ASSIGNMENT #08 CITY OR TOWN
(Due 11/12/12) -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.
PART 3
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. You
must make pictures on three-separate occasions. 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.”
