Fri. Nov. 23rd: Architecture Final Print Due
Mon. Nov. 26th: Light Film Due
Fri. Dec 7th: Light Contact Sheet Due
Fri. Dec 21st: Light Final Print Due
Fri. Jan 4th: Ecology and Texture Film Due
Fri. Jan 18th: Ecology and Texture Contact Sheet Due
Fri. Jan 25th: Last day to turn in any missing or redone assignments!
*Midterms*
1st period – Jan. 28
5th period – Jan. 30
9th period - Feb. 1
2nd light Final Print Due
Texture Final Print Due
Midterm Print Due
1 mounted print Due
Midterm Exam
*notice: ecology isnt due yet!! it will be due sometime in the spring, to allow for outdoor shooting.*
Fri. Feb 23rd: Snow Final Print Due
Sunday, December 9, 2007
photo assignment - Snow
Shoot images of snow and ice. You have the majority of winter to complete this. You do not need a specific roll dedicated to just shots of “snow”, take the opportunities when they come! Be creative!
Due: Feb. 23
Due: Feb. 23
photo assignment - Midterm
Photography Mid Term Exam
1st Period: Jan. 28
5th Period: Jan. 30
9th Period: Feb. 1
1.Texture Final Print Due
2.One Mounted Print Due: Choose your best print for presentation.
3.Midterm Print: Body Language
We are all aware of the effect body language has on each other... through the way we stand, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, etc...
Shoot a roll of film exploring the expression of various emotions through body language. You are illustrating the human body showing emotion, in any way you can. Every part of the body counts, hands, arms, legs, eyes, etc. It can be abstract, for instance just part of the body, it can also be a complete body. It can also be a person interacting with another... Be creative!!!
Make sure each and every shot is taken at the proper exposure, use lights and/or a tripod if need be. Pay attention to the background... is it relevant, necessary, distracting, etc?
Your print must be composed and printed well and express a strong sense of body language and emotion.
You will be turning in one print, a contact sheet, and an exposure log that also explains each emotion or what the body is saying in each pose.
4.Written Exam:
You will be responsible for all of the information in the notes and hand outs you have received since September 10th. It will be multiple choice and feature lots of vocabulary. Review your notes!
1st Period: Jan. 28
5th Period: Jan. 30
9th Period: Feb. 1
1.Texture Final Print Due
2.One Mounted Print Due: Choose your best print for presentation.
3.Midterm Print: Body Language
We are all aware of the effect body language has on each other... through the way we stand, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, etc...
Shoot a roll of film exploring the expression of various emotions through body language. You are illustrating the human body showing emotion, in any way you can. Every part of the body counts, hands, arms, legs, eyes, etc. It can be abstract, for instance just part of the body, it can also be a complete body. It can also be a person interacting with another... Be creative!!!
Make sure each and every shot is taken at the proper exposure, use lights and/or a tripod if need be. Pay attention to the background... is it relevant, necessary, distracting, etc?
Your print must be composed and printed well and express a strong sense of body language and emotion.
You will be turning in one print, a contact sheet, and an exposure log that also explains each emotion or what the body is saying in each pose.
4.Written Exam:
You will be responsible for all of the information in the notes and hand outs you have received since September 10th. It will be multiple choice and feature lots of vocabulary. Review your notes!
photo assignment - Ecology and Texture
Ecology and Texture
film due Dec. 17
You have two assignments to complete with this roll of film. The first being “Ecology”, the second being “Texture”
1.Ecology
“ecology” can be defined as "the comprehensive science of the relationship of the organism to the environment."
Find a subject that tells a story about how we effect our environment in a positive or a negative way. You are documenting the impact of the organism (people) on its environment. The impact could be good or bad. Take your time to think about the subject matter and what exactly the story is that you want to tell.
Take your time to focus your camera, adjust the aperture and shutter speed depending on your needs. Take your time to frame the subject in a way that the viewer is not distracted by extraneous objects or too much negative space. Create a strong focal point, remember the rules of composition.
Shoot a couple different concepts.
2.Texture
“texture” refers to the properties of and the sensations caused by the external surface of objects received through the sense of touch. It can be rough, grainy, smooth, slimy, soft, scratchy, shiny, furry, etc. Think of the contrast between sandpaper or silk.
Texture tells us about the nature of a subject, whether it's the rough surface of a straw hat, or the silky smoothness of satin. The light that reveals an object's texture also gives us a sense of its dimensionality.
Strong, direct light that rakes across an object from the side (called side lighting) emphasizes its surface characteristics in sharp detail, and creates a pattern of highlight and shadow. When shooting outdoors, it's a good idea to shoot early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when sunlight skims across a subject at a low angle. If you're taking pictures indoors, you can position lights this way, at any time you wish. All you need to do is to place the main light so that it lights the subject from one side.
Find objects or subjects with interesting textures, a grouping of contrasting textures, a grouping of similar textures... something that you find interesting. Remember the rules of composition!
You will print two photographs from this roll, one “Ecology”, one “Texture”
film due Dec. 17
You have two assignments to complete with this roll of film. The first being “Ecology”, the second being “Texture”
1.Ecology
“ecology” can be defined as "the comprehensive science of the relationship of the organism to the environment."
Find a subject that tells a story about how we effect our environment in a positive or a negative way. You are documenting the impact of the organism (people) on its environment. The impact could be good or bad. Take your time to think about the subject matter and what exactly the story is that you want to tell.
Take your time to focus your camera, adjust the aperture and shutter speed depending on your needs. Take your time to frame the subject in a way that the viewer is not distracted by extraneous objects or too much negative space. Create a strong focal point, remember the rules of composition.
Shoot a couple different concepts.
2.Texture
“texture” refers to the properties of and the sensations caused by the external surface of objects received through the sense of touch. It can be rough, grainy, smooth, slimy, soft, scratchy, shiny, furry, etc. Think of the contrast between sandpaper or silk.
Texture tells us about the nature of a subject, whether it's the rough surface of a straw hat, or the silky smoothness of satin. The light that reveals an object's texture also gives us a sense of its dimensionality.
Strong, direct light that rakes across an object from the side (called side lighting) emphasizes its surface characteristics in sharp detail, and creates a pattern of highlight and shadow. When shooting outdoors, it's a good idea to shoot early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when sunlight skims across a subject at a low angle. If you're taking pictures indoors, you can position lights this way, at any time you wish. All you need to do is to place the main light so that it lights the subject from one side.
Find objects or subjects with interesting textures, a grouping of contrasting textures, a grouping of similar textures... something that you find interesting. Remember the rules of composition!
You will print two photographs from this roll, one “Ecology”, one “Texture”
photo assignment - Light
LIGHT
To do: Shoot interesting images in a variety of lighting situations. You must have at least three examples of each of the below themes on your contact sheet. Explore different places, subjects, light sources, etc. Try various camera angles. Don't just take landscape shots. Experiment and have fun!
Silhouette: A silhouette is a well defined black shape that stands out against a brightly lit background. A silhouette is produced when we take a photograph of a subject that has strong back lighting. The subject will be darker than the bright background. Of course, in a silhouette it is the shape of the subject that makes the photo interesting.
Shadow: Take a look around for shadows and record them on film. You could show the shadow as the total focus of the image. Find a scene where shadows make interesting patterns or shapes. Take time to explore the "dark side".
Reflection: Take photographs where reflection of light is the main composition or interest point. Look at how things reflect light and how a reflection point in a photo can add major interest. The idea is to look for reflections in any shiny item, liquids, highly polished surfaces, etc, not only on classical mirrors, try to get the reflection clearly.
Night: The only rule is, the photos must be taken at night. The main goal isn’t to take photos in your basement at night time, the purpose of this assignment is to go out and capture the life, movement, mystery and behaviors surfacing after the sun sets...
Go out and explore!
To do: Shoot interesting images in a variety of lighting situations. You must have at least three examples of each of the below themes on your contact sheet. Explore different places, subjects, light sources, etc. Try various camera angles. Don't just take landscape shots. Experiment and have fun!
Silhouette: A silhouette is a well defined black shape that stands out against a brightly lit background. A silhouette is produced when we take a photograph of a subject that has strong back lighting. The subject will be darker than the bright background. Of course, in a silhouette it is the shape of the subject that makes the photo interesting.
Shadow: Take a look around for shadows and record them on film. You could show the shadow as the total focus of the image. Find a scene where shadows make interesting patterns or shapes. Take time to explore the "dark side".
Reflection: Take photographs where reflection of light is the main composition or interest point. Look at how things reflect light and how a reflection point in a photo can add major interest. The idea is to look for reflections in any shiny item, liquids, highly polished surfaces, etc, not only on classical mirrors, try to get the reflection clearly.
Night: The only rule is, the photos must be taken at night. The main goal isn’t to take photos in your basement at night time, the purpose of this assignment is to go out and capture the life, movement, mystery and behaviors surfacing after the sun sets...
Go out and explore!
photo assignment - Architecture
Every building has its own character or feeling that it gives you as you enter it or look at it. Like a real person, you need to look at it closely to capture the interesting details. Find a building and photograph it so that you can express that character. Concentrate on photographing sections of the structure that emphasize the character and distinctive design of the building.
You may choose to zoom in on certain elements; a door, stair, window, or crack in a wall. Try experimenting with unusual camera angles for this. Emphasize scale and perspective, try different lenses, shoot many different subjects...
Some suggestions:
bring your camera to as many places as possible, you never know what you may NEED to shoot!
go on adventures, plan trips to the city or historic towns in NJ...
pay attention to the time of day you shoot, different times mean different effects with light and shadows, watch the types of shadows that are cast by trees or other buildings...
think about good composition!
have fun!!
You may choose to zoom in on certain elements; a door, stair, window, or crack in a wall. Try experimenting with unusual camera angles for this. Emphasize scale and perspective, try different lenses, shoot many different subjects...
Some suggestions:
bring your camera to as many places as possible, you never know what you may NEED to shoot!
go on adventures, plan trips to the city or historic towns in NJ...
pay attention to the time of day you shoot, different times mean different effects with light and shadows, watch the types of shadows that are cast by trees or other buildings...
think about good composition!
have fun!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
