroom
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AT LEAST one object of each color from your color group (minimum 3 objects total)
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A light source
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A background and table/surface for your photo
Step 1: Gather your materials. Double check that you have at least one item that represents each color. For example, if you choose secondary colors, you must have one orange item, one green item, and one purple item. Heres a link to double check your understanding of primary and secondary colors: What are Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Colors?
Step 2: Arrange your items to form an effective still life. Not sure what that might look like? Make a few sketches and check out this link: How to Arrange Objects and Lighting in a Still Life Composition
Step 3: After setting up your still life, go ahead and take a few practice pictures and try different angles. Have trouble thinking of what angles to use? Here’s some tips: Shooting 101: Types of Camera Shots and Angles
Step 4: Now you are ready to take your photo! After finding what angle(s) you like, snap the picture.
Step 5: Upload your photo to the assignment posted in Google Classroom.
Here are some more ideas in relation to still lifes; what they are and why they are helpful!
7 how-to tips for shooting still life photography
Evaluation
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Understanding of Color Groups |
The student applied all concepts relating to primary and secondary colors |
The student made an effort to apply all concepts relating to primary and secondary colors |
The student applied some of the concepts relating to primary and secondary colors |
The student rarely applied concepts relating to primary and secondary colors |
The student did not apply concepts relating to primary and secondary colors |
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Understanding of Still Lifes |
The student showed a thorough understanding of how to form and photograph a still life |
The student showed sufficient understanding of forming and photographing a still life |
The student showed some understanding of forming and photographing a still life |
The student showed little understanding of forming and photographing a still life |
The student showed no understanding of forming and photographing a still life |
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Participation |
The student always used class time effectively to complete this project |
The student usually used class time effectively to complete this project |
The student somewhat used class time effectively to complete this project |
The student rarely used class time effectively to complete this project |
The student did not use class time effectively to complete this project |
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Use of Materials |
The student used materials correctly all of the time |
The student used materials correctly most of the time |
The student used materials correctly some of the time |
The student rarely used materials correctly |
The student did not use materials correctly |
Conclusion
In this lesson, students should have learned the difference between primary and secondary colors as well as how to identify them. They should also have learned how to properly set up a still life and photograph it as well. Lastly, they should have learned how lighting, composition, and other factors affect photography.