Identity is a tension between self and others

Part 1: Creating a Pinhole Camera

Identity is a tension between self and others

Part 1: Creating a Pinhole Camera

Mrs. DahlmanMrs. Dahlman

ObjectiveObjective

Purpose is to provide step by step visual examples and

instructions on how to create a pinhole camera. The

students will follow along with instructor in completing the

outlined steps.Students will also learn about

artist William Wedgeman, Ansel Adams, and other

artists.

Purpose is to provide step by step visual examples and

instructions on how to create a pinhole camera. The

students will follow along with instructor in completing the

outlined steps.Students will also learn about

artist William Wedgeman, Ansel Adams, and other

artists.

MaterialsMaterials Oatmeal box or square cardboard box Pre cut pieces of pop cans

Approx 1x2” Elmer’s glue Ruler or Tape measure Razor/X-Acto Blade Black Tape Scissors Pencil/Pen Clothespin Pin Newspaper Scraps of cardboard/cardstock

Oatmeal box or square cardboard box Pre cut pieces of pop cans

Approx 1x2” Elmer’s glue Ruler or Tape measure Razor/X-Acto Blade Black Tape Scissors Pencil/Pen Clothespin Pin Newspaper Scraps of cardboard/cardstock

Step 1: Making a hole Step 1: Making a hole

Step Two: Making a Light Tight Container

Step Two: Making a Light Tight Container

Painting Your CameraPainting Your Camera

Paint outside on Newspaper.Paint outside on Newspaper.

Creating the pin holeCreating the pin hole

Making the Pinhole/Aperture

Making the Pinhole/Aperture

Attaching the PinholeAttaching the Pinhole

Making it secureMaking it secure

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Create a Shutter Track and Handle

Create a Shutter Track and Handle

Shutter TrackCut two strips of scrap cardboard or

cardstock paper.

Shutter TrackCut two strips of scrap cardboard or

cardstock paper.

Create a Shutter HandleCreate a Shutter Handle

Fold another strip back to back into a T. Tape together.

Glue onto a wider square.

Fold another strip back to back into a T. Tape together.

Glue onto a wider square.

Assemble togetherAssemble together

Mark your Aperture Mark your Aperture

Identity is a tension between self and others

Part two: Creating Compositions

Identity is a tension between self and others

Part two: Creating Compositions

Richard Avedon, Dovima

with Elephants 1955

Richard Avedon, Dovima

with Elephants 1955

Richard Avedon, Marian

Anderson 1955

Richard Avedon, Marian

Anderson 1955

Richard Avedon, William Casby, Born

in Slaveryn.d.

Richard Avedon, William Casby, Born

in Slaveryn.d.

Richard Avedon, Jean

Renoir1972

Richard Avedon, Jean

Renoir1972

Richard Avedon,Petra Alvarado, Factory Worker on Her Birthday

1982

Richard Avedon,Petra Alvarado, Factory Worker on Her Birthday

1982

Richard Avedon,

Jesus Cervantes, Prisoner, Bextar

County Jail, San Antonio,

Texas1980

Richard Avedon,

Jesus Cervantes, Prisoner, Bextar

County Jail, San Antonio,

Texas1980

Richard Avedon,

Jimmy Lopez, gypsum miner,

Sweetwater, Texas1979

Richard Avedon,

Jimmy Lopez, gypsum miner,

Sweetwater, Texas1979

John Coplans,Body of Work:

Back and Hands1984

John Coplans,Body of Work:

Back and Hands1984

John Coplans,Front Hand no.

6: Middle Fingers Down

1988

John Coplans,Front Hand no.

6: Middle Fingers Down

1988

William Wegman,Untitled, 2000

William Wegman,Untitled, 2000

William Wegman,

Elephant 1981

William Wegman,

Elephant 1981

William Wegman, Blue Period, 1981

William Wegman, Blue Period, 1981

Duane Hanson, Football

Player, 1981

Duane Hanson, Football

Player, 1981

Duane Hanson, Flea Market Vendor, 1990Duane Hanson, Flea Market Vendor, 1990

Duane Hanson, Queenie 2

1988

Duane Hanson, Queenie 2

1988

Identity is a tension between self and others

Identity is a tension between self and others

Use composition techniques you have seen to create photos that address the following:How will you create compositions to

show the tension happening with the struggle of identity

Show the different “selves” you are pressured to portray, or perhaps the private self you wish you could portray.

Use composition techniques you have seen to create photos that address the following:How will you create compositions to

show the tension happening with the struggle of identity

Show the different “selves” you are pressured to portray, or perhaps the private self you wish you could portray.

Begin Taking Pictures!Begin Taking Pictures!

RememberLoad your camera with photo paper in

the dark roomMake sure shutter is closed before

exiting the dark roomConsider compositions.

RememberLoad your camera with photo paper in

the dark roomMake sure shutter is closed before

exiting the dark roomConsider compositions.