Art + Science Series - Photography Program Two: What Makes a Good Photograph?
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Content Provider
Cleveland Museum of Art 2007-08
Contact Information
Dale Hilton
dhilton@clevelandart.org
cguscott@clevelandart.org
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 707-2491 Fax: (216) 421-9277
Program Type
Program SeriesThis is part two or a two-part series. You may request both lessons, or either lesson individually.
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8
Primary Disciplines
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Sciences
Program Description
How are all cameras alike? Why do some photographs intrigue us more than others? In this interdisciplinary series of programs, middle school students are introduced to the science and art behind this extremely popular form of visual communication. Accompanying materials include in-program activity guides as well as teaching extensions for getting students launched on their own photographic projects.Program Two: What Makes a Good Photograph? Explore what makes an interesting photograph by viewing the works of contemporary and historical photographers in the CMA collection. Using an activity sheet to discover how focus, framing, point of view, and subject matter can influence meaning in a photograph, students will lay the foundation for their own creative view through the camera.
Program Format
not available at this time
Objectives
1. Students will understand how considerations such as focus, framing, point of view, lighting, time and subject matter can influence meaning in a photograph.2. Students will compare and contrast images taken by contemporary photographers to photographers of historical significance.3. Students will learn and understand how to use photographs as a stimulus for the creative writing process.4. Students will learn how photographs can help people recall moments in personal history.
National Standards to which this program aligns
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.
State Standards to which this program aligns
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.
Program Length
40-60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $135.00
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Program Fee Notes
* All payments must be made within 30 days of registration.* Purchase orders are due within 10 days of registration* Bulk discounts available* Multi-point discounts available
Cancellation Policy
Programs are non-refundable, however cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Sites can connect to the CMA directly via IP - all other connections (ISDN, IHETS, Vision Athena) must be bridged.Schools are required to dial into the CMA. Please state connection speed on registration form. CMA can connect from 384 kbps up to 3 mbps speed.
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