Topic Focus

Occupation/ Dancing through time- Tying in with the occupation aspect of the project, dance is a topic which relates to me and I find interesting. Facing the reality of rejection, preparation and success.

Fashion- Exploring the dance fashion used in addition to music and movements in order to express a certain feeling. As well as how the costuming (fashion element) adds to the overall intention of the dance piece, as well as how it expresses the individual and what he/she is feeling.

Location- Exploring different locations in which dancers use for different reasons.

Dance Movements- Exploring dance movements for different emphasis on emotions.

Possible Essay Questions

Dancing through time- How is the work of Claude Cahun and Cindy Sherman questioning the politics of gender and female stereotypes?

Dancing through time- Is it possible for photography to capture moments in time objectively and truthfully?

Portraiture- Can personality and identity be expressed in a portrait?

Fashion- How has Fashion Photography transformed, from staged studio settings to the everyday reality, resembling documentary photography?

Dance Movements- Can photography truly capture the essence of a moment, ultimately questioning why we take photographs?