11/30

 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?

What have you learned about the photo or photographer or how has your understanding of the image changed after the discussion/video?


Objectives: 

  • Critique
  • Create a plan for your self-portrait assignment.  Where will you take photos? Who will help you?  Will you use a timer? Cell phone? What type of lighting will you use?  How can you take advantage of the best natural lighting?
  • Concentration Proposal 2 (Due Wednesday)
  • Brainstorm Self Portrait Assignment

Breadth: Photo a Day Challenge

Closure: Discuss Dali' Atomicus by Phillippe Halsman

11/29

 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? Why?
What have you learned about the photo or photographer or how has your understanding of the image changed after the discussion/video?



Objectives: 

  • Critique
  • Create a plan for your self-portrait assignment.  Where will you take photos? Who will help you?  Will you use a timer? Cell phone? What type of lighting will you use?  How can you take advantage of the best natural lighting?
  • Concentration Proposal 2 (Due Wednesday)
  • Brainstorm Self Portrait Assignment

Breadth: Photo a Day Challenge


Closure: Discuss Milk Drop Coronet by Harold Edgerton

10/7

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?
What have you learned about the photo or photographer or how has your understanding of the image changed after the discussion/video?
Objectives:
  • Critique
  • Still Life #4 (CS + 6 corrected)
  • Triptych (CS + 1 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 at the end of the 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 "99 Cents" - by Andreas Gursky



Still Life

Still Life

9/30

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?
What have you learned about the photo or photographer or how has your understanding of the image changed after the discussion/video?


Objectives:
  • Critique
  • Macro (CS + 4 corrected)
  • Still Life 3 (CS + 4 corrected)
  • Optional - Photograph Still Life for practice or Breadth or a make-up
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 at the end of the 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

Triptych

Triptych

9/27

Focus: Prepare your cameras for Still Life.

Objectives:
  • Critique
  • Macro (CS + 4 corrected)
  • (Jackie brings still life items tomorrow)
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 at then end of the 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 if time allows.