4/30

 Focus: In Conversation: Visual Meditations on Black Masculinity


Objectives:

  • Identity: 50 photos (6 corrected)

4/29

Mrs. Cream will not be meeting on google meet today.  Please work on your still life assignment (photographing objects that you associate with your identity). 30 images - 6 corrected 

4/28

Focus: Explore more ideas/approached to the identity assignment.

Objectives:

  • Identity: 50 photos (6 corrected)

Closure: Explore some other contemporary photographers that address identity in their work.

4/27

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:

  • Identity: 50 photos (6 corrected)


Closure: Discuss Five Day Forecast by Lorna Simpson

 

4/26

Focus: Read this article and choose an artist/work that speaks to you.

Objectives:

  • Concentration Proposal: Due today
  • Brainstorm ideas about your identity and how prejudice has impacted you, your family, or someone you care about.
Closure: Discuss article.

4/22

Focus: Read this article and explore the images and art. 


Objectives:

  • Still Life #8 (one light & liquids) (30 images - CS + 6 corrected)
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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) 
Part 1 Due 5/21
Part 2 Due 6/17

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 6/17

Closure: Discuss reactions to the article and individual works.
Which photographer/image did you respond to the most?  Why?



4/21

Focus: Watch video and review lighting options.

Objectives:

  • Photograph Still Life #8 (one light & liquids)
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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) 
Part 1 Due 5/21
Part 2 Due 6/17

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 6/17

Closure: Download images and create contact sheets.

4/20

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
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Still Life  (Wednesday)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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) 
Part 1 Due 5/21
Part 2 Due 6/17

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 6/17


Closure: Discuss Fire Escape Collapse Stanley Foreman



4/19

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
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Still Life  (Wednesday)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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 Dali' Atomicus by Phillippe Halsman
(We will listen to the audio of the video only)

4/16

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
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Still Life  (Wednesday)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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 Gorilla in the Congo by Brent Stirton

4/15

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
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Still Life  (Wednesday)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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 Famine in Somalia by James Nachtwey 1992

4/14

Focus: Review composition elements before beginning the still life assignment. (Focus on the elements bolded in RED.)

Vantage Point

Rule of Thirds

Leading Lines

Light

Texture

Repetition

Depth of Field

Color

Framing

Abstraction

Objectives:

  • Still Life #7 (Composition)
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Still Life  (Wednesday)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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: Download your images and create contact sheets.

4/13

 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
  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Still Life  (Wednesday)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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 Untitled (Cowboy) by Richard Prince

4/12

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:

  • TCQ 6 (Composition)- (CS + 10 corrected)
  • Still Life  (Wednesday)
  • Continue to work on Concentration & Breadth

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) (Due April 14th)

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 Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque Hiver, Paris, 1955 by Richard Avedon

Composition

Composition

B&G Contest

 


4/1

Focus: Check power school.  What is your current grade for MP3?  How many assignments are you missing?  Create a to-do list for time management purposes.  Speak to Mrs. Cream about any discrepancies with you grade.

Objectives: 

  • Work on any missing assignments for MP3
  • If you've finished all assignments, work on the black and gold logo for extra credit.
Closure: When is MP3 over?