9/23
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
- Concentration & Breadth
- Beauty - CS + 6 corrections
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: Discuss Dorthea Lange - "Migrant Mother"
6/2
Dear Students - I will not be in class today so we will not meet online. Please watch these videos about high key lighting and use this time to photograph a still life using high key lighting. This can be done indoors or outdoors in open shade. You may choose to use a backdrop or you can be creative with your background space.
5/17-5/21
Focus: Gather images for your advanced virtual photo exhibit. (about 15 images)
Review article about:
10 Characteristics of Great Photos
Objectives:
- Self Portrait Lesson
- Contact sheets and print should reflect two different styles/photo sessions.
- Focus on Concentration 2 - part 1
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: Gather images for your advanced virtual photo exhibit. (about 15 images)
Review Article:
A Guide to Preparing Your First Gallery Exhibition
5/14
Focus: Explore the work of Arinze Stanley.
Objectives:
- Self Portrait Lesson
- Contact sheets and print should reflect two different styles/photo sessions.
- Still Life #11 (Outdoors)
- CS + 6 corrected
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 6/17a
Closure:
5/13
Focus: Explore the self portraits of Vivian Maier.
Objectives:
- Self Portrait Lesson
- Contact sheets and print should reflect two different styles/photo sessions.
- Still Life #11 (Outdoors)
- CS + 6 corrected
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: Continue to explore Vivian Maier's street are and biography.
5/12
Focus: Explore some outdoor still life examples.
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Objectives:
- Photograph Still Life #11 (Outdoors)
- Create Contact Sheets
- Correct 6 images
Closure: Download your images and create contact sheets.
5/10
Focus: Check out this article on self-portrait ideas.
Objectives:
- Introduce Self Portrait Lesson
- Contact sheets and print should reflect two different styles/photo sessions.
Closure: Brainstorm some ideas that you might use for your self portrait series.
5/7
Focus: Review the work of these contemporary artists: Julie Blackmon & Tawny Chatmon
Objectives:
- Still Life 10 - Free subject (30 images 6 corrected)
- Flesh & Blood (50 images 6 corrected)
Closure: Choose an image or series of images from the above photographers to discuss. (In this critique, you can't say, "I like this photo because.... ")
5/6
Focus: Explore the photography of Todd Deutsch & be prepared to discuss your overall thoughts about his work.
Objectives:
- Still Life 10 - Free subject (30 images 6 corrected)
- Flesh & Blood (50 images 6 corrected)
Closure: Discuss the work of Todd Deutsch
5/5
Focus: Read this adobe article on still life photography.
Objectives:
- Read article & watch video
- Photograph Still Life 10 - Free subject
Closure: Download images and create contact sheets
5/4
Focus: Check out this article, Nine great family photographs.
Objectives:- Critique
- Introduce Flesh & Blood
- Begin pre-visualization
Closure: Discuss article and favorite image.
5/3
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?
- Critique
- Introduce Flesh & Blood
- Begin pre-visualization
Closure: Discuss Candy Cigarette by Sally Mann
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