Ms. G's Visual Art Classes

05/09/2019

Throwback to our St. Patrick's Day Mystery Challenge! Students were given mystery items of a pot of gold. They were given the creativity and innovation to use these items however they could to capture a beautifully well crafted photograph. Take a look at their ideas!

04/05/2019

My Digital Photography students studied Barbara Kruger's work. They were asked to create some photographs based on her issues of values and power around the world! Check out some of their pieces.

04/04/2019

My 3rd period Digital students voted on their classmates best photographs to be entering Cabarrus County's Annual Share a Dose of Reality Contest! Please wish these photographers best of luck!

03/13/2019

Students had a Mardi Gras Challenge last week where they had to use a mask and/or beads to create a beautiful crisp photograph. Take a look at my 3rd period's wonderful photographs!

02/18/2019

Last Thursday, students were given the challenge to photograph a rose in honor of Valentine's Day. They had the freedom to express a mood or feeling anyway they would like with the tools learned in class. Check out some of their beautiful photographs!

02/11/2019

The new trend on Instagram are creating flat lay photographs! Students experiment with this type of photographs and here are a few examples!

02/07/2019

Over the past two days, we have had over 70 degree weather so Photo students and I took advantage of this opportunity to go outside.

As we learn the parts of the camera, students experimented with fast shutter speeds while changing the apertures and ISO settings on their cameras to create the perfect exposure. Take a look at some of their wonderful shots!

02/04/2019

Students in my 3rd period class we asked to explore their city! They went out to uptown Charlotte, downtown Concord, and Davidson to explore. Check out some of their wonderful photographs!

12/04/2018

This semester, I tried something a little different in having my students use digital editing software to create surrealist images. Surrealism is based on a dreamlike sense or a figment of your imagination. Check out a few of their finished pieces!

11/20/2018

My students always LOVE creating these photographs! They have spent a great deal of time learning different photo editing techniques! I am so proud of this group of students!

11/14/2018

This past week, we practiced using photo editing software and created Levitation photographs. Check some of their creations!

11/02/2018