Photography 1: How does a Camera Work?

by Cleveland Museum of Art

How are all cameras alike? Why do some photographs intrigue us more than others? In this interdisciplinary series of programs, middle school students are introduced to the science and art behind this extremely popular form of visual communication. Accompanying materials include in-program activity guides as well as teaching extensions for getting students launched on their own photographic projects.

Program One: How does a Camera Work? Working in teams, students will dissect and diagram a simple disposable camera to gain an understanding of light energy, optics, and the shared components all cameras use to record an image.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $135.00
By Request Premium: $120.00

* All payments must be made within 30 days of registration.
* Purchase orders are due within 10 days of registration
* Bulk discounts available
* Multi-point discounts available

Length

40-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Programs are non-refundable, however cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

About This Provider

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, Ohio
United States

Distance Learning for adult audiences at The Cleveland Museum of Art allows lifelong learners to connect with the CMA and enrich their studies of history and visual arts through our collection of art and artifacts from around the world. Through live, interactive videoconferencing, students participate in conversations with museum educators that are two-way and fully interactive.

Please see the museum's website for information about virtual learning for K-12 students:

https://www.clevelandart.org/learn/educators/prek-12-school-programs-and-resources/virtual-learning/virtual-learning-topics

Contact:
Arielle Levine
alevine@clevelandart.org
12167072688

Program Details

Format

1. Open with a class discussion on different types of cameras familiar to students.
2. Discuss significance of camera parts (body, lens, film).
3. Camera dissection activity.
4. Compare and contrast disposable cameras to digital.
5. Answer remaining questions.

Objectives

1. Students will learn that a non-digital camera consists of three basic parts: an optical component (lens), a mechanical component (camera body) and a chemical component (film).
2. Students will identify the interior and exterior elements through dissection of a disposable 35mm camera and learn the function of the lens, aperture, shutter, shutter release and viewfinder.
3. Students will learn how to handle and operate a camera safely

Standards Alignment

National Standards

All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.

State Standards

All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.