1.Think of a hypothesis and list possible questions.
The use of archival photographs in photography
Describing the contrast between past and present photographs
How Sarello and Casanova’s work share similarities
How Julian Germain captures loneliness but uses bright colours in his work to show this
2.Essay Plan: make a plan that lists what you are going to write about in each paragraph.
One paragraph focusing on the use of archival images in an essay
Another focusing on the type of work created by Sarello and another on the type of work created by Casanova and then compare similarities and differences
Maybe a paragraph focusing on how Germain captures moments that show his loneliness
3.Finish a draft version of your introduction (500 words) and hand in Mon 11th Jan.
essay structure
Think about an opening that will draw your reader in e.g. you can use an opening quote that sets the scene. You should include in your introduction an outline of your intention of your study e.g. what and who are you going to investigate. How does this area/ work interest you? What are you trying to prove/challenge, argument/ counter-argument? Include 1 or 2 quotes for or against. What links are there with your previous studies? What have you explored so far in your Coursework or what are you going to photograph? How did or will your work develop. What camera skills, techniques or digital processes in Photoshop have or are you going to experiment with?
Produce a photographic response to your investigation in Personal Study. You must plan and produce at least another 3 photo-shoots in the next 3 weeks (e.g. responding to photographers subject-matter, style, form, aesthetics, specific skills, techniques, methods)
Continue to review your responses and shootsand experiment with your pictures appropriate to yoru intentions Lightroom/Photoshop e.g. cropping, change colour balance/ b/w, brightness/ contrast, blurring/ movement, blending/ montage techniques.
Select your best experiments and picturesand include in your Personal Study for analysis and comparisons.
PLANNING, RESEARCH