Explanations in responses can include bullet points, drawings, brainstorms, thoughts, paragraphs, free association, mind maps...
A-Z Inspiration
Draw 4 quarter sized circles. Draw an element regarding your topic inside.
Think of an object
your partner has 20 questions to guess what it is, provide clues. notice, what questions were asked and how id you answer
in PS, Create a pattern from a shape of something in nature like a leaf or a crack
What are the colors in the color wheel? What is ROYGBIV? What are analogous colors? What are complimentary colors? What are warm colors? What are cold colors? Write and COLOR each set of examples in your sketchbook.
EoA and PoD review
Create a piece of art using only ONE letter! Change the font, size, color, flip the letter in multiple directions...
Make a footprint on your journal, outline, draw, fill in, map it...
How do you define yourself? Draw, paint, photograph, and create a visual representation.
What is your favorite photo you've taken? Why? Is it quality, memory, emotion, loss?
Review and show visual representations of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
Snapchat Filter of the day
Brainstorm Ideas
Try a new PS tutorial
Take a photo at worms-eye-view using a shallow depth of field.
Take a photo of a hand so it is so abstracted I don't know what it is!
Think of a song that creates strong visuals with words alone. how would you photograph it?
If you were _______ what would you be an? what metaphor?
Once of the artists that inspires me is _____ because...
What are the different mixed media techniques we've done. Put your example in your sketchbook, write down the steps. Which one is your favorite? Why?
Pick an inspiring piece to your project. Print it and annotate it in PS-- what do you like/ not like; EoA + PoD used
take one of your images, turn it into a pattern then wallpaper. what colors/ lines/ styles will you make?
Concealment. Pick one of your images and print it out. Cover it up.. How? paint, paper, fold, ect...
Pick on of your images. Edit it with 12 different filters. Make a contact sheet, print it out and glue it into your notebook, Annotate which are your favorite and why as well as what edit you applied to it.
Pick on of your ideas/topics. take the same photo with different photo lens. which is best and why?
Pick a subject from your topic. Do a light study of it, moving the light and angles regularly. Make a contact sheet, print it out and glue it into your notebook, Annotate which are your favorite and why.
take the same image for your portfolio, with different composition, angles, placement, order to see which is best. Top, centered, rule of thirds, foreground/background, rearrange order
Write down your personal photographic code of ethics. What is ok to photograph? what conditions are ok to photograph? When is it ok? Do you always need permission?
what lens do you create your work thru? geder, age, actually photo lens...
Think of a family album, whether you have one or not... What is the purpose of a family album? Why do people have them or make them? ---> What has become today's version of the family album. What kinds of photos did family albums have, what carries those today?
Why photography?
If an image has a face in it, is it a portrait? What is a portrait? How do you define a portrait?
How does having a camera present alter ones' behavior? Better? Worse? Think about a tense situation, how does having the camera there affect you?
What is memory? Is it real? How does it happen? is it true or dependable? is it honest? Draw a mind map or brain storm around memory, and what it is to you.
What is the artist's role in society?
What is identity? Is it real? tangible? important? What is it made up of? What does it consist of? Draw a mind map about identity, what it means, and what it means to you.
How do memory and identity work together? Conflict?
Should art be beautiful? What defines beauty? What is your definition of beauty?Why or why not?
What is the purpose of art? Explain.
Do all art forms (painting, sculpture, photo...) have a language? If so, what is it?
Must TRUE art be recognized by experts?
Think of a moment you wish you'd photographed. Why was that moment so memorable? Why do you feel so strongly about capturing it in a photograph?
What is your favorite photo you've taken? Why? Is it quality, memory, emotion, loss?
How can the camera represent life? Think about the lens, perspective, your POV. If you took all took photos of the same event, would all the photos come out the same?- How does that represent life? What lens do you see the world threw?
Should the arts have an ethical function? Explain.
Is it important to know the artist's purpose when looking at their work? Explain.
If the author justifies their work, can we trust their knowledge? Explain.
How true is it say 'What constitutes art is relative to the individual time and place?' Explain
Does perception affect creativity? Explain
Can art give us knowledge? Explain.
Can art help us to understand individuals and society? Explain
Why do you think art causes visceral/ strong reactions from people?
Write down any question you have for Benjamin who is a professional photo journalist- from equipment, to location, to how to get jobs...
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