Introduction to Photography: Week 3 – Composition and Visual Elements Lesson Plan by ChatGPT
Introduction
Photography is the passion that guides my life. I am a self-taught photographer, and I have been using Nikon DSLRs and Mirrorless camera since 2008. I’ve taught myself the art of photography by reading books, taking online courses, watching YouTube videos, and years upon years of practice.
I wanted to up my photography game, but I didn’t have the time or money to head back to school. Instead I asked ChatGPT to create a course plan for a self-directed AI “degree” in photography.
The results were amazingly detailed, so I decided to dive in, follow the AI-generated lesson plans and document my progress on my blog.
My name is Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. I am a photographer, artist, art collector, and web3 blogger. I am passionate in emerging technologies and how they can be used to enhance our lives.
Continue past the jump to read the lesson plan for Week 3 of the ChatGPT-generated course, Introduction to Photography.
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The INtroDuction to Photography Course By ChatGPT
I asked ChatGPT to rate week 3 of its “Introduction to Photography Course” from the perspective of a college student.
Here is the response:
The Week 3 lesson on composition and visual elements in photography seems engaging and informative. It covers various topics such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, symmetry, and the impact of composition on visual storytelling. Additionally, the inclusion of visual examples, case studies, and a critique session provides practical applications and opportunities for discussion and analysis.
I guess that means this lesson is going to be a good one! Let’s get started.
Week 3: Composition and Visual Elements Lesson Plan
Week 3: Composition and Visual Elements
Duration: 3 hours
Lecture Outline:
- Recap of Week 2: Review the exposure triangle and discuss students’ experiences with exploring different exposure settings.
- Composition: The Rule of Thirds and Beyond:
- Introduction to the Rule of Thirds as a compositional guideline.
- Exploring other compositional techniques: leading lines, framing, symmetry, etc.
- Analyzing the impact of composition on the visual storytelling aspect of a photograph.
- Visual Elements in Photography:
- Understanding the visual elements: line, shape, form, texture, and color.
- Discussing how each visual element contributes to the overall composition and message of a photograph.
- Visual examples and case studies to illustrate the importance of visual elements.
Discussion Topics:
- Composition Techniques:
- Share examples of photographs with effective composition and discuss the reasons behind their impact.
- Discuss any challenges or difficulties encountered when applying compositional guidelines.
- Visual Elements:
- How do the visual elements contribute to the emotional impact or narrative of a photograph?
- Can you think of any famous photographs where the visual elements play a crucial role in the composition?
Critique Session:
- Analyzing Composition in Photographs:
- Instruct students to bring their own photographs or select images from a provided collection.
- Divide students into small groups.
- Each group will critique and discuss the composition of the selected photographs, focusing on the use of compositional guidelines and visual elements.
- Encourage constructive feedback and insights from both the photographer and the group members.
Reading Assignment:
- “The Photographer’s Eye” by John Szarkowski
- Read Chapter 2: “The Frame.”
- “Ways of Seeing” by John Berger.
- Read Chapter 3: “National Gallery.”
- “The Genius of Photography: How Photography Has Changed Our Lives” by Gerry Badger.
- Read Chapter 4: “Reading Photographs.”
Note: Please remind students to bring their photographs or select images for the critique session.
Remember to adapt the lesson plan based on your teaching style, the specific needs of your students, and the available resources. Encourage creativity and critical thinking as you explore the fascinating world of composition and visual elements in photography!
My Plan
I will read the assigned reading, find YouTube videos that explain each of the concepts outlined in the Lesson Plan above, and I will answer each of the questions from my perspective as a short-answer posted to Twitter so that you can join in on the conversation.
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