Elements of Design

This assignment will help you develop your photographic eye. To do this you must begin seeing things as they appear as elements of design. The more you do this, the more trained your eye will become and you see see things as shapes, lines, textures, values and particular compositions. Remember that these elements sometimes relate to one another!

Your goal for this project is to photograph images that represent interesting compositions based on the elements and principles of design.

You will shoot 25 photographs (5 for each element) representing the elements;
 line
shape
 texture
value 
and space (show depth).

In addition to your composition, each photograph must be shot with clean craftsmanship. This means that exposure must be correct (not too bright or too dark to where we cannot see the image) and it must be focused. Remember to consider your depth of field. Be safe, and keep the camera steady. Use your camera modes and get creative!

Think of your photo composition (these are not required but strongly encouraged for a higher quality image):
See the photo before you shoot, just don't "point and shoot" for a quick photo
Be sure the photo has a center of interest (where do you want people to look?)
Balance
Movement
Pattern or Repetition
Emphasis
Contrast
Unity
Rule of thirds - DO NOT always place your object in the center of your photograph
Seek interesting visual perspectives (think "birds eye" or "worms eye" view, from high above or way below)

Eventually you will pick one of the five photographs from each element. Therefore, you will have a total of 5 photographs printed to 5x7.

You will need to post ALL your photographs on your blog. Title your blog post "Elements of Design".

Weather permitting, THIS IS DUE FRIDAY. ALL IMAGES MUST BE ON YOUR BLOG BY FRIDAY.

photo collage progress...

Getting to work!

David Hockney inspired photo collages

We are currently working on a David Hockney inspired project! Make sure to have you images ready to assemble by Wednesday, Dec 4th. Be creative and have fun. Remember that your "shape" does not have to fit in a square. Think outside of the box!