Digital Photography and Visual Storytelling · Summer Term
Camera Basics and Composition Rules
Learning how to use a digital camera (or phone camera) and applying basic rules of composition like the rule of thirds and leading lines.
Key Questions
- Explain how the rule of thirds can improve the balance and interest of a photograph.
- Design a series of photographs that effectively use leading lines to guide the viewer's eye.
- Analyze how different camera angles can change the emotional impact of a subject.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Graphic DesignNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Creative Expressions and Visual Literacy
Unit: Digital Photography and Visual Storytelling
Period: Summer Term
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