Assignment for October 10:
- Blog B Go to website http://www.masters-of-photography.com and look at André Kertész and two other photographers of your choice. Choose one photo to analyze. (it’s possible to drag the image either to your desktop or straight into your post. In your discussion include why you chose the photo, what specific elements drew you to the photograph and why you believe it is compositionally strong? Explain how do you plan on framing your shots in relation to the lecture by Professor Grimaldi? Post by Sunday 10/6 12 pm.
- Blog A: Go to website http://www.masters-of-photography.com and look at André Kertész and two other photographers of your choice. Comment on one of Blog B’s posting in relation to the photo you chose (it’s possible to drag the image either to your desktop or straight into your post. On the post page there is an upload/insert option. After the photograph is uploaded there is an option at the bottom to insert into post). Discuss how you plan on framing your shots? Post by Tuesday 10/9 12 am.
- Join Netflix (it is free for the first month) and order dvd PINA!
October 10- Hunter Closed – No Class But Snapshot Day is October 11
October 11 – Take Photograph for Macaulay Honors College Snapshot Day (Review notes from Photography Lecture)
Post Photo on class website (There will be a separate tab to post photos)
Post your photos. Write about what interested you in taking the photo and what elements did you keep in mind while taking the photograph?
Choose a photo of a fellow classmate to discuss in a “Smarthistory fashion” and find a partner with whom you will discuss the photo.
Assignment for October 17:
- Prepare Caretaker Studies-study in stillness and space to be presented on October 17th at Cabaret Space at Macaulay Honors College
- View DVD Wim Wender’s Pina! Be prepared to discuss Pina Bausch in relation to post-modern dance? What are the differences in artistic intention between Pina Bausch and the choreographers we viewed in Beyond the Mainstream? At the same time, are there similarities in terms of intention?
- Begin reading John Steinbeck- The Grapes of Wrath for Builder’s Association’s A House Divided
October 17-Meet at Macaulay Honors College – Cabaret Space-Bring Computers
View Caretaker Studies
Discussion of Pina Bausch in relation to post-modern dance? What are the differences in artistic intention between Pina Bausch and the choreographers we viewed in Beyond the Mainstream? At the same time, are there similarities in terms of intention?
Composition Exercise in Stillness, Space and “Ways of Seeing”
“Sharing your art as a gift”-Extending Studies to be given to the caretaker
