Homework task: Photogames

Task: Re-cap on camera handling through a series of photo-games around ACTION, PLAY & CHANCE in preparation for school trip to St Ouen next week exploring geological sites of special interest (SSI).

  1. Photodice (10 mins)
  2. Photographic boxing match (10mins)
  3. Ball games involving photography (10mins)


Metacognition:
Consider how to acquire knowledge with a focus on ‘learning by doing’, encouraging a sense of experimentation without fear of failure.

Theory: Watch video on John Baldessari and consider his practice as a conceptual artist using photography to explore Action, Play and Chance.

Here is a link to a blog post with more about Baldessari amd other photogames:

Homework: Using camera settings from the Photodice game produce a shoot where you make 100 images based around the themes of ACTION, PLAY or CHANCE.

Blog: Produce a blog post with your best 6 images and evaluate your responses in context of John Baldessari and Conceptual Art.
See Blog post here (upload on Blog 20.06.22)

Extension: Devise your own photographic game. See blogpost here for inspirations and helpful guide: https://hautlieucreative.co.uk/photo21al/2021/03/10/photo-games/

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