March 3rd - in class topics:
Using Photoshop Information:
Layers - Photoshop Help: http://livedocs.adobe.com/en_US/Photoshop/10.0/help.html?content=WS7D245964-27B4-403e-82D5-DDD1CB19A82B.html
Layers: http://www.elated.com/articles/introduction-to-layers/
Layers: http://www.mccannas.com/pshop/pshop5.htm
Levels: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/levels.htm
Curves: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/photoshop-curves.htm
Curves: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/command_primer.shtml
Making Tonal Corrections video: http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/?id=vid0009
Usng the Highlight-Shadow Command: http://www.digitaldog.net/files/CSShadowHiglight.pdf
Assignments for March 10th-
PHOTO
SHOOT pictures that use the idea of "repetition". Think about the idea of abstracting objects/space.
Bring in 5 images on your USB flash drive, and we will project and discuss them in class.
EXAMPLE IMAGES that we saw in class may be reviewed HERE
READ
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/patterns-and-repetition-artistic-tools-for-better-photography.html
VIEW
Christoph Gielen - http://www.christophgielen.com/photographs.html
Andreas Gursky - http://www.matthewmarks.com/index.php?n=1&a=136&im=1
Hiroshi Sugimoto - http://www.sugimotohiroshi.com/theater.html
Assignment for March 31st:
Click HERE for list of clickable galleries:
Click HERE for a downloadable PDF
Writing assignment due March 31st:
Visit at least 3 of these shows at galleries located in Manhattan (Chelsea or Midtown). They are all free. Write a paragraph describing the shows you enjoyed the most, expressing your likes and dislikes about each artists work. Was the scale correct for the work? Was the choice of media correct (i.e. color, B&W, etc.)? How was the work hung (frames, no frames, mounted on plexiglass, etc.) Was there any image in particular that struck you as interesting, which stuck with you? Alternatively, was there a show you really disliked? If so, why? I’m looking for your opinions, but I’m also looking for backup of those opinions. For example, don’t say “I liked __________’s show because the work was interesting”. Be more descriptive.
If you need more information on a show, usually at the front desk there is a binder or a press release with information about the artist/show. You can also ask the person behind the front desk, often they will know a lot about the work being shown. Also, try taking a look at the gallery’s web site.