Color+Isolation

Description of Project Students will focus Color Isolation, using their own photos and Photoshop - as they create 4 total images that make use the color isolation technique taught to them.

The prezi can be found here: http://prezi.com/d-0runxc3pgs/color-isolation/?auth_key=87b0b82d81f2c830c1226b885ef0fb7c116b13dd

at the bottom of this page.

Students will take 4 photos
 * 2 of the photos will emphasize the subject using color to highlight the subject against a black and white background
 * 2 of the photos will emhapsize the emotion of the subject using color to highlight the subject against a black and white background

They will then write a description of the scene and how they are utilizing color in their photograph.

Standards
Standard 1.1: Identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, and write about visual aspects in the environment and in works of art, including their own Standard 1.4: Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by the use of a particular principle of design Standard 2.1: Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. CA Visual Arts Standards 9 - 12 Proficient  &  Advanced

DLT
Students will be able to...
 * 1) Use the rule of thirds, line, tone and color to emphasize a subject
 * 2) Relate and apply skills previously learned to take photos that use the 7 tips of color in photography
 * 3) Summarize and describe your design process using visual arts academic vocabulary

Academic Language Development
Students will demonstrate understanding of the following terms. ..
 * background
 * balance
 * color and color relationships
 * contrast
 * elements of art
 * emphasis
 * foreground
 * harmony
 * line
 * point of view
 * shape
 * space

Checking for Understanding

 * 1) The proper use of color within a photo to enhance the subject.
 * 2) Written/verbal descriptions of design process (Analysis)