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Explore the evolution of photography and its relationship to current practices within the field
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Identify major influences within American photography
Trace the development, technology, and compositional trends within the field of photography
Identify "Graphic Controls" used in photographic compositions
Describe composition in the visual arts, such as painting, graphic design, photography and sculpture
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Apply the composition rules to photographs
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Photographs
Criteria
Differentiate the placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art and the subject of a work
Follow the “rule of the thirds” in photograph composition by placing the important elements along the lines or at the intersection points instead of dead center
Photographs show effective use of the following: line, shape/form, space, value, texture, color
Each photograph is labeled with an element
Six photographs are submitted in jpeg format
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Analyze the importance of establishing purpose and meaning to a photograph
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Analysis differentiates purpose and meaning in given photographs
Analysis compares what is seen and what is expressed
Analysis identifies photographs that make a statement
Analysis interprets various meanings of a photograph
Analysis describes how photographs evoke emotions and meaning
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Create photographs following the specific style of your chosen photographer’s work
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Photographs
Criteria
Use a digital camera
Photographs show similarities between your work and the artist you are emulating in subject matter, style, and composition
Photographs show similarities in concepts
Five photographs are original (yours) and five images are from the photographer you have chosen to emulate
Final images are submitted in jpeg format
Photographs are organized and shared with peers and instructor before the critique
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Conduct research on your chosen photographer
Assessment Strategies
Interview, Presentation
Criteria
Presentation is 8-10 minutes and includes images and/or websites of your chosen photographer
Photographer is someone you admire or find inspirational
Photographer is currently working in the field you are interested in pursuing after graduation
Presentation is organized according to instructor guidelines
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Write a biography of your chosen photographer
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Biography includes a rationale as to why you chose the person
Biographical information comes from three or more sources; all facts are cited
Biography includes the person’s full name and date of birth
Biography includes background information, such as early life and education
Biography includes most notable or memorable accomplishments
Facts and opinions are clearly stated
Biography is organized according to instructor guidelines
Biography evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Manage photographs and files
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Transfer your images onto a computer
Create folders on the desktop and label them as specified by your instructor (for example, YYYY-MM-DD-first initial last name-assign-3)
Save your images in the folder
Copy the folder with your final, labeled images into student folder
Copy/backup this folder to your portable hard drive for future use
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Participate in a peer critique
Assessment Strategies
Written Product and/or Oral Presentation (feedback on peer work)
Criteria
Evaluate peer artifact using provided criteria for basis of judgment
Respond to/write feedback to peer in language that is inclusive and respectful
Feedback identifies areas that meet criteria
Feedback identifies areas that need improvement according to criteria
Respond to the feedback and interpretations offered by peers and instructor