1 session; 45 minutes per session

SWBAT to define shape.
SWBAT define space.
SWBAT create several examples using a digital camera to create photographs that utilize the elements of Shape & Space to form letters.

1. The book Alphabet City By Stephen Johnson
2. Digital Camera
3. Examples of Photography Letters

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1. Show the book Alphabet City by Stephen Johnson. Show an examples of Photo Letters that spell words. (10 min)
- Discuss with students what they see.
- Explain Space and Shape.
2. Demo how to use the digital camera. Students will share 1 per group. (35 min)
- Explain the parts of the digital camera & features.
- Explain how space & shape can be used to create a composition that shows a letter.
3. Go over what is expected from group working together
- Time management
- Review photos & reshoot
- Compromise

Exit out the door and have students do a thumbs up or down after showing different examples of shape & space.

1. http://jaredrabinowitz.com/images/photography/alphabet_full.gif Example of a full set of letters

Make sure students take turns. Also have them preview and retake any blurry photos. Managing their time. I print out their best photo. If I want to extend the lesson I can have them color their bw print outs.

Shape, Space

Photography

Technology