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My SurroundingsWe are all currently going through times like never seen before in our lifetime due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are all being asked by the government to stay at home. Children are learning remotely, adults are working from home if they can. Key workers are asked to go to work as normal to keep the country running as smoothly as possible. At present you are at home. Away from school and your friends, but with your family. You are safely isolated from the rest of the world, but you are still connected.Photographers throughout history have recorded such times through their work. This style of photography is called Social Documentary - the recording of what the world looks like, with a social and/or environmental focus. It is a form of documentary photography, with the aim to draw the public's attention to ongoing social issues. Over the next few weeks you will be tasked with recording this situation from your point of view and exploring social documentary photography.TASK 1: Social documentary photography researchResearch social documentary photography and present your findings.Try to answer the following questions - What is documentary photography?What is social documentary photography?When did documentary photography start?Name some photographers that have worked in this style, try to find examples from throughout history (add photo examples of their work making sure to include titles, dates, size etc)Homework: Take photos documenting your work space. Do not ‘set up’ anything, just record it as you find it. Explore various angles, close ups, lighting and cropping in your photos. Aim to take at least 15 photos. You will need these next lesson!TASK 2: My work space ALL STUDENTS MUST:Present and traffic light your contact sheet of your work space photos. Add notes to explain your ideas behind your photos. Answer the following questions:What compositions did you explore?What lighting did you use?What photos might need editing to improve them AND why?Select your best unedited photos and present them (no more than 2 on a page).MOST STUDENTS WILL:Select a photo to edit on Pixlr. You could consider making it black and white, cropping or enhancing the colours or light. Record this process using screenshots and notes, making sure to present a before and after photo.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these tasks!)Make notes about your favourite photo from this task.Take photos of other work spaces of people in your household and present these.Research photographers or artists who have explored workspaces within their work (use the link below as a starting point if you like!). Present your research in your slideshow, making sure to have examples and notes on your thoughts about the work.Questions to consider:Who is the artist photographed?When were the photos taken?Do they feature the artist or just their workspace?Are the photos posed or natural? Describe the use of the formal elements in the photos (line, shape, form, texture, pattern, colour and space)What compositions have been used?How have they used light?TASK 3: Explore the work of portrait work of Henri Cartier-BressonExplore the portrait work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. STUDENTS SHOULD:Present the following in your presentation - Name of the photographer4 images of his portrait workA written analysis of one of his photos using the attached handoutMOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Compare two of Henri Cartier-Bresson's photos next to each other and make notes on the similarities and differences. Base your notes around looking at the formal elements (line, shape, form, texture, pattern, colour and space).SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge task Research other photographers or artists who have explored portraits within their work. Present your research in your slideshow, making sure to have examples and notes on your thoughts about the work.Questions to consider:When was the photographer/artist working? (i.e. 1950s, 1965 to 1985...)Who did they photograph/draw? (famous people, shoppers, family, themselves...)Are the photos/artwork posed or natural? Describe the use of the formal elements in the photos/artwork (line, shape, form, texture, pattern, colour and space)What compositions have been used?How have they used light?Homework: Take a set of photos that record portraits of those in your household, use the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson to inspire your work. Explore various angles, compositions and lighting in your photos. Aim to take at least 15 photos. You will need these next lesson! TASK 4: Household portraitsALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Present and traffic light your contact sheet of your portrait photos. Add notes to explain your ideas behind your photos. Answer the following questions:What compositions did you explore?What lighting did you use?How do your photos link to the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson?What photos might need editing to improve them AND why?Select your best unedited photos and present them (no more than 2 on a page).MOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Select a photo to edit on Pixlr. You could consider making it black and white, tweaking the contrast and/or exposure. Record this process using screenshots and notes, making sure to present a before and after photo.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these!)Make notes about your favourite photo from this taskExplore layering, cutting and/or collaging your portrait photos - record this processTASK 5: Explore the work of Ray MetzkerMany photographers have used light and shadow in their photographic work. Explore the work of the photographer Ray Metzker. Complete the following on the attached document.ALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Name of the photographer4 images of their workA written analysis of one of their photosMOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Write a photoshoot plan for their light and shadow photoshoot at home and/or on your daily walk.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (chose to work on any of these!)Explore the work of other artists and/or photographers that have used light and shadow within their work. Record your research in your presentation.Read the article: and make notes on the tips givenHomework: Take a set of photos that record the natural light in your home or your daily walk. Explore various compositions and under-exposing your photos. Aim to take at least 15 photos. You will need these next lesson! Follow this link for ideas: 6: Light and HomeALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Present and traffic light your contact sheet of your light photos. Add notes to explain your ideas behind your photos. Answer the following questions:What compositions did you explore?What times of day did you work in?Did you explore under-exposing your photos? How did you do this?How do your photos link to the work of Ray Metzker?What photos might need editing to improve them AND why?Select your best unedited photos and present them (at least 2 on a page).MOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Select a photo to edit on Pixlr. You could consider making it black and white, tweaking the contrast and/or exposure. Record this process using screenshots and notes, making sure to present a before and after photo.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these!)Make notes about your favourite photo from this taskUse household objects and an artificial light source/s (lamp/phone torch) to create still life photos that play with shadows. Add your photos to your presentation plus notes on what you did to achieve your photos.TASK 7: Explore the work of Kirstin Roper and Maurizio Gjivovich ALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Explore the ONE photographers shown below and note how they record the lives of people at home. Kirstin Roper: Gjivovich: the following on you presentation:Name of the photographer you have chosen4 images of their workA written analysis of one of their photosMOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Compare a photo from each of the photographers above next to each other and make notes on the similarities and differences. Base your notes around looking at the formal elements (line, shape, form, texture, pattern, colour and space), composition and camera settings.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these!)Explore other artists and/or photographers that have recorded daily lives of people at home. Present your research in your slide show.Research ‘candid’ photography. Present your research in your slide show.Homework: Take a set of photos that record a typical day at home at present. Use the work of Kirstin Roper or Maurizio Gjivovich to inspire your work. Try to capture each part of you and your families day from when you wake up to bedtime. Aim to take at least 15 photos. You will need these next lesson! TASK 8: A day at home…photosALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Present and traffic light your contact sheet of your light photos. Add notes to explain your ideas behind your photos. Answer the following questions:What compositions did you explore?What key parts of the day did you photograph?Did you explore any particular camera settings (aperture/shutter speed…)How do your photos link to the work of Kirstin Roper or Maurizio Gjivovich?What photos might need editing to improve them AND why?Select your best unedited photos and present them (no more than 2 on a page). MOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Select a photo to edit on Pixlr. You could consider making it black and white, tweaking the contrast and/or exposure etc. Record this process using screenshots and notes, making sure to present a before and after photo.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these!)Consider what photos you would select to work as a series, how you would present these and what would you title it? Add notes and mock ups/drawings/thumbnails to your presentation.Research other methods of commuication people are using during the Covid 19 pandemic. Present your research in your presentation, use text and images.Homework: Take a set of photos that record how we are communicating at the moment. Consider how we are using technology, social distancing measures and signs in windows. Aim to take at least 15 photos. You will need these next lesson! TASK 9: CommunicationALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Present and traffic light your contact sheet of your communication photos. Add notes to explain your ideas behind your photos. Answer the following questions:What compositions did you explore?What methods of communication have you recorded?Did you explore any particular camera settings (aperture/shutter speed…)What photos might need editing to improve them AND why?Select your best unedited photos and present them (2 on a page). MOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Select a photo to edit on Pixlr. You could consider making it cropping, tweaking the contrast/exposure/levels/vibrance/shadows. Record this process using screenshots and notes, making sure to present a before and after photo.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these!)Make notes about your favourite photo from this taskExplore adding text over your photos in Pixlr, use layers and opacity. Record this process and your outcome/s in your presentation.TASK 10: InspirationALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Find artwork/photography that YOU find inspirational which link to the theme of Isolation OR Connections OR Surroundings (choose one that feel the most connections/ideas for). Create a moodboard showing the collection of images you have found.Choose one artist/photographer to focus in on and create a research page on this artist (you can be inspired by artists other than photographers, i.e painters, sculptures etc). On your research page be sure to include the following:Name of the photographer you have chosen4 images of their workA written analysis of one of their photos/artworkSome artists and photographers to get you started:Stephen Lovekin: MartinLossapardoSilja SelonenEduardo Mata IcazaEdward HopperEdvard MunchBen ZankKim ByungkwanCaleb ColeAlicia SavageJeff Larason - Arnold - Richardson - O’Callaghan - Model - Frank - STUDENTS SHOULD:Add keywords and notes to their mood board. The key words should be words that spring to mind when you look at the found images and the notes should explain why you have selected the images you have for your moodboard.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these!)Select another artist/photographer to compair and constrast against your researched artist/photographer. Present your notes and images.Research the camera/artistic techniques your artist/photographer has used in their work. Present your findings in your presentation.TASK 11: Plan a photoshootALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Linked to the artist/photographer that you have selected, plan a photoshoot. Use the handout “How to plan a photoshoot’ as a guide for what to write.MOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Create small sketches to show your ideas for the composition of your photographs. Add these to your presentation. SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Ensure you answer all the planning questions and write in full and detailed sentances, using technical language. Homework: Take your planned photos! Be sure to take a large number (25+) so that you have lots to choose from. Be sure to bring your photos to the lesson!TASK 12: Chosen photographer photosALL STUDENTS SHOULD:Present and traffic light your contact sheet of your light photos. Add notes to explain your ideas behind your photos. Answer the following questions:What compositions did you explore?What key parts of the day did you photograph?Did you explore any particular camera settings (aperture/shutter speed…)How do your photos link to the work of Kirstin Roper or Maurizio Gjivovich?What photos might need editing to improve them AND why?Select your best unedited photos and present them (2 on a page). MOST STUDENTS SHOULD:Select at least photo to edit on Pixlr. Consider how your chosen photographer/artist has worked and experiment with the editing tools. Record this process using screenshots and notes, making sure to present a before and after photo.SOME STUDENTS MIGHT:Stretch and Challenge tasks (choose to work on any of these!)Make notes about your favourite photo from this taskTitle each of your photos Explore how you would present 5 of your best photos. Record your idea in your presentation. ................
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