planning for next shoot:the sublime snd water

The next shoots I want to focus on are further experimenting within emotions in  surrealism, Because of this my shoots need to have abstract and unique qualities to them. Because my shoots can become complicated and difficult to achieve I decided it would be effective if i did a structural plan of inspiration for my next three shoots, and artists inspiration so I know what I want conceptually my photos to connote. I have a list of ideas for shoots, but I want to further narrow down to five shoots that would successfully link into my book, and a clear collective plan and date for the next three. All these shoots might seem like too many, However as my book is not a linear story narrative but a concept of emotions and surrealist effects, the more different and abstract my images are, create a more interesting effect and I Believe will make the book itself more effective overall

  • One of the sea landscape, next to the reservoir.
  • Night traces of light tomorrow – town on  location
  • Mirrors multiplied and with a fire -outside on location
  • Water shoot in the sea – beach on location
  • Body texture – studio
  • Covered in paint and leggings, body form. -studio, house
  • Collages and dysmorphia of faces, and landscapes
  • A nigh shoot of buildings an the woods, to show a eerie effect Emotional speech things I have which show emotion
  • Landscape beach shoot, in order to show a direct emotion, love or anger.
  • exploding flowers and beautiful things

After further discussion about my work having to fit into a more exclusive narrative, I decided to focus on the four following shoots which have a closer connection. I belive water has the power to control our lives. We are dependent upon it to live, however it still has the ability to kill us within minutes. It is beautiful and fluid in shape. To my mind this is a perfect example of an essence of nature showing beauty and pain all at once. Water also has the ability to show a removal of personal identity and to be used as a mask of emotions, this being shown through being under water, or however, a water landscape has the power to evoke memories based off emotions and connect that human body and person to the environment which they are surrounded.  Because of this the following shoots I will be doing are, under water in the sea, being covered in paint and water thrown onto them, a landscape shoot with slow shutter speed to capture the movement of water, and lastly a reservoir  shoot. I have more ideas which I could develop such as a bath shoot, and showing ht human texture miming the movement of water. because of this change the discarded ideas of fire, will still be exclaimed here although this will not be happening anymore:I belive this shoot will definitely be the hardest in order to achieve, it will be difficult to make the appearance of a dangerous fire without the fire itself being out of hand, additionally, I do want to capture images that involve people and in some type of way how to make the fire look as if it is surrounding themselves and part of them, possibly a surrealism reflection of their perusal identity in order to form a sublime emotion. in-between terry and awesome

I am know going to expand on the concept idea for each shoot and where and how I will take the following images. Not too many artists specialise in photoshoot that connote the effect of the sublime, so sometimes it is hard to find direct observations fo what I would want to show within my work.

the concept for this shoot: When researching about the sublime, many concepts that from the emotion are based on the surrounding that the person is confined to. I belive combining the eeriness of the woodlands, with the effect of  water being a huge combining factor of the pain and stress for the sublime. my overall aim for this shoot is to use it to combine .My previous underwater shoot to more of a natural element and combine landscape photography with it.

landscape, beach shoot

I really want to capture a softness to the water yet the rocks being hard, creating that conflicting of pain and beauty into a literally interpretation of the image itself. I think this narrative stature is successful reflected in these images and would create a normality to the surreal images that will be surrounded by in my book. I will need  long exposure , tripod and the time I have taken this. I could further expand this shoot to more woodlands and suburban wood’s and damp scapes of land. I think this would too add more more mystery to the project and throughout the narrative to the book allow the more portraiture elements to be split up.

netting and covered in fabrics, extended tights.

This image Is mostly inspired by the lighting,  but my intention with the shoot itself will be the focus on the way I could direct any change that the persons beauty and emotions by hiding their identity usually texture sheets, and tights. However I do not know how much this shoot could possible have a direct link to that of water. Because of this I feel like I need to find elements that would link more characterisation of this shoot. To do so I could do this shoot on a beach or in the fore front of a water scape.

covered in paint and water thrown at them shoot;I think for the shoot cover in paint it would also be interesting to experiment with throwing the paint on so you can see both the experience and emotion of the paint going on, and then once the person is covered this is a motor for an emotional barrier, and shows the emotion of beautiful and pain with the surprising aspect of the paint itself. I belive instead of paint I will use water, and I will experiment with how weather can be thrown over the top of someone or dropped from someones hand, I will use an array of different techniques in order to describe what the best method of pain and pleasure is conveyed. I think with this shoot i can use water as an object presented in many different circumstances. This shoot will also be very inspired by the artist viola.

  • Body texture – studio texture in order to mimic the movement of water. Also this could be done in such a manner to use a hand holding water and it falling off or covering elements of the human body.

Essay Writing

Week 13 -14 -15:  5 – 19 Dec 

WE ONLY HAVE 3 and a bit WEEKS LEFT TO COMPLETE  A DRAFT of your PERSONAL STUDY ESSAY

Have a look a the  for an overview of what you need to complete this term.  Personal-Study-Planner-Tracker-2018-19

ESSAY: We will be spending 1 lesson a week every Wednesday on writing and developing your essay. However, you will need to be working on it independently outside of lesson time.

DEADLINE: Essay draft MUST be handed in Mon 4 Feb 2019.

Objective: Criteria from the Syllabus

  • Be aware of some of the methods employed by critics and historians within the history of art and photography.
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of your chosen area of study with appropriate use of critical vocabulary. – use for image analysis
  • Investigate a wide range of work and sources
  • Develop a personal and critical inquiry.

Academic Sources:

  • Research and identify 3-5 literary sources from a variety of media such as books, journal/magazines, internet, Youtube/video .
  • Begin to read essay, texts and interviews with your chosen artists as well as commentary from critics, historians and others.
  • It’s important that you show evidence of reading and draw upon different pints of view – not only your own.
  • Take notes when you’re reading…key words, concepts, passages
  • Write down page number, author, year, title, publisher, place of publication so you can list source in a bibliography

Quotation and Referencing:

  • Use quotes to support or disprove your argument
  • Use quotes to show evidence of reading
  • Use Harvard System of Referencing…see Powerpoint: harvard system of referencing for further details on how to use it.

Essay Plan:

Make a plan that lists what you are going to write about in each paragraph – essay structure.

  • Essay question:
  • Opening quote
  • 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 andmovements 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
  • Bibliography: List all relevant sources used

ESSAY STRUCTURE

See below for a possible essay structure. Further help can be found here essay structure or see link here The Royal Literay Fund

Essay questionHypothesis

Think of a hypothesis and list possible essay questions

Here is a list of  possible questions to investigate that may help you.

Opening quote: Choose a quote from either one of your photographers or critics. It has to be something that relates to your investigation

Introduction (250-500 words).
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? What historical or theoretical context is the work situated within. 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?

Paragraph 1 Structure (500 words) Use subheadingThis paragraph covers the first thing you said in your introduction that you would address. The first sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraphOther sentences develop the subject of the paragraph.

Content: you could look at the followingexemplify your hypothesis within a historical and theoretical context.  Write about how your area of study and own work is linked to a specific art movement/ ism. Research and read key text and articles from critics, historians and artists associated with the movement/ism. Use quotes from sources to make a point, back it up with evidence or an example (a photograph), explain how the image supports the point made or how your interpretation of the work may disapprove. How does the photograph compare or contrast with others made by the same photographer, or to other images made in the same period or of the same genre by other artists. How does the photograph relate to visual representation in general, and in particularly to the history and theory of photography, arts and culture.

Include relevant examples, illustrations, details, quotations, and references showing evidence of reading, knowledge and understanding of history, theory and context!

See link to powerpoints: Pictorialism vs Realism and Modernism vs Postmodernism here M:\Departments\Photography\Students\Resources\Personal Study

Paragraph 2 Structure (500 words) Use subheading. In the first sentence or opening sentences, link the paragraph to the previous paragraph, then introduce the main idea of the new paragraph. Other sentences develop the paragraphs subject (use relevant examples, quotations, visuals to illustrate your analysis, thoughts etc)

Content: you could look at the following...Introduce your first photographer. Select key images, ideas or concepts and analyse in-depth using specific model of analysis (describe, interpret and evaluate) – refer to your hypothesis. Contextualise…what was going on in the world at the time; artistically, politically, socially, culturally. Other influences…artists, teachers, mentors etc. Personal situations or circumstances…describe key events in the artist’s life that may have influenced the work. Include examples of your own photographs, experiments or early responses and analyse, relate and link to the above. Set the scene for next paragraph.

Include relevant examples, illustrations, details, quotations, and references showing evidence of reading, knowledge and understanding of history, theory and context!

Paragraph 3 Structure (500 words) Use subheading. In the first sentence or opening sentences, link the paragraph to the previous paragraph, then introduce the main idea of the new paragraph. Other sentences develop the paragraphs subject (use relevant examples, quotations, visuals to illustrate your analysis, thoughts etc)

Content: you could look at the following…Introduce key works, ideas or concepts from your second photographer and analyse in-depth – refer to your hypothesis…Use questions in Pg 2 or add…What information has been selected by the photographer and what do you find interesting in the photograph? What do we know about the photograph’s subject? Does the photograph have an emotional or physical impact? What did the photographer intend? How has the image been used? What are the links or connections to the other photographer in Pg 2? Include examples of your own photographs and experiments as your work develop in response to the above and analyse, compare, contrast etc. Set the scene for next paragraph.

Include relevant examples, illustrations, details, quotations, and references showing evidence of reading, knowledge and understanding of history, theory and context!

Conclusion (500 words) : Write a conclusion of your essay that also includes an evaluation of your final photographic responses and experiments.

List the key points from your investigation and analysis of the photographer(s) work – refer to your hypothesis. Can you prove or Disprove your theory – include final quote(s). Has anything been left unanswered?  Do not make it a tribute! Do not introduce new material! Summarise what you have learned. How have you been influenced? Show how you have selected your final outcomes including an evaluation and how your work changed and developed alongside your investigation.

Bibliography: List all the sources that you used and only those that you have cited in your text. Where there are two or more works by one author in the same year distinguish them as 1988a, 1988b etc. Arrange literature in alphabetical order by author, or where no author is named, by the name of the museum or other organisation which produced the text. Apart from listing literature you must also list all other sources in alphabetical order e.g. websites, exhibitions, Youtube/TV/ Videos / DVD/ Music etc.

POLITICAL LANDSCAPE:

DON’T FORGET TO MAKE PHOTOGRAPHS & EXPLORE YOUR IDEAS!!

Week 13 -14 -15 + Xmas break 5 Dec – 8 Jan

Political Landscape: Lesson time (Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri
Bring images from new photo-shoots to lessons and follow these instructions

  • Save shoots in folder and import into Lightroom
  • Organisation: Create a new  Collection from each new shoot inside Collection Set: Political Landscape
  • Editing: select 8-12 images from each shoot.
  • Experimenting: Adjust images in Develop, both as Colour and B&W images appropriate to your intentions
  • Export images as JPGS (1000 pixels) and save in a folder: BLOG
  • Create a Blogpost with edited images and an evaluation; explaining what you focused on in each shoot and how you intend to develop your next photoshoot.
  • Make references to artists references, previous work, experiments, inspiration etc.

Further experimentation:

  • Export same set of images from Lightroom as TIFF (4000 pixels)
  • Experimentation: demonstrate further creativity using Photoshop to make composite/ montage/ typology/ grids/ diptych/triptych, text/ typology etc appropriate to your intentions
  • Design: Begin to explore different layout options using Indesign and make a new zine/book. Set up new document as A5 page sizes.
  • Make sure you annotate process and techniques used and evaluate each experiment

Photo-shoots:

You must plan and produce at least another 4-5 photo-shoots in the next 2 weeks to make sure you have enough images to edit from. For example, responding to photographers subject-matter, style, form, aesthetics, specific skills, techniques, methods.

Produce a number photographic response to your investigation in POLITICAL LANDSCAPE.

Continue to review your responses and shoots and experiment with your pictures appropriate to your intentions Lightroom/Photoshop e.g. cropping, change colour balance/ b/w, brightness/ contrast, blurring/ movement, blending/ montage techniques.

Select your best experiments and pictures and include in your Personal Study for analysis and comparisons.

We will begin work on editing and designing a photobook in the new Spring term in January.

If you don’t have any content i.e. text and images you can’t make a photo book!