GMD 105: Digital Photography

Spring 2010

Instructor: Mark Daybell

Email: mark.daybell@canyons.edu

Web: www.daybell.com/basiccomposition

www.daybell.com/scanogram

Assignment #1: Scanogram (100 points)

Requirements:

All scanograms should be created using a high-end flatbed scanner capable of capturing an image at an optical (not interpolated) resolution of 1200 ppi or higher.

Objective:

Explore visual and conceptual problem solving. Explore and develop composition techniques using traditional elements of composition, such as, line, shape, contrast, color, etc. Develop hardware skills, such as, flat bed scanning. Develop printing skills using either inkjet or chromogenic printing methods.

Assignment:

Create two scanograms using a high-end flatbed scanner. Each scanogram should explore the general theme of “self-portrait” and reveal something about the artist. The self-portrait theme can be explored broadly to include: past, present or future ideas. Do not limit your ideas to actual or “truthful” confessions, but also consider developing “fictional” or “character” elements into the scanograms. For instance, what would your self-portrait scanogram look like if you where asked to make it 20 years from now?

To avoid the undesirable “collage” composition, consider traditional elements of design, such as: Line, Shape, Balance, Form, Color, Texture, Scale, Alignment, Contrast, Focal Point, Rhythm, Proportion, Tension, etc. Make sure your compositions incorporated a few of these elements.

Formatting:

Each scanogram should be sized to print media (300 ppi) and left un-cropped. Each scanogram should be converted from the scanner’s native format (usually TIFF or JPEG) to Photoshop’s native PSD format.

Print:

Produce two high-quality 8x10 (or larger) chromogenic color prints or inkjet color prints. Do not mix and match, print either two chromogenic prints or two inkjet prints. No matting necessary.

You will turn in:

• Two high quality 8x10 (or larger) prints of your scanograms
• One digital copy of each of your scanograms in the PSD format
• Both PSD files should be properly sized for print media
• Your digital files should be copied to a new CD-R, void of any superfluous media
• All prints and materials should be turned in inside a manila envelope with your name, assignment number and class number clearly labeled

This assignment is due:

March 10^th at the beginning of class

No late work, no exceptions

Date: Spring 2010

Student: Name: _______________________________________

Assignment: Scanogram

Overall Grade: _________/100 points

Execution of Technical Skills: _ __/10

q All images created at the proper resolution using high-end flatbed scanner

File/Folder Organization: _ __/10

q All files are in appropriate PSD format saved using multiple layers

q All files are set to a print resolution of 300 ppi

q All files are burned onto a CD which is labeled appropriately and free of clutter

Image Composition: _ __/20

q Application of basic compositional elements, such as: Line, Shape, Contrast, Color but could also include: Focal Point, Scale, Framing and Tension

q Creative methods explored through various materials and unexpected use of technology

Conceptual Ideas Behind the Creation of Image: _ __/30

q Well-developed overall concept

q Creative interpretation of “Self-Portrait”

q Photographs operate on more than a purely illustrative level and considers artistic and thematic communication

Prints: _ __/20

q Two high quality 8x10 (or larger) prints

q Final prints are corrected for color balance, saturation and contrast

Critique and Discussion: _ __/10

q Participated in critique of students work

q Participated in critique of own work

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