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Documentary Photography Project – Due Wednesday before class is over

If you can’t get it to post to your blog you will have to email the completed project to me, kanglin@district70.org

You will present/show your project in class Thursday (if you present Thursday you will get 20 extra credit points) and Monday

Create a Spark presentation with the following included: at least 6 photos that you took, 6 other photos (can be photos you took, if from the internet or magazine you must include the photographers name), titles for each photo, voice over telling the story, music, transitions, creativity in telling the story.

You will be graded on photo quality and having 12 photos (70 points), having the photographer authors (20 points), titles (10 points), story in voice over and shown in photos (40 points), creativity (10 points).

 

Documentary Photography 

Students consider the function of social-documentary photography. They will research Dorothea Lange’s documentary projects, and create their own photo essay about a subject of interest to them. Students will document an area of struggle in their life or take on a struggle to document within their community. We will watch this video on photojournalism and this video on Colorado Women Taking on Hunger and discuss the different types of documentary photography and what it is. Here are some tips on taking documentary photography. 

47. Social Documentary and Dorthea Lange – Due Monday 

First we will look at the photographs below from Dorthea Lange and discuss those. Dorothea Lange and more on Dorothea Lange

Research the term “social documentary” and draft a definition. Also research two related terms currently in use by artists, art historians, and art critics: “concerned photography” and “compassionate photography.” Write out your definition and explain. Also research on the Internet three images by Lange that were part of social-documentary projects she undertook (for example, additional photographs she took while working for the Farm Security Administration). Include those three photographs and what you learned about her documentary photography. Title the post “Dorthea Lange Writing.”

48. Choose Topic – Due Tuesday before class is over

Choose and research a topic of struggle in your life or take on a struggle to document within your community that will be the subject of your own social-documentary project, presented in the form of a photo essay (a series of related photographs focusing on a specific topic that is intended to be viewed collectively, often with captions). 

The photo essay was popularized by Lange and other photographers during the 1930s. Photo essays by Lange were published in various magazines and reports from the 1930s to the 1960s. What is the difference between a photo essay and a single photograph about the same topic? What can a photo essay do that a single photograph cannot? Why is photography especially well suited for the essay format?

Students discuss topics for their photo essays and brainstorm ideas for how to visually express them. Students also brainstorm interview questions for individuals they may photograph as part of the project. 

Write a plan summarizing the key story you hope to tell in your photo essay and strategies for doing so, keeping in mind your definition of “social documentary.” Using the storyboard ideas below, brainstorm and create your story. You will include at least 6 photos of your own and 6 more photos that can be from the internet, magazines, or drawings (include who the photographer was). Upload to your blog as your topic and include your plan. Title the post “Documentary Photography Topic.” This should be a direct post, not a Word attachment. 

Planning Guide

Storyboard

Adobe Express Tutorial – Due Wednesday before class is over

We will go over how to use Adobe Express in class. When we’re done you will submit your tutorial. 

Documentary Photography Project – Due Next Wednesday

If you can’t get it to post to your blog you will have to email the completed project to me, kanglin@district70.org

You will present/show your project in class next Tuesday or Wednesday during finals

Create an Adobe Express presentation with the following included: at least 6 photos that you took, 6 other photos (can be photos you took, if from the internet or magazine you must include the photographers name), titles for each photo, voice over telling the story, music, transitions, creativity in telling the story.

You will be graded on photo quality and having 12 photos (70 points), having the photographer authors (20 points), titles (10 points), story in voice over and shown in photos (40 points), creativity (10 points).

Depth of Field Writing – Due Monday before class is over

We will go over depth of field during class using this website. Then, in a blog post explain the difference in shallow depth of field and large depth of field. Find two photos online- one which shows a large depth of field and one which shows a shallow depth of field. Explain in both images: what in the image shows that it is a large depth of field, what shows that it is a shallow depth of field, are either of them better than the other, and why?

Depth of Field – Due Tuesday before class is over

-Read this link to help understand depth of field and how to control it in your shots 

– Then go outside and take two photographs of the same subject, trying to get two different depth of fields. You will set the camera mode to AV (aperture priority). Make sure to focus on the same subject for both shots you take.

-In Photo #1 You will get a shallow depth of field. Zoom out to the longest focal length of the lens which is 55mm. Set the aperture on f5.6 (the widest aperture at 55mm) and take note of what the camera sets the shutter speed at. Make sure it is not below 60^th of a second. Get in good and close to your subject

-In Photo #2 You will get a good depth of field. Put your lens at 18mm (which is the widest lens mm on your lens). Set your aperture at f16, and take note of what the camera sets the shutter speed at. Make sure it is not below 60^th of a second, or open up the aperture to f11. Stay a bit further back to get a better depth of field.

You will upload the two photographs in a gallery 2×1, title each photo the corresponding depth of field. The blog post should be titled “Depth of Field.” Below is an example.

Macro Mode Images – Due Wednesday before class is over

Using this website, we will discuss the differences between Macro and Micro Photography and then you will take your own photos to show different varieties in macro images. You can find interesting shapes and patterns and abstract your image, or you can find plants, bugs, toys, food, or any other subject and make your image seem larger than life. You will upload your best 6 photos to your blog with titles in a gallery 3×2 by Wednesday.

Shoot Like Aaron Siskind – Due Thursday before class is over

Research the work of Aaron Siskind, an American photographer who shot abstract black and white images, which focus on nature, architecture and human form. Take some photos on the MONOCHROME setting, or edit the photos to be black and white, in the style of Aaron Siskind, edit them with good density and contrast, and post 3 black and white images on your blog with titles in a gallery 3×1.  Below are some student examples.

 

• Photography Writing – Due Monday before class is over

Start a new story inspired by a photo that you find on one of the websites that we use in class. Include the image in your post, caption it with the photographers name, and then write a story about the photo, 300-500 words. Begin with “That was the day the world changed…” Title the blog post “Photo Writing.”

• Still Life Toy Photographs – DUE Thursday 

We will look at the examples.  It’s interesting to photograph still life subjects using unexpected approaches. This takes an object out of its normal context, so that you can see it in a different light. In this case, you’re going to make a formal portrait of a toy. You will upload your best 6 photos by Wednesday before class is over, with titles, in a gallery 3×2. Title your blog post “Toy Photos.” Before you begin think about the following:

• Do you want to convey the significance that a plaything from your childhood has for you, or will you choose a random toy and portray it in unexpected ways?
• Consider the portrait’s background. Will it provide context, color, and visual interest or will it be a neutral setting that highlights the subject?
• As you compose your image, experiment with lighting, viewpoint, balance, and emphasis to reveal the toy’s story.

 

• Different Point of View – Due Thursday before class is over

Be creative and show me different points of view, lower or upper. Be artistic, any subject or angle which will be interesting for the viewer will be accepted. Photographs in black and white or in color are welcome. Upload your best 3 photos by Thursday before class is over, with titles, in a gallery 3×1. Title your blog post “Different Point of View.” Below are some examples.

• Still Life Writing – Due Monday before class is over

We will watch a video on Still_Life_Thinking_Artistically (1), Tips for taking Still Life and Still_Life_Objects

Find three different still life photos and explain how unity and variety play a part in the overall look of the photo. Also, explain the viewpoint and what you think about each photo. The writing portion will be posted to your blog below your gallery. Make sure to include the photos in a gallery 3×1 and in the caption include who the photographer is. Add your writing to your blog post as “Still Life Writing.”

• Still Life Object Photos – Due Tuesday before class is over

The Lab. We will take photos together like this in class. In a group you will each use the same camera to take a photo at the station you are assigned. Each photo needs to be different. One person in the group will upload the photos to their blog. Title each image with the photographers name. Title your blog post as “Still Life Object.”

• Still Life Photos – Due Thursday before class is over

You will choose objects that interest you. Don’t feel you have to assemble still lifes like others you’ve seen. Instead, look around for objects you feel comfortable with, or objects you dislike. Consider objects you barely even notice. How do they look with other objects? What happens when a bright light hits them? Look for the unexpected, and give it meaning through your photographs. You should bring items into class that you want to photograph. Make sure that you pay attention to the backgrounds when you are photographing. You will upload you best 6 photos to your blog by Thursday with titles, 3×2 gallery, title post “Still Life Photos.”

 

• Portrait Writing – Due Thursday before class is overFind a studio portrait online and an outdoor portrait and explain the differences, similarities, compositions used, and viewpoints/angles. Include both photographs in a gallery, in the caption include the photographers name. Post to your blog as “Portrait Writing.”
• Studio Lighting Portraits – Due Thursday before class is over

For these photos we will use the lighting system set up on the stage. You can change the backdrop and the lighting to make the person or people stand out the best. Pay attention to the different composition rules, the lighting, and your perspective. You will upload your best 6 portraits to your blog and title the blog “Studio Portraits,” 3×2 gallery, and title each photo in the caption area. 

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• Outdoor Natural Light Portraits – Due Thursday before class is over

We will take these portraits outside, but set up as studio portraits. Photograph a person or several people outside in nice soft lighting. Try to avoid having the background brighter than the subject. You will need to do some editing to have the subject not be dark. Consider what you want your depth of field to be. Utilize camera angles and different perspectives. You will upload your best 6 portraits to your blog and title your blog, “Outdoor Portraits” 3×2 gallery and title each photo in the caption area.

• Communication in Photography – Due Monday before class is over

Choose one of the following images to answer this question: What is this image trying to communicate? This should be a paragraph. Include the image in your post. Write in complete sentences. Title your blog post “Communication in Photography.”

• Nature Scavenger Hunt – Due Tuesday before class is over

In groups of 2-3 take these photos and upload to your blog as “Nature Scavenger Hunt.” Only one person needs to upload, but write in member names. 5×5 gallery. Title each photo in the caption area with the names on the scavenger hunt paper, please put them in order from the sheet. There are 25 photos total. These need to be new photos that you take today during class. 

• Conceptual Self Portrait – Due Thursday before class is over

What is a Portrait

Different Perspectives of Portraits

Self Portrait Ideas

Take photographs, which represents something important about yourself, without showing your face in the photograph. In the caption section, when you post, include a title. You will upload your best 4 photos that show, conceptually, yourself. Please post as a gallery 2×2.

Add the following to the post: First define the word “conceptual” (in your own words) and then write a two to three paragraph reflection explaining how each of your photographs conceptually and visually shows something about you and what you are attempting to share about yourself with the viewer. Title your blog post “Conceptual Self Portraits.”

Examples:

 

• Comments 5 – Due Monday before class is over

Comment on your favorite four photos from the up close landscape photos or advanced photos. Please go through different student’s work to view more than four. Your comments need to include the photography and art language that we have talked about so far. This is not a one word or one sentence comment. Take your time and think about the other person’s work, what spoke to you, what did you like, what could be included to make the photo more dynamic, etc. Make sure that your comments are thought provoking and helpful. Type out your comments on four of your favorite photos on the blog. Then in Microsoft Word, copy each of your comments and the photo that you commented on, include the photographers name, and upload your word document to your blog as “Comments 5.”

• Impact of Photography – Due Thursday before class over

We will watch the movie Flags of Our Fathers, as we are watching the movie you will fill out the worksheet. Make sure that you answer all of the questions and put in the box before class is over on Thursday.

If you did not watch the movie Flags of Our Fathers with us, you need to find three different photos that have impacted the world, country, or nation, and explain the importance of the photograph and the importance of photography (include the photos in your post and name the photographer). You can use this website. You will be graded on ideas and content and conventions. This should be five paragraphs. Title the post “Impact of Photography.” This should be posted in your blog, not a Word document.

• Comments 4 – Due Monday before class is over

Comment on your favorite four photos from the grand landscape photos. Please go through different student’s work to view more than four. Your comments need to include the photography and art language that we have talked about so far. This is not a one word or one sentence comment. Take your time and think about the other person’s work, what spoke to you, what did you like, what could be included to make the photo more dynamic, etc. Make sure that your comments are thought provoking and helpful. Type out your comments on four of your favorite photos on the blog. Then in Microsoft Word, copy each of your comments and the photo that you commented on, include the photographers name, and upload your word document to your blog as Comments 4.

• Up Close and Detail Landscape Photos – Due Thursday before class is over

Watch the video about up close and details of landscapes. Photograph a small detail of the landscape, a tree, a waterfall, or even a leaf. Or, try a close-up view of a bigger subject like a hillside. Your photographs should have a large depth of field with most of the scene in focus. You will edit (crop out unwanted backgrounds, change colors, etc) and upload your best 6 photos to your blog, title the post “Up Close and Detail Landscape Photos.” 3×2 gallery, title the photos in the caption.

 

• Triangles in Nature – Due Thursday before class is over

Find and take photographs in nature that resemble triangles. You will upload your best four photos to your blog with titles in a gallery 2×2. Title the blog post “Triangles in Nature.” Examples are below.