Writing an artist reflection

I'd like you to reflect on the final images you've chosen for your composition technique assignment.

The process of reflection is an important aspect in the production of an artist’s portfolio. Successful reflection enables self-awareness and personal growth. The artist statement should reveal the beliefs, emotions and feelings of the artist. Please answer the following questions in the shared google doc. 

1. Describe the photograph.
2. What was the composition technique/s used in this artwork?
3. Describe what you did to create this shot. Did you plan ahead? Did you adjust things to get the right angle, etc?
4. What are some of the concepts that you learned while photographing this assignment?
5. Why did you select these photographs specifically? What do you like about them?
6. What would you change if you were to shoot this again? Why?
7. Did anything about this assignment surprise you?
8. Overall, how do you feel about the process and outcome? 
   
   
   
   

Composition techniques

Composition guidelines new date from Kara Wilson Smith

40 images due Tuesday, Feb 19
Final images due Wednesday
Critique Friday

5 Best Pics

Small group/Large Group critique

1. Find your images.
2. Get in groups of 4

Share within your group:
Why did you select these photos?

What makes them the strongest?

What techniques have you learned that you used in these photos?

Come back together as a large group. We're going to share the 4 best images from the group with the class. Answer these questions. 

Create a folder for class

Google Drive -

Create a folder - name it last name, first name
Ex. Smith, Kara
- share with me

Check to make sure I've shared a folder with you...

Upload your 5 BEST pics you've taken this year!

Welcome to Photo 1

Opening day photo from Kara Smith

Final Reflective Portfolio gallery walk

WHAT? Reflect on the year by showcasing your portfolio to the class.

HOW? 

1. Log on to the computer and pull up your Weebly Portfolio 

2. Get out a sheet of loose leaf paper - briefly write about: 

• The career in photo you chose, why you chose it, and how you did photographing in that style 
• A reflection of the work you've created this year. After 15 different photo assignments, photoshop demos and 30+ Instagram assignments: How have you improved over the year? What will you take away? 

3. The paper will be placed in front of your computer. Students will walk around and check out 5-10 different portfolios and write comments about their work on the paper. We'll look for a few minutes at a computer and then switch. 

* Comments - On specific photo assignments or the website as a whole.

what do you like? why? suggestions? 

The Long Stretch

Good morning -

Make sure your:

5 final career photos are on your blog.
Blog is up to date with all final photos and Instagrams from 2nd semester.

Turn in your camera!
(Name inside please)

SENIORS - check your grades and see if there's anything you're missing...

Tomorrow - present your careers in photo/blog to class - reflect on the semester.