Intro To Photography - Week 6
9/9/2016
ITP
Leanne Faye
Exercise 4b) Principles underpinning composition
Lecture:
For today's lecture, we started off with a feedback session on our e-portfolios. After that, we moved on to the lecture on principles underpinning composition. The lecture was rather a short one. Then, we are allowed to go outside to do our exercise 4b, applying what we have learned during the lecture.
Exercise instructions
Exercise
Capture 4 Images adhering to any of the mentioned principles below:
Domination/Emphasis • Isolation • Balance • Repetition
Alignment • Contrast • Rhythm • Symmetry/Asymmetry
Harmony • Perspective • Reflection
Print all 4 images on an A4 as instructed in class.
(Put to use what you have learned in the Zone system exercises here)
Marking Criteria: The image must show evidence of the dominant principle used and the supporting principles (if any) underpinning the composition. The principles underpinning the image must be named and should be visible within the image. Students must showcase their knowledge on exposure using the zone system.
Objective: Students will be able to use the above mentioned rules or principle to make or capture interesting, dynamic or subtle compositions.
Learning outcome 1: Students will be able to use exposure settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO).
Learning outcome 3: Students will be able to distinguish a bad exposure from a good exposure.
Learning outcome 2: Students will be able to use the Zone System exposure technique to achieve desired results.
Learning outcome 4: Students will be able to apply the Rule of Thirds and principles underpinning composition.
Exercise 4b)
1)
Repetition, alignment
ISO 100, F5.6, 1/8
2)
Contrast, symmetry
ISO 400, F5.6, 1/50
3)
Harmony, asymmetry
ISO 100, F5.6, 1/125
4)
Alignment, dominance
ISO 100, F5.6, 1/50
5)
Domination, asymmetry
ISO 100, F5.6, 1/160
6)
Repetition, symmetry
ISO 400, F5.6, 1/6
Screenshots:
Feedback:
The results of your principles underpinning composition exercise was mixed in its outcome; there were some excellent shots with appropriate principles but there were also some unflattering ones. The good ones were; #4,3 & 1.
Reflection
Experience
My overall experience during today's class was quite interesting because I went to places on campus that I have never been before, like the back stairs, balcony and even next to a dumpster to get those shots. It was not hot or sunny today but it was raining heavily so the sky was a little cloudy. I stood under the rain to get some of the shots which was quite fun.
Observation
When taking the pictures, I had to first observe the composition and determine what principles. We do not apply the principles, it already exist. Our job is to enhance it by compositing it. I realised that the most interesting subject matter is from something that is not intentionally arranged. We can find a nice composition from unexpected subject matters. I should explore more different places and subject matters to achieve a good composition and apply the principles.
Findings
From today's class, I learned that we don't impose the principles into the picture. We enhance it as it already exist. When we capture, the point of interest and principles have to be clear and must be dominant within the frame. I understand that when a picture have too much consistency, there will be no variation and vice versa. Therefore, we must find a right balance. We must make sure the impact in our photographs and avoid wasting time on looking for a topic. We must be spontaneous and aware of the things surrounding us. Start getting inspiration to find a crack in the wall.
Notes from the lecture.
Further references:
Reading materials
The Principles of Design in Photography
Video material
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