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LT: I can identify the Principles of art in photos.
I can use the Principles of art in my work. I can use the healing brush. I can create my own mask to edit my image.  I can enhance photos in Lightroom.

Principles of Art in Photography

The Principles of Art can be defined as how you use the elements in your work. Students will learn how to use the Principles of Art in their photos to create interest and draw the viewer into the photo.  Students will take a series of photos for each principle, edit the photos to enhance them and then create a poster in Photoshop for their best representation of the Principles.

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What are the Principles of art that we will use? Watch the video to learn more.

This video will review the elements also.

Here is another take on the Principles of art as used in photography

Now that you have learned about the Principles of art for photography, you are going to apply this information and take your own photos.

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Requirements for Photos

  • See the assignment for a full list of requirements

  • No signs, artwork, floor, wall, posters or photos of labels

  • Must be different from other students

  • You can use my props if needed

  • 10 photos can be taken at home

  • No photos can be from a previous date (if in question, I will ask to see the metadata)

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Example Contact Sheet.png

LT: I can edit my image using the color channel saturation sliders

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Masking with a Brush

LT: I can create my own mask by using a brush.

You Have a Choice

Photoshop or Canva

Edit your Best Image for Each Element

LT: I can use a healing brush. I can enhance my image using color saturation.  I can crop and adjust images using a photo editing program.
 

  • Select the BEST Image for each Principle, 8 total.

    • Contrast​

    • Emphasis

    • Harmony/Unity

    • Movement

    • Balance

    • Proportion

    • Variety

    • Pattern

  • Import your images into Lightroom on the computer to enhance, adjust and crop as needed

  • Use the videos below to help guide editing to enhance your images.

Basic Editing

Color Channel Saturation Editing

Make Your Poster

LT: I can show my best work. I can create a poster. I can provide good examples of the Principles of Art

Copy of Soft Green Minimalist Fashion Hijab Photo Collage (18 × 24 in) (24 × 18 in).png

You get to choose where to make the poster.  For some Photoshop will be easiest. For others, Canva will be the way to go.  I also have a template below for you to use if you need more help with spacing.

 

For guidance on how to create your poster In Photoshop, watch the video below.




Add the Poster to Padlet

Turn your poster into Padlet website in Google Classroom.  Make sure the file is a PNG or JPEG first.

LT: I can add an image to my portfolio

 

Rubric

Principles Poster.png

Use Canva

For guidance on how to create your poster in Canva, watch the video below.

Coming Soon...

Changing Color of an Object

LT: I can change colors of an object with a masking brush.

Use the rubric below or in Google classroom to assess your work before turning it into the Padlet.  Make sure you have met all areas of the assignment. Then click on the link below to take a short self-assessment as well as complete the self-critique in Google Classroom for this assignment.

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