Overview In this lesson, students will learn the process of creating Cyanotypes.They will use natural objects to create unique compositions.
Enduring Ideas/Essential Questions Unit Essential Question:How can photographs be created without a camera? Enduring Ideas: How do photographers cultivate critical thinking and logical argumentation in aesthetics?
National or State Learning Standards VAHSPDMC.1 Engages in the creative process, imagines new ideas by using mental and visual imagery, conceptualizes these ideas by using artistic language and contextual understandings in assessing learning, and develops a personal artistic voice that gives unique form to these concepts. VAHSPDMC.3 Cultivates critical thinking and logical argumentation in aesthetics. VAHSPDPR.3 Creates artwork reflecting a range of concepts, ideas, and subject matter. VAHSPDPR.5 Keeps a visual/verbal sketchbook journal, consistently throughout the course, to collect, develop, and preserve ideas in order to produce works of art around themes of personal meaning. VAHSPDAR.2 Critiques photographs of others individually and in group settings. VAHSPDC.1 Applies information from other disciplines to enhance the understanding and production of photography. VAHSPDC.2 Develops 21st century life and work skills and habits of mind for success through the study and production of photography.
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