Elements:Project Expectations

·         ·         OBJECTIVE:

o    To capture a series of images which clearly emphasize each of the Elements of Design

·         INSTRUCTIONS:

o    Using the basic knowledge you have gained take a series of outdoor / indoor shots which clearly emphasize each of the Elements of Design.

o     Remember to take into consideration technical aspects of picture taking such as Depth of Field, Shutter Speed, Film Speed (ISO), and Focal Plane.

o    Try to compose each shot within the camera trying different camera angles and positions relative to your light source. 

Research: Purposeful Exploration

·         http://www.flickr.com/photos/lagodigarda/193895274/in/set-72057594127420736/

·         http://www.photoassignment.net/

Project Expectations:

 All Photography students will…

o    Create a blog tab that represents each element and then principle of design printed and posted 

• §   Analyze and describe why the image represents the discussion questions below     Write your definition of each
• §  Provide accurate personal images and description
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In the end I will have:  

·         Create a collection of images representing each of the listed elements principles, and compositions elements

·         Provided Artist examples that gave inspiration on the elements by given their name and URL hyperlinked and provided example images

§  Create a contact sheet of each of the elements examples by themselves

·         Pick three examples that represent each element, principle and composition

§  Photoshop –

·         Use Photoshop tools to enhance, yet keep readability as a straight not enhance image.

·         Printed and mounted 3 images – 4x6 in size for printing and demonstration of understanding of  above

§My blog will be checked for the following: 

·         Definition 

·         Artist Research – cited

·         Personal Artwork 

·         Description of why the image works for the element/ etc.

a.     Then you need to add your own 3 personal image digital image and describe the connection to the element / etc.

Elements and Questions to be answered: 

Elements of Design 

Line 1/29

· Describe the lines – curved, straight, thick thin, bold fine, horizontal, vertical, dotted, zigzag, etc.

· Do the lines lead your eye? Explain

· Do the lines show direction or outline an object or divide a space? Explain

· Do the lines create a mood? Explain

Texture 2/12

o Describe the texture – smooth, slick, shiny, rough, raised, bumpy, fuzzy, soft, hard, grainy, etc..

o Can you feel the texture or is it just visual?

Shape/Form 2/26

· Shapes are 2-dimensional. Are the shapes geometric or realistic or abstract?

· If your design has 3-dimensions it has form – describe the form (balls, cylinders, pyramids, boxes.)

Space 3/11

· Space is the amount of room you have.

· Describe the negative space (background)?

· Describe the positive space – the design?

Color 3/25

· Name the colors (hue.)

· Are the colors bright or dull (intensity)?

· Are the colors light or dark (value)?

· How do the colors make you feel?

· Why do the colors look good together?

· What Color Scheme does to represent?