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Feldman's Method

1/7/2015

 
1. DESCRIPTION  What can be seen in the artwork? (Elements of Art)

2. ANALYSIS  What relationships exist with what is seen? (Principles of Composition)

3. INTERPRETATION  What is the intent, meaning, feeling or mood based on the elements and principles?

4. JUDGEMENT  What is your opinion of the work, based on your analysis and interpretation. 


EXAMPLE RESPONSE: 
Description: I see stark contrast divided into geometric shapes. There is a large grey triangle and a large almost black triangle and same with a slim grey rectangle, slimmer black rectangle as well as a sliver of white rectangle. The subject is in the bottom left corner and stands out with black values. Everything is arranged in a simple format and composition.
Analysis: All the triangles and rectangles all converge on the main subject who also stands out from the background because of the value contrast (Contrast).  Everything from the shapes, angles and values seem to frame the woman (frame within a frame, leading line).  The main subject is in the bottom left corner which utilizes the principle rule of thirds.
Interpretation: This seems to be a very abstract photograph.  All there is to it is simple shapes and lines.  What makes it stand out is the woman therefore creating a focal point and a sense of intrigue.  Who is this woman and more importantly, where is she?  It almost seems as if she is in a painting because there is literally almost no details except the texture and value contrasts.
Judgement: When I saw this image, I was struck with the simplicity of the photograph.  It's just a bunch of shapes converging on a woman.  But it's much more than that.  It has an elegance to it, I love the heavy contrast that kind of just jumps out at you and the framing of those elements just makes it perfect.
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Fan Ho

In your sketchbook, respond to these images using the Feldman's Method.  The more detailed and specific your response, the better off you will be.  See my example response above!!   (30 pts)  
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Elliott Erwitt
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Vivian Maier
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Brassai
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William Klein
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Robert Capa
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Fan Ho

Mid Term Roll

1/5/2015

 
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Before your midterm date, you will shoot, process and contact print a roll of film.  For this roll, you will have the freedom to choose your subjects and shoot them the way you want within the giving shooting prompts.  How you shoot them is totally up to you!
Bringing in the shot roll, processing successfully and making a good contact sheet for 2nd Quarter Grade.  
On Midterm day, your mid term grade will be to make a final 11x14 Print and an 8x10 Print and have a critique as well as finish an in class artists statement.
Shooting Prompts - Must Shoot at least 8 of these prompts.  All photographs must employ the principles of composition

-Photograph something / someone you love
-Photograph something that infuriates you
-Up Close and Personal - Get in as close as you can focus with your lens and photograph your    subject
-Take a photograph of a stranger
-Copycat- Recreate a master photography
-Photograph someone older than 60
-Photograph someone younger than 10
-Photograph Yourself
-Go for a walk and take 3 different photographs of 3 new things you discovered
-Take a photograph of someone with crazy hair
-Take a photograph of food
-Take all the contents in your pockets / purse / backpack and arrange them into an interesting -  photograph
-Photograph people holding hands
-Capture a happy or sad mood
-Photograph someone Jumping
-Photograph someone Running
-Photograph someone Laughing
-Photograph water
-What is love? Photograph it
-Photograph an interesting Window
-Photograph an interesting Door
-Find a really cool pattern and photograph it
-Photograph a reflection
-Go to a street corner and Photograph the first interesting thing you see

ARTIST STATMENT
Your artist statement should consist of a few short but well-written paragraphs that include the following information: (Should be written in the first person present tense- "I am")

http://www.incredibleart.org/files/portfolio2.htm

Paragraph 1: Why do you create the work you do?  Support this statment by telling the reader more about your goals as an artist.
Paragraph 2: Tell the reader how you come to the decisions you make before, during, and after creating your artwork.  Why do you select the media, style, or subject matter that you do.  Be specific but keep this fairly brief.
Paragraph 3: Tell the reader more about your current/most recent work.  How did this work grow out of prior artwork or life experiences? What are you exploring, attempting or challenging by doing this work?

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