At the start of every project we explore the possibilities. By creating a visual mindmap and combining images with text, we can demonstrate to the examiner that we have looked at lots of ideas before making an informed decision about the direction of our project.
At the top of your new Architecture page, add a title box (Researching the title) then an image box, then a title (Initial homework photoshoot) then a gallery. Upload your homework photos to your area and then to the gallery.
Whilst your photos are uploading, create a visual mindmap on ONE SLIDE of a powerpoint.
On this mindmap you should include: - The title 'Architecture' - Key words that link to the title - Photographs that represent the key words that you include in your mindmap - Only use photos that could inspire your ideas later!
Here are some good examples from previous students:
When you are finished, save your Powerpoint slide as a JPEG then upload it above your homework photoshoot.
If you finish early, start looking at the work of these three photographers. They are the photographers that we will learn about first at the start of this project, and explore their techniques. Can you find anything out about the way they create their photographs? Do some research!
To analyse a photographer's work, you need to talk about what is in the picture, how they have taken the photograph, camera or editing techniques they have used, how they have used the formal elements (colour, composition, lighting, viewpoint etc), what you like about the work, and how their work could inspire your own photographs. Try to use key words.
If you need help getting started, use these sentence starters but write as a paragraph...
Artist's Name takes photographs of... He/she takes his/her photos by... This photographer considers formal elements in their work by... Something I like about Artist's Name's photography style is... I could take inspiration from this photographer in my own work by...
For the higher marks, you need to demonstrate a really good understanding of the artist's work and techniques, and make thoughtful comments about how you could take inspiration from their work, thinking about how you could be individual rather just copying.
Peer assessment: Read through someone elses slides. Be a critical friend and point out any errors or things they have missed. Make these improvements in PURPLE!
Save your powerpoint slides as JPEGs then upload them in SINGLE images one below the other onto your Architecture page. Add a title above the three slides - Initial Artist Research.