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Goals: 1. Engage the
viewer longer with images that are not immediately recognizable
2.
Create strong, interesting
compositions based on the elements and principles of design.
A.
Elements—line, shape/form,
texture/pattern, value, and space
B.
Principles—contrast/variety,
unity/harmony, rhythm/movement, repetition, scale/proportion,
balance, and emphasis/focal point
3.
Be creative—look at the common in an
uncommon way
You pick the subjects—nature, architecture,
arranged objects, etc.
Move the camera around to find the
interesting compositions—horizontal or vertical; bird’s eye or bug’s
eye. Minor framing adjustments make all the difference.
Seek out interesting and unusual shapes,
patterns, textures, and changes in value.
Try finding contrasts between size, distance,
old/new, natural/manmade, rough/smooth, etc.
Try to push your subject beyond its
initial context (e.g. instead of photographing a bowl of fruit, try
photographing the fruit cut open, arranged in a pattern, submerged
under water, and/or placed in an unusual environment)
***Remember no closer
than 4 ft. with a point-and-shoot***
Use a longer focal length
to zoom in and crop out unnecessary parts of your composition
***Do not use flash if closer
than 6 feet***
Assignment given: Please refer to
Images due: Blackboard for
Contact prints due: all due dates
5 Prints due:
Shadows, Reflections &
Silhouettes; another approach to the abstract.
Abstract Slide
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the abstract movie
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