20 min. Presentation

1. Topic: Photography
2. EQ: What is the best way to take a beautiful photograph that has a lasting impact?
3. Objective: Teach the class about Abstract Photography
4. Lesson plan:

• Before I give my introduction I want to start off the first 5 minutes or so with showing the class abstract photographs, and giving them a chance to guess what the photograph is. In doing this I hope to peak their interest, and get them thinking in terms of how to compose an abstract photograph.
• My introduction after the small activity will be asking the class what they think abstract photography is after participating in the small activity. My hope is that they can begin to see the parallels between art and abstract photography. Just like in some art the object is an interpretation of what the artist sees, abstract photography in most instances are objects that photographers shoot to give a different view or perception to.  In this lesson i want to introduce them to what abstract photography is, and some techniques that help you create proficient abstract images.
• First I want to talk about exactly what abstract Photography and introduce a loose but general definition.
• Then I want to talk about the emotional reaction Abstract Photography, and how it relates to the brain.
• Next I'm going to explain in detail the 3 essentials to abstract photography which are:
• Form
• Color
• Curves
• After I finish explaining each of these, and how they affect the photograph I want to talk about the importance of composition concerning Abstract Photography.
• Then, I'll explain the art of subtraction
• lastly, I want to talk about some techniques that are commonly used in Abstract photography such as:
• Selective focus
• Light and shadow
• Lines
• Texture
• Blur
• Zoom in
• Partial Object
• For my conclusion I just want to reiterate that Abstract Photography is an art form more then anything, and that even though following these rules can produce beautiful pictures often times the most impactful break the rules.
• Then for my activity I am not sure if I am going to either borrow the cameras from ROP and put the class in groups, and have them try to compose their own abstract photographs, or if I am going to borrow my grandparent's Polaroids and break the class up into groups and see which group can make the best abstract by following what they learned.

5. Materials: I plan on using abstract photos, creating a power point, and borrowing   cameras for the activity.
6. evidence of research: my ROP class, and two articles on abstract photography called abstract photography part 1 and abstract photography part 2.