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Photograph a local landmark

Views of a local landmark: ceramics

Unit Summary

Pupils will learn about composition in landscape, and respond to a local landmark. They will use this knowledge to interpret different viewpoints and perspectives in their own unique way. They will develop these studies into a low relief ceramic tile, using a variety of clay techniques.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to photograph a local landmark, considering composition.

Key Notes

  • Local landmarks can be important to people for different reasons.
  • Photographers can choose to use the rule of thirds to aid their composition.
  • Photographers consider their light carefully, and the effect it will have upon their composition.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • landmark: a notable and recognisable feature or structure in a specific area
  • composition: how we arrange or organise the things we want to take a picture of
  • rule of thirds: a guideline to help make pictures look more balanced

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Landmarks are always human-made.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Local landmarks can be important to people for different reasons. Photographers can choose to use the rule of thirds to aid their composition.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'landmark'

a notable and recognisable feature or structure in a specific area.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Landmarks are always human-made. Correction: Remind children that some landmarks are made by humans but others are natural formations, such as cliffs, trees or waterfalls.

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