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Identify the theme
Identify the theme
For each of these photos, which theme do you think they fit? What makes you say that?
Expansive Landscapes
Small Worlds
Abstract Nature
On Country
Utopian City
Urban Decay
Minimalist Architecture
Parson, J (2015) 'Golburne Boys Orphanage'
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
For each theme provided, write:
One idea for a subject you could photograph.
One location nearby that could work.
Expansive Landscapes
Small Worlds
Abstract Nature
On Country
Utopian City
Urban Decay
Minimalist Architecture
Theme Statement
Theme Statement
Your theme statement is one sentence that sums up the focus of your photo series. We will make one to guide us in what we create.
Instructions
From your ideas before, pick your top 2-3 and create a theme statement. You can use the sentence starters below to help.
“My series will explore ___ by photographing ___ in order to show ___.”
“Through my series, I want to highlight ___ using the theme of ___.”
Examples
“My series will explore Small Worlds by photographing insects and plants in the school gardens in order to show details we often overlook.”
“Through my series, I want to highlight Urban Decay using old buildings and graffiti around Civic.”
Pair & Share
Pair & Share
With someone near you, read your favourite statement
Your partner should give one suggestion: “That sounds clear” or “You could make the subject more specific.”
Revise your statement once.
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