Introduction to Photography - Week 1

30.1.15 (Week 1)                                                                                                           

Josephin  (0320795)

Introduction to Photography

Exercise 1: Presentation of 10 Best-Liked Pictures

Lecture:

On the first photography class, Mr. Vinod told us to make a blog for e-portfolio and he explained about the blog format. Besides, he asked us to printout the hardcopy and keep it into A4 holder. He gave us first assignment that is choose 10 pictures we liked, 5 from top photographer and 5 from ourselves then make combine it into a video.

Instruction:

• Record your audio-video and upload it to YouTube, and post the link in your eportfolio.
• Write your eportfolio and upload the audio-video of the presentation and the 10 pictures along with the description. Do not forget to take the Screen-shots of the WordFile and upload it to the eportfolio as well. 
• Print hardcopy of the 10 selected pictures with the description following the instructions (margin, font, etc.) given in class and place it in your hardcopy (portfolio) folder.

Exercise 1: Presentation of 10 of your best-liked pictures

In this exercise students will explain the reasons they like the chosen pictures, what they found interesting when taking/choosing or after taking/choosing the picture. Students’ have to choose pictures that are not their own as well but must credit and explain the circumstances of the picture. Student will present 5 pictures of their own and 5 pictures of 5 different photographers. By this process students exercise their ability to discern and reflect on what makes a good picture theoretically.

1. Content (3%):
Marking Criteria: The presentation must showcase a variety of pictures: personal( 5 self shot ), landscape, portrait, still life, etc. AND from 5 different international photographers. All pictures must be credited and explained.

2. Clarity of presentation (2%):
Marking Criteria: The student must be clear and concise in their delivery and explanation of their pictures. Evidence of understanding can be deduced by their analysis and evaluation, and in the confidence of their delivery.

Self Shot

I took some photos but I choose this one because it has an unique shapes to attract my eyes. This picture was taken around 3 months ago while I had journey to Kepong Firm for did my final research project. Actually that trees had a great scent for us.

This photo was taken 3 years ago when I go to Sikuai Island with my friends. I like the sand colour because its really white and pure.

I took this photo 4 months ago while I stand on my room balcony. I like this shoot the reason of the slow shutter effect like a water flow.

I took that picture randomly by using iphone 5 when on the way to Padang for holiday with my family. I like it because of the mountain covered by red flower fields it looked so perfect in my eyes.

This picture was taken 3 years ago when I went for study tour to Sea World Aquaria. I like this picture because it so amazing I could feel like the real life in there and the scenery really colorful.

Others photographer shot

This dry valley of Antarctica photo was taken by Trey Ratcliff. This is a scenery he took after sat for 24 hours non stop and when the sun rise. I like this picture because the color seem not contrast and natural.

  

 Scotty Graham who a photographer that took this picture when he visit Kathmandu. That old lady said that she loved to have her photo taken and its actually unusual in Nepal as most older people do not like to have their photo taken. I love this picture is due to the old woman smile so brightly and free.

A Bovilian guy who taken this photo was waited for 11 years for this moment. Steffen Reichle said that wetter dry season millions of butterflies will arrive at the beginning of the rainy season in Tucavaca Valley, Eastern Bovilia. I love this picture because the butterflies seems like tree leafs in autumn season and I feel the color so compatible.

This photo was taken by Kevin Carter whom a photographer from South Africa in 1993. When he went to Southern Sudan, he watched that child were dying and a vulture were waiting to eat the child. He couldn't do anything only regretted for it and suicide. I like this photo because I feel sorry and sympathy for the child.

That old picture was taken by top Photographer Brassai in Paris. I like this picture by reason of I see something mysterious of that way that he shoot and feel so curious about the meaning of the photo.

Screenshot of exercise 1 hardcopy:

Presentation Video on YouTube:

Feedback :

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"With regards to your content, you articulated and explained your reasons for choosing the pictures presented fairly well, and in addition credited the photographers as required in the criteria, well done! You were clear and concise in your presentation fulfilling the necessary requirements of the criteria, the first picture was indeed an interesting shot. Overall good job, keep it up."

Experience :

I choose photography because I want to learn more about it. This was the first day of photography class, I a bit shock got the very first assignment. I was thinking of the project and feeling worried about it because we have to finish it in 5 days only and do the other assignments. In my opinion, Mr. Vinod talks so fast sometimes I don’t really understand what he said since my English language not well.

Observation :

I was thought this assignment was easy, but its quite hard to do. Sometimes I easily feel sleepy but I have to pay attention and focus.

Findings :

Because of this exercise, now I know how to make a video and learn more about blogging. Actually, I never search on google about famous photographers in the world but because of this exercise I know  some photographers are amazing and have unique from theirselves.

Learning Goal: Students will be able to discern and reflect on what makes a good image theoretically.