Famous Photographer Project

FINAL PRODUCT

Why: It is important to know past influential works when making your own pieces.

For our first large project, you will choose a photographer, research them, emulate 3 OR MORE photos of their works, and display your work and research in a publication layout.

*Only one person in each class can study each photographer, so I will confirm your artist before you begin.

THIS ASSIGNMENT INCLUDES:

Top 3 photographers Google form
Photo analysis Google doc
Research and writing in Google doc

YOUR FINAL PRODUCT: MAGAZINE LAYOUT that includes:

Formal write up discussing:
- - History and Biography
  - Photo analysis of 2 works by the photographer
  - Your explanation of your own experience emulating the photographer's style.
Your 8 images
- 1 picture of the photographer
- 2 photos by the photographer (you analyze these)
- 2 more photos by the photographer (not analyzed)
- 3 photos where you emulated your photographer's style.

NOTE: you will have access to guidelines and optional sentence frames for all written portions of this project, and you can ask for help at any time. The use of any AI will result in a zero without the ability to make up this project and will be reported to admin AND your other teachers... Don't do it, it's easy to spot.

Famous Photographer Project (Upgraded FPP)

PART 1: Pick your photographer

Directions:

Review the FPP slides and take notes on your top 3-5 favorite photographers presented.
Fill out this Google form with your top choices!

PART 2: RESEARCH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Create a folder in your Google drive and label it Your Name_FPP.
- Update the SHARE setting to "anyone with the link can view" AND share it directly with your teacher.
Begin researching your subject using the rubric below (Biography and History). You will assemble your writing into a multiple paragraph word document, with NO header (you don't need to use your name, date, period like you would in a normal class).
- Don't Panic! If necessary, use THESE sentence frames to complete the writing portion. If you are comfortable writing, feel free to write in your own style.
- NOTE: the use of any AI will result in a zero without the ability to make up this project, and will be reported to admin. Don't do it, it's easy to spot AND I will check with your English teachers.
- Use these sources for your research!
Create a GOOGLE DOC to WRITE YOUR ARTICLE FOR THE FPP PROJECT!
- Update the SHARE setting to "anyone with the link can view" AND give your teacher editing access.
- Write up a polished version of your research. Your writing should contain correct punctuation and grammar and written in paragraph form (no bullet points/complete sentences).
Select 4 of your favorite photos your artist has done AND a photo of the photographer and download them into your FPP folder.
- Complete the photo analysis forms to deeply understand the how, what and why of your artist's work!

Biography and History:

Gather and write up the following information about your artist in a GOOGLE DOC! This information will go in your magazine layout. You can use the sentence frames HERE, if you need more support. Absolutely no AI assistance.

Name:
NIcknames (if any):
Where they were born:
Date of Birth:
Date and place of death (if applicable):
Education:
Context/ Set the scene: Include 3 details about the time period and 3 significant events that were happening at that time in history
When/ how did they get into photography:
Style of Photography: where did they shoot, what style pf photography did they have. Show examples.
Contribution to photography: why are they important? How did their work impact or influence society?
Interesting story/ quote about this person:
Why did you choose this photographer?
How did you do it? What was your process in camera and in PS to emulate their work?

These are example where the student took their photographer's themes and implemented them into today's society!!

“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932” remake by Ollie Jarman.

“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932” by Henri Cartier-Bresson.

PART 3: EMULATION

Using the information you learned about your artist, (how they worked, where, what their intentions were...). Channel all that knowledge and create 2 images in their style.

Example, if your artist wanted to preserve nature...
Think: where can you photograph that needs preservation?

WHAT'S an EMULATION PHOTO?

An emulation is to recreate IN THE STYLE OF aka INSPIRED BY and ROOTED IN the artist's influence.

What is it to emulate a photo? How is it different than recreating a photo?

Recreating an artwork means closely copying the original image—its composition, lighting, and subject—to make a near duplicate.
Emulating an artwork means capturing the artist’s style, mood, or technique while creating your own unique version inspired by their work.

To help you understand the difference between emulation and recreation, take a look at some emulations and recreations at this link:

http://www.booooooom.com/2011/09/29/remake-submission/

And here are some more student examples:

https://prezi.com/toop1ep4swc_/the-end/

Recreation vs. Emulation

The student clearly captured the artist's original idea, but created their own unique interpretation of it. Their photo emulates Mondrian's.

While the student's work is impressive, it is a recreation of Van Gogh's original painting.

Your turn: what do you think? Is the student emulating or recreating?

Ask yourself: is the student adding their own unique interpretation or is it a duplicate of the original image?

PART 4: In Design Layout

FPP Indesign Folder

Make a new folder on your desktop and label it FPP:

Place in the folder:

3 high quality photo emulations YOU made of your artist.
4+ high quality photos your artist took.
a photo of your photographer.
The writing doc (downloaded from Google docs) aka your written responses to the questions in Biography and History...

FPP HOW TO!

Magazine Layout Example:

Layout Templates

Part 5: SAVING and DOWNLOADING

To download from Google doc go to

SAVE to EDIT: File >Save As > InDesign Template > to your desktop
SAVE TO SUBMIT: File >Export> JPEG > to your desktop

RUBRIC

Wait, what am I turning in?

YOUR FINAL PRODUCT: MAGAZINE LAYOUT that includes:

Formal write up discussing:
- - History and Biography
    - Optional sentence frames
  - Photo analysis of 2 works by the photographer
    - VTS guide and optional sentence frames
  - Your explanation of your own experience emulating the photographer's style.
    - Optional sentence frames (scroll to page 6)
Your 8 images
- 1 picture of the photographer
- 2 photos by the photographer (analyzed)
- 2 more photos by the photographer (not analyzed)
- 3 photos where you emulated your photographer's style.

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