Gr 12 Photography
Stereotype Portrait Assignment
Mrs Lorraway
Objectives: - to learn more about past photo history practices of stereotyping
by photography
- to learn how to manipulate a subject by lighting, props &
costume
- to practice shooting in a photographer’s style eg Cindy
Sherman, Rafael Goldchain, Thomas Ruff
- to practice composing in an interesting, dynamic composition
Assignment:
Process
Part 1
Step 1
Choose one of the stereotypes associated with early forms of
photography eg Native/First nations, Criminals, Poor, Immigrants,
Mentally Ill (Ophelia), or Women (Cindy Sherman film stills).
Working with a partner, use lighting, costume and props to shoot
your self portrait portraying this stereotype in three Photos.
Formative
Brainstorm stereotypes.
Due Date
Due:_Nov 11
Step 2
Research
Due: _Nov 14
Research your chosen stereotype. Keep your research in an
information file.
Step 3
Thumbnail Sketches
Due: _Nov 14
Create thumbnail sketches of how you plan to potentially
compose your photograph and how you might employ camera
angle, costume and props. In your thumbnail sketches
indicate the direction of lighting.
Step 4
Photo shoot
Due: _Nov 15, Nov 17
Find a costume and props to support your stereotype. Working
with a partner, arrange spot lights and camera angle to best
photograph your self portrait stereotype. Download the photos.
Step 5
Photo edit
Due: _Nov 21
Make a digital contact sheet.
Choose your most effective three shots.
Edit your shots for composition. Are they successfully cropped?
Are edges used effectively to lead to a focal point?
Has positive/negative space been effectively distributed?
Is there visual movement? Do any of your shots need dodging or
burning or adjustments in levels?
Which image portrays your visual message about your chosen
stereotype with the clearest use of imagery/content?
Step 6
Peer Oral Critique
Due Date: Nov 22
Present your work in a class oral critique. Use the feedback from
this critique to potentially revise your final work.
Step 7
Process Journal
Due Date: Nov 23
Write a process journal of the steps you took to complete your final
image.
Step 8
Print & Mount Photo
Due: Nov 24
Make certain Image Size is 8 x 10 inches, 330 dpi in CMYK.
Step 9
Written Critique & Reflection
Due Date: Nov 24
Write a written critique of your 3 final images.
Write a reflection of what you have learned from this assignment.
Step 10
Final Oral Presentation
Due Date: Nov 25
Evaluation
Brainstorming & Research
1. Information File ie Brainstorming/ Research
__ /20 Thinking/inquiry
Excellent, well organized and formatted info file with expansive brainstorming,
expansive research 8 -10
Good, well organized and formatted info file with good brainstorming, sufficient
research. 7 – 7.5
Adequate info file with some brainstorming, limited research. 6 – 6.5
Inadequate info file, little or no brainstorming, poor or inadequate research. 5- 5.5
2. Thumbnails
__/10 Knowledge
Excellent diverse thumbnails.
Good, well organized variety of thumbnails Adequate info file with some
brainstorming, limited research, some thumbnails, adequate tonal and colour
sketches. 12 – 13.5
Inadequate info file, little or no brainstorming, poor or inadequate research, little
or no thumbnails, limited effort in tonal and/or colour sketches. 10 – 11.5
Digital Contact Sheet
__/10 Knowledge
Clear accurately metered 8 - 10
Good well metered. All images in focus. 7 – 7.5
Most images are sufficiently metered & in focus. 6 – 6.5
Poorly metered. Images are not in focus, Camera shake. 5 – 5.5
Process Journal
___/10 Communication
Clear thoughtful, concrete, specific analysis of how the digital SLR & image editing in
Photoshop helped to create the final image.8 – 10
Clear analysis of use of image editing software.7 – 7.5
Adequate summary of use of image editing software.6 – 6.5
Inadequate analysis of image editing software.5 – 5.5
Final Three Shots
Costume/Props & Gesture
__/10 x 3
/ 30 Application
Excellent choice & selection of costume, props and gesture to symbolically
convey the visual message. 8- 8.5
Good choice & selection of costume, props & gesture to symbolize the visual
message. 7 – 7.5
Adequate choice of costume, props & gesture to symbolize the visual message.
6 6-5
Inadequate choice of costume, props & gesture to convey visual message.5-5.5
Composition: Focal Point/Entry Points from Edges
/10 Application
Clear focal point on hot spot, excellent use of elements/principles as entry
points of edges in creative composition 8 – 10
Clear focal point on hot spot, excellent use of elements/principles as entry points
from edges. 7 -7.5
Adequate use of elements & principles to create focal point. Some use of edges.
6 – 6.5
Inadequate use of elements/principles, No clear focal point. Little or no use of
edges. 5 – 5.5
Composition: Cropping/Use of Positive/Negative Space/Visual Movement
/10 Application
Excellent tightly cropped composition, effective distribution of positive/negative
space to create dynamic visual movement. 8 – 10
Good composition, well cropped to create visual movement within
positive/negative space. 7 – 7.5
Adequate cropping, some visual movement although negative space could be
more refined. 6 6.5
Inadequate cropping, little or no visual movement. Subject appears to be floating
in space. 5 -5.5
Use of Camera Angle.
/10 Application
Appropriate choice of point of view to create a dynamic, intriguing composition
which relates to the visual statement of stereotyping. 8-10
Good choice of point of view, interesting composition which relates to visual
statement. 7 – 7.5
Somewhat effective point of view which relates to the visual message. 6-6.5
Ineffective choice of point of view which does not sufficiently support the visual
message. 5 – 5.5
Use of Portrait Lighting Style
/10 Application
Excellent creation of lighting style which supports the visual statement.8 -10
Good creation of lighting style to support visual statement. 7 – 7.5
Appropriate positioning and direction of lighting to support visual statement.6-6.5
Unclear or ineffective lighting style which does not adequately support visual
statement. 5 – 5.5
Depth of Field & Exposure
/10 Application
Excellent clearly focused image, proper metering. 8 – 10
Good depth of field, proper metering. 7 – 7.5
Adequate depth of field, somewhat under/over exposed. 6 – 6.5
Inadequate depth of field, blurry. Under or over exposed ie poor metering
5 – 5.5
Final Presentation/Format
/5 Knowledge
Excellent in proper format & mounted presentation. 4.5-5
Good format & presentation except for 1 element. 3.5-4
Format & presentation met except for 2 elements. 2.5-3
Inadequate format & presentation, more than 3 elements not met. 1.5-2
Part 3
Communication & Presentation Skills Summative
Written Critique /20 Communication
Critical Analysis/ Content
/10 Communication
Using the process of description, analysis , interpretation and judgment,
compose a critical analysis of your final photo. How does it employ motifs and
symbolism to portray your chosen subject? Which art elements and design
principles are you using? Are you happy with your final result? Why or why not?
What would you change if you could redo this project?
Written Prose
/10 Communication
Excellent well written evaluation of final image, design & symbolism using
critical process (description, analysis, interpretation, judgment) 8 – 10
Good , well written with only a few errors, good evaluation of photo’s
design and symbolism 7 – 7.5
Adequately written, sufficient evaluation of photo.’s design and symbolism. 6 –
6.6
Poorly written, in adequate evaluation of photo’s design and symbolism 5 – 5.5
Oral Critique
/10 Communication
Clear confidant presentation demonstrating an understanding of lighting process
characterization & manipulation of subject & composition. 8 – 10
Good presentation portraying an understanding of lighting process
characterization & manipulation of subject & composition. 7 – 7.5
Adequate presentation demonstrating some understanding of lighting process,
characterization & manipulation of subject & composition.. 6-6.5
Inadequate presentation, insufficient demonstration of lighting process,
knowledge of characterization & manipulation of subject & composition. 5-5.5
Reflection on Process (Formative)
__/10 Communication
Excellent, thoughtful reflection/summary of working with lighting &
characterization process to reflect a stereotype. 8 – 10
Good reflection of working with lighting & characterization process to reflect a
stereotype 7 – 7.5
Adequate summary of working with lighting & characterization process to reflect
a stereotype. 6 – 6.6
Inadequate summary of working with lighting & characterization process to reflect
a stereotype 5 – 5.5
Learning Skills
Independent Work: Research into Stereotypes, brainstorming, thumbnails completed
(E,G,S,N)
Responsibility: Coming Prepared to Class with memory stick, props, costumes etc
ready to work( E.G.S, N )
Organization: contact sheet, three final photos handed in on time ( E.G.S, N)
Initiative: punctuality, uniform, coming prepared with props and memory key ready to
work ( E,G,S,N)
Collaboration: participation in class & peer critiques (E, G, S, N)
Self Regulation: effective use of class time to be focused and stay on task and
effectively and efficiently complete the studio project on time,
Checklist
Package to Hand in with Rubric
____Brainstorming
____10 Thumbnails
____Research into Stereotypes
____Contact Sheet (Digital Version on Desktop)
____Process Journal
____Final Print 1.
____Final Print 2
____Final Print 3
____Critique summary of 3 Photos