Required by 24th
April
Mindmap – with 3 levels of detail
Create TWO mind-maps on
two topics from the paper. Generate ideas
for the assignment topic….
The detailed mind map relates to the exam topic
that you wish to explore, the three levels of detail relates to the primary,
secondary and tertiary (branches) ideas generated within the mind map. Annotate your thoughts and opinions
associated with the exam question (one paragraph length) identifying the most
likely ideas that you wish to pursue as part of the exam topic.
Discussion– of exam paper (chosen topic) including artist
research complete and illustrated. (Add One or two image examples from each
photographer within the topic and discuss how their work relates to the exam
topic) Definition - a breakdown
of the exam paper with definitions relevant to the exam and how you wish to
explore the paper, also add 4 visual examples that relate to the definitions
post with annotations.
Illustrated Discussion, this should include your possible approaches- .you
want to explore and examples of work on the photographers within the paper
Image Bank - complete with 30 images you can use this to record
pictures that inspire you or that you want to use the ideas (this can be done throughout the period and
can be updated/renewed, if the direction of your work changes). YOU SHOULD BE
ANNOTATING some of the images, discussing why the images were chosen & how they might contribute to the
project.
Research
Log Here you need to post 20
photographs from different photographers, adding the URL address, and
critically analyzing the images (through use of denotation, connotation and
context). Briefly state information
about the photographer (context) if available, what is the name of the
series/concept, when was it made, how does this relate to your project? (the exam board encourages a diverse range
of photographers therefore where possible include be non American or non
European) (remember connotation,
denotation and context)
Photographer Research (connotation, denotation and context)
No1 why picked..... 4
photos......evaluations....... influence....sum.....
No2 why picked..... 4 photos.....
evaluations....... influence....sum.....
No3 why picked..... 4 photos.....
evaluations....... influence....sum.....
NB The next two should be non American or European
No4 why picked..... 4 photos.....
evaluations....... influence....sum.....
No5 why picked..... 4 photos.....
evaluations....... influence....sum.....
This is a more detailed level of research (than the research log) where you need to
look at 5 photographers (No1, No2, etc.).
For each photographer, you are required to evaluate each photograph, the
evaluations will require a critical analysis of the photograph (denotation,
connotation and context) and some contextual information on the
photographer. If they are a known
photographer (e.g. Henri Cartier Bresson, Robert Frank), you can start with an
intro with contextual information about them.
The influence
and summary section should only be completed once you have completed your
shoots and will require you to explain how the photographer research influenced the way you
executed your project. You should
include an example of your own work to show visually how your work relates to
theirs. This could relate to e.g. the
way you used similar lighting, composition, etc.
·
the
influence can relate to the visual approach of the photographer or technical
/conceptual approach.
·
technical
approaches e.g. lighting, composition, camera settings, etc.
·
conceptual
approach e.g. follow similar ideas.
Work
Records - Shoot No 1…. Shoot No 2…. Shoot No
3…. Shoot No 4…. Shoot No 5…. Shoot No 6…. Shoot No
7…. Shoot No 8…. Shoot No 9….
Shoot No 10….
This is similar to the work diary
component 1 but will contain sections titled
Plans for the shoot,
What you hope to achieve. NB (those first two sections should be
written before the shoot in order to help you clarify your ideas and to ensure
you have all that you need). This is
followed up by
What I actually achieved (with two evaluated pictures - equivalent
to the evaluation section of a work diary) In this section you must record how
you took the photograph in terms of camera settings and the visual outcome (did
you achieve the type of photographs you wanted, what are the denotations and
possible connotations associated with the images)
What I am doing to do next (this might mean something that
occurred whilst doing that shoot that you want to develop or maybe even a
change in direction, etc).
This is an important section, where most of your
marks will be gained as you will demonstrate your ability to analyse and refine
your work.
The use of screenprints, lighting diagrams with
annotations is essential. The analysis
of more than one good image is encouraged particularly where you had a good shoot
and the images produced have different meanings.
Computer
experiments - image within image.... image and
text........ duotone....overlay....selective
colour....repetition.....montage... framing......
Select AT LEAST… 5 computer experiments that you wish
to show. The experiments selected should in some way be relevant to your
project and add “narrative”. Computer
experiments will demonstrate your ability to experiment with the medium of
digital photography… This is an important aspect of the AQA assessment
criteria. You will need to label each
time you make a computer experiment and explain the process used. You can do this either visually with screen
prints and text or just use text only. You should evidence the photograph
before and after the computer experimentation.
Ensure that
the computer experiments are appropriately labeled in the blogger with some
annotation of the working process and what the images convey the critical
analysis (connotation, denotation). STUDENTS LOOKING FOR HIGHER GRADES SHOULD
CHOOSE TO DO MORE THAN 5, BUT ENSURE THE WORK IS ANNOTATED AND RELEVANT.
Physical
experiments - one...two...three....four....five
Select at least 5 physical experiments e.g. scratching, painting, etc.. PRODUCE AT LEAST 5 physical images, similarly
with the computer experiments; the experiments produced should in some way be
relevant to your project and add “narrative”.
Ensure that the physical experiments are appropriately labeled in the
blogger with some annotation of the working process and how the visual
narrative of the image has changed through tcritical analysis (connotation,
denotation). STUDENTS LOOKING FOR HIGHER GRADES SHOULD CHOOSE TO DO MORE THAN
5, BUT ENSURE THE WORK IS ANNOTATED AND RELEVANT. Physical experiments SHOULD be recorded by
scanning in the transformed print.
Connecting
your work to others - one.. two... three..
four....five...
Follow the same three paragraph format as the component
1 checklist…
Contacts prep shoots- Shoot No 1…. Shoot No 2….
Shoot No 3…. Shoot No 4…. Shoot No 5…. Shoot No 6….
Shoot No 7…. Shoot No 8…. Shoot No 9…. Shoot No 10….
Straight
images- Shoot No
1…. Shoot No 2…. Shoot No 3…. Shoot No 4…. Shoot No 5….
Shoot No 6…. Shoot No 7…. Shoot No
8…. Shoot No 9…. Shoot No 10….
As with component 1 select your
best images from each shoot.
Electronic portfolio (Powerpoint on blog)...........
Select your best 30
images and then working with your tutor cut this down to your best 20. Present the best images as a Power Point
presentation.
Final pieces In addition to your electronic portfolio
students should CREATE A PRINT PORTFOLIO 1..2..3..4...5...6...7..8...9...10....
11...12...13...14....15..... 16.....17...... 18....19....20..... Use the recognized print conventions 300 dpi
and try to maintain a consistent orientation. You can add to this portfolio with final
prints from the exam.
Preparatory shoots Straight prints - From your shoots select at least THIRTY
of your best prints ...............
Interim
Evaluation.........
Here you will
evaluate your progression for the preparatory shoots.
· How has your research influenced the final series of
images that you have created?
· What new insights have you gained as a result of the
project, this can be:
o technical
(learning new techniques in camera operation, shooting)
o aesthetic (new ways of presenting work)?
· Progression: what do you intend to
take forward in the remaining 3 shoots.
· You will also need to have a plan in place for your
exam.
YOUR BLOGGER for
the preparatory shoots MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE THE START OF THE EXAM moderated shoots. On the 24-APRIL. You will be asked to lock your blogger and
pass on administration rights to your tutor at this point.
FOR THE
MODERATED EXAM TIME. Students MUST within the available time conduct THREE
SHOOTS, have a written evaluation, work records, etc. and conduct a final
evaluation. You will receive an
additional sheet for how to lay-out this part of your work.
Overall project Evaluation......... This
will be completed at the end of the exam.
Here
you will need to summarise how your work has developed as a result of the
shoots that you have undertaken.
· How has your research influenced the final series of
images that you have created?
· What new insights have you gained as a result of the
project, this can be:
o technical
(learning new techniques in camera operation, shooting)
o aesthetic (new ways of presenting work)?
· A critique overview of how successful you were in
responding to the exam paper identifying areas where your work is strong and
areas where you might want to improve your work further.
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