Photography 11 Historical Photographer Project

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 9^th, 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