Introduction to Photography - Week 7

20.3.2015 (Week 6)
Josephin (0320795)
Introduction to Photography
Exercise 4: Composition
Exercise 4.a: Rule of Thirds

Lecture :

We start our class with feedback and brief for new topic from Mr. Vinod. Then, he let us go for 2 hours to take some pictures around campus used all methods he had explained before. In the end of class he gave an exercise to do at home.

 1) ISO 1600, F 8.0, S 1/2000

 2) ISO 1600, F 8.0, S 1/3200

3) ISO 400, F 8.0, S 1/640

Instructions for Ex. 4b

Exercise 4b: Priciples underpinning composition.
Capture 4 Images adhering to any of the mentioned principles below:
Domination/Emphasis • Isolation • Balance • Repetition
Alignment • Contrast • Rhythm • Symmetry/Asymmetry
Harmony • Perspective
Print all 4 images on an A4 as instructed in class.

(Put to use what you have learnt in the Zone system exercises here)

4b) Principals underpinning composition (5%)
Marking Criteria: The image must show evidence of the dominant principle used and the supporting principles (if any) underpinning the composition. The principles underpinning the image must be named and should be visible within the image. Students must showcase their knowledge on exposure using the zone system.

 1) ISO 100, F 8.0, S 1/160, Perspective

 2) ISO 100, F 8.0, S 1/200, Perspective

 3) ISO 6400, F 8.0, S 1/60, Asymmetry

Screenshot :

Feedback : Via Facebook

Josephin, you are suppose to use 4 different principles in your exercise, you have repeated the perspective principle twice. The work done however is inline with the expectation of the learning outcome but not inline with the instructions. When you put the work on your Hardcopy you have to separate the exercise from the Classwork (going out alone and taking pictures). You are also suppose to include the learning goal and outcomes along with the TGC in the post.

Reflection:

Experience:

I took the pictures 2 hours outdoor in campus around 10am during the photography class, I kept to change the shutter speed and shooted as much as possible till get the correct exposure then find the best one.

Observation:

I have not observe anything significant because I feel my pictures seems not good but I will try my best to do it again. Thus, I have to take more and get better pictures since the weather recently is not friendly neither support to take outdoor pictures. 

Findings:

I notice that its not easy to shoot an unique pictures for share because we need to observe good way and side view. Now I recognize shutter speed really useful for photography wherefore it control the light to camera. I realize that I gain more knowledge about camera world from this photography class.

Learning goal: Students will be able to use the above mentioned rules or principle to make or capture interesting, dynamic or subtle compositions. 

Learning outcome 1: Students will be able to use exposure settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO).
Learning outcome 3: Students will be able to distinguish a bad exposure from a good exposure.
Learning outcome 2: Students will be able to use the Zone System exposure technique to achieve desired results.
Learning outcome 4: Students will be able to apply the Rule of Thirds and principles underpinning composition.

TGC