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Induction Task – Looking At The Formal Elements
Independent Study (+ homework) Sept – Nov 2017
You are expected to take responsibility for your own learning, progress and success during A Level Photography…
- minimum 2 hours per week
- complete any incomplete class tasks
- contribute your own photo-assignments + research
- seek out opportunities to extend your learning / skill level
- if you are absent you must check the blog daily / check emails for instructions, guidance and advice and complete in accordance with deadlines for your teaching group (these may change depending on timetable).
Task 1 (Week 1, 2, 3)
| Blog posts / Sections to complete | Actions to take | Assessment | Complete by: |
| Homework Assignment 1: Take 150-250 photos that explore shape, pattern, line, repetition, symmetry, shadow, tone, curves, angles, edges | Make planning sheet
Photo Assignment |
AO3 | Lesson 1
Week 3 |
| Artists references: Research the work of at least two formalist photographers eg Rodchenko / Brett Weston / Paul Strand / Peter Keetman / Jan Groover | AO1 | ||
| Image Analysis: Choose 2 key images from each artist and analyse in details using the model of form-meaning-judgement-context. | AO1 |
Task 2 Due in Lesson 1 | Week 4
| Blog posts / Sections to complete | Actions to take | Assessment | Complete by: |
| Homework Assignment 2: Take 100 – 200 photos of types of things eg objects, buildings, people | Make planning sheet
Photo Assignment |
AO3 | Lesson 1
Week 4 |
| Artists references: Research the work of at least two TYPOLOGIES artists eg Bechers /Sander | AO1 | ||
| Image Analysis: Choose 2 key images from each artist and analyse in details using the model of form-meaning-judgement-context. | AO1 |
Task 3 Due in Lesson 1 Week 5
| Homework Assignment 1: Produce 100-200 images that show a response to abstract art and photography | Make planning sheet
Photo Assignment |
AO3 | Lesson 1
Week 5 |
| Experimentation : Photo safari grid, overlays, tracing paper | AO2 | ||
| Artist Reference : Ernst Haas and Maholy Nagy | AO1 | ||
| Image Analysis : Rule of Thirds and depth of field | AO1 |
Task 4 Due in Lesson 1 Week 5
| Blog posts / sections to complete | Actions to take | Assessment | Complete by: |
| Homework Assignment : Take 100-200 photos of different textures and surfaces eg rust, mould, rough , smooth , contrasting surfaces | Make planning sheet
Photo Assignment |
AO3 | Lesson 1
Week 6 |
| Experimentation : juxtaposing textures and surfaces | AO2 | ||
| Artist Reference and Image Analysis :
Frank Hallam-Day / Aaron Siskind / Keld Helmer Petersen |
AO1 |
Task 5 Due in Lesson 1 Week 6
| Blog posts / Sections to complete | Actions to take | Assessment | Complete by: |
| Homework Assignment; Produce 100-200 images that explore a colour, contrasting colours or colour harmonies | Make planning sheet
Photo Assignment |
AO3 | Lesson 1
Week 7 |
| Experimentation; cut, tear and shape coloured card (flat and 3-d) to photograph | AO2 | ||
| Artist References : Franco Fontana / Tamara Lorenz | AO1 |
Practical Skills || Formal Analysis
Use C.E.L.L. to help you describe and analyse images. Be prepared to discuss…
Composition : layout, structure, depth, rule of thirds, balance, symmetry, leading lines
Exposure ; over exposed, under exposed, balanced exposure
Light : Natural, artificial, harsh, soft, overhead, side etc
Lens : wide angle, telephoto, standard, macro, fish eye, focal length, focal point, depth of field, foreground, midground, background etc
Use this link to explore camera skills…
And create a set of blog posts that display your creative results and understanding of…
- camera handling skills as you learn them / explore them
- formal analysis of 1 x key image per photo shoot
- evaluative and reflective skills
- the role of contact sheets
Induction Task… Looking at the formal elements
