Description of Project
Students will focus Color Isolation, using their own photos and Photoshop - as they create 4 total images that make use the color isolation technique taught to them.

The prezi can be found here:
http://prezi.com/d-0runxc3pgs/color-isolation/?auth_key=87b0b82d81f2c830c1226b885ef0fb7c116b13dd
at the bottom of this page.

 

The YouTube tutorial for Pixlr can be found here

Students will take 4 photos

• 2 of the photos will emphasize the subject using color to highlight the subject against a black and white background

• 2 of the photos will emphasize the emotion of the subject using color to highlight the subject against a black and white background

They will then write a description of the scene and how they are utilizing color in their photograph.

Standards

Standard 1.1: Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art, including their own
Standard 1.4: Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a particular principle of design
Standard 2.1: Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
CA Visual Arts Standards 9 - 12 Proficient& Advanced
 

DLT

Students will be able to...

1. Use the rule of thirds, line, tone and color to emphasize a subject

2. Relate and apply skills previously learned to take photos that use the 7 tips of color in photography

3. Summarize and describe your design process using visual arts academic vocabulary

 

Academic Language Development

Students will demonstrate understanding of the following terms . . .

• background

• balance

• color and color relationships

• contrast

• elements of art

• emphasis

• foreground

• harmony

• line

• point of view

• shape

• space

 

Checking for Understanding

1. The proper use of color within a photo to enhance the subject.

2. Written/verbal descriptions of design process (Analysis)