13 April 2016

PROJECT #9: SEVEN DAYS OF SELF

NOTE: This is an official self-portrait project, NOT a selfie project.

DIRECTIONS: For seven days, make one clever/creative/unexpected self-portrait. Yes, simple as that. Be mindful of your light, location, composition, thematic considerations, camera functions, time of day, etc. 

NOTE: This is an official self-portrait project, NOT a selfie project.


Of course, you will be scored on the EXPOSURE of your photographs. Make sure you are choosing correct ISO, APERTURE, SHUTTER, FOCUS for your desired effect(s).

Equally, you will be scored on the CREATIVITY of your images - 7 IN TOTAL.

HOW YOUR WORK WILL BE SCORED:
4………….EXCEPTIONAL
The photograph is exceptionally well exposed, developed, printed, and presented (no defects of any kind).
The range of value is exceptional (beyond 10 tints/shades of gray) and includes an unmistakably deep and rich absolute black, white, and middle gray)
The composition is exceptionally composed and obviously follows the rule of thirds, symmetrical or asymmetrical balance, or can be verbally justified as to why it does not.
A combination of the elements of design (line, shape, form, texture, space, and value) are not just present, but it is clear that the photographer uses the devices in an intentional and deliberate manner, and has a firm handle on their ability to unify a composition.
The photograph has that ‘something extra’ – apparent either through subject matter, careful attention to detail, or methods of photographing - that raise it to the category of aesthetically exceptional. In other words, the photograph stands-up to the best of all high school level photography that is being done.

3………….VERY GOOD
The photograph is very well exposed, developed, printed, and presented (no defects of any kind).
The range of value is beyond 10 tints/shades of gray, and includes an unmistakably deep and rich absolute black, white, and middle gray
The composition is deliberately and very well composed and obviously follows the rule of thirds, symmetrical or asymmetrical balance, or can be verbally justified as to why it does not.
A combination of the elements of design (line, shape, form, texture, space, and value) is present, and it is clear that the photographer uses the devices in an intentional and deliberate manner, and has a firm handle on their ability to unify a composition.
The photograph commands attention and stands above others as a work to aspire to.

2………….GOOD
The photograph is mostly well exposed, developed, printed, and presented, (Defects or blemishes are apparent, but minimal)
A range of value is present, and includes an absolute black, white, and middle gray.
The composition is mostly composed and follows the rule of thirds, symmetrical or asymmetrical balance, or can be verbally justified as to why it does not.
A combination of the elements of design (line, shape, form, texture, space, and value) is mostly present,
The photograph is pleasing to look at and holds the viewer’s sustained attention.


1………….NEEDS WORK
The photograph is somewhat well exposed, developed, printed, and presented, (Defects or blemishes are present).
A small range of values is present, and an absolute black and white are present.
The composition is somewhat composed, but may appear haphazard or accidental.
A combination of the elements of design (line, shape, form, texture, space, and value) is somewhat present,
The photograph holds the viewer’s attention for only a few moments.


0…………INCOMPLETE
The photograph is not well exposed, developed, printed, and presented, (Defects or blemishes are plentiful.)
A range of value is not present – absolute black and white are missing.
The composition is not composed using the rule of thirds, symmetrical or asymmetrical balance,
The elements of design (line, shape, form, texture, space, and value) are not present.
The photograph does not hold the viewer’s attention.
Did not complete the assignment fully, or did not demonstrate enough skills, product, work to be scored.



11 April 2016

INQUIRY #15: Alfred Stieglitz

1. Find three noteworthy facts about Stieglitz.
2. Post a portrait by him.
3. Post a well-known image by him.