GMD 105: Digital Photography
Spring
2010
Instructor: Mark Daybell
Email: mark.daybell@canyons.edu
Web: www.daybell.com/transformingtheordinary
Assignment
#2: Transforming the Ordinary (150 points)
I have always been
amazed at the way an ordinary observer lends so much more credence and attaches
so much more importance to waking events than to those occurring in dreams...
Man... is above all the plaything of his memory.
Andre
Breton
Requirements:
Student
must use a 6 megapixel (or greater) digital camera, preferably capable of manual
exposure adjustments. NO FLASH. Cameras are available for check out in
MENH-121. You may want to reserve a camera ahead of time because of the limited
amount of cameras available.
Objective:
Through point of view, camera operations, composition and
color, explore the inherent surreal qualities of the photographic image. Using
PhotoshopÕs Adjustment Panel and Adjustment Layers, explore and apply: levels,
curves, removing colorcasts, converting color images to grayscale and reducing
noise. Using Photoshop, convert or tag images with proper color profiles. Through
digital output explore chromogenic (Digital Type-C) printing.
Assignment:
Create a
variety of Òdream likeÓ or surreal images; images which feature the element of
surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur. Use the lecture,
magazines, websites or art history books for inspiration. Be conscious of the position
of the camera, it should add to the surreal quality of the image. Although you
are only turning in 3 images, it is recommended you create multiple images (at
least 50) so you have a variety to choose from.
Select three full-frame (no cropping) images you feel best
represent the objectives of the assignment. Each selection should represent a
unique interpretation of the theme. Make the proper adjustments, i.e., levels,
curves, colorcast, color profiles, removing blemishes, etc. Size the images for
print media.
Print:
Produce six high-quality 8x10 (or larger) chromogenic
prints, three prints in color and three prints of the same images in black and
white. NO INK-JET PRINTS.
You will
turn in:
This
assignment is due:
March 31st at the beginning of class
No late work, no exceptions
Date: Spring
2010
Student: Name:
_______________________________________
Assignment: Transforming
the Ordinary
Overall Grade: _________/150
points
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All files
are saved with adjustment layers
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All files
are set to a print resolution of 300 ppi
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All files
are burned onto a CD which is labeled appropriately and free of clutter
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All images
created using a 6 megapixel camera (or greater)
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All files
have been tagged with appropriate color/printer profile
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Images are
free of noticeable blemishes
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No flash
or cropping has been used
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Application
of basic compositional elements, such as: Line, Shape, Color, Texture and Space
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ÒPoint of viewÓ is unexpected and
integral to the composition
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Creative
interpretation of Òdream likeÓ theme
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Images
explore the inherent surreal qualities of the photographic image
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Images feature
elements of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions and non sequitur
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Using
either levels or curves, prints are corrected for color, saturation and
contrast
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Three high
quality 8x10 (or larger) color chromogenic prints
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Three high
quality 8x10 (or larger) black and white chromogenic prints
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Participated
in critique of students work
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Participated
in critique of own work
Comments: