Art Appreciation
Houston Community College
Photography and Photo Transfer Project
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Photography has “captured” a great deal of history, and has affected
the advancement of many different art media and digital media.
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Its initial introduction as a fine art was rejected to its predecessors
painting & sculptures; seen as simplistic and uncreative.
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In 1857 photography was rejected as an accepted media in the
French Salon.
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By 1858, the onset of rapid exposure photography and its influence
on other media had taken hold.
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1859 it was final seen as a valuable media, and accepted in the
French Salon
Art Project: Photography
Due: May 3rd in Sketchbook
Part I:
Written Portion; Answer the following
questions in essay format. (500 words est.)
Handwritten essays will not be accepted. Print
and attach essay in your sketchbook.
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How do you think photography has had an impact on the world?
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What is the importance of photography in your life?
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What is your personal experience with photography?
o Do you own a camera, what kind?
o What kind of photos do you take? Why?
Part II:
Photo Transfer
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Select at least 3-5 photographs you have personally taken. Print in
Black & White or Color.
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Bring printed photos to work with in class Tuesday April 12th
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If you do not have any photos, use your time after class to take
photos with your cell phone or any other camera.
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Photos: landscape, still life, self-portraits, animals, personal
artwork….. something meaningful to you.
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Experiment with close-ups, long shots, and unusual camera angles.
Consider the different visual elements and design principles and try
and select an interesting composition.