As you are aware, the theme of our current project is 'distortion'. Over half term, I would like you to take a set of photographs which you think look 'distorted' in some way.
You could: - Use your knowledge of how a camera operates to create the distortion if you have a DSLR at home (think about playing with aperture or shutter speed) - Distort your images by taking photographs through something (e.g. glass, plastic, water) which distorts whatever is behind/underneath them. - If you like, you could take your photographs and then edit them using Affinity/another editing app so that they become distorted.
How you create your distortion is completely up to you. Your photographs do not have to be linked to any specific photographers, this is your 'initial response' (the ideas that first come into your mind) when you think of the theme of 'distortion'.
Green (grade 1/2) a) Complete one photoshoot (with at least 8 photos) inspired by the theme of distortion. b) Add a title underneath your mind map of 'Initial response to the theme of distortion'. c) Create a new folder in your Google Drive with the title 'Distortion - initial response' and upload your photos to that folder. d) Upload your photographs to your site to create a contact sheet (remember - your photographs should be in rows of four) e) Screenshot your contact sheet f) Delete your photos and upload your screenshot where they were g) Choose your best two photographs and display them side by side underneath your contact sheet so that they are large and show off your best work. Amber (grade 3) a) Complete one photoshoot (with at least 12 photos) inspired by the theme of distortion. Think about lighting (time of day if using natural lighting), angles and the overall composition of your images. b) Add a title underneath your mind map of 'Initial response to the theme of distortion'. c) Create a new folder in your Google Drive with the title 'Distortion - initial response' and upload your photos to that folder. d) Upload your photographs to your site to create a contact sheet (remember - your photographs should be in rows of four) e) Screenshot your contact sheet f) Delete your photos and upload your screenshot where they were g) Choose your best two photographs and display them side by side underneath your contact sheet so that they are large and show off your best work. Red (grades 4+) a) Take as many photographs as you wish. Variety is key. Carefully consider your choice of: lighting, angles, composition, model, costume, props and background. b) Add a title underneath your mind map of 'Initial response to the theme of distortion'. c) Create a new folder in your Google Drive with the title 'Distortion - initial response' and upload your photos to that folder. d) Upload your photographs to your site to create a contact sheet (remember - your photographs should be in rows of four) e) Screenshot your contact sheet f) Delete your photos and upload your screenshot where they were g) Choose your best two photographs and display them side by side underneath your contact sheet so that they are large and show off your best work.