Artist Research

Choose one of the following artists, keep in mind that each student much select a different artist. If you decide on one, please sign your name on the artist list sheet.

Chuck Close
Annie Leibovitz
Ron English
Shepard Fairey
Jean Michel Basquiat
Keith Haring
Frida Kahlo
Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Warhol
Georgia O'Keeffe
Ansel Adams
Robert Capa
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Dorothea Lange
Pablo Picasso
Vincent Van Gogh
Leonardo Da Vinci
Salvador Dali
Jackson Pollock
Michelangelo
Roy Lichtenstein
Jacob Lawrence
M.C. Escher
Wassily Kandinsky
Edvard Munch
Alexander Calder
Claes Oldenburg

Artist Research Assignment

For the artist you choose, you must make a new post on your blog that contains the following:

Place/date of birth and death (if applicable)
Primary type of artwork (ex. painting, drawing, sculpture, photo)
Media (what materials are used)
Style or period of art
Short definition of that style or period (see artlex or artcyclopedia)
Interesting/Personal information on the artist (must list 3 facts)
Quote from artist (optional)
At least 3 images of their work
*Extra Credit - Complete a piece of art that mimics your artist's style
List References

Kicks

Students were to photograph their shoes, and then create an advertisement for them.

Lyrical Shape

 

Students selected lyrics to a song in which they have made a connection. They applied a text path to complete their silhouette portrait.

Steampunk

Students will research Steampunk Art, and combine those elements together to form their own version.

Cornelia Parker (close reading)

Scene of a movie

 

Students had to shoot a portrait, and then place themselves in a movie scene.

Vector Portrait

Lights, Camera, Action!!

Students will capture a moment displaying action. They will then use their newly learned lighting techniques to highlight the figure using Photoshop.

Zombie's Are Coming!

Where will you be?

Apocalypse 2012

Students will learn how to blend backgrounds using layer masks and gradient tools. They will then take photos around the school to incorporate with their apolcalypse scene. End of the world 2012 at Cesar Chavez High School, where will you be?



Contact Sheet

Students will design a contact sheet including their photos using the five compositional techniques. This will be their first introduction to Photoshop.

What is so great about seeing something so beautiful? or not beautiful? Could it be seeing it for itself, and not for your own selfish concerns? Hmm, I guess the question is, what makes art, art. This is what we will be debating in class. This class will focus on photography as a medium, but will also discuss other artists for inspiration/debate.

Something to think about;

Extreme Angles

Extreme Angles

There’s always more than one way to photograph a subject. Using different camera angles can make an otherwise boring image really stand out. The more you practice using different angles, the quicker you’ll know what works and what doesn’t.

Macro

Macro

 Macro photography is photography magnified. It is generally recognized as “macro” when you are increasing the size of an object in your picture from about half life-size, as represented on the image sensor, to five times life-size.

Framing

Framing

Framing is the technique of drawing attention to the subject of your image by blocking other parts of the image with something in the scene.

The benefits of framing pictures include:
1. giving the photo context (for example framing a scene with an archway can tell you something about the place you are by the architecture of the archway or including some foliage in the foreground of a shot can convey a sense of being out in nature).

2. giving images a sense of depth and layers (in essence framing a shot generally puts something in the foreground which adds an extra dimension to the shot).

3. leading the eye towards your main focal point (some ‘frames’ can draw your photo’s viewer into the picture just by their shape). Some also believe that a frame can not only draw the eye into a picture but that it keeps it there longer – giving a barrier between your subject and the outside of the shot.

4. intriguing your viewer. Sometimes it’s what you can’t see in an image that draws you into it as much as (if not more than) what you can see in the picture. Clever framing that leaves those viewing your image wondering a little or imagining what is behind your frame can be quite effective (get it wrong and it can also be quite annoying!).

Leading Lines

Leading Lines

One of the tools you can use as a photographer to create a meaningful composition is to use leading lines. Leading lines are used to draw the viewer’s eye through a photograph. They are intentional or unintentional, natural lines created in the space of the photograph and are used to create a visual narrative in the composition. Leading lines are also used to draw your eye to a focal point in the shot that you would like to highlight.



Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

The Rule of Thirds is a simple guideline to help you produce a photo that is more likely to be visually stunning based on how you compose and frame your subject.

1.) What is Rule of Thirds?

You might have already stumbled across Rule of Thirds. Ever seen those “annoying” lines running horizontally and vertically on your camera’s LCD screen? Well, you might think that the grid is there to help you compose everything in the center, but it’s actually quite the opposite.

The basic idea behind Rule of Thirds is to think of a photo divided evenly into thirds.The concept is that by placing main elements and subjects at the power points will create a more balanced photograph and engage the viewer more readily. The photograph would be more aesthetically pleasing and easy on the eye.

Welcome to Digital Photo!!

Welcome students and parents, friends and neighbors to our little webpage. Here on this page you will be able to keep up with the projects and assignments we are working on in class, as well as all student portfolios. Students you will be able to link to a post page which will tell you exactly what needs to be included in your portfolios. Bookmark this page and check it regularly.
Good Luck!!