Assignment #7 - Final Project

Introductory Photography
Assignment #6 - Final Project

Please hand in this sheet in a clear protective sleeve together with your prints and proof sheet(s).

Assignment Description:
I don't know why, but it has been my experience that sometimes talking about your ideas creates obstacles. Therefore, for this project I want you to keep the idea for your project top secret. A handout will be provided for you to write down the theme of your work, that is to say, the subject matter you are going to point your camera at. You will also specify specific techniques to be used such as: depth of field (shallow , medium, or deep), contrast (high, balanced, or low) value (light, balanced, or dark), exposure (under, normal, or over), etc. Seal the envelope without discussing it with anyone, except privately with the teacher if you need to, and hand it in no later than two weeks before the due date. During the final critique we will open the envelopes and look at your work to see if you accomplished your goal.

Hand in four or more prints dry mounted on 11" x 14" boards that comprise the beginning of a series.

This assignment must be done with film and traditional darkroom techniques.

Assignment Objective:
The teacher's primary goal is to get each student to the point where they are self-motivated artists. This project is an introduction to that freedom and responsibility. We will endeavor to make a series comprised of at minimum four images. Both subject matter and formal approach should demonstrate a conscious continuity. In other words, they should fit together. Do not hand in three unrelated pictures. Please be aware that a series is not the same as a narrative. A series does not relate an explicit story. This assignment is a non-theoretical test to see if you can accomplish what you set out to do.

Suggestions:
Explore any of the techniques or themes thus far examined in this class. Also, if you wish to look into other areas that will be covered in more advanced classes, such as experimental photography, portraiture, landscape, studio, staged photography, etc., feel free to do so. Shoot a lot of pictures. Only one roll of film promises to be inadequate.

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, scratches, water spots)
Mounting (clean and straight edges parallel to board, well adhered, no heat damage)

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

Grade ___________

Student Name_______________________________

Class Section #____________

Teacher Comments:

Introductory Photography Assignment #6 - Final Project Please hand in this sheet in a clear protective sleeve together with your prints and proof sheet(s). Assignment Description: I don't know why, but it has been my experience that sometimes talking about your ideas creates obstacles. Therefore, for this project I want you to keep the idea for your project top secret. A handout will be provided for you to write down the theme of your work, that is to say, the subject matter you are going to point your camera at. You will also specify specific techniques to be used such as: depth of field (shallow , medium, or deep), contrast (high, balanced, or low) value (light, balanced, or dark), exposure (under, normal, or over), etc. Seal the envelope without discussing it with anyone, except privately with the teacher if you need to, and hand it in no later than two weeks before the due date. During the final critique we will open the envelopes and look at your work to see if you accomplished your goal. Hand in four or more prints dry mounted on 11" x 14" boards that comprise the beginning of a series. This assignment must be done with film and traditional darkroom techniques. Assignment Objective: The teacher's primary goal is to get each student to the point where they are self-motivated artists. This project is an introduction to that freedom and responsibility. We will endeavor to make a series comprised of at minimum four images. Both subject matter and formal approach should demonstrate a conscious continuity. In other words, they should fit together. Do not hand in three unrelated pictures. Please be aware that a series is not the same as a narrative. A series does not relate an explicit story. This assignment is a non-theoretical test to see if you can accomplish what you set out to do. Suggestions: Explore any of the techniques or themes thus far examined in this class. Also, if you wish to look into other areas that will be covered in more advanced classes, such as experimental photography, portraiture, landscape, studio, staged photography, etc., feel free to do so. Shoot a lot of pictures. Only one roll of film promises to be inadequate. 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, scratches, water spots) Mounting (clean and straight edges parallel to board, well adhered, no heat damage) Aesthetic / Conceptual refinement (accomplishes assignment description and meets objective) Risk Grade ___________ Student Name_______________________________ Class Section #____________ Teacher Comments:
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