Dichotomy Photography
Objective: create a series of images using the idea of dichotomy. You are charged with learning how to create
a set of images involving opposites, humor, and a complex idea.
Media: Film and or alternative photographic media
Explanation: Dichotomy is defined by all intensive purposes as a split image; one or the other or two samples
that contradict. A clearer example would be to photograph and show; male or female, good or evil, dry or wet,
black or white, rich or poor.
Examples: http://luisegonzalez.hubpages.com/hub/Photographing-Opposites-dichotomy-samples
Obvious items to shoot would include salt and pepper, on and off, and hot and cold. The more complex
possibilities such as twisted and straight, curved and flat, plain and eccentric are also ideas that would bring a
complexity to your work. Be creative regardless of the idea you choose, but more so if you choose an obvious
opposite. Research by looking at professional work that includes the dichotomy theme.
Other example web links: http://sawkphotography.com/blog/dichotomy/
http://www.imagesthroughthedoor.com/p3306620/h25A61CE0#h25a61ce0
http://wondertheworld.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/dichotomy-of-photography/
http://www.photographybydeepakghosh.com/2013/04/15/dichotomy/
http://sandpointmagazine.com/a-photographic-dichotomy/
http://rcraney92.wordpress.com/
Formative grades: shoot one full roll of film, film development using the chemical processes, create contact
sheet, darkroom work enlarging and developing images
Summative assignment: Final work showing at least one image reflecting the theme listed. Be sure to use a
complex idea and complex visual final image for grading. Multiple images are acceptable.
Rubric:
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0 = No Points
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Conceptual Solution and Ideas
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Overall Clarity, Sharpness, and Focus
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Effort and Motivation of this process
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General Following of Directions and timeliness
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Craftsmanship, presentation, & attn to detail
Due Dates: set in stages based on school schedule.