Think of composition as the foundations of your image. And just like those of a building, foundations need to be strong.
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BIG IDEA: Due: Why is composition important in photography? Can a photograph be successful without the use of compositional devises? Perhaps the most important aspect of photography is composition. What you include in the image (and what you don't), and how you arrange the elements within the frame, contribute significantly to the overall success of the image. Will it have impact? Will it convey your message? Does it tell a story? The COMPOSITION of a photo is what distinguishes a PHOTOGRAPH from a snapshot. WHAT TO DO? To investigate composition as it relates to photography. 1) Rule of thirds or the Golden Ratio- 3 examples. (pg.22 Henry Carroll) 2) Background (busy and simple) one of each - 2 examples. 3) Texture (rough/smooth, soft/hard) 1 of each - 4 examples. 4) Depth of field (shallow, deep/ minimum, maximum) - 2 examples. 5) Motion control (blurred motion, stopped motion and panning) 1of each - 3 examples. 6) Leading lines - 3 examples. (pg. 10, Henry Carroll) 7) Foreground - 3 examples (pg. 16 Henry Carroll) 8) Tones – contrast (high contrast/low contrast), 1 of each – 2 examples 9) Viewpoint (2 point perspective, single point perspective, juxtaposition) 1 of each – 3 examples. 10) Simplicity 3 examples (pg. 26 Henry Carroll) 2. Choose the photographs that demonstrate your understanding of each of the headings numbered above. Photographs can come from your own images and the Internet. Scanning of magazines is also a possibility. (Take a photo of the photo) 28 Photos 3. Use Adobe InDesign to create your presentation. - Firstly, go to Extra Resources/ Adobe Indesign and watch both tutorials. - In Adobe Indesign create a layout with the photos and content. - Create a designed title page with "Compositional Elements" - Make sure you are consistent with image placement and font selection and size throughout document. - Title the document Compositional Elements. - Write a short description about one of the images selected for each design element, defending why you selected the particular image and why it describes the heading you chose. Write the description under the image. 10 short descriptions. 4. Export it out as a pdf file. (file/export/adobe pdf print/high quality print) 5. Upload the completed pdf file to the classroom server in your folder. 6. Fill out the rubric and place within the class drawer. Evaluation: Students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts for composition by defending their image choices through writing. Writing and image choices originate from the lists above. At all times the definition of the elements for composition given must be used in order to support your writing. How to Tutorials: Adobe Indesign Tutorials Columns with Text - Use object- Text Frame Options How to wrap text around a graphic |
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