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Period 7 -- Critical Analysis #12

1/11/2019

 

Semester 1 Personal Reflection


Today you will be writing about your own work that you have made in this class.

Take some time to think about the different projects you have completed so far in class. You will pick one project that you responded to, and one project that you did not respond to. Then, you will write about your experience. Be sure to include this information in your writing:
  • Which project did you respond to most? Explain why. For example, if you enjoyed the self-portrait project most, explain which parts of the project resonated with you. Did this project change your way of thinking? Did it help you become a better artist? Did you learn a new skill completing this project?
  • Which project did you least enjoy or respond to? Explain why. What did you find challenging about this project? 
Next, pick your favorite image that you have created this year, and write at least 1 paragraph analyzing the image. Describe specifics, form, and content. Finally, evaluate the image. Be sure to describe which project you shot the image for.

Next, pick your least favorite image that you have created this year, and write at least 1 paragraph analyzing the image. Describe specifics, form, and content. Finally, evaluate the image. 
Be sure to describe which project you shot the image for.

Your analyses must be a minimum of 4 paragraphs, with 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Be sure to post your analysis as a comment to the correct class period blog post. Your analyses are due by MIDNIGHT tonight, 1/11/19.

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #21

5/10/2018

 
For your final critical analysis, you will be writing about a TMI student photograph. Pick 1 image from the selection below and write a 5 paragraph analysis of the photograph.

Write 5 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

Remember, refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image.
​
Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation​

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #20

4/26/2018

 
For this week's Critical Analysis, you will be reading 2 articles regarding a recent lawsuit regarding copyright law. You will then answer the questions below. Post your answers as a comment to this blog post—make sure to post to the correct class period's blog post.

First, read the articles below:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/12/550417823/-animal-rights-advocates-photographer-compromise-over-ownership-of-monkey-selfie

http://time.com/5251925/peta-monkey-selfie-lawsuit-dismissed/
Next, answer these questions in complete sentences:
  1. What are the articles about? What is the issue, and who are the people, organizations, and animals involved?
  2. Why did PETA file a lawsuit against David Slater, and on whose behalf did they file?
  3. What was the outcome of the lawsuit?
  4. How did the litigation affect David Slater? Is he profiting from the famous monkey selfie?
  5. What do you think about the case? Do you believe animals should be able to own the rights to their photographs or other created artwork?  If not, who should own the rights to artwork created by animals? Share your thoughts here.
  6. Consider both sides of the issue. Based on how you answered number 5, write an argument for the opposite opinion. For example, if you answered number 5 with the belief that animals should not own the copyright to their artwork, answer here with an argument FOR animals owning the copyright to their artwork.

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #19

4/20/2018

 
Today you will be writing about artist William Wegman, best known for his photographs of his Weimaraner dogs.

We will watch the above video interview in together in class.

For your Critical Analysis, you will answer the questions below in response to the VIDEO. Be sure to answer each question thoroughly and in complete sentences.

Answer each question in complete sentences:
  • What kind of photographs does Wegman make? What camera/equipment is he known for using?
  • Consider your own experience as a photographer. What are some obstacles that might be associated with photographing animals?
  • What does Wegman say are some things that influence his work?
  • What does Wegman compare his video pieces to?
  • What does Wegman say about what kind of equipment you should work with?
  • Do you like or dislike William Wegman's work? Why?

​Click HERE to view a selection of Wegman's photographs.

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #17

4/5/2018

 
For today's critical analysis, you will read an article about photographer Vivian Maier's work and the controversy surrounding who holds the copyright to reproduce, exhibit, and profit from her work. You will then respond to the article here. Here is the link to the New York Times article: 
​ www.nytimes.com/2014/09/06/arts/design/a-legal-battle-over-vivian-maiers-work.html

Write a 4 paragraph response to the article above, giving your opinion on what you feel should happen to Vivian Maier's photographs. Consider these questions as you write:
  • Do you think that her work should be shown to the public after her death, even if she might not have wanted it shown when she was alive? Do the artist's wishes matter after the artist has died?
  • Who do you think should hold the rights to reproduce and exhibit Maier's work? Do you agree that John Maloof, who produced the documentary Finding Vivian Maier and is credited with "discovering" Maier's photographs, should hold the federal copyright? Or do you think that the copyright and resulting financial compensation from print sales should go to the heir produced by the lawyer named David C. Deal?
Be sure to post your response as a comment to the correct class period blog post. Your analyses will be graded on the following criteria:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation

If you do not finish in class, you must complete this for homework before class on Friday, 4/6/18!
​
If you are interested in reading more about the Vivian Maier case, here is a recent article about the settlement of Maier's estate: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-vivian-maier-estate-court-settlement-met-20160510-story.html

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #16

3/21/2018

 
For this week's critical analysis, you will navigate to the Elements of Design tutorial on the class website, which can be found HERE, or by hovering over Technical/Tutorials at the top of this page.

On the tutorial page, you will note several different examples of artwork(photographs, paintings, sculptures, etc.) for each element of design. Your task is to choose 1 example within each element and write 1 paragraph explaining how the given element is incorporated into the artwork you chose to write about. You will do this for each element of art, making 8 paragraphs total. Your paragraphs must be 4 sentences minimum each. When you are writing, be sure to list the name of the artist whose work you are referencing. 

Post your writing as a comment to this blog post. Make sure you comment on the correct class period's blog post.

​Here is an example:

SPACE

This is a photograph by an artist named Stephen Shore. This image uses the design element of space because space is implied within the billboard itself, but also the area around the billboard. The billboard shows a depiction of a mountain range landscape, suggesting a clear foreground, middleground, and background, even though it is enclosed by a rectangular frame. There is also infinite space surrounding the billboard, as the clouds, landscape, and mountain range reach off into the distance. 
Picture
Your analyses will be graded on the following criteria:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation

If you do not finish in class, you must complete this for homework before class on Thursday, 3/22/18. Do not overthink this—just write about what you see. Good luck!

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #15

3/1/2018

 
Picture
© Gordon Parks Foundation
Today you will be writing about this image made by artist and photojournalist Gordon Parks. This image is from a series Parks completed for Life Magazine. Life sent Parks to Alabama in 1956 to document 3 black families during one of the most turbulent times in American history. The project was meant to show how ordinary black families truly lived in the Deep South during 1956, and the images would serve to counter the misinformation spread that a racially segregated society was good for everyone.

Write 4 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

Remember, refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image.
​
Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation​

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #14

2/15/2018

 
For today's critical analysis, you will complete a self-assessment of your stop motion project. Be sure to post your writing as a comment to your correct class period's blog post.

Pull up your stop motion video that you turned in yesterday (you may locate it in your Google Drive folder). Read through the questions below and think about them as you watch your video.

Once you have watched through your video, answer each question below in complete sentences. Write at least 1 paragraph per each question.


  1. Describe what your stop motion project is about. Be specific. What happens in the project? Is there a story being told? What was your intention or idea for your project? What do you want the audience to get from watching your video?
  2. Name some areas where you were successful in creating/completing this project. Be sure to write in complete sentences.
    Examples: I told a complete story in my final video.
    I was able to manipulate my objects from shot to shot, creating a smooth animation.
  3. Name some areas where you were unsuccessful in creating/completing your project. These can be areas where you see room for improvement. Be sure to write in complete sentences.
    Examples: I wish that I had shot my images in a better lighting scenario. 
    I wish that I had included audio with my final video.
  4. Finally, describe what you might do differently if you had more time to go back and work on your project. Would you go with a new idea? Would you reshoot some of your images with better lighting, in a different location, etc? Would you give yourself more time to complete your shooting? Be specific.
​
​Your analysis will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation and completion of assessment questions
  • grammar/punctuation

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #13

2/9/2018

 
Picture
© Lori Nix
Today you will be writing about a photograph by artist Lori Nix. This image is from her series titled The City.

Write 4 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

Remember, refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image.
​
Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation

Before you write, read the artist statement:
​
I consider myself a faux-landscape photographer. I build meticulously detailed model environments and then photograph the results. Through the photographic process, the fictional scene is transformed into a surreal space, where scale, perspective, and the document of the photograph create a tension between the material reality of the scene and the impossibility of the depicted narrative. In this space, between evidence and plot, the imagination of the viewer is unlocked, engaged, and provoked. I want my scenes to convey rich, complex, detailed, and, ultimately, open-ended narratives.

Several common themes prevail throughout my work: the constructed photograph, the landscape in turmoil, and danger married to humor. I present these elements as the raw materials of stories with messages, but without conclusions.

The photographs I create do not reflect the tradition of the grand idyllic landscape. Rather than showing the beautiful or heroic vista, I look to the darker corners of life. I am interested in the forces of entropy, in the ruins left in the wake of human pretense of grandeur. My scenes are usually devoid of people, and this emptiness becomes an important element. In this way, the impact of civilization is shown by what remains in the absence of humans. Evidence of humans may still be visible, but the cause for their absence is left unclear, allowing the viewer to complete the narrative.
​
In my current series The City, I focus on the ruins of urban landscapes. I have chosen the spaces that celebrate modern culture, knowledge, and innovation: the theater, the museum, and the library. Here the monuments of civilization and material culture are abandoned, in a state of decay and ruin, with natural elements such as plants, insects, and animals beginning to repopulate the spaces. This idea of paradise lost, or the natural world reclaiming itself, becomes more forceful as we face greater environmental challenges in the world around us.

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #12

1/11/2018

 
For your 12th Critical Analysis, you will watch the behind the scenes documentary Fowl Play: The Making of Chicken Run. You will then answer the questions below. This will count as your grade.

Post your answers as a comment to this blog post. Be sure to include your name in the post.

You will have 1 class period to complete your analysis. If you do not finish writing in class, you must finish this for homework and post before the next class on Friday, 1/12!

As you watch, answer these questions:
  1. What material are the dolls in Chicken Run made of?
  2. True/False: Before the animators begin their work filming the dolls, the voice actors record their dialogue months in advance.
  3. How is voice acting important to the animation of the film? Answer in complete sentences.
  4. Who are Nick Park and Peter Lord?
  5. How many sets did the team of animators build for the film?
  6. About how many individual frames is Chicken Run made up of?
  7. How do the animators record the characters' mouths moving?
  8. How many minutes of film were completed per week?
  9. How long did it take shoot a single shot from the film? Which shot was the longest in the film?
  10. What are some objects the sound artists used for the chicken sound effects?

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #11

12/7/2017

 
Picture
© Gregory Crewdson
Today you will be writing about this photograph made by artist Gregory Crewdson.

Read this short biography for Crewdson before you write: 

​Gregory Crewdson is an American photographer best known for staging cinematic scenes of suburbia to dramatic effect. His surreal images are often melancholic or disturbing, offering ambiguous narrative suggestions and blurring the boundaries between fiction and reality, thanks to the artist’s painstaking preparation of elaborate sets, lighting, and cast. “My pictures are about a search for a moment—a perfect moment,” Crewdson has explained. Born on September 26, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY, the artist works with large production teams to scout and shoot his images. His work has been exhibited widely, notably including solo exhibitions at Gagosian Gallery in New York, the San Diego Museum of Art, and White Cube in London, among many others. A 1988 graduate of the Yale School of Art, he has served on its faculty since 1993 and is currently the director of its graduate studies in photography. The artist lives and works in New York, NY.

Your analysis must be 5 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

If you do not complete your analysis in class, you must finish it for homework before your next class on FRIDAY, 12/8/17.

Refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image

Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #10

11/30/2017

 
Picture
©Lissy Elle Laricchia
Today you will be writing about this photograph made by artist Lissy Laricchia.

Your analysis must be 5 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

If you do not complete your analysis in class, you must finish it for homework before your next class on MONDAY, 12/4/17.

Refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image

Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #9

11/16/2017

 
Picture
© Heather Evans Smith
Today you will be writing about this photograph made by artist Heather Evans Smith.

Your analysis must be 5 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

If you do not complete your analysis in class, you must finish it for homework before your next class on FRIDAY, 11/17/17.

Refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image

Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #8

11/9/2017

 
Picture
Local Identifier: 102-LH-136, “Young Driver in Mine. Has been driving one year. 7 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. daily [at] Brown Mine, Brown W. Va. [West Virginia]”, Photograph by Lewis Hine

Today you will be writing about this photograph made by Lewis Hine, a photographer and sociologist who used photography as a tool for social reform. His images of child laborers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries helped abolish child labor.

We will read together in class an article on Lewis Hine and the National Child Labor Committee. Then, you will write a 4 paragraph critical analysis of the photograph above.

Your analysis must be 4 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

If you do not complete your analysis in class, you must finish it for homework before your next class on FRIDAY, 11/10/17.

Refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image

Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation

Period 4 -- Critical Analysis #7

11/3/2017

 
Picture
© Bryan Schutmaat
Today you will be writing about this photograph by artist Bryan Schutmaat. This image is from his series called Grays The Mountain Sends, a series of portraits, still life, and landscapes Schutmaat made of mining towns in the contemporary American West and the people who inhabit them.

Your analysis must be 5 paragraphs, 5 sentences minimum per paragraph. Remember to post your analysis as a comment to the blog post that corresponds to your class. If you post your analysis to the wrong class's post, it will not be graded.

If you do not complete your analysis in class, you must finish it for homework before your next class on MONDAY, 11/6/17.

Refer to your "How to See" handout for analyzing a photograph--
  1. Describe specifics.
  2. Describe form.
  3. Describe the content.
  4. Evaluate the image

Your analyses will be graded on:​
  • meeting minimum length requirements  
  • depth of organization
  • evaluation of the content
  • grammar/punctuation
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