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Expectations for the Photo Essay Assignment: This assignment is
due on March 4. This assignment is worth 20% of
your grade. Use what you've learned about
photographic composition, lighting, color, lines, texture and use your
camera to make a statement. Your photographs should make both a visual
and emotional/political/critical/intellectual statement. Your photo
essay should contain at least 12 photographs.
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| Originality: Your photo essay should be something unique, new and your own idea. OR Your essay can be your own slant on another essay. Your creative ideas and efforts will show up either way! Bonus points possible here... |
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| Due
Date: March 4: "Use of Time" This is the final exam. You have two weeks to work on your essay. You are accountable for your use of class time. (professional work ethic) No credit will be given for projects submitted after this date. If you have a problem with this date you must make prior arrangements with me. |
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| Use
of Lighting: (i.e. backlighting, side, low, front) Bonus points possible here... |
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| Color
vs. B&W: You'll have to decide on color or b&w photographs. Be prepared to defend your choice. |
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| Composition:
Framing, rule of thirds, subject placement, angle of photo etc... |
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| Bonus
criteria: Speed: fast shutter vs slow shutter used appropriately |
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| GIMP:
Cropping, fading, blurring, cloning, color adjustments, contrast adjustments... Bonus points possible here... |
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| Special
effects with layers (Bonus) |
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