Movement Photography

Preparación

• Prepare digital cameras: ensure there is enough memory, working batteries, etc.
• Prepare props (if using).

Configuración

• Per small group (3–4) of students: digital camera; optional: props

Introducción/ Calentamiento

1. Begin by asking students to describe their experiences using a camera.
2. Introduce the image of flight research #5. Ask students to describe what they see when looking at this photograph. Share the title of the photograph with the students. Why do you think it is called flight research #5? What title would they give it?
3. Tell the students they are going to use a camera to take pictures of their friends moving in different ways. Brainstorm a list of ways the students can move (ex. jump, twirl, hop, skip, crawl, roll, etc.). Tell them they will work in small groups to photograph each other moving creatively.
4. Model how to use the camera safely, and demonstrate taking photographs of a child or adult moving creatively.
5. Divide students into small groups to begin taking photographs.

Procedimiento de la actividad de enfoque

1. Each small group (3–4 students) should have a camera and an adult supervising them.
2. Students should decide who is going to move first and who is going to take photographs. The adult supervising the small group should ensure each child has a turn to be the photographer and the subject moving. If desired, the teacher can provide props or dress-up clothes for the students to use while engaging in movement.

Cerrar

1. Gather the class for the closing routine, and project the photographs onto a SMARTboard or laptop for the students to view. Have students describe what movements are depicted.
2. Ask students to compare and contrast their photographs with flight research #5.
3. Pide a los alumnos que busquen el arte a su alrededor en casa y en la escuela.

Escrito por Elizabeth Nida