English HW... Describing photos

PROJECT #6 – Photography

Goal:

This assignment gives you the opportunity to express yourself through the medium of photography.

Assignment:

You are to take a series of five photographs each having different subject matter. In the lecture on photography you were introduced to many famous and groundbreaking photographers such as Sally Mann, Lewis Hine, and Dorothea Lange. Consider their work when you plan this project. What made their photographs stand out? What made their photographs meaningful or expressive?

Photograph #1: Still Life

A still life is a collection of inanimate objects. The classic still life is a bowl of fruit; however, your still life will be constructed of objects that represent who you are as a person. The objects might be something you utilize on a daily basis, such as books, makeup, or electronic devices.

Please Note: You may not take pictures of naturally occurring objects, such as your table/desk, or displays in storefront windows. You must use multiple objects (minimum of five) and explain why you chose them! The objects must be different. They cannot all be books or all make-up. No photos of food, that can go under photograph #5.

Photograph #2: Self-Portrait

This is a photo of you! You must take this photo! How do you choose to represent yourself? There are many ways you can take this picture. Are you going to be like everyone else or are you going to stage an awesome scene?

Photograph #3: Landscape

This picture shows an expanse of scenery. This can be a naturally occurring one, such as a scene with trees, shrubs, and hillsides, or a manmade one with buildings, cars, and streets. This photo needs to be taken out-of-doors.

Photograph #4: Non-Objective

Take a photograph that concentrates on the formal elements. Think about the elements we covered early on in the semester: line, shape, color, pattern, and texture. How do these elements construct the world around us? Consider parts of an object rather than the object itself, as that would be representational. When in doubt, zoom in!

Please Note: The viewer should not be able to identify the object being photographed.

Photograph #5: Personal Choice

Here you can photograph anything you wish. It could be of food, houses, street art, friends, children, parents, pets, cars, or something that is meaningful to you.

Instructions:

· Photographs can be in either portrait or landscape orientation, but the entire portfolio must be all the same format.

· Photographs should all be the same size (i.e. 3” by 5”).

· Photographs can be either color or black & white, again the entire portfolio must be all the same. Color tends to work best.

· Photographs must be printed on standard 8 ½” by 11” paper.

· Use regular printer paper! Please do not use glossy photo paper.

· Any camera may be used. This includes cell phone cameras.

· Avoid scrapbooking! This includes glitter!

· Avoid Folders! Just one staple in the upper left hand corner is perfect.

· YOU should have personally taken all of the photographs!

· These photographs should be taken from today’s date forward!

· Do not use pictures that were taken years ago.

· Do not download pictures from online sources.

Format:

There should be only one image and the following accompanying information on each page.

UNDER each photo you must supply…THIS MUST BE TYPED!

Title: Give your photograph a title or caption

Category: Still Life, Portrait, Landscape, Non-Objective, or Personal Choice

Date Taken: October 31st, 2014…Reminder that this should be from today’s date forward

Camera Used: iPhone 5S

Description: Briefly talk about the photo. Explain your approach. What is the viewer seeing? Why did you choose this to be your subject matter? This information should be 5-7 lines in length, 12 pt font, 1” margins, and double-spaced. An example is below…

Packet:

Cover Sheet (Do not write “Cover Sheet” on the cover sheet!)

Your Name

Days and Time of Class

Project Number

Five pages in the order they are listed above (Remember, there is no stapler in the classroom)

Still Life

Portrait

Landscape

Non-Objective

Personal Choice

Point Value: 25 points

Due Date: Monday, April 6th.

An “A” Student

MWF 12PM

Project #6

Title: More Than Just A Name

Category: Still Life

Date Taken: April 15, 2014

Camera Used: iPhone 5

Description: Although I can use multiple items to describe who I am, I decided to use these items to really show the most important things to me. I chose the candle and the sunflower because I have a deep appreciation for nature and what she does for us. I included the CSUF pin from the orientation because this past year, I’ve grown to love my school. I also included my car key because although it was a graduation gift, I still have to work hard every month just to make my monthly payments. It is a reminder to me that I have to work hard for what I want. Lastly, I included a photo of my brother who is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. Because of him, I have come to terms with what I truly want as an individual.

Title: A Focus On What’s Behind

Category: Portrait

Date Taken: April 19, 2014

Camera Used: Canon EOS Rebel T3i

Description: This past weekend, I had the chance to visit San Francisco once again. I decided to use this as my self-portrait because it captures the beauty I found in San Francisco. I personally enjoy traveling and one of the locations I really enjoy traveling to is the Bay. Instead of taking a dramatic, black and white self-portrait, I decided to go simple. This photo not only captures me, but it also captures a great landmark that I’ve always been so fond of. I think that there’s always something more than what’s right in front of us, and I think this photo really portrays that idea.

Title: Beyond the Trees, Beyond the City

Category: Landscape

Date Taken: April 12, 2014

Camera Used: Canon EOS Rebel T3i

Description: As I was driving downhill from the Griffith Observatory, I came upon this scene and decided to stop to take this captivating photo. I’ve always enjoyed the views that landscapes have to offer. I decided to use this photo because I feel as if it’s displaying some sort of irony. I decided to focus on the landscape of Los Angeles while showing surrounding trees. I find true beauty in this photo because it shows how even the most populous cities still have mother nature around them.

Title: On the Brink of Summer

Category: Non-Objective

Date Taken: April 16, 2014

Camera Used: Canon EOS Rebel T3i

Description: This photo is of a straw, summer hat. I decided to focus on this particular item because I noticed how unique and different the patterns were. It’s really interesting how multiple patterns combined can create something so great. It has a very bright and calming look and feel, as well as it focused on the rough edges of the hat. After having a family picnic, this hat also reminded me of the upcoming season of summer. It really highlights the feeling of summer and the mood it can really bring.

Title: Let the Truth Be Told

Category: Personal Choice

Date Taken: April 13, 2014

Camera Used: Canon EOS Rebel T3i

Description: During a hike, I actually noticed this sign and thought it was the coolest thing. I decided to use this as my personal choice because the photo itself has its own message. It’s such a simple sign-post, but it just holds so much meaning to it. Fortunately enough, it is along a hike trail, so other hikers see it as well. It was in the most random part of the trail, but I think that’s what made it stand out too. It reminds us that we’ll always be a part of the land, and if we don’t take care of it, we basically aren’t taking of ourselves.