Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Rule Of Thirds

Your first photographic assignment is based on the number one rule of composition in photography - the Rule of Thirds! Please review this slideshow, take notes in your sketchbook/notebook. Complete the brainstorming assignment - DUE Thursday. 
When finished, you can begin shooting. I will have cameras ready to be checked out on Thursday/Friday. Please make sure your contract is turned in. We will come up with a due date on Friday for the photo assignment. 

I hope you enjoy this first project, and I'm looking forward to seeing your great photos! 

Please email me if you have any questions: kcwilson2@cps.edu


Sunday, September 15, 2019

Presentation

Bellringer: Make sure your Photographer presentation has been placed in your photo folder.

Presenters: You will present the photographer to the class. Please don't read your power point, but explain what you learned about your artist. The slides are visual guides.

Audience: You will be taking notes on the photographer - write down in your sketchbook/notebook, the photographers name, style of photography, what you like, learned...


Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Photography research

Once finished, select one photographer to research further. You will need the following information about your chosen photographer:
  • Full name of individual
  • Date and place of birth & indicate years of life (and if still living)
  • How influenced-by others in field of photography
  • How influenced-by circumstances in life
  • Typical subject matter of photographs made by this artist
  • What this artist is trying/ tried to communication
  • Typical style of work
  • Geographic places this photographer shot
  • Significant contribution(s) to photography (or the art world)
  • What they themselves said/say about their work (quotes OK)
  • What others have said about the work
Include 5 examples of this person’s photography. These visual images need to include the photograph’s title and year made. You will present this slide show to the class.

Friday, September 6, 2019

History of the Camera

Photography Research - Project 1

FIRST - WE WILL CREATE FOLDERS FOR THIS CLASS in Google Drive. 

Folder - titled Last name, First name (Smith, Kara photo) and then share with me kcwilson2@cps.edu!!

Second, you will select 10 Famous Photographers, that you likeand list their name, type of photography, and 2-3 images that showcase their style.

You will create this in Google Drive. Upload all info to your Google drive folder.