Start: 25/09/10 Finish: 22/10/10 | Module code: FDLBMWBL4 Module title: Lens Based Media in Practice (studio) Part 1: “Vanitas” | Module Tutors: Mark Terry A.Legg |
Context
This assignment will allow you to develop creative ideas within a studio setting and will consolidate your use of photographic lighting and accessories. Set construction will enhance the image making and should be appropriate to your ideas. |
Learning outcomes Evidence
LO1 propose and appraise a solution to a work related problem. LO2 predict and evaluate the potential or actual outcomes of the proposal and impact on future working practices. LO3 assess and draw conclusions from the value of work related learning experiences in relation to their future career path. | Research, practical work, portfolio of prints, workbook |
Assignment brief – “Vanitas”
For this assignment you are asked to carry out research into the concept of “Vanitas” and from this research devise a creative studio based project. You may choose any approach that is appropriate and you should consider the use of relevant props and sets. Lighting should be planned to create atmosphere and to enhance your visualization of ideas. All practical work should be underpinned by research and analysis of your ideas, which will be documented in your workbook. You will produce 2 significantly different images for this assignment. Work must be produced on a large format camera and you must show evidence of using camera movements appropriately. No post-production digital manipulation will be accepted other than basic colour / contrast correction. Short projects will be undertaken to reinforce the themes and techniques associated with this brief. Stage 1 Attend a verbal briefing and presentation with tutor on project brief . Stage 2 Carry out research into initial ideas, discuss with tutor. Stage 3 Analyse ideas and prepare a concept to work on. Stage 4 Finalise ideas through appropriate research and prepare to create work. Stage 5 Book studio and equipment schedule shooting time to meet deadline. Stage 6 Carry out shoot. Observe and record all H & S requirements for shoot. Stage 7 Process and evaluate work. Discuss with tutor. Schedule re-shoots if required. Stage 8 Prepare final image(s) for presentation in an appropriate manner. Stage 9 Present work to tutors and peer group for assessment. |
Submission of work
• Annotated workbook/ research • Coursework • 2 final prints presented in an appropriate manner, A3 size. • Image files to be submitted on disk: Final images - at high resolution – suitable for high quality printing Any other relevant images that you feel show the development of the piece of work. Maximum of 6 images. Deadline; 22nd October 2010. |
