Forced Perspective is the last project of our Op Art Unit. Forced perspective is simply the use of objects or images that are smaller or larger than they should be to suggest they are nearer or farther away.
To provide students practice and allow time for problem solving before their final photo shoot tomorrow, I decided to have each group take on a Forced Perspective Challenge using only props in a surprise prop bag. Props included found objects like toy dinosaurs, utensils, flowers, balls and other odd things in my junk drawer!
Prior to sending them loose with their props I spent time having students evaluate the key elements of forced perspective images. Together we discussed these elements to gain a better understanding for what works and what does not work with this type of rick photography. Once the students grasped an understanding of these elements it was Challenge Time! The Challenge?
1.Take one forced perspective photo using each prop.
2. Each photo must reflect the key elements of forced perspective (angle, alignment, background)
3. Select the best photo from the shoot and upload it into Schoology on the media album created.
The outcome? I feel that the kids really benefitted from having this challenge experience as they shared many things they learned about camera angles, lighting, object alignment and overall composition of their photo. They realized HOW HARD it is to produce a Forced Perspective image accurately. They really had to dig deep and think creatively to capture their images. As such, we ended the day evaluating each others images and providing feedback supporting what worked and what did not work.
I think the kids will be prepared and ready to take some excellent shots tomorrow!
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| Experimenting with positioning and motion |
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| Experimenting with camera angles |
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| Working as a team |
