Task 1 - Choosing your title and carrying out initial research
1. Read the statement of intent and look at her initial ideas mind maps. Describe what she includes.
2. How analytical is her artist research? what does she talk about in her writing about them? what kind of language does she use? 3. How many edits does she do per artist? Are they copies? What does she include in her annotations? 4. How does she develop her own ideas after working in the style of different artists? |
Which title will you choose as a result of the title workshops? Produce a visual mindmap of inspiring photographs and notes to communicate clearly at the start of the project what your initial ideas are. Presentation is important - this will be one of the first things the examiner will see! For a link to your class mindmaps, click here. |
Example of a visual mindmap
Create a new powerpoint - all work will be saved onto this document.
Task 2: Statement of intent.
Write a first draft of your intentions for this project. This will probably evolve as your project develops and this is fine, but you need to be clear from the start about what message you are trying to deliver through your work.
AQA Marking Criteria (AO4) 21-24 marks 'An exceptional ability to present a personal and meaningful response. Demonstrates an exceptional ability to successfully realise intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual, written and other elements. Exceptionally clear, coherent and accurate use of language.' |
A statement of intent is your opportunity to tell the reader what your project is about, what inspired you and what you hope to achieve through your investigation. The examiner will look to see that you have realised these intentions successfully. Read these examples - identify the strengths and weaker points within them.
Example 1
For this project that I have chosen; “Issues”, I want to delve into the social issues that some people deal with. To begin with, I want to explore a variety of social issues, like addiction and abuse to ensure that I know which one I am more interested in looking into with more depth. However, I do want to focus on the issue of Drug addiction. Rather than looking at the action of doing drugs and the impact it has on an individual’s life from an outside perspective. I want to look more at the individuals themselves; the physical and psychological effects more. My intention is to shed light of the true problem of drugs in today’s society. According to the Health and Social Care Information Centre, around 2.7 million people had taken an illicit drug between 2015 and 2016 in the UK. Therefore, this topic needs attention. Nowadays, there is a lot of glamorization of drugs in pop culture, which is influencing young adolescents to think that it is normal and okay to try drugs. Therefore, the purpose of my project is to counteract that and show the negative effects of using and abusing drugs. I want to create shock value to deter people from trying and becoming addicted to drugs.
Example 2
The purpose of a portrait is to portray a person, who they are, what mood they are in and what makes them, them. This, as a representation, doesn't have to be straightforward, it just has to depict who the person in the photograph is; beyond the physical. Within illustrations of these portraits will show a lot between the photographer/editor (in this case, myself), as well as the subjects of the photos.
For example, my first artist you will see is Emma Regolini. She illustrates the photographs she uses depending on how she is feeling at that time. If the illustrations are simple then it suggests she was feeling tired at that time and maybe couldn't be bothered to do a complicated illustration. Whereas, if one of her illustrations are quite busy, then maybe she was in a mood to complete her work to the best of her ability; and from this I will depict my own moods whilst still having some sort of copy from hers.
On the other hand, my second artist that you will see - May Xiong - she bases her illustrations from how her models are feeling instead of herself. She does this based upon the colour of face paint she uses, showing the type of mood her models were in, and the geometric map being their thought processes.
For this project that I have chosen; “Issues”, I want to delve into the social issues that some people deal with. To begin with, I want to explore a variety of social issues, like addiction and abuse to ensure that I know which one I am more interested in looking into with more depth. However, I do want to focus on the issue of Drug addiction. Rather than looking at the action of doing drugs and the impact it has on an individual’s life from an outside perspective. I want to look more at the individuals themselves; the physical and psychological effects more. My intention is to shed light of the true problem of drugs in today’s society. According to the Health and Social Care Information Centre, around 2.7 million people had taken an illicit drug between 2015 and 2016 in the UK. Therefore, this topic needs attention. Nowadays, there is a lot of glamorization of drugs in pop culture, which is influencing young adolescents to think that it is normal and okay to try drugs. Therefore, the purpose of my project is to counteract that and show the negative effects of using and abusing drugs. I want to create shock value to deter people from trying and becoming addicted to drugs.
Example 2
The purpose of a portrait is to portray a person, who they are, what mood they are in and what makes them, them. This, as a representation, doesn't have to be straightforward, it just has to depict who the person in the photograph is; beyond the physical. Within illustrations of these portraits will show a lot between the photographer/editor (in this case, myself), as well as the subjects of the photos.
For example, my first artist you will see is Emma Regolini. She illustrates the photographs she uses depending on how she is feeling at that time. If the illustrations are simple then it suggests she was feeling tired at that time and maybe couldn't be bothered to do a complicated illustration. Whereas, if one of her illustrations are quite busy, then maybe she was in a mood to complete her work to the best of her ability; and from this I will depict my own moods whilst still having some sort of copy from hers.
On the other hand, my second artist that you will see - May Xiong - she bases her illustrations from how her models are feeling instead of herself. She does this based upon the colour of face paint she uses, showing the type of mood her models were in, and the geometric map being their thought processes.
Print your statement and put it in your book. Swap books and give each other feedback.
- look for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors
- write a sentence on how clear you think their ideas come across
- write a target - something to add or improve.
Make your improvements then upload it to your website at the top of your page above your mindmap.
Task 3: Artist Research
You have 3 lessons to complete the following task.
You may choose between writing a 200 word paragraph OR notes on a 'Super Grid' per photographer. Aim to complete one per lesson! Either way, use the resources below to support you.
You may choose between writing a 200 word paragraph OR notes on a 'Super Grid' per photographer. Aim to complete one per lesson! Either way, use the resources below to support you.
Aiming for the top grades? On top of the main task, select one image for each artist to analyse in depth like this example:
Task 4. Photoshoots linking to each artist.
Task 4: Editing in the style of your photographers
Upload each photo as you go along, and write a brief explanation of how it was inspired by the photographer. Also include ideas for alternative ways of developing your ideas through experiments linked to them, in their style, technique etc.
Answer the following:
WHY did you choose each photographer and HOW have they inspired your early ideas and edits?
WHY did you choose each photographer and HOW have they inspired your early ideas and edits?
Task 5: Combined Edits
Use the diagram below as a guide to support you with your editing. Explore different methods of combining your photographers styles and techniques, using different photographs so that your work doesn't become repetitive, and reviewing each edit once it is uploaded.
Edit one or more image in the style of each photographer.
Edit one or more image in the style of each photographer.
Peer Assessment
Give a 2 minute presentation about your combined edits.
Which artists have you combined and how?
What do you plan to do next?
Once each student is finished, complete a sheet about their work to give them some feedback and ideas.
Which artists have you combined and how?
What do you plan to do next?
Once each student is finished, complete a sheet about their work to give them some feedback and ideas.
Finally, collect up all of your feedback sheets, read them and reflect on the comments.
Write a statement in your blue book to review your feedback and the things you might do next as a result of it.
Write a statement in your blue book to review your feedback and the things you might do next as a result of it.
Task 6: Further experiments
To Do list
Using your new photographs, complete the following edits:
1. Combine the styles of 2 photographers
2. Combine the styles of a different combination of 2 photographers
3. Combine the styles of all 3 photographers
4. Create an 'outcome' or series of outcomes for this point of the project, bringing together the best of your work so far.
1. Combine the styles of 2 photographers
2. Combine the styles of a different combination of 2 photographers
3. Combine the styles of all 3 photographers
4. Create an 'outcome' or series of outcomes for this point of the project, bringing together the best of your work so far.
Refine and develop your ideas by making changes and improvements, building on previous experiments.
Explore different tutorials that may help you develop your skills as well as offer alternative ideas!
https://speckyboy.com/photoshop-photo-effect-tutorials/
Explore different tutorials that may help you develop your skills as well as offer alternative ideas!
https://speckyboy.com/photoshop-photo-effect-tutorials/
Task 1: Re-evaluate your project's suitability for working from home.
Look at your chosen title and artists and think about where your project had been heading... if we are working at home for at least the next 6 weeks, can you continue as planned or do you need to tweak/add to your project to allow you to work to the best of your ability?
Write a plan for the next week. We should be working on combined experiments... - Do you have enough photos to work with? - Are you able to take new photos (good ones!) in lockdown? - What experiments could you do with the things you have access to at home? |
Next, start working through your plan! Mr Field and I will do tutorials with you all in tomorrow's lesson to discuss where you will go from here.
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Task 2: Choose a new artist, suitable for photos at home.
In order to move forwards without being held back by lockdown, you all need to choose another artist, ensuring that they are suitable to work in the style of at home.
- Can you take photos in their style? - Do you have/need a model? - Can you get creative in your approach to your title? - What could build on your project effectively - we don't want to just do this for the sake of it. Think carefully about how you will take photos at home safely and within the lockdown rules! Re-visit task 3 near the top of this page for guidance on how to do your artist research if needed. Upload it to your website when complete ready for feedback. |