ELET 5100 - Visual Literacy Through Digital Investigations

LEARNING MODULE - DESIGN DOCUMENT

Lesson Topic: Photography of Art: In this Module, students will learn how to photograph both 2D
and 3D artwork, in a variety of mediums, for both print and electronic documentation. Students
will use strategic skills to analyze artwork for creative, artistic, and clear representation of the
medium.

Learning Outcomes: (At least five outcomes using Blooms Taxonomy measureable verbs.)
1. Identify camera equipment, lighting and backdrops required for photography of a variety
art mediums
2. Analyze artwork and tools of photography for set up and execution of photography
3. Apply fundamentals of composition, color, and contrast to assist in visual comprehension
of artwork
4. Organize the images on a computer to identify raw, jpg, and edited images and maintain
organization
5. Evaluate image quality and develop basic editing skills for presentation of images and
present a collection of photographed artwork in a portfolio.

Identify the target audience: (Include the age and demographics of your learners.)
This class is geared towards men and women artists who have basic photography skills, age 18+,
of all backgrounds. Access to a digital camera, computer with photo editing software and USB
drive is required.

Pair an outcome with each media asset:

Learning Module Description Media
1. Outcome: Images:
Identify camera Students will identify standard
equipment, lighting equipment with images and an 1. DSLR and Point and Shoot
and backdrops explanation of the parameters Camera juxtaposition.
and situations in which 2. Lighting kits for small
required for equipment may be utilized. items
photography of a 3. Backdrop for large and
variety art mediums medium items
4. Reflectors and stands

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2. Outcome: Podcast (audio) Script:

Analyze artwork and In this podcast, learners will
tools of photography evaluate artwork mediums and
for set up and establish best practices for
camera setup, accessories, and
execution of preparing for the shoot in a
photography photography studio, classroom,
or office space. Students will
analyze medium to creatively
display art with props while
maintaining clear images.
3. Outcome:
Apply fundamentals of In this video, learners will be
composition, color, provided with information on
and contrast to assist how composition, color and
contrast effect the presentation
in visual of the artwork being
comprehension of photographed.
artwork
Welcome to the Photography of
Art podcast! In this podcast
session we will discuss setting
the stage for photography of art.
Prior to the shoot it is important
to analyze the artwork, review
the medium, and discern the
best possible way to photograph
the artwork. Analyze the glare,
contrast and any possible
reflection in the artwork due to
the location of the photo shoot
to minimize distortion and
gather the required props and
equipment to creatively display
the artwork.
Video
Video demonstration with
examples of how composition,
color and contrast can be
directed to illustrate the artwork
in the best possible angles.
Script:
Welcome to this session of
Photography of Art. In this
video, we will discuss how
composition, color, and contract
can affect the image quality and
how the artwork is visually
interpreted.

4. Outcome: Presentation Script:

5. Organize the image In this presentation/screencast Welcome to this presentation
files on a computer to we will discuss organization of on Photography of Art. You will
identify raw, jpg, and file types before and after learn best practices to organize
editing is completed. image files on computers and
edited images and plan for editing and maintaining
maintain organization. edited files. The first step is to
download the files from the
camera, separating jpg from raw
images, and creating folders
based off file types.
6. Outcome: Interactive Activity - Quiz
Evaluate image quality In this interactive activity Questions:
and develop basic learners will use basic photo 1. Leading lines are
editing skills for editing skills using the a. Lines that are
information learned within this drawn in to the
presentation of images module up to this point and will image.
and present a be assessed based on a b. Areas of the image

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collection of presentation of a portfolio of that connect the

photographed artwork photographed artwork in a foreground and
in a portfolio. variety of mediums. background
c. Dance steps
d. Helps create depth
to illustrate
dimensions of art
medium
e. A, b and d
f. B and d

2. What is the appropriate

size file for print
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g. 72 dpi
h. 8 x 10
i. 300 dpi
j. 1000 dpi
k. 2 x 3