'We cannot truly create; but we can stick things together in such a way as to illude into the belief that we have created; and it is this aesthetic quality of composition which all the fine arts must possess.'
Remember: these will all be head shots, body shots and landscape photo's.
When you have completed the first task look at the image below: How do you think the artist has achieved her work? is it effective?
Photoshoot Plan
Location - School surroundings interior and exterior Subject - grass, trees, railings, sky, lamp, painted walls, sofa, brickwork, curtain or blind, human figures standing Size - at least 30 images to be taken of a range of different subjects Camera setting - overcast day (ISO 400 or above), macro setting for more detail Camera angle - shoot from slight above subject Advice - find colours that pop to contrast with darker images or even the sky, look for interesting textures
How to edit effectively in the style of Melinda Gibson.
1. Upload your images from today's lesson into a gallery 2. Include an explanation about the photo shoot in the style of Melinda Gibson - what did you photograph and why? YOU CAN USE THIS GUIDELINE TO HELP YOU WRITE ABOUT YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL PHOTOS 3. Select images that you will use and create another gallery 4. Explain how you are going to work with those images to create a minimum of 3 photo montages in the style of Melinda Gibson. What techniques/tools will you use in Photoshop?
Create at least 3 different ideas based on Melinda Gibson's work responding to the theme of 'Human Figure'
What did I do? How do I feel it has gone? What did I learn? How can you apply what you have learnt next time?
Create 1 or 2 hand manipulated versions whereby you cut and stick to create your collage. You can then scan your work and upload to your website. This will give you extra marks for reviewing and refining.