Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE

Arts 10
Quarter 2 – Module 2 :
Technology-based
Production Arts
(Digital Photography)

MELC:
• Discusses the concept that technology is an effective and
vibrant tool for empowering a person to express his/her
ideas, goals, and advocacies, which elicits immediate action
(A10EL-IIh-1)

Prepared by:

LOVELLA M. AGUITE
Teacher III
Pagudpud National High School
Arts 10
Share-A-Resource-Program
Quarter 2 – Module 2: Technology-based Production Arts
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in
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impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

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Published by the Department of Education

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Lovella M. Aguite
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Lena M. Go
Roland L. Corpuz
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Jefferson Y. Pre
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Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 2 :
Technology-based
Production Arts
(Digital Photography)
Introductory Message

This Contextualized Learning Module (CLM) is prepared so that you, our dear
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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Know you are expected to learn in the module.

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you already know about the lesson to take. If you get
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What’s New ii ways such as a story, a song, a poem,
you in various
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References
module.

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 What I Need to Know

There were questions as to whether it was, in fact “true art” since it made use
of electronic and mechanical devices, rather than the artist’s own hand to produce
the images and effects. Within a few years, however, there was a general acceptance
of digital art as an exciting and thought-provoking form of modern art. Today, people
are more involved in taking pictures – selfie, groupie, formal or informal, editing
pictures and uploading in different social media platforms. In fact, people are
generating income in a very creative presentation of their arts through digital ways.
This module focuses on:
• Lesson 2-Digital Photography

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Discusses the concept that technology is an effective and vibrant tool for
empowering a person to express his/her ideals, goals, and advocacies, which
elicits immediate action;
2. Explains the role or function of artworks by evaluating their utilization and
combination of art elements and principles;
3. Uses artworks to derive the traditions of a community; and
4. Compares the characteristics of artworks in the 21st century

Note to the Teacher

This lesson is taken for three weeks
(Week 2, Week 3 & Week 4)

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter only of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. These are basic elements of photography that talks about the use of lighting
to bring out details of an object, making it easy to see whether a surface is
smooth or soft.
A. Texture C. Space
B. Shape D. Form

2. It is an art of generating or capturing an original image through the use

of a digital camera or a device with a built-in camera.
A. Computer digital art C. Digital photography
B. Mobile art D. Video games

3. What does the acronym DSLR stand for?

A. Digital Single-Lens Reflex C. Distance Single-Lens Reflex
B. Digital Site-Lens Reflex D. Different Single-Lens Reflex

4. The following basic tips for taking photos are good except
A. Check the available background
B. Choose a good location
C. Take shots facing the light.
D. There is natural light in the outdoor

5. This is a three-dimensional representation of objects, usually using

lighting and shadows.
A. Texture B. Form
C. Space D. Color

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 Lesson

2 Digital Photography

What’s In

Directions: Identify what is being asked. Write your answers in a sheet of

paper.

1. It is a computer generated or manipulated visual arts.

2. A fast and fun way to share images with others; snap a photo, choose
from among the available filters, and share via Facebook, Twitter,
Tumblr, and more.

3. It is used in photography to give the illusion that something is

different in size, but still makes the photo fit together.

4. It is an online photo editing tool that provides filters.

5. An application of computer graphics to create or contribute to images

in art.

What’s New

Another means of generating an original image is to capture it first as a digital

file. In the case of today’s electronic technology, that would mean recording the image
using a digital camera or a device with a built-in camera, like your mobile phone,
android device or tablet.
This lesson discusses digital photography, the parts and the basic functions
of camera prevalently used to capture images. The lesson needs thorough
understanding especially on the seven basic elements of photography that a
photographer can used to make a perfect shot.

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 What is It

Digital camera is a camera that captures photographs in digital memory.

It can display images on a screen immediately after being recorded. It also stores
and delete images from memory. Many digital cameras can also record moving
videos with sound.

Cameras come in many shapes and sizes, and each is used for a variety of
needs. There are, however, two main types of cameras available today for
the general consumer: the DSLR and the point and shoot.

Point and shoot cameras mean just that: point the camera at something
and shoot a picture. It automatically makes all the adjustments in lighting, focus,
zoom-in and zoom-out and even removal of ‘red-eye’ with the user.

DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex and refer to how the light enters
the camera. This provides film-less and instant review features on the point-and-
shoot type of digital camera.

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 Parts of a Camera Functions
1. Lens The lens is one of the
most vital parts of a
camera, where light
enters through the lens,
and this where the photo
process begins. This can
be either fixed
permanently or
interchangeable. Also
vary in focal length, its
aperture and other
details.

2. Viewfinder The viewfinder is the

Image credit to www.pixelrajeev.com
area on the camera that
you look through in order
to compose your shot.

3. Mode Dial The mode dial allows you

to select different options,
such as automatic mode,

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 program mode, sports
mode or macro mode.

Image credit to www.pixelrajeev.com

4.Flash The flash can be

sometimes useful to
provide a bit of extra light
during dim, low light
situations.

Image credit to www.pixelrajeev.com

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5. Main Control Dial The main control dial is a
multi-purpose dial that
allows you to perform
tasks such as adjusting
the value for shooting
settings and jumping
through playback
images.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canonasia.com

6. Shutter Button This is simply the button
on the camera that is
used to snap the picture.
It opens and closes the
shutter, allowing the
necessary light and
information to enter the
camera.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

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7. Power Switch This switch is used to power on
or power off the camera. When
the power of the camera is left on
for a prolonged period, it
switches automatically to the
standby mode to conserve
power.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

8. Cross Key/Multi-Controller Key The cross key or multi-controller

keys are directional buttons that
allow you to move between menu
items, move a magnified display
to a different point during image
playback.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

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9. LCD Display The LCD screen is found on the
back of the body and can vary in
size. For digital compact
cameras, the LCD has typically
replaced the viewfinder c
completely. For digital single
lens reflex cameras, the LCD is
mainly for viewing photos after
shooting.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

This switch is used to set the

focusing mode to automatic

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

11. Flash Button The flash button is used to pop

up the built-in flash.

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 Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com
12. Play Button This button is used to play back
images you have captured.
Pressing the button once
displays the last image you
captured or showed on the LCD
monitor.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

13.Lens Release Button When you want to detach the
lens, press this button. The lens

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 lock pin retracts when the button
is pressed enabling you to turn
the lens freely.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

14. Memory Card Slot The area/slot where you can
insert the memory card for
recording images. The type of
card usable varies with the
camera model.

Image credit to https://snapshot.canon.asia.com

Elements and Principles of Photography

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 Sometimes what we feel are the smaller elements in our pictures are actually
what makes the picture interesting. Photographers have a conscious or sometimes
subconscious impulse to adhere to or break the rules that create visual harmony in
their photographs.

• Line – Can be vertical, horizontal, curved or jagged. Examples:

roads, sunsets, bridges.
• Shape – Two-dimensional representation of objects. Examples:
silhouetted photographs of birds.
• Form – Three-dimensional representation of objects, usually
using lighting and shadows.
• Texture – The use of lighting to bring out details of an object,
making it easy to see whether a surface is smooth or soft.
• Pattern – The use of repetition to create an interesting photo.
Examples: photos of gardens or flowers.
• Color – Using warm or cool colors to set a mood.
• Space – Either negative or positive space can be used to make a
statement. Often seen when using the rule of thirds.

The Rule of Thirds

The best way to illustrate one of the most popular photography composition
techniques, the rule of thirds, is to put a nine-square grid over a photo. You would
break an image into thirds both horizontally and vertically, arriving at nine segments
total. If you place the most interesting element of your photos along one of those

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lines, your photo will naturally be well-composed, based on the general rules of form
photography.

What’s More

Types of digital photography:

1. Portrait Photography- these are photographs

of posed and candid people.

Photo credit to the author

2. Landscape/Travel Photography-
these are photos of places.

Photo credit to the author

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 3. Still Life Photography- photos of stationary
objects.

Photo credit to the author

4.Wildlife/Animal Photography-these are photos of pets, animals or wildlife.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

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5. Fashion Photography- these can be any variation of clothes, models and clothes,
models, and maybe posed or taken while subjects are in action.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

What I have Learned

I. MATCHY GAME. Match the parts of the camera with its functions. Write the
letter of your answers in a sheet of paper.

1. Lens A. mainly for viewing photos after shooting.

2. LCD display B. directional buttons that allows
you to move between menu items
3. viewfinder C. power on or power off the camera.

4. cross key D. where light enters through the camera

5. power switch E. area on the camera that you look through

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II. Identify the types of digital photography based on the pictures given. Write
your answers in your paper.
6. 7.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed

under CC BY
Photo credit to the author

8. 9.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
under CC BY

10.

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 What I Can Do

Taking Point-and-Shoot or DSLR Photos

Note: The objective of this activity is for you to become familiar with the process of
using the cameras.
1.For how to use a digital point-and-shoot camera, refer to online tutorials
like this:
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5464&news=how
+to+take+great+pictures+with+your+point+and+shoot+camera

2.For how to use a DSLR camera, refer to online tutorials similar to this:
http://digital-photography-school.com/megapost-learning-how-to-use-your-
first-dslr/
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Your-Digital-Camera%27s-ISO-Setting

Direction. With your available digital camera at hand, capture the different
types of digital photography. Then create or generate your own simple
photographs guided with 21st century techniques. Paste your simple
photographs on a separate sheet of paper.

Outputs will be graded using the given rubrics.

Rubrics.
Image quality - 50%
Theme - 30%
Creativity - 20%
Total: - 100%

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 Assessment

Directions: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. This is simply the button on the camera that is used to snap the picture.
A. Shutter button C. Flash
B. LCD display D. Lens

2. This is a multi-purpose dial that allows you to perform tasks such as adjusting
the value for shooting settings and jumping through playback images.
A. Focus mode switch C. Main control dial
B. Cross key D. Viewfinder

3. This part can be sometimes useful to provide a bit of extra light during dim, low
light situations.
A. Flash C. Power switch
B. Shutter Button D. Viewfinder

4. This switch is used to set the focusing mode to automatic.

A. LCD display C. Focus mode switch
B. Shutter button D. Power switch

5. It allows you to select different options, such as automatic mode, program mode,
sports mode or macro mode
A. Focus mode switch C. Shutter button
B. Mode dial D. Main control dial

6. These can be any variation of clothes, models and clothes, models, and maybe
posed or taken while subjects are in action
A. Fashion photography C. Portrait photography
B. Landscape photography D. Wildlife photography

7. These are photos of places.

A. Fashion photography C. Portrait photography
B. Landscape photography D. Still life photography

8. These are photos of pets, animals or wildlife.

A. Fashion photography C. Portrait photography
B. Landscape photography D. Wildlife photography

9. Three-dimensional representation of objects, usually using lighting and

shadows.
A. Texture C. Space
B. Form D. Color

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10. Either negative or positive space can be used to make a statement. Often
seen when using the rule of thirds.
A. Form C. Space
B. Pattern D. Line
11. What does the acronym DSLR stand for?
A. Digital Single-Lens Reflex C.Distance Single-Lens Reflex
B. Digital Site-Lens Reflex D. Different Single-Lens Reflex

12. These are basic elements of photography that talks about the use of
lighting to bring out details of an object, making it easy to see whether a surface
is smooth or soft.
A. Form C. Space
B. Shape D. Texture
13. It is an art of generating or capturing an original image through the use
of a digital camera or a device with a built-in camera.
A. Computer digital art C. Mobile art
B. Digital photograph D. Video games
14.The use of repetition to create an interesting photo.
A. Space B. Shape C. Pattern D. Texture

15. The following basic tips for taking photos are good except ______________.
A. Check the available background
B. Choose a good location
C. Take shots facing the light.
D. There is natural light in the outdoor

Answer Key

5. Filpagram
generated images
4. Computer- 10. fashion photography
3. Pic Monkey photography
9.wildlife/animal
2. Instagram

1. Digital arts photography

8. Landscape/travel
What’s In photography
7. Wildlife/animal
photography
B 5.
6. Portrait
C 4.
A 3. 5. C
B 2. 4. B
A 1. 3. E
2. A
What I Know 1. D
What I Have Learned
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 10. C
9. B
8. D
7. B
6. A
15. C 5. B
14. C 4. C
13. B 3. A
12. D 2. C
11. A 1. A
ASSESSMENT

References
• Horizons, Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos,
Sunico, Raul M.,et.al./pp.250-254
• www.photographyaxis.com
• techwalla.com/articles/7-elements-and-principles-of-
photography/
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaBRwUVicnmVn41oMoO
Dqg4vQdgubb4o/edit
• https://www.fmopa.org/elements-and-principles-of-photography/

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