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Kid's Kingdom Theme Ideas

Use your imagination - what if???
Some more explanation - try to take photos that fit a theme - spooky for instance - and post your 7 as a themed set - or take the same area, different times of the day - so you end up with a cohesive  themed set - happy times, trash or graffiti? hiding places, dangerous places, weird viewpoints, birds eye or 'worm's' eye...kids' peeking out,  get my drift??

POSTCARDS

These are your assignments for October 21- Nov 11th. Look through them all, be on the lookout for photo opportunities EVERYWHERE - keep your camera ready - PLAN AHEAD!!!

POSTCARDS - "A Picture A Day" 
Use artsy, unusual angles, odd poses, have fun with your camera settings, etc. Upload seven 'postcards' to the blog on Mondays BEFORE class.
( FYI -You will have a different subject for each week's postcards )
AND, the four 'best' postcards will be printed each week and posted on the wall!!

Assignment #1 - Due Oct 28th
7 photographs - 'Kid's Kingdom'
(empty, full, daylight, dark, friendly, spooky, etc.)

Assignment #2 - Due Nov 4th  
7 photographs -  'Patriotism is.......'
(cemetery, Veteran's Memorial by Chamber, flags in yards, offices, court house, etc.)
*** Looking for some photos to enter the Veterans Day Art Competition!!! I'll need these early enough to take to SAMS to make into 8x10s and then mat!*******

Assignment #3 -  Due Nov 11  
7 photographs - 'HALLOWEEN!!!!!' 
(Halloween Carnival, little kid parties-TEP???, crazy decorations, etc.)

One Subject Multiple Views - Due Friday Oct.18 at the beginning of class!!!

One Subject, Multiple View Questions

One Subject, Multiple View Questions

Directions: Select and open up your One Subject...final photographs in separate post - label each with the 'view' it represents.  Then open up Word and create a new document.  Answer the following questions below in the Word Document. Email your answers to me by Friday Oct 18. 5PM.

• You DO NOT have to copy and paste the questions onto the Word Document, but if it helps you, go ahead.  Just simply number your answers on the document.  
• There is no requirement for length of answers--I’m just looking to see if you are observing and reflecting. 

The Questions:

1.  Which one of your photographs is the most successful in terms of composition?  Give supporting statements of why (for ex. a successful use of light/dark or positive/negative space, the subject is placed most effectively in a particular photo, a perspective shot is more engaging, etc.)

2.  Which one of your photographs “tells a story” or has the potential for a constructed narrative (story)  most effectively?  Please explain why.

3. Based on the viewpoint, which one of your photographs “pulls in” the viewer so that he or she actually “feels” like they are part of the scene?  Please explain why.  

4.  Do anyone one of your photographs appear more “artistic” in interpretation, or have more of an “art” feel than others (trying to create an interesting image for “arts sake”)?  Which one and why?

5. Out of all your photos, which one highlights the subject most effectively, and elevates their importance?  Please explain how and why.

One Subject Multiple Views Assignment

Assignment: One Subject, Multiple Views

Challenge:   Shoot a series of photographs that investigate choosing various

compositions devices, juxtaposition, and style, using the same subject matter.  Complete at least seven finals, matching each final to one of ten categories.  Afterwards, you will answer a series of questions in smaller groups regarding mood and composition.

The ten categories are below:

1.       Direct, straight on (iconic)

2.       Strong light source (to create extreme darks and lights)

3.       Depth of field (adjust your aperture to a lower number-larger amount of light entering-and consequently, adjust the shutter)

4.       Extreme perspective

5.       Juxtaposition (placing one or more objects or items next to your subject, within the frame)

6.       Turned away, isolated, or edging out of frame

7.       Transformed or altered state

8.       Zoomed in (again, adjust your aperture to a lower number)

9.       Photojournalistic (black and white, documentary feel/style)

10.    Multiples of subject (more than one, repetition)

Considerations:

·         Photos can be either black/white, color, or a combination of both

·         Keep the same subject matter for all of your photographs-in the end, it is about how the subject “changes” for the viewer based on the photographer’s decisions

·         You need to set the camera to manual for this (some categories cannot be hit properly with automatic/program mode)

·         Use the light meter or exposure calculator to help you achieve decent exposure

                       

Number of finals: 7

Number of drafts: not needed (quick assignment!)

Thanks to Mrs Yadollahpour from Needham High School, Needham,Mass.

I Hope You All Get Caught Up with Your Blog Work This Weekend!!!

Getting the blogs put together correctly and daily updates is 20% of your grade.

BLOG PROGRESS as of Oct.11

MonicaC - 6 fellow photographers, 2 posts,0 links,34 photos and 0 comments, 1 AHS Art Blog
BriaY - 5 fellow photographers, 5 posts,0 links,44 photos and 2 comments, 0 AHS Art Blog
MichaelH - 2 fellow photographers, 2 posts,0 links,103 photos and 0 comments, 0 AHS Art Blog
AlyssaR - 6 fellow photographers, 2 posts,2 links,26photos and 2 comment, and added 3 AHS Art Blogs
JusticeM - 6 fellowphotographers, 2 posts,0 links,26 photos and 0 comments, 1 AHS Art Blog
EmilyV - 6 fellow photographers,4 posts,1 links,55 photos and 1 comments, 3 AHS Art Blogs

CarlaM - 6 fellow photographers, 2 posts, 2 links, 1 photos and 2 comments, and  3 AHS Art Blogs AND a list/slideshow of her own photos!!!

Please add Carla too!! http://carlamontoyaphotography2.blogspot.com/

Photo kids - post whatever photos you are working on - not a picture of what you are doing - does this make more sense??