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

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.

9/26

 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?

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)
• (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: Discuss the photo "Trolley - New Orleans" by Robert Frank

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?

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

 

Objectives:

• Critique
• Concentration & Breadth
• Beauty- CS & 6 corrected (Due today)
• Still Life 2- CS & 6 corrected (Due today)

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: Discuss Lunch Atop a Skyscraper

Macro

9/20

 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?

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

Objectives:

• Critique
• Concentration & Breadth
• Blurring the Boundaries Assignment (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 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: Discuss Tina Modotti- " Sombrero with Hammer and Sickle"

Tina Modotti by jaimecream on Scribd

2/15

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?

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

 Objectives:

• Critique
• Discuss Concentration & Breadth
• Still Life 1 CS+6 corrected
• School Grounds CS+ 6 corrected
• Weekend Assignment: Blurring the Boundaries

Closure: Discuss 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.

2/14

Focus: Prepare cameras for Still Life - Begin immediately 

Objectives:

• Complete any missing critiques
• Still Life 1 (CS + 6 corrected)

Due Today: 

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

Closure: Download pics, make contact sheet.

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?

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

Objectives:

• Critique
• Download images from yesterday.  
• Create contact sheets
• Choose 4 of your best photos to edit.  
• Upload to Flickr (album name: School Grounds) 

Due Wednesday: 

• 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 Dorothea Lange - "Migrant Mother"

9/9

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?

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

Objectives:

• Critique
• Discuss Concentration & Breadth

Due Wednesday, 14th: 

• 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.

Half Past Autumn from Anita Womack-Weidner on Vimeo.

9/8

  

Focus: Critique this photo.

Description:  

• What types of things do you see in the work?

• How would you describe them?

• What colors are used?

• What shapes are visible?

• Where is the scene?

• Are there any unknown objects?

• What information can you get from the title?

Analysis:

• What Elements of Art did the artist use (line, shape, space, form, texture, color)?

• What Principles of Design are used (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis and unity)?

• Describe how they were used.

• How does the viewer’s eye move around the composition?

Interpretation:

• What do you think this piece is about?

• What do you see happening?

• What is the most important part of this piece?

• Why do you think the artist made this piece?

• Does the title fit?

• Pretend you can climb inside. How does the photo feel? How does it make you feel?

• Would you agree with the choice of medium and colors?

• Does the date the piece was made make a difference?

 Judgment:

• Why do you think other people should see this work?

• What would you do with it if you owned it?

• What is worth remembering about this picture?

• What did the artist do best?

• What would you change if you were the artist?

• Do you like or dislike the piece?  Why?

Objectives:

• Critique
• Discuss Concentration & Breadth

Closure: Critique Discussion - Cindy Sherman "Untitled 92"

The Camera

9/7

 

Focus: Critique this photo.

Description:  

• What types of things do you see in the work?

• How would you describe them?

• What colors are used?

• What shapes are visible?

• Where is the scene?

• Are there any unknown objects?

• What information can you get from the title?

Analysis:

• What Elements of Art did the artist use (line, shape, space, form, texture, color)?

• What Principles of Design are used (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis and unity)?

• Describe how they were used.

• How does the viewer’s eye move around the composition?

Interpretation:

• What do you think this piece is about?

• What do you see happening?

• What is the most important part of this piece?

• Why do you think the artist made this piece?

• Does the title fit?

• Pretend you can climb inside. How does the photo feel? How does it make you feel?

• Would you agree with the choice of medium and colors?

• Does the date the piece was made make a difference?

 Judgment:

• Why do you think other people should see this work?

• What would you do with it if you owned it?

• What is worth remembering about this picture?

• What did the artist do best?

• What would you change if you were the artist?

• Do you like or dislike the piece?  Why?

Objectives:

• Critique
• Review the camera presentation and watch the videos.

Closure: Critique Discussion of "Police Line" by Dawoud Bey
Dawoud Bey: Links to Other Projects