Today we explored an activity called photo analysis. By breaking a photo into four quadrants the viewer is able to concentrate on what he or she is looking at in each section of the photo. It is important to teach students to view pictures and photos with a clear eye. A close up shot may portray an event one way while a long shot may show an entirely different image or meaning. Using a simple chart, lable each quadrant and list what one is viewing in each section of the photo. It is amazing what one sees when actually looking for objects. What is being staged? Is the background on purpose or just an accident? Teach students to ask questions about what they are seeing and to ask questions about what they are not seeing. Try to look for a deeper meaning. Read the caption and disect the photo. Is the meaning being accurately portrayed?
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