Themed Photo

Assignment                 Challenge:

Shoot photographs that communicate your chosen theme.  Choose either a single photograph or a series of 2 or 3 as your final.

Themes

Dimensions

1-3, digital images

Note:  More is not always better!  Sometimes it is even more difficult to communicate your point in a single photograph (just as it can be difficult to tell a story in just a few words).  You will be graded on the quality of your single photo or series and not on the amount of photos that you turn in!

Criteria

1. Communication and Expression
• Solve the problem in a thoughtful manner—Shoot photographs that communicate your chosen theme
• The setting of the photograph is relevant to your concept and adds to the photograph in a successful manner
• Choose your signifiers carefully, adding to the intent and the narrative of the piece
2. Design, Layout, and Composition
• Consider your point of view, placement/juxtaposition of objects, space, and people adding to the intent of the piece
• Create a visual entry point for the viewer
• Consider the visual balance of your print, including a balance of light to dark, small to large, and areas of complexity to areas of visual rest
3. Materials, Tools, and Craftsmanship
• Superior technical quality: 
• good, solid exposure 
• rich darks, bright whites, and range of middle grays (use filters when necessary)
• clear focus
• well framed borders
• dirt- and dust-free
• consideration to brightness and contrast, color balance, and cropping

Sources & Examples:
Blayne In Wonderland