Earth, air, fire and water

Introduction:

Unit 2 – Exam is very similar to the theme project you completed for the last project of Unit 1. It is important that you create a range of evidence to meet the four assessment objectives and to document a personal learning journey from the starting point to a final outcome. You will need to complete the following tasks:

•Title slide•Scatter diagram•Photographer/ photograph analysis – using key technical vocabulary•Initial Ideas development – explore a range of techniques and subject matter•Statement of Intent – where your ideas and direction for work become personalised•Final ideas development section – showing more focussed experiments and refinement of ideas with written analysis and evaluations of work•A final outcome under timed examination conditions

The four assessment objectives cover the areas of:

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigationsA02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideasA03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on workA04- Present a personal response demonstrating critical understanding

Task 1:

•You will create a title page which has your name, Unit 2 and candidate number on it.•You will create a scatter diagram showing possible areas/ themes and subject matter to investigate on the theme.•You will collect and present images associated with the theme

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigationsA03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Earth, air, fire , water,

Genre

Still lifePortraitLandscapeStreetPhoto –documentaryConceptualDigital manipulation

Subject

Techniques

Still PhotographyStudioNatural lightingPoseCandidTime-lapseDocumentaryVideoAnimation

Still Life

PlantsFlowersVegetablesBurnt objectsContainers of waterBalloonsKitesflags

Portraits

Wet hair/ faceLooking through wet surfaceBubble beardsBlown hairFace mud packsFace paintDigital manipulation – floating figures

Landscape

Erosion of landReflections in puddles, waterAbstract texturesPonds, riversTrees blowing in windBroken, fallen treesBurnt buildings

Task 2:

•You will explore the theme using the genre of still life photography.•You will create a range of contact strips and experiments showing and analysing successful shots of various still life arrangements and objects on the different aspects of the theme – EARTH, AIR, FIRE, WATER

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigationsA02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideasA03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Task 2:

•You will explore the theme using the genre of still life photography.• Analyse work of David Bailey, Imogen Cunningham, Olivia Parker, Karl, Blossfedlt, Edward Weston

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigationsA02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideasA03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Task 2:

Water and the still Life:

Take shots of things which are associated with water such as fish, shells, sponges, ice. Try placing objects in containers of water, examine the refraction. Experiment with shooting through wet surfaces to objects behind. Freeze objects and shoot them. Try placing food colouring in water. Consider lighting, composition, colour, b/w, digital manipulation, text and meaning/ mood.

Link to:

Straight photography, pictorialism, abstraction, sequences, frozen moment.Photographers: Adam Fuss, Edward Weston, Baron Adolph De Meyer, Erika Diettes, Denis Roussell

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations

A02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideas

A03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Task 2:

•You will explore the theme using the genre of still life photography.• Analyse work of: Edward Weston, Baron Adolph De Meyer, Erika Diettes, Denis Roussel, Adam Fuss, Irving Penn

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigationsA02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideasA03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Task 2:

Fire and the still Life:

Take shots of things which fit the fire them such as matches, and burnt objects such as cigarette butts, food, melted things and candles. Experiment with taking shots of flames and smoke.

Link to:

Straight photography, .Photographers: Irving Penn, Emma Bennett, Valerie Hegarty, Ephraim Rubenstein

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations

A02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideas

A03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Task 2:

•You will explore the theme using the genre of still life photography.• Analyse work of: Irving Penn, Emma Bennett, Valerie Hegarty, Ephraim Rubenstein

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigationsA02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideasA03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Task 3:

Air and the still Life:

Take shots of things which are associated with the air or lightness. Shoot objects such as feathers, balloons, kites and fans or shoot objects being blown by the air or floating, you could experiment with digital manipulation.

Link to:

Straight photography, fast and slow shutter speed, high key, low key, sequences.Photographers: Mark Mawson

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations

A02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideas

A03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work

Task 2:

•You will explore the theme using the genre of still life photography.• Analyse work of: Mark Mawson, Cornelia Parker, Ryan Hopkinson, William Hundley

A01 – develop ideas through sustained and focused investigationsA02 – experiment with and select appropriate materials and techniques refining ideasA03 – record in visual and other forms ideas and observations, reflecting on work