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What is an
evidence photograph? When is it ART? |
memory
truth documentation testimony verification confirmation proof |
The basic assignment: Use photography to show
evidence of people. Make images with meaning about the cause of the images.
Work within a theme. Use any theme based on evidence.
Examples:
Evidence that people don't (or do) care.
Tracks.
Shadows without objects.
Examples:
Evidence that people don't (or do) care.
Tracks.
Shadows without objects.
Someone or something missing – what and why
Old houses, fences, buildings – why, what happens when no
one cares
Lonely kids, playgrounds
Upload the Following – 3- 4 progress posts with photos per week - you must keep me updated on your progress:
- Description of at least 2 ideas
for the assignment including drawings. Nov. 25
- A series 7 or more ‘postcards’ posted on blog that fulfill your idea and the assignment. Dec 9
- 7 or more 5 x 7 prints(print on my printer) on one piece of mat board or foam core board with a title and description due Dec 16
- EXTRA
CREDIT: Create an 11X14 photo (to be printed at SAMS by me) as an
experiment using your photos and other stuff(we’ll talk about this) using
photoshop layers.
Assignment Instructions:
1. 1. This week, make a
list of ideas and themes for yourself and post them. Then in another post,
select two that you like and explain and expand both! (Great ideas for another day!).Due on Nov 25.
2. This week post your photos as you take them, with an explanation of
how they work with your theme – 3-4 posts with all seven posted and explained
. Due on Dec.9
3. Print out 7 or more of the photos from
your assignment, glue or use double stick tape, and fasten to a sheet of foam
core(or something else if you have an idea) decorate the board in a way
that enhances the evidence theme you have chosen -use some sort of
lettering ie. stick on letters, to give your board a title and short
description.Post photos of your progress!! Due on Dec 16.
4. We’ll talk
about this one!! Due when we get back in January, date to be determined.
The Artistic Quality of the Assignment:
- Play around and experiment.
- Create impact.
- Isolate (with connections).
- Use a point of view. Have an attitude.
- Contrast content and ideas within the composition for emphasis.
- Hit the viewer in the gut. Produce emotion.
- Elicit response. Be unpredictable.
The Design Quality of the Assignment:
- Use the viewfinder to experiment with framing. Move up, down,
closer, and around.
- Exploit or eliminate background.
- Develop a theme with variation. Use repetition with change.
- Study the action of the lines and edges.
a. diagonal vs rectilinear
b. curved vs straight
c. jagged vs smooth - Move camera to get tonal interchange. Important shapes have strong
contrast with background tone.
- Study the edges of the viewfinder. Consider the spacing created by
lines as they exit the frame.
As A Photographer:
- Play around. Experiment.
- Make it sharp. Think camera support, film speed, and lighting.
- Consider bracketing depth of field.
http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00TFaP
- Consider bracketing exposure. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-bracket-your-photo-subject.html
Links
to AMAZING Related pages:
Lynchings
in America An exhibition of postcard photographs showing evidence of
tragic truths in American history. Part of the B. Davis Schwatz Memorial
Library, C. W. Post Campus, Long Island University, N.Y.
The foundation remains photograph of Japanese internment facilities during WWII in America.
The foundation remains photograph of Japanese internment facilities during WWII in America.
The
story. A Santa Clara University
site.
Gordon Parks photos of his experiences as an African American photographer. A Library of Congress photo archive page, U.S. Government.
Gordon Parks photos of his experiences as an African American photographer. A Library of Congress photo archive page, U.S. Government.
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