Deanna Diaz English 1102 Prof.

Waterhouse 3 February 2014

Inquiry Project Proposal I. Topic: Photography a. In my inquiry I hope to find out how exactly cameras work. I would like to know the breakdown of the cameras components and how they all come together to create an image in seconds. b. I hope to learn about the different types of cameras. It would help to know a little about all of them. Things like what makes them different, why they are different, which ones are best for the different types of photographs are all important in being a successful photographer or even just to be able to develop successful pictures. c. It is very important to me to know what kind of careers are out there that involve photography. Most people don't realize that there are many different things you can do with photography as a career. d. The type of photography I think I am most interested in is Macro Photography. I would like to learn more about the aspects of macro photography as well as tips to capturing great macro pieces. e. The last thing I am interested in learning about is the history of photography. How was it all started? How did it grow into what it is today after that very first photo was taken?
Comment [W3]: This seems like a lot of topics. Is there one you could focus on in depth instead of trying to do an overview of everything? Comment [W2]: This is a fragment Comment [W1]: Are you mainly looking to learn about digital cameras?

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Background: a. As of right now I only know the basics on how to use my Digital SLR camera. A DSLR camera is just a little more elaborate camera compared to your average point and shoot camera. It gives you more functions and options to play with to develop the image you are looking for. b. Most of my knowledge of photography comes from my passion for it. I have always enjoyed taking pictures and even looking at pictures. c. Photography relates to my identity because for as long as I have been able to use a camera I took many pictures. My passion in photography also something that connects me to some of my friends, especially the ones who enjoy photography as well. d. The first time I really noticed the importance of pictures to me was when I found out I was going to be moving to North Carolina. Around this time I made sure my camera was always on me. Whenever I was with my friends I had a way of documenting my memories with them to be sure that I would never forget them.
Comment [W4]: Avoid using 2nd person.

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Research: (credible sites) Leggatt, R. (1998). A History of Photography. Retrieved from http://www.cro3.org/content/35/12/35SUP-053.full

This article will help me learn about the history of photography to develop a better understanding of the growth of photography.

Frodey, R. (1993). Some thoughts on macro photography in the field. Retrieved from

Comment [W5]: What journal is this from?

https://librarylink.uncc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true& db=f6h&AN=9309201893&site=ehost-live&scope=site This article will help me understand more about macro photography and who tends to use it.
Comment [W6]: This is not a direct link. Ask me about this in class. Comment [W7]: The MINIMUM requirement was 3 peer-reviewed sources. You only have two listed and its not clear if either of them is peerreviewed.

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Multimodal Project Ideas a. My first idea for my multimodal project is to create a website. In this website I would like to share all the knowledge I have gathered on photography, from the history to the career options available. On this website I would also share some of my own photography, including pictures I took before I did research and then pictures from after I used some of the photography tips I learn. b. My second idea was to create a photography company. I can make business cards, a business plan as well as a website advertising my images.
Comment [W8]: These are both great ideas, but you will need to choose which direction youre going VERY soon.

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Plan for research and multimodal project (How are you going to approach the research? What due dates will you set for yourself? How will you get everything done by the class due dates? Include the research and multimodal project parts of the project and the dates you will have them completed.) a. My plan is to find more articles about specifics in photography, the history as well as tips. b. I would also like to find more academic books on photography. c. My due dates for myself make sure I get everything finished on time: i. I would like to have all of my research done by February 16th ii. The goal is to make my final decision on the Multimodal project by February 26th
Comment [W9]: You will need to do this first based on which direction youre taking with your topic. Comment [W10]: What about the rest of the work? Where are your interim due dates?