Digital Photography and Visual Storytelling · Summer Term

Light and Shadow in Photography

Exploring how natural and artificial light sources affect mood, depth, and texture in photographs.

Key Questions

  1. Predict how changing the direction of light will alter the shadows and highlights in a photograph.
  2. Compare the effects of soft light versus harsh light on a subject's appearance.
  3. Construct a photograph that uses strong contrasts of light and shadow to create drama.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Graphic DesignNCCA: Primary - Developing Form
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Creative Expressions and Visual Literacy
Unit: Digital Photography and Visual Storytelling
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Experiential Learning

Hands-on learn-by-doing with structured reflection

30–60 min

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Stations Rotation

Rotate through different activity stations

35–55 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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