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Arts
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
The Role and Function of
Photography
MAPEH – Grade 10
Quarter 3 – Module 5: The Role and Function of Photography
First Edition, 2020

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Arts
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
The Role and Function of
Photography
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding
of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
For this module, you will learn to discuss the role and function of
photography and its some applications. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the
learning competency, Discusses the role or function of artworks by
evaluating their utilization and combination of art elements and principles.
A10PL-IIIh-2. Evaluates works of art in terms of artistic concepts and ideas
using criteria appropriate for the style or form of media-based arts and
design. A10PR-IIIf-4.

Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this
module. See you and good luck!

Let Us Try
Activity: 4 PICS ONE WORD!

Instruction: Fill in the box the correct letters to form the word that
represents the picture.

P R O G Y H
P H A O T U

Guide Questions:
1. How did you come up with that answer?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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 2. What else can you give that would describe the photos?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Let Us Study

Photography- is the picture language, is the art, application and

practice of creating durable images by recording light or
other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image
sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such
as photographic film. There are many different types of photography, such
as landscape, macro, wildlife, portrait, documentary, fashion, travel and event
photography. There are ten tips on how to improve your photography, using
of rule of thirds, avoid camera shaking, learn to use the exposure triangle,
use of polarizing filter, create a sense of depth, use simple background, don’t
use flash indoors, choose the right ISO, plan to create motion, experiment
with shutter speed. The purpose of photography can vary depending on
what the photographer is trying to achieve such as documentary and news
photographers capture images for the purpose of providing detailed account
of actual events, while hobbyist photographers aim to capture life moments
with their families and friends.

Let’s answer.
1. Discusses the role and function of photography in our society.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Let Us Practice
Activity: PRECIOUS MEMORIES!
Materials: Mobile phone

Instruction
1. Using your mobile phone capture your precious moments. Any
types of photography will do.
2. Using of any applications or techniques that will enhance your
picture is allowed.
3. Any vulgar, and bad pictures are not allowed.
4. Then submit your output to your grade ten teacher via messenger.
5. Output will be graded according to the rubric given below.

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Evaluation Tool: Read the questions carefully and the put a check () on the
box that corresponds your answer.

QUESTIONS YES NO
Did you capture your
most precious
moments?
Did you use more than
three applications in
your phone editor?
Did you use more than
ten applications in your
phone editor?
Did your picture
enhance the quality?
Did you use any vulgar
editor or application in
your picture?
Do you think learning
photography can be
useful in our daily
lives?
Rubric for Capturing precious moments:

CRITERIA Excellent (5pts) Good (3pts) Needs

Improvement
(1pt.)
Enhance Use more than Use only one Does not use
3 techniques technique any
and editing and in a techniques
tools in a photo photo and editing
tools in a
photo
Focus Excellent detail Some details Photo is very
in highlights, in pixelated
shadows, clear highlighting, and blurry;
image, selective shadows, it is not
blur and image, completely
sharpening of selective blur focus.
the image. and
sharpening
is not

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used.
Color application Image has Image Image has
excellent slightly use no clear
combined combined color.
colors. colors.

Let Us Practice More

Activity: MODELLING CAREER!

Materials: Mobile Phone

Instruction
1. With the same manner, this time, you will be the star.
2. Select a resource at home and take a picture with it in how you
would promote it.
2. Using of any applications that will enhance your picture is
allowed. Make sure that you use more than 5-7 applications from
your phone editor.
3. Any vulgar, and bad pictures are not allowed.
4. Then submit your output to your grade ten teacher via
messenger.
5. Output will be graded according to the rubric given.

Let Us Remember

1. Photography- is picture language, is the art, application and

practice of creating durable images by recording light or
other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means
of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive
material such as photographic film.
2. There are many different types of photography, such as
landscape, macro, wildlife, portrait, documentary, fashion,
travel and event photography.
3. There are five tips on how to improve your photography, using
of rule of thirds, avoid camera shaking, learn to use the
exposure triangle, use of polarizing filter, and create a sense of
depth.
4. The purpose of photography can vary depending on what the
photographer is trying to achieve. For example, documentary
and news photographers capture images for the purpose of
providing detailed account of actual events, while hobbyist
photographers aim to capture life moments with their families
and friends.

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 Let Us Assess
Direction: Encircle the letter of your answer

1. Is a kind of art that is a digital art that makes use of the modern
on how to improve photography?
a. avoid camera shaking c. use exposure of triangle
b. use of rule of third d. All of the above
2. Is a picture language, is the art, application and practice of
creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic
radiation.
a. image c. photography
b. sensor d. technology
3. Give examples of types of photography.
a. fashion c. travel
c. portrait d. All of the above
4. What is the purpose of photography?
a. can vary depending on what the photographer is trying to
achieve.
b. can vary depending on what the picture is trying to achieve.
c. can vary depending on what the audience is trying to achieve.
d. can vary depending on what the subject is trying to achieve.
5. The following choices are examples of types of photography.
Except.
a. Documentary c. landscape
b. Crop d. wildlife
6. The following choices are examples of types of photography.
Except.
a. Documentary c. landscape
b. Photo grid d. wildlife
7. What is the benefit of photography?
a. can be way of expressing your emotions.
b. can be your stress reliever.
c. can keep your precious memories.
d. All of the above.
8. Give examples of types of photography.
a. fashion c. background
d. lighting d. All of the above
9. If someone ask you to take a picture of him/her, what types of
photography is that?
a. fashion c. nature
b. portrait d. wildlife
10. If someone ask you to take a picture of the nature, what types of

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 photography is that?
a. fashion c. background
b. landscape d. wildlife
11. Is a kind of art that is a digital art that makes use of the modern
on how to improve photography?
a. avoid camera shaking c. use of film
b. use of computer d. All of the above
12. Give examples of types of photography.
a. travel c. background
b. lighting d. focus
13. What is the benefit of photography?
a. can create chaos.
b. can be your stress reliever.
c. you can be a criminal.
d. all of the above.
14. The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
a. image c. photography
b. sensor d. technology
15. A person who takes photographs, especially one who
practices photography professionally.
a. imagery c. photographer
b. sensors d. technologist

Let Us Enhance
Based on what you have read and understand from the readings above,
describe in your own words the different types of photography.

1. Landscape- ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2. Fashion- ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

3. Portrait- ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Travel- _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

5. Events- _____________________________________________________________
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 Let Us Reflect
Today you have learned Photography has its deeper role in our society
by knowing it meaning and intent is very valuable. It records important details
in history, it creates memories and give information’s. This kind of art is the
most common amongst all as it is found in painting also in different forms of
art. This pictures also give us memories of our past. Gives happy thoughts
and helpful scenes. Up until now it has a very large impact on our daily lives.
It’s a passion, work and a tangible memory for us. It widens our knowledge in
photography.
Congratulations! You have accomplished this module and you did a
great job! I hope you enjoy answering this module and continue this
enthusiasm with the following modules. See you! God Bless

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Let us try:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Let us study:
Discussion: can vary depending on what the photographer is trying to achieve such as
documentary and news photographers capture images for the purpose of providing detailed
account of actual events, while hobbyist photographers aim to capture life moments with their
families and friends.
Let us practice:
Student’s output
Let us practice more:
Student’s output
Let us enhance:
Landscape- it is all about nature or surroundings.
Fashion- it is about the modelling.
Portrait- it is about a human subject.
Travel- its subjects is about traveling to other places, capture other places.
Events- its all about the big events (e.g party,birthday, wedding etc.)
Let us Assess:
1. D 11.
2. C 12.
3. D 13.
4. A 14.
5. B 15.
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. B
Answer Key
 References

ShowME Pretoria/Photography Categories- Types of Photography Copyright

2008/9 Retrieved from
https://showme.co.za/pretoria/lifestyle/photography/photography-
categories-types-of-photography/

Georgia Schumacher, November 23, 2018 7 Types of Photography Styles to

Master, The Art Institutes Retrieved from
https://www.artinstitutes.edu/about/blog/38780-v2-7-types-of-
photography-styles-to-master

Rangga Purbaya, One light project February 4, 2010 Retrieved from

http://onelightproject.blogspot.com/2010/02/purpose-of-
photography.html#:~:text=The%20essential%20purpose%20of%20pho
tography,share%20some%20experienced%20with%20others.

Wikipedia, Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography

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