The Elemenets of Design Workshop

Our Elements of Design workshop is geared to students grades 3-8.

We start with an interactive talk covering the Elements of Design, composition ideas, and the basics of using a digital camera. Students are then given cameras and brought outside to practice what they learn on a morning adventure walk to a nearby natural area. Our program leaders guide students in nature awareness and sensory activities.

In the afternoon, students are taught how to edit their photos and are engaged in creative outdoor activities, such as building nature sculptures or a nature photo scavenger hunt. The students’ best shots get shared with the class in an end-of-day slideshow! We leave each class with their Top Shots and a newfound appreciation for nature.

Art wall at P.L. Robertson PS

There are many opportunities for you to continue your Focus on Nature experience after the workshop is completed, such as creating a photo board with each student’s top photo or having the students do a creative writing project on the photos they took. You can see our suggested extension activities on our Teacher Resource Page.

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