How to Use Camera Aperture

In this lesson, students will learn about aperture using DSLR cameras. Students will apply their knowledge of aperture to open and close the lens of the DSLR in order to allow more or less light into the camera, while learning about f-stop. They will observe the differences between the aperture openings on the LCD screen of the DSLR camera. They will apply knowledge of aperture to achieve a well-balanced, successful image, and use proper vocabulary to describe their experiments concerning working with aperture.

Resource ID#: 168415 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Visual Arts

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)

Keywords: aperture, DSLR cameras

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: Arts for a Complete Education (ACE)

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