Project #5 The Narrative, Due 05/27/14.

Project #5 The Narrative, Due 05/27/14. 

We will critique the final project 05/27 and 06/03/14.
All projects will be given back on 06/03/14.

Project #5

The Narrative

How to tell a story through a series of images

1. For the final project, time, place and subject are up to you. A written proposal must be received and approved by the instructor by the date noted in your syllabus. You will need to create a narrative using the technical skill and art historical background you have acquired during this course. You will presenting a total of 6 images on critique day.
   What to bring on critique day: 6 photographs that convey a narrative. Images need to be 5x7 or larger (no larger than 8x12 inches). Grading will be based on your effectiveness in telling a story (however abstract it may be), content, execution of idea, composition of images, print quality and the sequential ordering of the images.

Assignment #4, due tomorrow (05/06/14).

Assignment #4, due tomorrow (05/06/14). 

Project #4

The Portrait

How to render someones image

1. Using your understanding of exterior, interior and low light photographing ability, select a time and place to photograph a selected individual. The image must convey information about the person, and give a glimpse into their personality. You can photograph 1 person for all 4 photos, or work with 4 different people. For each person please make sure to spend time with them and truly render an image that shows who they are to the viewer. Shoot close up, and from far away.

What to bring on critique day: 4 photographs from your portrait session. Images need to be 8x10 or larger (you may want to select 8x12 inches with your printer for crop factor). Grading will be based on your effectiveness in capturing a portrait or a person and conveying information or a story about them. You will also be graded on focus, composition, execution of idea and class participation.

Reunion I at the Luz Gallery, LBCC.

Luz Gallery opening reception photos at LBCC. If you want to check out this cool little photo show, it is located in PCC EE-109A.

LBCC PCC Campus Artist Lecture Series

 

Hello, I am giving an artist lecture on my work May 5th. 

Student Work is in the case outside of K-117! Check it out.

Your Student Work is in the case outside of K-117! Check it out.

Guest Art Lecturer Aaron Giesel, 04/08/2014.

We had the pleasure of having Southern California based visual artist Aaron Giesel come talk about his photographic and installation work last night. He has his BFA from Art Center, and his MFA from Cal State Long Beach. I sincerely hope you were inspired by his process, and this will help your work grow as artists as well.

His website: http://aarongiesel.com/

Project #3 assigned, due April 15th.

 Project #3

Interior photographs and nighttime photography

Working in low light environments

1. Using your understanding of camera function (F-stop, ISO and shutter speed) you now know how to work in low light situations. Use a tripod to stabilize your camera and photography both inside (anytime) and outside (nighttime). For this assignment, it is okay if you have a human subject. Pay attention to how you are using your camera in low light situations technically, how to create or capturing movement, creating mood using available light, and your intent in creating these images. 2 of these 4 photographs need to show the capturing of movement with a slow shutter speed.
   
   I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY UNINENTIONAL CAMERA SHAKE FROM POOR CAMERA STABILIZATION.
   
   What to bring on critique day: A total of 4 photographs. 2 photographs of interior, and 2 photographs of nighttime exterior photographs (they can relate to each other, or contrast each other). 2 of these 4 photographs should be capturing movement, so that you understand how shutter speed and ISO works together. All images need to be 8x10 inches or larger (you may want to select 8x12 inches with your printer for crop factor).
   Grading will be reviewing your understanding of creating images in low light situations, camera stabilization, focus, composition, content, execution of idea and class participation.
   Helpful tips: Your ISO should be over 400 for interior and 800 for nighttime. Your F-stop should be around 2.8 or 4 (open wide for maximum amount of light). Your shutter speed should be selected by you, and understand that the longer it is open the more movement it can capture in front of it for ghost-like images. 
   
   
   Due April 15th.  

Essay Assignment, Due April 29th.

Essay Assignment

During this course, you will need to write one 2 page essay on a photographer that you find interesting. I suggest going to a museum, gallery, or even your local library to find and research a photographer.

In this paper, discuss at least 3 pieces of their work and using the techniques you learned in our critiques – decode and pick it apart.

Must be typed in Times New Roman pt 12 font, with 1 inch margins. Make sure to staple your assignment. MLA format preferred. Work cited can be done as footnotes, or included within the paper in parenthesis.

Due at the beginning of class on April 29th.

Interactive Assignment: Bring in 1 image you find interesting that depicts an interior or nighttime photograph.

Interactive Assignment: Bring in 1 image you find interesting that depicts an interior or nighttime photograph.

Project #2 Exterior photographs: Capturing the city and the land.

Art 80: Elements of Photography

Spring, 2014

Instructor: Nicole Sloan

Classroom: LAC-K135

Email: nsloan@lbcc.edu

Web: http://nicolesloanart80.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:40 pm

Long Beach City College

Project #2

Exterior photographs: Capturing the city and the land.

Composing in camera for photographing cityscapes and landscapes

1. Using your understanding of camera function, abstraction and your unique point of view - go outside and photograph urban areas as well as locations where nature is prevalent (cityscapes and landscapes).
   
   

Photograph areas that are important to you, and that show your unique perspective. Pay attention to composition, your intention with the image, and the conception framework behind creating the image. It is okay to photograph from up close, or far away. This is our second project, so please think about what is interesting to you as an individual.

What to bring on critique day: 2 photographs of landscapes, and 2 photographs of cityscapes. All images need to be 8x10 inches or larger (you may want to select 8x12 inches with your printer for crop factor). Please arrive early to install your work. Grading will be based on composition, content, execution of idea and class participation.

Helpful tips: Your ISO should be set to 100 or 200. F-stop (AV) and shutter speed (TV) are up to you, but I would suggest starting at F-stop 8 and working your way up to F-22 (optimal focus).

Selected Student Work from Project #1: Photographing the world from a different point of view.

Selected Student Work from Project #1 Photographing the world from a different point of view.