Surrealism critique

Today's purpose: To analyze and critique a work of art, offer suggestions and comments to help the artist with future assignments.

Why? So, we can gain insights into meaning of these artworks by engaging in the process of art criticism. 

How? 

Get in groups of 5/6
Get out your sketchbook 
Pass the images around and select 2 images that resonate with you. 

Answer the following questions on a sheet of paper - for each artwork.
1. Why did you select this image?
2. Do you think this image is a good example of surrealism? How so? Why not?
3. How did the artist photograph the image?
4. Was the student successful using photoshop? How so? Why not?
5. What are some suggestions or praise you have for the artist?

IN GROUPS:
Share the work you selected. Make two piles, images that were successful and those less successful. Why are these the strongest? Photography? Editing? What can the photographer do to make the weaker images stronger?

Share out loud, defend or agree.

Surrealism

For your next project you will study and analyze Surrealism, then take your simple photographs to a new and exciting level by using Photoshop to create your own Surreal photograph. See the presentation below for project criteria and due dates!

Surrealismproject from Kara Smith

Critique - 1 subject/40 images

• Get in groups of 4
• Each group select one image from each student in your group 
• Look at the questions/Think about them
• Write out your thoughts and prepare yourselves to present your thoughts to the class
• Present to the class your images and thoughts

Questions: 

1. How was light used in the photograph? 
2. Does reflection, light or shadow add in content to the mood of the image? 
3. Technically, what do you think about the contrast, focus, craftsmanship and composition? 
4.  Find an image that has been taken at an interesting angle
5. Find one that could have been taken at a more interesting angle. How could the photographer have been more creative?
6. What's the strongest photograph? Why? What would make the other photos stronger? 

Remake art history

Get ready to dress up, grab some props and have fun with some masterpieces!

See the presentation below to find out your next assignment. 

Remakearthistory from Kara Wilson Smith

Due DATES:
Sketchbook -
40 images -
Final Images - 

One Subject - 40 Photos

Below is the One Subject presentation shared in class. Use the same subject and photograph it at least 40 times using different backgrounds, lighting and compositions. Look back to the previous weekly theme presentations for ideas and refreshers.

Semester 1 - Portfolio Website

Assessment Rubric Criteria: 

Criteria 1 – Student created a website that is easily to navigate (homepage lists all pertinent information and represents artist’s style) 

Criteria 2 – Student posted at least one image from each assignment to represent their understanding of the assignment. Each photo has a clear caption. 

Criteria 3 – Student included an artist biography discussing the intentions of their work. 

Criteria 4 – Instagram photos are displayed 

Criteria 5 – Presentation of website – (5 mins) student successfully navigated through their website going over their work, style and a reflection of first semester.  

Check List: 
- About section

- Photography Projects: 

  1. Rule of Thirds

  2. Composition Techniques

  3. Lighting 

  4. Landscape

  5. Social Message

  6. Expressive Portraits

  7. Best Time of Day

  8. Abstract and Details 

- Instagram assignments: 

#mhsfotosummatime17

#sky

#upclose

#magichour

#myroom

#spiritweek - pjday, twinday, sportsday, disneyday, colorday

#motion

#trees

#shadows

#water

#selfie

#buddies

#bestofbreak

#selflove

Abstract and Detail

Below is the presentation shared in class for your Abstract & Detail project.  See this presentation for examples, criteria and due dates.  

Get close!!!

Abstract and details from Kara Smith

DUE DATES:
Sketchbooks due Friday, 1/19
40 images due Friday
Final 5 uploaded to website