3/1

Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  

Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?

Objectives:

  • Critiques
  • TCQ4 - Open Subject with a focus on Angle of View (CS + 6 corrected)
  • (Wednesday) Still Life #2 - Theme: Angle of View - (30 images - 6 corrected)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
  • Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th
Concentration
            A concentration is a body of related works based on an individual’s interest in a particular idea expressed visually.  It focuses on a process of investigation, growth, and discover.  Students should be encouraged to explore a personal central interest as intensively as possible.  They are free to work with any idea, in any medium, that addresses photography techniques. The concentration will demonstrate a plan of action or investigation in which the student has invested considerable time, effort and thought.  Students will submit 10-12 images every four weeks (twice a marking period)

Breadth
            This work should demonstrate student understanding of the elements and principles of art, technical skill, and conceptual thought.  Student will choose themes given by the instructor to interpret and explore.  The work will demonstrate the students broad range and ability to photography an extensive collection of themes.  Personal style and technique should be emphasized throughout the work.  A minimum of 18 images will be due at the end of each marking period. (Themes are on sidebar of blog) (Due April 14th)

Closure: Discuss "99 Cents" - by Andreas Gursky



2/26

Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  

Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?


Objectives:

  • Review TCQ4- Open Subject with a focus on Angle of View
  • Still Life #1 - Theme: Stacked - 30 images - 5 corrected, 1 triptych)
  • TCQ3 - 1 Triptych + contact sheets
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
  • Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th
Concentration
            A concentration is a body of related works based on an individual’s interest in a particular idea expressed visually.  It focuses on a process of investigation, growth, and discover.  Students should be encouraged to explore a personal central interest as intensively as possible.  They are free to work with any idea, in any medium, that addresses photography techniques. The concentration will demonstrate a plan of action or investigation in which the student has invested considerable time, effort and thought.  Students will submit 10-12 images every four weeks (twice a marking period)

Breadth
            This work should demonstrate student understanding of the elements and principles of art, technical skill, and conceptual thought.  Student will choose themes given by the instructor to interpret and explore.  The work will demonstrate the students broad range and ability to photography an extensive collection of themes.  Personal style and technique should be emphasized throughout the work.  A minimum of 18 images will be due at the end of each marking period. (Themes are on sidebar of blog)

Angle of View

Closure: Discuss "Black Power Salute" - by John Dominis

 

2/25

Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  

Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?


Objectives:

  • Still Life #1 - Theme: Stacked - 30 images - 5 corrected, 1 triptych)
  • TCQ3 - 1 Triptych + contact sheets
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
  • Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th
Concentration
            A concentration is a body of related works based on an individual’s interest in a particular idea expressed visually.  It focuses on a process of investigation, growth, and discover.  Students should be encouraged to explore a personal central interest as intensively as possible.  They are free to work with any idea, in any medium, that addresses photography techniques. The concentration will demonstrate a plan of action or investigation in which the student has invested considerable time, effort and thought.  Students will submit 10-12 images every four weeks (twice a marking period)

Breadth
            This work should demonstrate student understanding of the elements and principles of art, technical skill, and conceptual thought.  Student will choose themes given by the instructor to interpret and explore.  The work will demonstrate the students broad range and ability to photography an extensive collection of themes.  Personal style and technique should be emphasized throughout the work.  A minimum of 18 images will be due at the end of each marking period. (Themes are on sidebar of blog)

Closure: Discuss "The Falling Man" - by Richard Drew of the Associated Press

2/24

Focus: Review Still Life

Still Life

Objectives:

  • Still Life #1 - Theme: Stacked
  • Download images & create contact sheets from TCQ3 - (Triptych)
  • Design 1 Triptych
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
  • Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th
Closure: Download your images from your Still Life #1 (Do this independently)

2/23

 Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  


Description:  
Analysis:
Interpretation:
Judgment:

Objectives:

  • Download images & create contact sheets from TCQ3 - (Triptych)
  • Correct 6 photos
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
  • Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th


Closure: Discuss the photo "V-J Day in Times Square" by Alfred Eisenstaedt

2/22

Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  

Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?


Objectives:

  • Demo TCQ3 - Triptych
  • Download images & create contact sheets from TCQ3 - (Triptych)
  • Correct 6 photos
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
  • Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th

Closure: Discuss Ali vs. Sonny Liston by Neil Leifer

2/19

Focus: Triptych - photographic triptych is a common style used in modern commercial artwork. The photographs are usually arranged with a plain border between them. The work may consist of separate images that are variants on a theme, or may be one larger image split into three.


 Objectives:

  • Introduce TCQ3 - Triptych
  • Download images & create contact sheets from TCQ2 - (Beauty)
  • Correct 6 photos
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
  • Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th

Closure:  Brainstorm some themes/ideas that you might use for your triptych assignment.





Triptych

Triptych

2/18

Shortened Period today.  Focus on the below objectives.

 Objectives:

  • Download images & create contact sheets from TCQ2 - (Beauty)
  • Correct 6 photos
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th!


Some Snow Related Photography Websites to Check Out:

2/17

 Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  


Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?

Objectives:
  • Critique
  • Download images & create contact sheets from TCQ2 - (Beauty)
  • Correct 6 photos
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th!

Closure: Discuss the photo "Trolley - New Orleans" by Robert Frank


2/16

 Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  

Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?

Objectives:
  • Critique
  • Download images & create contact sheets from TCQ2 - (Beauty)
  • Correct 6 photos
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth
Concentration 1-(part 1) - Due March 12th

Closure: Discuss the photo "Emmett Till" by David Jackson

Beauty

My Page

2/12

 

Happy Valentine's Day!


Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  


Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?
 


Objectives:

  • Critique
  • Concentration Proposal
  • Image Corrections
  • Macro Assignment 

Closure: Discuss Lunch Atop a Skyscraper

2/11

Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  


Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?


Objectives:

  • Critique
  • Concentration Proposal
  • Image Corrections
  • Macro Assignment 

Closure: Discuss Tina Modotti- " Sombrero with Hammer and Sickle"

Tina Modotti by jaimecream on Scribd

2/10

Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  


Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?


Objectives:

  • Critique
  • Concentration Proposal
  • Image Corrections
  • Macro Assignment 

ClosureDiscuss Roy DeCarava "Portrait of John Coltrane - 1963" from the book Sound That I Saw.


 Ur boken "The Sound I Saw" | Roy DeCarava from Claes Gabrielson on Vimeo.

2/9

Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  

Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?


Objectives:

  • Critique
  • Concentration Proposal
  • Image Corrections
  • Macro Assignment 


Closure: Discuss Dorthea Lange - "Migrant Mother"

2/8

 Focus: Critique this photo.  Use the photo critique guide for question prompts if  you need assistance.  


Description:  What do you see?
Analysis: Quality of image - Elements & Principle, Technical Aspects, Composition
Interpretation: What do you think the work is about?
Judgment: Do you like the work?



Objectives:

  • Critique
  • Discuss Concentration
  • Image Edits
  • Introduce Macro Assignment
Macro/Close-Up Photography

Due Monday:
 

  • 1 paragraph Proposal for Concentration- Include topic, reasons or inspiration for topic, how you plan to achieve your proposal, tentative photo shoots, etc.

Closure: Critique Discussion - Gordon Parks "American Gothic" start watching at 18 minutes.




Macro/Close-Up Photography