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Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time

Harold Edgerton

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time Assignment guidance: The aim of this project is for you to learn, understand and demonstrate knowledge and skill in creating an original piece of Art work that will provide a personal response to the theme Passing of Time.

The project will allow you to develop your skills and apply your knowledge and understanding of photography through exploring a range of digital techniques and photographing subjects, objects and locations personal to you. Consider how you would best like to respond to theme the „Passing of Time.‟ You may wish to explore further the work of Edgerton and Muybridge and create a zoetrope or moving piece of photography. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the rudiments of photography, really demonstrating your knowledge of aperture and shutter speed – how you can use them to your advantage and manipulate the results. 

You will record your ideas and research in your sketchbook. The research that you culminate will be displayed as a series of final prints in response to the theme ‘Passing of Time’. You must reference the work of other artists/ photographers and make clear links to your own, in order to assist your technical ability and inspire your ideas. Critically evaluate both your work and the work of other artists/ photographers.

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The project will follow a number of camera workshops. You will be encouraged to photograph as often as possible in order to best further your technical skills and refine your ideas for A8.

You will need to complete the following tasks to the best of your ability to ensure a complete project:

T1 - Title Page & Mind Map T2 – Photographer’s Research – Explore themes around movement.

T3 – 1st Photo Shoot inc. HW Contextual Research.

T4 – Skills Tests – revisit the rudiments of photography.

T5 – Exploring Light, Shutter Speed & Aperture Experiments T6 – Initial Edits T7 – 2nd / 3rd + Photo Shoot, Skills Tests - Evidence of Technical Development T8 – Refine Edits & Final Assignment Plan – Photoshop Edits T9 - Personal Response – Final Outcome for the Passing of Time assignment.

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time

For this assignment you should invent, prepare, explore, develop and create a unique photograph/ set of photographs in response to the theme ‘Passing of Time’.

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time The concept for this assignment should be your own ideas / work. So long as you can justify the link and make connections to a photographer/ photographers of your choice, then this can be developed to suit. For example, the outcome could be a series of images documenting a period of time exploring the theme change. It could be a documentary exploring a change in seasons.

It could be a represented through a depiction of a style of photography for example, Studio, Fine Art, Documentary etc. The outcome can remain abstract and ambiguous or have a narrative and clear purpose.

It is important not to lose sight of your theme; the outcome must be reflected through the ideas of motion and the ‘Passing of Time’. Different manipulation techniques could be used in Photoshop to add filters or other abstract effects.

Be creative and use your imagination. – Think outside of the box! In order to see your best results it is important you photograph as often as possible and in as many locations as possible.

You may choose to continue to work and develop ideas following on from a photographer you may have previously studied or have been inspired by.

You will need to show clear links between your work and the work of other artists/ photographers.

Evidence will need to be shown of technical ability and progression of both digital camera and Photoshop skills through preparatory work.

The dimensions and quantity of prints for this assignment should be dictated by you. The response should be created to fit your area of study accordingly.

You will need to build a body of prep work prior to your final outcomes demonstrating your ability to research, resource, develop and refine your response with inspiration drawn from the work of other artists and photographers.

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time In order to gain the maximum marks for your coursework it is important to meet the criteria set by the examining board AQA. The four key words to remember are:

“Successful sketchbooks, workbooks and logbooks demonstrate genuine engagement with the subject and the ability to explore a range of ideas and processes. They can shed light on a personal journey of discovery and provide genuine insights into candidates‟ intentions and the development and resolution of their ideas. They can also provide insights into the extent that candidates have been influenced by the work of others.”

We will be marking you on your ability to:

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time This assignment is to be done in your sketchbooks and any digital work should be completed in Photoshop whilst working in Mac OS. ●

Consider a concept from which to approach the ‘Passing of Time’ assignment; this may reflect a change in seasons or a particular theme in motion or a series of movements. This could be related to sports: eg. dance or it could be a theme exploring movement in a specific location.

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Think about a range of presentation styles. You could draw on your previous knowledge of montage to create a motion effect. You could also develop your knowledge and skill specifically relating to presentation – consider how installation artists utilise their skills in photography to create successful interactive pieces.

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Justify your ideas, make sure the project flows. Always keep fluid paths in your sketchbooks detailing the development of your project.

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Understand the exam criteria, the weighting of your coursework in relation to your exam and GCSE grade. Review and refine you work to develop and improve it.

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Be prepared to develop your research outside of school as well, always look for new ways to resource your projects. Attend Art/ Photography club as often as possible, in order to utilise the resources and facilities available to you at the Academy.

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time TIPS: ●

Visit our online ‘Art Gallery’ to see more examples.

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Go to our YouTube page to watch demo’s and tutorials.

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Plan your assignment carefully using your sketchbook to write, explain and document your intentions and ideas. Utilise the resources available to you.

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Take time to assess your work as it progresses and make changes where appropriate. Be critical of your work and others. Get used to annotating all of your ideas in order to refine and develop your work as it progresses throughout the project.

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Learn how to annotate your work effectively and with meaning so that it can communicate itself to a larger audience.

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Think carefully about your composition. Take a step back and view your work objectively. Take the time to plan your photographs. Explore a range of presentation ideas, consider either a series of photographs in the form of a story or sequence eg. a diptych or triptych.

Practical Photography A8: Passing of Time Do you have a smart phone?

If so you can use the camera on your phone to access online resources to help you with this assignment.

All you need is a QR code reader app, point your phone web browser to one of readers below: ●

http://reader.kaywa.com

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http://get.beetagg.com

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http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/download.asp

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http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/nokia-n80/phone-software/smartphone

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For iPhone users. Go to iTunes and search for: QR Code reader

Once you have a reader/ app on your smart phone. Simply take a quick snap of the code(s) below, and you will be redirected to the required resource, directly on your phone.

www.twava.co.uk.