Advanced Photography 2
This is the Course Outline for Photography 2 at MHS.
Throughout the next semester
you will be introduced to a variety of new photographers, techniques and
ideas.
Please refer back to this page throughout the semester for added
links, project explanations, due dates, technique workshops, and more.
Click on
Project Titles to go to explanations of each assignment.
Week 1-2
First Project for the 2nd Semester-
Altered Book-
An
altered book is a form of
mixed media
artwork that changes a book from its original form into a
different form, altering its meaning. An altered book
artist takes a book (old, new, recycled or multiple) and
cuts, tears, glues, burns, folds, paints, adds to,
collages, rebinds,
gold-leafs, creates pop-ups, rubber-stamps, drills, bolts,
and/or be-ribbons it. The artist may add pockets and niches to
hold tags,
rocks,
ephemera, or other three-dimensional objects. Some change
the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of
the finished piece of art. Altered books may be as simple as
adding a drawing or text to a page, or as complex as creating an
intricate book sculpture.
Antique or
Victorian art is frequently used, probably because it is
easier to avoid copyright issues. Altered books are shown and
sold in art galleries and on the
Internet.
Project- after looking at the websites below, develop an idea for a them of an
altered book you are to create yourself.
Your book will be different than some of the art students because you will
include a collection of your own photographs.
At least 8 double page spreads, 60% of the images on each spread should be
photos you have shot. You can use painter techniques, collage of found images,
collage of found objects, included words on the pages, but 60% of the images
should be your own.
I have some books, if you can find one yourself. You need an overall theme- ex.
Collection of things that make me happy, The Keys to My Success, The Worst day
of My Life, etc.
Altered Books 1
Altered
Books 2
How to Make an Altered Book
Jenny's Altered Books
The Feathered Nest
More links-
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 7
Week 8
2 Small Projects-
#1- MAKE
YOUR VERY OWN PHOTO KALEIDOCYCLE
Using this website create your own design, with your own photos.
#2- Create a collage
of shapes
Ideas- Reflections!
Where do we find reflections? (mirrors, windows, water, etc.)
Can you list ten things that would reflect your image? (try and turn in)
What ways could you make these images more interesting? (other people in image,
backgrounds, hands, etc. -list on same page)
1. Check out the website linked below to discover
some new ideas?
As you view these, copy off and write down at least 10 ideas that really inspire you.
http://www.mirrorproject.com/mirror/
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/30/50-beautiful-examples-of-reflections-photography/
2. Although this web site is a bit different than our project, check this out
for more ideas.
Write down any that really interest you.
Challenge:
Reflections Without Mirrors
3. List ten ideas you would like to shoot as your creative
examples of reflections. Include in your plans any props, locations, etc.
that you will have to have. Get camera and begin shooting, shoot all ten ideas.
Turn in contact sheet and begin improving your stock photos.
You will turn in all ten, but matt 6 masterpieces.
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Project- Self Portrait without a tripod or self-timer
If you are given a roll a film and are asked to shoot photos of yourself, how
would you approach the task?
Would you get a tripod and find the self timer on the camera -sorry not an
option!
How else could you shoot photos of yourself?
.
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
6. Series of Photos with a Common Element
( Photo within a photo?)
Project: A "series" of six
prints will be due which have a common theme.
Consider shooting each of these types and develop an idea for each of the
different areas below.
Include these in your notebook, along with your choice for your shoot.
SIX similar subjects in very different contexts
SIX different subjects in very similar contexts
SIX photos with a common element (object or concept)
SIX photos that follow a progression (could be a progression in time, or a
progression of change)
SIX photos that tell us a story
7. "Night Photography"-
During class this week, research (using the internet) "night
photography". Find as much as you can about this "subject"- times
to use, film to use, shutter speeds, painting with light, use of flash at night,
how to shoot lightening, etc.
Complete this first, because during this week you will need to go out and shoot
at least 1 roll and possibly 2 rolls of ideas dealing with "night
photography". I want you to be developing film on , this
gives you Tuesday-Monday nights to shoot.
You will be using one of my Pentax cameras, tripod and cable releases (take care
of my equipment)!
Before you begin, please write down at least 6 ideas (yes you can try different
ideas once you start, but you need to have a plan!)
Use your imagination, my expectations are very high for
your projects.
Restoration of Old Photos
A. Eliminating Aspects of Photos
B. Restoring Photos
Art to Photo Project
Self Portrait
Project