1. THINKING ABOUT YOUR MASTERʼS PHOTOS, LIST SOME CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT...
SUBJECT MATTER:
THEMES / CONCEPTS:
LIGHTING:
COMPOSITION:
SUMMARIZE THE ABOVE INTO AN OBJECTIVE FOR YOURSELF THIS ROLL, HERE:
You must include three 8x10 prints with test strips, along with this rubric.
PRESENTATION:
Print has an even
white border and is
trimmed neatly.
Print contains no
“non-image” areas
(example: black lines
due to negative being
crooked.)
Print is free from
scratches, smudges,
fingerprint marks, or
discolorations.
DESIGN:
Print shows strong
consideration of:
• composition
• distance from
subject
• focus
• contrast
• lighting, and
• choice of subject
matter
STUDIO SKILLS:
I made a test strip for each
print, then used it to identify
the best exposure for the
print.
Each print is exposed
properly, showing a range
of values from the darkest
blacks to the lightest
whites, with greys in
between.
I demonstrated the proper
use of darkroom chemistry
and processes when
making my prints.
OBJECTIVE:
I designed objectives
for myself inspired by
the work of my Master
Photographer.
I worked to achieve
these objectives in a
roll of film, and printed
and turned in the 3
images I felt were
strongest.
TOTAL:
/25 /25 /25 /25 /100
/25 /25 /25 /25 /100
Masters of Photography
THE SELF-DESIGNED RUBRIC
MastersofPhotographyPrintCriteriaSelf-AssessmentTeacherAssessment
Distinctive architecture, whether it be buildings, monuments, homes, or even playhouses. When using camera obscura,
subject must be still for potentially long periods of time. Multiples that resonate with me, perhaps camera lenses or
cassette tapes. (Morrell used pencils, crayons, books, etc.)
Process as product: the photograph as a record of an experiment, an experience. Reality vs. illusion, as well
as the celebration of illusion (not having to hide the “strings”- how things were made).
Responding to the scientific properties of light: manipulating, reflecting, and/or projecting. Or, locating natural lighting situations
which show unique properties of light.
Simple, centered, zoomed out and filled frame - any complexity should be in the subject or concept, rather than in
the composition (otherwise it could be distracting).
To shoot a roll of film inspired by the work of Abelardo Morrell. I will explore how a photograph can interact with its location/environment, how
light and shadow can contribute to a photograph as overt subject matter, and how ordinary objects can become extraordinary subjects. I will
experiment with techniques such as camera obscura, projected light, and reflected light. I will complete and turn in a contact sheet analysis and
three 8x10 prints (including my test strips for those prints.)
NAME: Ms. Appel" " "
CLASS: Photo 1