SELF-DEFINED PROJECT I | Identity

DUE:___________________

OBJECTIVE:
This is a time for you to shine. You are going to create a series of images that have a
cohesive theme, mood and feel based on your own personal identity. You will choose
your subject matter and appearance of this photographic series.

PROCEDURE:
1. Write and present your proposed photographic series
2. Evaluate feedback and adjust your project accordingly
3. Meet with instructor to select key characteristics on which you will be
graded
4. Take at least 100-200 photographs
5. Continue researching and growing in your knowledge of other artists
working in a similar way to you. This information will be shared as
Reflections on your website.
6. Select a 10-12 of photographs that are visually interesting and work well as a
series of images. Print 5-6 of the best images- using the large format printer
and at a size that is appropriate for your work. Consider the order in which
you will present the images both on your website and in the final critique-
this can affect meaning and how the photographs are received by the viewer.

WHAT TO HAND IN:

WEBSITE:
~Artist Statement (will be an additional assignment)
~10-12 consistently sized finished photographs

PRINTED WORK:
~5-6 consistently sized images

ADDITIONAL PIONTS:
~ Each week it is expected that you come to class prepared with new
photographs you have taken and will then be edited in class. Please check the
due dates on the class calendar.

GRADING:
Dedication to work _______/
15pts
Neat, tidy prints: Paper clean and wrinkle free, free of printing imperfections

A well made photograph: Color correction for printer, proper boarders in

final print
Prints are consistently printed at the same size and with the same boarder

Photographic presentation is considered (how are images displayed both on

website and in critique)
Compositional considerations
_______/ 50pts
Created a cohesive series of work. Images fit well together thematically and
visually
Key attributes from presentation accounted for:

Technical consideration specific to this project..

_______/ 25pts
Good range of value
Clear images (not blurry)
Correct exposure and white balance
 Cropping and refining when needed
Adjustments are made to individual areas when needed
Imperfections that are distracting are removed
Reflections (At least 2 new artists) .......
_______/10pts
Complete sentences, proper grammar, and correct spelling
Clarity of writing
Discussion of the relevance of the artist work in relationship to your work
2-3 images selected per artist

Total______/100