DUE 5/27 & 5/28: SELF-PORTRAITS (CRITERIA LIST)

This is a reminder that your Self-Portrtait Assignment is due Tues., May 27 or Wed., May 28.  You will be submitting your remaining 96 pictures (4 contact sheets of 24 pics each) on Tues./Wed., and editing your images.  We will not be using more class time for shooting pictures.  This is 4 categories of self-portrait pictures (24 pictures for each category) for a total of 96 pictures. 
Note: Seniors need to turn their pictures on or before this day. No late work.
Below is the assignment sheet from class.  Good luck and have a nice weekend.


SELF-PORTRAIT ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA:

You need to pick 4 photo types from the following 5 categories, and shoot at least 24 pictures for each concept.  (4 x 24= 96 pictures total)

1.  A self-portrait where color is emphasized. Color may include wardrobe, location, props, or natural objects. Think of your picture as a one or two color concept picture.
2. A picture that emphasizes lighting and shadows. This will be a grayscale self-portrait.
3. A self-portrait that showcases your interests and hobbies. In this picture we learn what you like to do away from school. Think about what interests you and transfer that into a photo.
4. A fantasy self-portrait. Dress up and use costumes. In this self-portrait you can use Photoshop to enhance your picture in any way, shape, or form. Transfer yourself to Hawaii or become a Viking like you have always wanted.
5. The Supermodel self-portrait. Dress up like a GQ or Cosmopolitan magazine model. This can be a grayscale or color picture. You will use Photoshop to airbrush and enhance this photo.

Hints for self-portraits:

•      Use colors or lighting to create a concept.
•      Costumes or uniforms work great.
•      Change angles.
•      Use props.
•      Vary the lighting.
•      Try different emotional looks.
•      Pose in action. 
•      COLOR SCHEMES: monochromatic, warm, cool, neutral, analogous, complementary
•  ****Most importantly for this assignment don't forget your composition rules. Use framing, leading lines, rule of thirds, color contrast etc. to enhance your photo. Fill the frame. Look at your entire frame, and be sure the background and subject work together 

Technical Tips:

• Use the shutter timer and/or a tripod
• If shooting manually, have a someone pose in the frame to meter and then switch spots with them.
• Set your ISO___________.  
•  Bright, sunny light 100 (or very low number)
• Low light, higher number 800 or higher. 
• If you are having trouble metering, and/or the shutter speed is to slow, you may need to change the ISO, most likely to a higher number. 

Schedule:

• May 15: Start Shooting
• May 21 & 22: Self Portrait Shooting Day  Contact Sheets SP1 & SP2 Due  (24 pics each)
• May 27 & 28: All pictures are due. Note: Seniors need to turn their pictures on or before this day. No late work. Take all your pictures bY 5/27 & 5/28.