Identity and Social Practice in

Photography
Kallista Toconis and Amber Westmoreland
Art 135
Group #7
Lesson #1: VTS, Identity and Social Practice through Photography Powerpoint, Think Sheet

This lesson will allow the class to study an image by an inspiration artist for two
quiet minutes. Afterwards students will discuss in their table groups, what they
see, if there is deeper meaning and if so what is it? Students who are most
comfortable speaking in front of the class will share out their findings from their
group. Afterwards, students will transition into a powerpoint led by teacher that
includes modern and contemporary photographers whose content is driven by
social practice.
Big Idea: Identity within Social Practice
Lesson 1:
Key Concepts
1. Students will know why a work is powerful
2. Students will know how to interpret deeper meaning
3. Students will know what social practice means
4. Students will know how to express their identity

Essential Questions:
1. In what ways does (inspirational work) incite an emotional response?
2. How does this work apply to the theme of identity and social practice?
3. How is social practice shown in the works presented in class?
4. In what ways can you express who you are through your artwork?

Vocabulary:
1. Unity- A principle of design that connects a variety of elements of art and principles of design into a work of art with harmony
and balance
2. Mood -The state of mind or emotion communicated in a work of art through color, composition, media, scale, size, etc
3. Theme- A subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation.
4. Content The representations, messages, ideas, and/or feelings expressed in a work of art.
5.Composition The overall placement and organization of elements in a work of art, as well as the interrelationships between
individual elements.
Inspiration Artist:
Dorothea Lange
Inspiration
Artist:
Sarah Maple
Lesson #2: Practicing Successful Compositions through Photography

Teacher will show a video to students about pointers on how to create a

successful composition. Teacher will lead students through demo, and have
students practice taking pictures using supplied electronics, or personal cell
phones. Students will complete an in class activity practicing making cohesive
compositions by arranging still lives at their unit group table. Objects will be
provided by teacher.
Big Idea: Identity within Social Practice
1. Students will know how to create successful compositions within photography
2. Students will know how to use cameras, electronic devices for creative intents to complete practice activity
3. Students will know how to answer essential questions in think sheet and formulate ideas for their project

1. How do you bring a photograph to life through the tips shown in the video?
2. How do you properly use classroom equipment, and personal devices to create meaningful art works?
3. In what ways can you answer the think sheet using information from the inspirational artists, and practice activity using what weve learned
from previous lesson?

1. Composition The overall placement and organization of elements in a work of art, as well as the interrelationships between individual
elements.

2. Rule of Thirds- compositional rule suggests imagining the image has been divided into three parts both horizontally and vertically. Often the
most interesting compositions result in placing the subject on one of the intersections of those imaginary lines, instead of in the center of the
photo

3. Angle- vantage point from which the photograph was taken; generally used when discussing a photograph taken from an unusual or
exaggerated vantage point.

4. Central Focus- the objects(s), which appear most prominently, and/or most clearly focused in a photograph.

5. Contrast- strong visual differences between light and dark, varying textures, sizes, etc.
 Photography Compositions Based on the Work of Steve
McCurry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZVyNjKSr0M
Lesson 3: Stereotype
Portrait
Big Idea: Identity within Social Practice
Rubric
Exit Ticket (Include Screenshot)
Lesson 4: Individual
Essence
Portrait
Lesson 4
Big Idea: Identity within Social Practice
Rubric
Exit Ticket (Include Screenshot)
Lesson 5: Post Edit
Lesson 5
Big Idea: Identity within Social Practice
Rubric
Exit Ticket (Include Screenshot)
original
Curves
Crop

Crop
Brush
Brush
PSD
Save
Print
Export
Lesson 6: Framing &
Exhibition
Lesson 6:
Big Idea: Identity within Social Practice
Rubric
Exit Ticket (Include Screenshot)