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Jacob CecilRachael HulmeSPE 2016 Las Vegas Conference Presentation: Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, + Imagination in the Photography Classroom
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student work from in-class play & experimentation
*make sure to get an object as you come in the door #SPEVegasPlay
Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, +
Imagination in the Photography Classroom
Rachael Hulme Jacob Cecil
Participants will explore the theme of constructed reality through hands-on engagement with materials and gain knowledge of the use of play as a pedagogical tool in the photography classroom.
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objective:
Edgewood High School Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
[email protected] ehsphoto.org @ehs_photo @balloonsatbreakfast
Rachael hulme
Jacob Cecil River Hill High School Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
[email protected] cecilrhhs.weebly.com @cecilrhhs @aphototeacher
Jacob Howard County
Rachael Harford County
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What do these choices say about you and your training as a photographer?
Are you a MAKER or a FINDER?
maker finder
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activity #1
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activity #1
you will need…
1. your object (that you received at the door)
2. a picture-taking device
maker
let’s reflect‣ How did you approach making that image?
‣ Did you go with your first instinct, or take time to think & arrange?
‣ What kind of environment did you place it in?
‣ Did you alter or adjust it afterward?
activity #2
activity #2
you will need…
1. your object 2. your picture-making device 3. to visit one of the 3 tables
in the room
when you visit a table, you will find these materials:
flashlightsprops things to modify the light
new friends to collaborate with
You will work in groups at a table in the room
to create a still life setup. You will then experiment with different types
of props, light, and shadow, using the
flashlights at the table to create images.
time: 10 minutes
activity #2
let’s reflect
‣ What did you discover?
‣ Did collaboration play a part in your making?
‣ How could you adapt or extend this activity in your classroom?
‣ What kinds of technical and conceptual skills does this teach or refine for students?
‣ How does this model behaviors natural to professional/practicing artists?
how can we teach play?
play in contemporary
art &
contemporary
art education
play in contemporary art
Pierce + Stacy ThiotGabriel Orozco
playJohn Baldessari
PLAYAndrew B. Myers
Robert + Shana Parkeharrison
constructions
Gregory Crewdson
Cindy Sherman Laila Essaydi
Ryan Schude
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Pedagogy
ofplay
play in contemporary (art) education
play as behavior, habit, & way of being
experimentation
risk-taking
construction of one’s own knowledge through experiences
constructivism
constructionism
a theory of knowledge states that knowledge is created through interaction with experiences
a theory of learning inspired by constructivism is student-centered, hands-on, project-based learning
re-thinking our rolesas educators
educator as facilitator of experiences
educator as question-poser
“I don’t know, let’s find out together”
thoughts on play
Before setting a problem, give students time to play with the equipment. Students will often plan a fantastic inquiry but stumble at the first hurdle. Let them play before they plan. This will pick up and address many misconceptions before they start. Give them direct, hands-on access to explore and generate their own questions. Pose the questions around the room and get each other to answer. They are in control.
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”Jenkin, Matthew. "Play in Education: The Role and Importance of Creative Learning." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 2013
thoughts on play
I prefer to see play, and by extension the use of dramatic inquiry, as a well researched and effective pedagogical tool that develops children's learning where other more traditional, direct instruction and open discovery methods are less useful.
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” Jenkin, Matthew. "Play in Education: The Role and Importance of Creative Learning." The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 2013
Unit overview
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facilitated by rachael with jacob’s students at river hill high school in spring 2015
since adapted by both for our individual classrooms
we hope you will do the same! all materials will be available on jacob’s website at the end of the presentation
Unit overview
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cookiethe photographic
short for “cucoloris”
- is something used for casting shadows to create a p a t t e r n of light.
- helps to make staged photographs look more natural by breaking up the light.
cookiethe photographic
constructed realities: modifying the light
You will work in groups at your table
to create a still life setup. You will
then experiment with different types
of cookies, and use the flash(es) on your
group’s devices to create 2 images.
student work from in-class play & experimentation
prop 1 (prŏp)n.1. An object placed beneath or against a structure to keep it from falling or shaking; a support.2. One that serves as a means of support or assistance.3. (theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform. Contraction of “property".
usage notes: Props are often non-functional. A prop that is required to function is a "practical" prop.
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constructing the prop
+cookie
Good morning!Today is about
problem-solving.
We will divide into two groups per table. You will come up and draw a prompt that
dictates the photographic problem your group will solve. At 9:37, return to class to share.
An Uncomfortable Situation
a paradise
a trap
NOOOOOOOOO
you + virtual trespassing You will spend the remainder of class
investigating geolocations. Try to find all of these using a device (be prepared to share!):
1. Someplace empty 2. Someplace secret 3. Someplace wonderful 4. Someplace scary 5. Someplace abandoned 6. A rope or tire swing 7. A body of water 8. Anything else interesting
*Photo III: a location that could be used in your Humble Epic
flickr.com/map
Instagram app location tag + Google
maps
Foursquare.com
google.com “thing” +place
google search for memories
google search for memories
google screenshot via jacob
student testimonials
student testimonials
student testimonials
final student work examples
Jillian
Haley
Haley
Nick P. Nick
Heather
Allison
Hannah
Leah
PLAY
STRATEGIES
What are we teaching?
technical
conceptual artistic behaviors
improvisation
deconstructing artistic
processes
narrative strategies
resource management
what we discovered
teaching a process, building the Finder’s resources
Not converting everyone to a Maker
deconstructing artistic processes and habits that are natural to us as professional artists
needing a balance of very specific decision making and
choice selection, avoid the literal, embrace the ambiguous
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Thank you!
questions
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"Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, and Imagination in the
Photography Classroom”March 2016
#SPEVegasPlay
Rachael Hulme – [email protected] – @ehs_photo Edgewood High School Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
Jacob Cecil – [email protected] – @cecilrhhs River Hill High School Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
RESOURCES: http://cecilrhhs.weebly.com/constructed-reality.html http://www.ehsphoto.org
"Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, and Imagination in the
Photography Classroom”March 2016
#SPEVegasPlay
Rachael Hulme – [email protected] – @ehs_photo Edgewood High School Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
Jacob Cecil – [email protected] – @cecilrhhs River Hill High School Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
RESOURCES: http://cecilrhhs.weebly.com/constructed-reality.html http://www.ehsphoto.org
"Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, and Imagination in the
Photography Classroom”March 2016
#SPEVegasPlay
Rachael Hulme – [email protected] – @ehs_photo Edgewood High School Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
Jacob Cecil – [email protected] – @cecilrhhs River Hill High School Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
RESOURCES: http://cecilrhhs.weebly.com/constructed-reality.html http://www.ehsphoto.org
"Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, and Imagination in the
Photography Classroom”March 2016
#SPEVegasPlay
Rachael Hulme – [email protected] – @ehs_photo Edgewood High School Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
Jacob Cecil – [email protected] – @cecilrhhs River Hill High School Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
RESOURCES: http://cecilrhhs.weebly.com/constructed-reality.html http://www.ehsphoto.org
"Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, and Imagination in the
Photography Classroom”March 2016
#SPEVegasPlay
Rachael Hulme – [email protected] – @ehs_photo Edgewood High School Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
Jacob Cecil – [email protected] – @cecilrhhs River Hill High School Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
RESOURCES: http://cecilrhhs.weebly.com/constructed-reality.html http://www.ehsphoto.org
"Teach Them to Play: Harnessing Chance, Construction, and Imagination in the
Photography Classroom”March 2016
#SPEVegasPlay
Rachael Hulme – [email protected] – @ehs_photo Edgewood High School Harford County Public Schools, Maryland
Jacob Cecil – [email protected] – @cecilrhhs River Hill High School Howard County Public Schools, Maryland
RESOURCES: http://cecilrhhs.weebly.com/constructed-reality.html http://www.ehsphoto.org