Photography
11
Historical
Photographer Project
Timeline
& Evaluation
Part
1: Research /25
Due
Date: Feb 26
Research 5+
photographers: collect one+ signature photo and 5 points about each of them
(what they contributed to the field, what they are known for etc). Finally,
write 1-2 sentences about why you find (or don’t find) their work appealing.
Part
2: Article /25
Due
Date: March 5
From the
list of 5 photographers you created in Part 1, select one photographer you
would like to study further and share your choice with the rest of the class. You will be writing an article about this
photographer.
500-750
words – The paper is formatted with a title, image, and columns
Well
Organized – Include and introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
Historical
Background – Include the photographer’s life events that relate to their photo
pursuits; include experiences, education, and career development.
Describe
their Work – What do they photograph? What makes it their style?
Personal
Opinion – What do you like/dislike about their work? What interests you about
their work?
Part
3: Contact Sheet #1 /25
Due
Date: March 12
Decide how
you want to emulate the photographer you have chosen and create a contact sheet
of images in their style. Consider the photographer’s use of lighting
techniques, subject matter, perspective, etc. After this contact sheet is
finished, have a mini-conference with Ms. Knowlson to talk about your photos,
and where to go from here.
Part
4: Contact Sheet #2 & 5 – 5x7
Prints /50
Due
Date: April 2
Create a
second contact sheet, and from both contact sheets select your 5 best images to
print.
Style –
There is a distinct likeness that captures an essence of the photographer’s
style through the subject matter, lighting, format, treatment, perspective etc…
Technical –
The use of technical considerations apply: focus, contrast, depth of field,
exposure, however you craft your photo, it should mimic the photographer’s
style.
Composition
– The information is effectively organized, subject, emphasis, simplicity.
Creative –
You have adapted the style of your chosen photographer in a unique way
Professionalism
– The final presentation is professional, clean, and thoughtful.
Presentations /25
Due
Date: April 9th, Presented on the 13, 14, or 16
Your
presentation must be 5 minutes long and can take the form of a video, or PowerPoint
presentation. Don’t include every detail you find about the artist – just what
seems relevant to their work as a photographer.
Include:
-
5
examples of the artists work – explain why you chose the photos you chose. Why
are they significant? What do they tell us about the artist?
-
5
samples of your own work, emulating the artist. Explain how you emulated the
artist. What was the process you went through?
-
5
Questions. Prepare these in advance to ask your classmates at the end of your
presentation. Try to think of questions that can spark a discussion about the
artist.
Total:
/150
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