3/10/12

ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN

ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN

(Due 3/26/12) -Photo essay on a selected place


PART 1.

READING:

History of Photojournalism; (see photographers bios or the Blog)

1. FSA

2. WEEGEE

3. LIFE MAGAZINE


PART 2

Log onto the National; Geographic website; "Places of a Lifetime."

Study some of the photo essays.

National Geographic essays

Jersey Shore

Puerto Rico

The Empty Quarter


PART 3 Proposal

Submit written proposal for Final Project.

-Submit Word document, with brief description, 2-3 short paragraphs. SLUG: yourlastname_proposal.doc


PART 4

SHOOTING ASSIGNMENT

Select an interesting town, place, or neighborhood, and shoot a photo essay in the manner of a National Geographic photo essay, see the "places of a lifetime."

Be sure you select a location you can go back to the next 3-weeks, as this is a multiple-week assignment. Be sure you select a location that is visual and interesting. Explore the place, and produce a diverse set of images.

Research the town, learn what the town is known for, shoot photos relative to the town. Shoot photos at various times of the day and night. Use all the techniques and strategies we've discussed in class. Focus on the people, not just the places.

use your flash if necessary.

*FOR NEXT WEEK, students must submit:

1. Select (10-15) best photos.

2. Caption photos.

3. SLUG PHOTO AS FOLLOWS:

Last name_townname_01.jpg, Last name_townname_02.jpg

EXAMPLE: franklin_ hoboken.jpg

4. Place images in the “drop folder.”