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Important Info
Important Info
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Due
Week 8
March 27th-28th
Mode: This will be an in-class assessment task.
Description
Description
Throughout the term, you have been learning about the different elements that make photographs and how to experiment with them creatively. We used the AIMMEE framework to help us understand that photographs are made to connect to specific audiences, with the intention of creating particular feelings which are shown through making the photograph, using subject, background, colour and lighting, the method of the photo, such as camera angles and compositional tools and the editing, from Photoshop to physical collage. You will now use these skills to evaluate some photographs by others that you will explore.
What to Expect: All Students
What to Expect: All Students
The week leading up to the in-class task, you can do research, collect notes and write APA references
You can bring a single-sided A4 sheet in to the session with notes (written or typed) to support you (font size 11 or above)
You will get a single class period (approx 50 minutes) to write your analysis on paper, submitting at the end of the lesson
Tertiary students
Tertiary students
You will write a formal essay to explore the question,
“How have elements of ‘Make’ and ‘Method’ been used to communicate meaning in Man Ray’s ‘Noire et Blanche' and ‘'Les Larmes (Glass Tears)?’ What could the intention for the audience be for each image be and how is this similar or different?"
To answer this, you should consider:
'Make' elements in your images
'Method' elements in your images
Intention: What the intention / purpose is of the images are, what thoughts and feelings it creates or connects to
Effect on the audience (e.g. What might the audience think or feeling about reading in response to the photos? How might they think or feel differently about one compared to the other?)
Accredited students 1
Accredited students 1
You will be provided short-answer writing prompts to help you explore the question,
“How have elements of ‘Make’ and ‘Method’ been used to communicate an intention in Man Ray’s ‘Noire et Blanche' and ‘'Les Larmes (Glass Tears)?"
To answer this, you should consider:
'Make' elements in your chosen images
'Method' elements in your chosen images
Intention: What the intention / purpose is of the images are, what thoughts and feelings it creates or connects to
The Images
The Images
Man Ray (1926)'Noire et Blanche'
Man Ray (1926)'Noire et Blanche'
Man Ray (1932)'Les Larmes (Glass Tears)'
Man Ray (1932)'Les Larmes (Glass Tears)'
Accredited students 2
Accredited students 2
You will be provided short-answer writing prompts to help you explore the question,
“How have elements of ‘Make’ and ‘Method’ been used to communicate an intention in one of Jerry Uelsmann's works? (Boat, House, Tree)
To answer this, you should consider:
'Make' elements in your chosen images
'Method' elements in your chosen images
Intention: What the intention / purpose is of the images are, what thoughts and feelings it creates or connects to
Modified Students
Modified Students
You will be provided checklists and sentence starters to describe one image of your choice from below.
You will describe:
The Images
The Images
Jerry N. Uelsmann (1969) 'Floating Tree'
Jerry N. Uelsmann (1969) 'Floating Tree'
Jerry N. Uelsmann (1982)
Jerry N. Uelsmann (1982)
Jerry N. Uelsmann (1969) 'Untitled (Tree Building)'
Jerry N. Uelsmann (1969) 'Untitled (Tree Building)'
Helpful Resources to Remember
Helpful Resources to Remember
To understand how you will be marked, see the rubric provided on Google classroom.
Additional Information
Referencing Information
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Declaration of Original Work:
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The work that I have attached is my own work and has not been submitted for assessment before.
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C Level Analysis Example
Make
The “Make” elements in this image have been manipulated by Man Ray to convey meaning to the audience.
The deliberate choice to depict the model in a pose resembling a violin highlights the natural similarity of the female form to the instrument, and invites the viewer to question the parallels that Man Ray may be drawing. Despite most of her body depicting a violin, Man Ray has chosen to pose her with part of her face visible. This establishes a separation between the model and the violin – depicting her as more human and multi-dimensional.
The background is kept minimal which draws the viewer directly to the main subject and establishes her as of high importance. It also appears that the photograph was taken inside, creating a sense that this was a private moment between the subject and photographer.
The diffused lighting softens the contours of the model’s body, allowing a significant contrast to be created with the addition of the f-holes, making them appear indented like on a real violin.
Method
Man Ray uses a variety of compositional tools that fall within the Method category to communicate his intended meaning to the audience.
The composition is balanced, with the model almost filling the entire frame. This conveys a sense of intimacy between the model and viewer, as she is depicted in a vulnerable position close to the lens.
Man Ray has also adjusted the aperture to create a shallow depth of field, quite similar to what the eye would naturally see. Similar to the effect that the minimal background creates, this also reduces distractions and leads the eye directly to the model.
Some movement can be seen in the model’s head, suggesting that a slower shutter speed may have been used. As the remainder of the composition appears to be still, it is likely that a tripod was used. This enhances her humanity by presenting her as a living being, in contrast to the musical instrument which she is imitating.
Intention
The “make” and “method” elements which have been adopted by Man Ray combine to convey layered meanings to the audience. The image could be interpreted as a critique of the objectification of women as there are multiple techniques used which highlight the model’s humanity and present her as a multi-dimensional being. Additionally, the title of the artwork explicitly references another multi-disciplinary artist, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, who was known for his painting, while his violin-playing was seen as a “hobby” or something which he engaged in purely for pleasure. This presents the violin, and the woman by extension, as a toy or something to be played with. Paired with the techniques that highlight the woman’s complexity, the image playfully rejects this idea and presents her as a living being to the audience.
AI Check
🚩AI CANNOT BE USED IN THIS TASK
Why? This task is to assess YOUR thoughts, YOUR analysis and YOUR understanding.
🚨 Consequences of Misuse:
If AI is used in ways not permitted, it will be treated as plagiarism. This may result in:
A score deduction, non-submission, or a required redo of the task.
A Sentral record of AI misuse, which applies across all of your class subjects.
A meeting with executive staff if AI misuse occurs in multiple tasks, potentially affecting your course completion (e.g. v grade).
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Relationship to Unit Goals
Relationship to Unit Goals
critically analyse examples of creativity in photography
critically analyse how techniques, equipment and strategies are used in the creative process in photography
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