ADVANCED PHOTO ASSIGNMENTS
Advanced Photo
Lang
Assignment:Election Year
Challenge: Create a photo essay of 5-6 photographs that inform the public about a social or political issue. As a print journalist attempts to investigate several angles of a story for publication, a photojournalist investigates their subject matter from several angles as well, employing a variety of different technical and compositional devices to tell the “whole story.” Much like the old phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” your essay should thoroughly investigate your issue so that the viewer walks away with much to think about.
Considerations:
-Use a variety of different distances (zooming in, zooming out) and viewpoints/perspectives in your essay
-Who is affected? Who has the ability to affect or change policy or the direction of the issue? The people involved become important—so utilize your portrait shooting experiences to include some strong images
-Background and setting become incredibly important for this assignment—that’s why I would suggest that you shoot out of school as much as possible
Directions: Consider the standards that we attempt to improve on in our art studio. Please answer the questions below in the space provided. Be articulate. Afterwards, use the 7-0 scale system to rate yourself on your demonstration of mastery for each of the standards addressed in this assignment. Please ensure that your work is saved properly on the server so that I may assess it, and save this assessment under last name_ey_assess.doc in your server folder as well.
1. Walk me through the thought process and design decisions for each of your photos.
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2. Tell me a little about your work process and time on task. Did you utilize your time effectively? Take risks and push yourself?
Please fill out the rubric using a four-point scale, seven being the highest level of demonstration.
Communications and Expression
(CE) / You solved the problem in a thoughtful manner—you clearly articulated your story/issue in an interesting manner, pushing yourself past the obvious solution or clichés
Your signifiers were chosen carefully, adding to the intent and the narrative of the piece—we had enough information to translate your intentions
-The setting of the photograph helps add to the interpretation very strongly (you considered the implication of exterior vs. interior)
Design, Layout, and Composition
(DLC) / -Your point of view was considered, and your placement/juxtaposition of objects, space, and people added to the intent of the photographs
-You created visual entry points for the viewer. Leading us in and wanting us to explore further
-You considered the visual balance of your print, including a balance of light to dark, small to large, and areas of complexity to areas of visual rest
-Consideration/integration of background and setting
-Variety of viewpoints/perspectives to investigate the subject
Methods, Tools, and Techniques
(MTT) / Pr / -Prints are well focused with sharp edges
-The contrast/colors used produced rich darks, bright whites, and a range of values in between for the print
- Your print is professionally presented, overall (clean, with crisp edges or a border)
Critique and Reflection (CR) / You were considerate during the critique, participating in the discussion and articulating your ideas and opinions
Professionalism
(PSH) / Did you save it properly in your folders, create a backup, and clearly and properly label it so it is easy to find and assess?
-Is your work done on time and completed to the best of your ability?
-You self advocate, approaching the teacher and other students to consider ideas, but don’t hinge on others for input or validation
-Self-driven and motivated, you engage /sustain through challenges
-You revere the studio environment, respecting all tools, the space, yourself and others; this shows through your actions (ex. cleaning up)
-Your work is finished, reworked in a timely manner, and turned in by deadlines, demonstrating time management and investment