Expectations for the Photo Essay Assignment:

This assignment is due on March 4.
NO credit will be given for late assignments.

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.


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


GIMP:
Cropping, fading, blurring, cloning, color adjustments, contrast adjustments... Bonus points possible here...

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Special effects with layers (Bonus)