Outdoor Sketching, Time-Lapse Photography Lesson Plan232

Grade Level: 6th-12th grade

Subject: Art, Photography

Time: 2-4 hours

Objectives:
- Students will learn the basics of outdoor sketching.
- Students will learn how to use time-lapse photography to capture the process of their sketching.
- Students will create a time-lapse video that showcases their outdoor sketching skills.

Materials:
- Sketchbooks
- Pencils or charcoal
- Erasers
- Cameras with time-lapse mode
- Tripods (optional)

Procedure:
1. Introduction:
- Begin by asking students about their experiences with outdoor sketching and time-lapse photography.
- Explain the objectives of the lesson and show students examples of outdoor sketches and time-lapse videos.
2. Outdoor Sketching:
- Take students outside to a natural setting, such as a park, garden, or forest.
- Guide students through the steps of outdoor sketching, including selecting a subject, composing their sketch, and using different drawing techniques.
3. Time-Lapse Photography:
- Set up students' cameras on tripods (if available) and demonstrate how to set the cameras to time-lapse mode.
- Explain how to adjust the time-lapse interval and duration.
4. Sketching and Time-Lapse Capture:
- Have students start sketching their chosen subjects while simultaneously recording a time-lapse video with their cameras.
- Encourage students to capture the entire process of their sketch, from start to finish.
5. Editing and Presentation:
- After students have completed their sketches and time-lapse videos, have them import their videos into a video editing software.
- Guide students through basic editing techniques, such as trimming and adding titles.
- Have students present their time-lapse videos to the class, highlighting their sketching skills and the unique perspective captured by the time-lapse format.

Assessment:
- Assess students based on the following criteria:
- Quality and accuracy of their sketches
- Technical proficiency in time-lapse photography
- Creativity and visual impact of their time-lapse videos

Extensions:
- Encourage students to explore different outdoor environments for their sketches, such as urban landscapes, bodies of water, or historical landmarks.
- Have students research famous outdoor sketchers and learn about their techniques and inspirations.
- Integrate the lesson with other subjects, such as science (studying plant or animal life), history (sketching historical landmarks), or geography (capturing different landforms).
- Have students explore advanced time-lapse techniques, such as using motion tracking or creating hyper-lapse videos.

2024-11-16

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