Assignment #3 - The Directorial Approach

Intermediae Photography
Assignment #4 - The Directorial Approach

Please hand in this sheet in a protective plastic sleeve together with your proof sheet(s) taped to the back of your print. Slide your unmounted print into a polyethylene or polypropylene storage bag together with a piece of conservation board, proof sheet(s) and this sheet.

Assignment Description:
Stage a photograph. Work in groups of three with the 4 x 5 View Camera. The group may work either in the field or studio. Collaborate on concept, set up, lighting, exposure, and break down. The group should communicate and work together to develop the sheet film. Each member of the group is required to interpret the idea, set-up, and direct the crew to make one photograph. Each member of the group is responsible for printing one 11 x 14 inch print on fiber-base paper from the negative they directed.

Related Reading Assignment:
The Directorial Mode by A.D. Coleman

Assignment Objective:
Directorial or "staged photography", as it is sometimes called, goes back to the beginnings of photography. The student should become familiar with its historical uses, as well as its importance within contemporary photographic practice. This assignment will also be an introduction to the movements of the large format view camera, and learning to collaborate. Please be aware that this is not a portrait assignment, although it may include people.

Suggestions:
Organize your time and communicate effectively with your group. Don't hesitate to ask questions to the teacher. Be clear about your concept before setting up your shot. Feel free to be as serious or humorous as you please. Try to use the image to connect and open your audience to an idea, emotion, or atmosphere. Leave enough time to redo before the due date in case something goes wrong.

Evaluation Criteria:
Craftsmanship - Sharpness
Exposure (full shadow and highlight detail)
Contrast (a solid black, a bright white, and a full range of gray values)
Value (appropriate lightness / darkness)
Needs dodging and/or burning
Cleanness (no dust, water spots, scratches)
Mounting (clean and straight edges parallel to board, well adhered, no heat damage)
Print damage

Aesthetic / Conceptual refinement (accomplishes assignment description and meets objective)

Grade ___________

Student Name_______________________________

Teacher Comments:

Intermediae Photography Assignment #4 - The Directorial Approach Please hand in this sheet in a protective plastic sleeve together with your proof sheet(s) taped to the back of your print. Slide your unmounted print into a polyethylene or polypropylene storage bag together with a piece of conservation board, proof sheet(s) and this sheet. Assignment Description: Stage a photograph. Work in groups of three with the 4 x 5 View Camera. The group may work either in the field or studio. Collaborate on concept, set up, lighting, exposure, and break down. The group should communicate and work together to develop the sheet film. Each member of the group is required to interpret the idea, set-up, and direct the crew to make one photograph. Each member of the group is responsible for printing one 11 x 14 inch print on fiber-base paper from the negative they directed. Related Reading Assignment: The Directorial Mode by A.D. Coleman Assignment Objective: Directorial or "staged photography", as it is sometimes called, goes back to the beginnings of photography. The student should become familiar with its historical uses, as well as its importance within contemporary photographic practice. This assignment will also be an introduction to the movements of the large format view camera, and learning to collaborate. Please be aware that this is not a portrait assignment, although it may include people. Suggestions: Organize your time and communicate effectively with your group. Don't hesitate to ask questions to the teacher. Be clear about your concept before setting up your shot. Feel free to be as serious or humorous as you please. Try to use the image to connect and open your audience to an idea, emotion, or atmosphere. Leave enough time to redo before the due date in case something goes wrong. Evaluation Criteria: Craftsmanship - Sharpness Exposure (full shadow and highlight detail) Contrast (a solid black, a bright white, and a full range of gray values) Value (appropriate lightness / darkness) Needs dodging and/or burning Cleanness (no dust, water spots, scratches) Mounting (clean and straight edges parallel to board, well adhered, no heat damage) Print damage Aesthetic / Conceptual refinement (accomplishes assignment description and meets objective) Grade ___________ Student Name_______________________________ Teacher Comments:
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