In general, we try to research and learn from at least 3 artists in every project that we complete.
This is your chance to show me how well you have understood the artist research work we have done in lessons
Task 1: Watch the video to learn more about local photographer Andrew Whyte.
Task 2: Visit the website below and select at least four of his images. Place these on your site as 'images'. Make the photo you will analyse the largest.
Green (grade 1/2) Create your own research page on Andrew Whyte by placing text boxes directly onto your site. Use the sentence starters to help you with what to write:
(name of artist) lives and works in... (name of country).
They are best known for... (portrait/landscape/still life/photocollage - type of photography they are known for.)
I think the photographer has made the artwork by… (photoshop and write what tools might have been used, hand manipulation, collage etc.)
I believe the photographer wanted to explore… (possible ideas/reasons for making the art)
Three words I would use to describe the style of photography would be...
I like the photographers use of … (rule of thirds, leading lines, unusual angles, contrast, interesting lighting.)
Something else I like about the artwork is…
I will use the ideas/techniques (of…) in my own work by...
Download & fill in the deconstruction sheet to help you with this, then save it as a jpeg and upload it to your site as part of your research page:
Amber (grade 3/4) Use the 'How do I... Analyse a photographer's work?' sheet to create your own research page on Andrew Whyte. Try to answer as many of the questions as possible in your writing.
Red (grades 4+) Use the 'How do I... Analyse a photographer's work?' sheet to create your own research page on Andrew Whyte. Try to answer all of the questions and Google Andrew Whyte to find out more information about his techniques if you feel this will help you. Remember that your page layout should be creative and well presented - think about how your images interact with your text.
Lesson 2
Now that you have researched the work of Andrew Whyte you need to respond to his work by taking photographs in his style, but before you pick up the camera it is important to plan how you will complete your shoot and what you think your photographs might look like.
Task 1: You can create your photoshoot plan directly onto your site or you can use PowerPoint/Google Slides with the title 'Andrew WhytePhotoshoot Plan'. Make notes and add pictures to inspire you. You may use the sentence starters/sheets below or download the template that I have created and add your own information into it.
Green (grade 1/2) Copy and paste and finish these sentences: • I will do the photoshoot…… (where and when) because………….. • The props I will need for this shoot are………. • The techniques I will use are……………. because………….. • The lighting will come from………… which will give me a mood of……….. • The dangers of this shoot may be……………. • My plans link to the photographer I have researched because.........
Amber/ Red – Ensure that you have included the above information, but also add extra information about: - Camera settings - Compositional guidelines This could be a drawn mind map with thumbnail sketches or a set of typed bullet points under each heading. You might use the template I have attached above. (Look at the handouts and examples of plans to help you.)
Task 2: Upload your research page onto your site under the title 'Andrew Whyte Photo Shoot Plan'.