Curriculum Photography in Edgefield
Outcomes
We envisage that Edgefield Primary will be the Photography Hub in providing opportunities for all our school community to be involved in Photography. The school will be buzzing with photography activities and showcases for all pupils, staff and stakeholders.
Through Photography, the pupils will be able to realise our school’s vision of “Lives Empowered, Lives Touched”.
“Lives Empowered”: As an Empowered Leader and Learner, we will empower them through Photography to take on leadership, individual and group roles and be more self-confident and motivated.
“Lives Touched”: As we inculcate our 7 school core values, we aim to make a difference and touch their lives and in turn they themselves will touch others’. In photography, we hope that the students show:
Benefits of photography
We want to equip all our pupils with the skills and knowledge of the art of photography. It is designed to empower the pupils to take charge and be in the forefront of capturing school events and other activities through meaningful pictures. Pupils will also have the opportunity to learn various technical aspects of handling a digital camera and its functions. Photography is a skill which will boosts the students’ self-esteem. It encourages planning and presentation skills and allows students to display their potential through creativity. With creativity, it provides students with the opportunity to be innovative. Photography helps teach fundamental decision-making skills. Students must make conscious decisions in regards to lighting, angles, subject matter and a host of other factors. It provides hands-on lessons in a subject with real-world applications and capitalizes on students’ curiosity, and sense of adventure when trying to capture their attention and really get them interested in digital photography.
Through Photography, the pupils will be able to realise our school’s vision of “Lives Empowered, Lives Touched”.
“Lives Empowered”: As an Empowered Leader and Learner, we will empower them through Photography to take on leadership, individual and group roles and be more self-confident and motivated.
“Lives Touched”: As we inculcate our 7 school core values, we aim to make a difference and touch their lives and in turn they themselves will touch others’. In photography, we hope that the students show:
- Compassion: Use kind words and praises on photography put up for show cases. Help friends who are in need to learn photography.
- Integrity: Truthful and Admitting Mistakes during photography lessons. Choosing to do the right thing and responsible in own action.whilst taking photographs.
- Discipline: Following school rules and upholding Edgefield image.
- Loyalty: Proud of CCA, school and country. Uphold school’s good name.
- Respect: Respecting people, environment and personal items (photography equipments).
- Courage: Take on challenges and learn from experiences. Face up failures and mistakes. Perform task out of comfort area and choose what is right when faced in difficult situation.
- Team Spirit: Play role during group work. Provides encouragement and help peers. Work harmoniously with one another towards a common goal.
Benefits of photography
We want to equip all our pupils with the skills and knowledge of the art of photography. It is designed to empower the pupils to take charge and be in the forefront of capturing school events and other activities through meaningful pictures. Pupils will also have the opportunity to learn various technical aspects of handling a digital camera and its functions. Photography is a skill which will boosts the students’ self-esteem. It encourages planning and presentation skills and allows students to display their potential through creativity. With creativity, it provides students with the opportunity to be innovative. Photography helps teach fundamental decision-making skills. Students must make conscious decisions in regards to lighting, angles, subject matter and a host of other factors. It provides hands-on lessons in a subject with real-world applications and capitalizes on students’ curiosity, and sense of adventure when trying to capture their attention and really get them interested in digital photography.
Photography for P1-P6 pupils
Primary 1 - Basic Photography (Point & Shoot [1])
Primary 2 - Basic Photography (Point & Shoot [2])
Primary 3 - Basic Photography (Patterns, Close-up)
Primary 4 - Basic Photography (Rule of thirds, Leading Lines, Framing)
Primary 5 – Themed Photography (Jump Shots, Product, Perspective Shots)
Primary 6 – Narrative Photography (To incorporate composition techniques and skills learnt in P3, 4 and 5 to tell a story)
Objectives:
Primary 2 - Basic Photography (Point & Shoot [2])
Primary 3 - Basic Photography (Patterns, Close-up)
Primary 4 - Basic Photography (Rule of thirds, Leading Lines, Framing)
Primary 5 – Themed Photography (Jump Shots, Product, Perspective Shots)
Primary 6 – Narrative Photography (To incorporate composition techniques and skills learnt in P3, 4 and 5 to tell a story)
Objectives:
- To provide opportunity for students to handle semi-professional digital compact cameras.
- To motivate, inspire and evoke students’ imagination and creative thinking through photography.
- To learn how to use basic photo editing software to enhance photos
EDGE Learning Process:
Experience > Develop > Grow > Empower