Minds On
Photography and sound
How might you answer these questions:
- What is a photograph?
- Why do people take photographs?
- What can a photograph convey?
- What is a sound?
- What significance can it have? What is the function of a sound or different sounds?
- What can a sound convey?
Next, let’s review the following TVO video entitled Mystery Files: “The Mystery of the Way We See” to explore the mystery of photography.
Now, let’s find a radio commercial to explore the significance of sounds. Find for a radio commercial or consider one you have explored. Think about the significance/function of the different sounds in the commercial.
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
Consider the following questions:
- How can we use a photograph/sound to send a message?
- What can you learn about someone from just a photograph/sound clip of them?
- Does a photograph/sound always reflect the reality of the moment it captures?
Come up with a definition of photography: For example: A photograph can offer a glimpse into a moment in time - a snapshot.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Action
Planning
Brainstorm
Brainstorming ideas for a photograph/sound series
You may have encountered the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Photographs offer us a glimpse of events that have already taken place. They also present us with details that can give us information and tell different stories. Sounds can offer us the same experience. What are some objects or people that you may want to photograph or record that would reflect the most important parts of your identity?
Complete the Photograph Brainstorm Table in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document to record your ideas for a photograph that reflects important parts of your identity.
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Example: My dog is very special to me, so I want to photograph my dog. |
Complete Photograph Brainstorm Table in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Photograph Brainstorm Table.
Examining important features of your identity
Photographs and sounds can offer a snapshot into a moment in time. They also have many other functions! As an example, they can be used as a form of artistic expression. What photographs or sound recordings could you use to show your classmates who you are?
Access the following fillable and printable Photo Series Graphic Organizer provided to help you explore the most important features of your identity. You can also complete the activity in your notebook or use a note-taking software of your choice to record your ideas.
Examine the following questions to help you gather ideas about the most important things that make you unique:
- What are your favourite hobbies or interests?
- Who are the important people in your life?
- What is something you would like to share about yourself and your personality?
- What are your goals and ambitions?
Come up with at least five ideas, and explain why they are important.
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| Example: My dog | My dog is very special to me | A selfie of me holding my dog |
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Press the ‘Actvity’ button to access Photo Series Graphic
Organizer.
Activity
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Reviewing your answers
Once you complete the activity, review your answers, and reflect.
Use the following questions to help guide your review:
- Are all the important details present?
- Are you missing anything?
- Could you add any other ideas from the brainstorm list you completed at the beginning of the Action?
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
Share your work with a partner, if possible. Provide each other with respectful, constructive and kind feedback.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Consolidation
Photo/Sound Series
It's time to create your photo or sound series! Use the ideas you listed in the previous activity to guide the pictures you will take and arrange them in an online slideshow. If you are creating a sound series, use your notes to guide the sound clips that you will record. You may organize your sound collage using any digital sound editing software that you prefer.
Please note, if you are using photographs for this series, be sure to add a voice recording for every photograph that describes aspects of the image. For example, why is this photograph significant to your series? What does it share about you? You may also choose to include a short write-up in addition to a voice recording.
Presentations
When you complete your photo or sound series, you may share it with a partner or record your work in a video or audio clip. Your presentation reflects the important details of your unique identify.
Use the following Presentation Checklist to prepare for your presentation.
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| 1. at least five photos/recordings that represent me and what makes me feel unique |
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Reflection
As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.