Monday, January 25, 2010
History of American Photography
You will be viewing a series of documentaries that covers the history of American Photography from the 1900's through 2000. For this assignment, view the history of American Photography movie #1 and answer the movie questions on the handout. Then view the history of American Photography #2 and answer the movie questions on the handout. Both handouts can be found in my u drive.
Elements of design
This assignment requires that you understand elements of design so that you can keep these in mind when you go to take your own photographs. These terms also enable you to have a language in which to discuss and appreciate photographs.
1. Read through the Learning to Look handout on my blog.
2. View the elements of design slideshow.
3. Go to the Masters of photographs and find 10 photographs that stand out to you.
4. Create a google presentations of the 10 chosen photographs. Be sure to site who the photographer is and what design elements you see in the photography. Create a post and label it classwork.
1. Read through the Learning to Look handout on my blog.
2. View the elements of design slideshow.
3. Go to the Masters of photographs and find 10 photographs that stand out to you.
4. Create a google presentations of the 10 chosen photographs. Be sure to site who the photographer is and what design elements you see in the photography. Create a post and label it classwork.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Composition of thirds
1. Go to the Composition of thirds and please read.
2. Find 10 photographs that follow the rule of thirds on the National Geographic website.
3. Create a keynote of the ten photographs.
4. Describe Composition of thirds in your own words.
4. On a slide explain how the composition of thirds adds to the photographs that you chose.
2. Find 10 photographs that follow the rule of thirds on the National Geographic website.
3. Create a keynote of the ten photographs.
4. Describe Composition of thirds in your own words.
4. On a slide explain how the composition of thirds adds to the photographs that you chose.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Famous Photographer Assignment
Choose a photographer from the link "Famous photographers" or books I shared with you in class. Look through the various artists and then choose one. Create a keynote. There should be a least 10-15 slides including title page and photographs.
1. Background history of their life
2. Major influences and interests
3. Educational background
4. Published works
5. Choose 8 photographs
6. With each of the 8 photographs, discuss what you like/dislike about the photograph.
7. Your own opinion and insights into their life and works
When you have completed the assignment, label it with your name and famous photographer. Save it to your desktop.
1. Background history of their life
2. Major influences and interests
3. Educational background
4. Published works
5. Choose 8 photographs
6. With each of the 8 photographs, discuss what you like/dislike about the photograph.
7. Your own opinion and insights into their life and works
When you have completed the assignment, label it with your name and famous photographer. Save it to your desktop.
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