Essay question: How chronic illness has inspired people to document their story through photography as a way of healing?
Thesis: The thesis will introduce the subject I am writing about as well as incorporating why I am basing my work on this topic. I will mention what artists I am studying or referring to in order to compare their work with my own and the touch upon the most relevant art movement in relation to my work.
Opening quote: “Relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition.”
Introduction (250-500 words): What is your area study? Which artists will you be analysing and why? How will you be responding to their work and essay question?
Pg 1 (500 words): Historical/ theoretical context within art, photography and visual culture relevant to your area of study. Make links to art movements/ isms and some of the methods employed by critics and historian. Link to powerpoints about isms and movements M:\Departments\Photography\Students\Resources\Personal Study
Pg 2 (500 words): Analyse first artist/photographer in relation to your essay question. Present and evaluate your own images and responses.
Pg 3 (500 words): Analyse second artist/photographer in relation to your essay question. Present and evaluate your own images and responses.
Conclusion (250-500 words): Draw parallels, explore differences/ similarities between artists/photographers and that of your own work that you have produced
