02READ

 

02READ  Week Two

 

All work due at noon on Mon. 7/01 ­  (print this page)

 

Reading:

  1. Textbook:  Photography by Horenstein
    1. chapter 9; pages 163-183
    2. chapter 6; pages 97-107
    3. chapter 7; pages 113-121
  2. Online Reading: Click on this 02Lecture file and study it for the quiz this week.
  3. Online Reading: Click on  Kodak's Classroom - Rules of Composition. This presentation will step you through the basics on composition in photography.  See if you always agree with Kodak's concept of good vs. bad composition (this will be part of our Discussions this week; see below).
  4. Online Reading: Click on Design Basics.  This slide show illustrates basic Design Principles. Read the Design Principles segment in 02Lecture in advance of viewing.

 

Examination:

  1. QUIZ #2 (graded) on readings - available between from Fri., 6/27 at 10am until Mon. 7/1 at noon.
  2. IMPORTANT QUIZ NOTE:  You can take this quiz ONLY ONCE this week so give it your best effort and study fully in advance.  On-campus classes do not take quizzes and exams as open-book tests.  These are not intended to be open-book tests in our online class either.

 

Assignment:

  1. Rules_Breaking Rules
    1. Due:  Monday, July 1st by noon.
    2. Click on this HowTo.htm file, print it out as a hard copy and save it as a reference for uploading your images through the WebCT Assignment Tool.

 

Discussion:

Weekly Bulletin Board Discussions are mandatory.  The two topics this week are:

A.   SoMA - Which Rules of Composition and Design Principles to you see most often in these award winning images from the 2002 School of Media Arts Photography Award Showcase.  Talk about your two favorite images using design and composition terms to support your point of view.  Do any break the rules?

B.   Review Kodak's Composition site again (in particular the image of Karen sitting on the farmer's wagon in the Balance category.  Examine and compare the first image to the second version that Kodak says is more 'balanced'. Which one do you really like best?  Is it Kodak's choice?  If not, why do you like the first one better?