COMPOSITION PHOTOGRAPHY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION, LEARNING GOALS & CRITERION
Thinking Level
Synthesis
Evaluation
Analysis
Required Tool(s):
Expected Output:
1. Images from
1. Digital PSD file
2.
3.
Application
website
Photoshop
Digital
Camera
2.
with the
composited
images
Printed copy
Learning Goal(s):
1.
2.
3.
Learn the basic elements of composition
Use of camera technologies
Investigate image editing techniques in Photoshop
Comprehension
Recall
Project Rationale (Why am I doing this?):
Photographic composition is key to creating compelling images. In this project you will investigate the various
elements that allow a photographer to create effective images using composition.
Project Description (What am I doing?):
Assignment #1:
●
Using a digital camera, take a minimum of one photograph of the following types of composition (see
below).
○ Framing - Using foreground or frame elements to create a frame around the subject.
○ Informal Balance – different things catch your eye, not just one. (multiple objects – tends to be
asymmetrical.) (See this article for a description of balance types)
○ Formal Balance – both sides of the picture are similar (usually symmetrical)
● Create a word document with all your chosen images and place the composition type / strategy you used
below each image with an explanation of WHY IT REPRESENTS THE COMPOSITIONAL STRATEGY.
● Submit this document on D2L