This is a good example of how animation can be used to help explain difficult concepts using real-time footage and underlying invisible elements such as magnetic fields. In photography, we teach students about exposure by getting them to experiment with long-exposures in the darkroom and LED lights to create beautiful abstractions, but it also allows them to understand how photography is literally about 'drawing with light'. Here are some examples by students:
This shot was taken by Lydia Francis recently to capture a firework display:
In addition, we also capture scenes using a very quick shutter speed as in these examples:
Having spoken recently with Mr Wagle, the Senior Science technician, we will be setting up a lesson where my year 10 GCSE students document an experiment conducted by year 13 students. I like the idea of working with departments to teach our Photography course, however, I would imagine it working very well with an Applied Arts course or diploma for students that need more of a structure to channel their creativity.
