Photography: E - Block

SCHOOL of CREATIVE ARTS (Year One) Programme of study: Btec National Diploma (Photography)/ NCFE
Working Together, Entry Level 3.

Trainee Photographer: Facilitators: Lee Mayell, Roger Spencer Timing within Course: Yr 1, Term 1, 2012 Title of Project: M is for Manual Issue Date: 17th September 2012 Completion Date: 18th October 2012 Assessment Date: 05th November 2012
Special Considerations: As well as working within your group and other

Resources:

photography members, independent Study and blog work is essential. Research is vital, proof of which will be in your Logbook / Project Blog. Departmental and team discussions will also be taken into account. Resources include all necessary camera equipment needed to complete the project. And links to Posterous Blogs P1 Identify and select primary and other
sources of recording (IE,CT)

Unit 1: Visual Recording in Art and Design

P2 Record Visually (RL,IE,CT,EP,SM) P3 Discuss visual recording in others work (IE,TW) P4 Review own visual recording (RL,TW,SM) P5 Develop visual recording to produce effective Outcomes.

Unit 30: Location Photography

P1 Describe the characteristics of location photography (IE,EP) P2 use photographic technology, techniques and media to make photographs on location (IE,CT) P3 create location photographs that realise planned intentions (CT, RL) P4 review own location photography. (RL)

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative

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Key: IE-independent enquirers RL-reflective learners SM-self managers CT- creative thinkers TW- team workers EP-effective participato

Project Brief
Rationale: Visual recording is at the heart of the photography industry. It is the key for photographers to realise what and how to record primary sources using the cameras settings and equipment to convey specific information. Different lighting to create mood, texture angle, colour and black and white imagery are all tools. This project is designed to inform you of possible sources of recording, how to record successfully, look at working photographers and determine how they were achieved with regards to techniques and equipment. The project requires you to consider Visual Language and how parts of the photograph are included to convey a message. Your success in this project will be determined on how well you use the information gathered from class lectures and research which is then put into your own practice. Note: Place all written work and imagery used to complete the project onto your Posterous Project Blog and in addition hand in the project in a work book. If you lose your copy of the project it will be available on the First Year Photography Blog photographers-year-one.posterous.com

Your Workbook and Project Blog should contain the following Task One Research (Unit 1 P1,P3) (Unit 30 P1) NCFE Working together Entry level 3 You are required to research into the following areas of photography. Exposure ISO Shutter Speeds Aperture and Depth of Field Lenses You should be looking at examples of others work and make comments on how it may have been produced. This should include settings, equipment needed and subject matter. You should be making comments on how changing individual settings affect the visual outcome of the photograph. Work in groups to research the five areas listed above and produce a Power-point. Allocate a task for each member of the group then each fill out the Task Form provided. Instructions below to be completed by each member on the Checklist provided, to evidence NCFE Working Together, Entry Level 3. Tasks for each member of the group should be as follows: As a group you all MUST contribute to setting the ground rules for working with others and list suggestions for the task you would wish to take on 1.1, 1.2 1. Researcher for Exposure (illustrations and text) 1.3 2. Researcher for ISO (illustrations and text) 1.3

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative

Photography: E - Block 3. Researcher on Shutter Speeds (illustrations and text) 1.3 4. Researcher on Depth of Field (illustrations and text) 1.3 5. Researcher on Lenses (illustrations and text) 1.3 6. Editor of imagery 1.3 7. Power-point producer 1.3 At the front of the Power-point list which photographer worked on which task. 2.3, 3.2 Once the Power-point is complete, review the work and feedback to each member of the group. 2.2, 3.3 Task 2 Production (Unit 1 P1, P2, P3, M1)
(Unit 30 P1,P2,P3 P4,P5, M2,M3,M4 D1,D2,D3)

You are required to produce a series of high quality, professional standard location photographs that show creative control of the camera and associated equipment (lenses, tripods.) You should record the equipment and settings used and their effect on the visual image. Exposure ISO Shutter Speeds Aperture and Depth of Field Lenses
(Unit 30 P1, P2, P3 P4,P5 M1, M2, M3, M4 D1,D2, D3)

Task 3 Independent Production (Unit 1 P1 P2, P4, P5, M1, M2 D1) For this task you are required to take inspiration from others work and produce independent photographs that consider not only all the technical aspects of photography but also how you can use them to convey a message (Visual Language). You are required to source locations that allow you to successfully produce innovative, exciting, photography that shows a high level of creativity and independence. Task 4 Evaluation (Unit 1 P3, P4, M2, D1) (Unit 30 P4, M2, M3, M4, D1,D2, D3) The evaluation of each section should show a clear understanding of the production of your own work in comparison to published examples of location photography. You should explain and review your work coherently pointing out the successes and errors suggesting possible areas of improvement. Critical analysis of both technical aspects and visual communication.

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative

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TASK FORM NCFE Working Together Entry Level 3 Achieved Entry 3

1.1 Contribute to setting ground rules for working with others. 1.2 Make suggestions about the role you should play in the group. 2.1 Carry out agreed activities when working with others on a group task. 2.2 Make suggestions and receive feedback appropriately. 2.3 Ask for or offer help when required. 3.1 Review your work with others. 3.2 Identify how you contributed to the group 3.3 Identify what went well and areas you could improve in working with others. Comments Student Name: 1.1 ... . . . 1.2 .. . . 2.1 .. . . 2.2 .. ..... . 2.3 .. . . 3.1 .. . . 3.2 .. . . 3.3 .. . .

Please tick box if the learner has achieved Entry level 3: Assessor Signature

Date

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative

Photography: E - Block Assessment and grading criteria Unit 1 Visual recording in Art and Design To achieve a Pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: P1 identify primary and
secondary sources for recording [IE, CT]

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the Pass criteria, the learner is able to: M1 research and
respond to independently selected sources, consistently showing effective visual recording skills

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the Pass and Merit criteria, the learner is able to: D1 demonstrate
independence, innovation and individuality in evaluating and using sources, integrating visual recording skills and in-depth understanding in communicating information

P2 record visually
[RL, IE, CT, EP, SM]

M2 show an individual
approach to communicating, comparing, illustrating and expanding information and presenting work in a coherent and appropriate creative format.

P3 discuss visual
recording in others work [IE, TW]

P4 review own visual

recording [RL, TW, SM]

P5 develop visual
recording to produce effective outcomes. [CT, IE, RL, TW, SM]
KEY

IE independent enquirers CT creative thinkers

RL reflective learners TW team workers

SM selfmanagers EP effective participators

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative

Photography: E - Block

To achieve a Pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: P1 describe the
characteristics of location photography [IE, EP]

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the Pass criteria, the learner is able to: M1 analyse the
characteristics of location photography

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the Pass and Merit criteria, the learner is able to: D1 evaluate the
characteristics of location photography

P2 use photographic
technology, techniques and media to make photographs on location [IE, CT]

M2 use photographic
technology, techniques and media coherently and effectively to make photographs on location

D2 use photographic

P3 create location
photographs that realise planned intentions [CT, RL]

P4 review own location

photography. [RL]

technology, techniques and media to independently create location photographs that imaginatively realise planned intentions M3 create location D3 explain own photographs location that consistently realise photography with planned intentions considered reflection on the production process using correct technical language. M4 discuss own location photography with considered reflection upon the production process.

P5 develop visual
recording to produce effective outcomes. [CT, IE, RL, TW, SM]

Assessment and grading criteria Unit 30 Location Photography

KEY

IE independent enquirers CT creative thinkers

RL reflective learners TW team workers

SM selfmanagers EP effective participators

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative

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Task 1 Group CHECKLIST

As a group you all MUST contribute to setting the ground rules for working with others and list suggestions for the task you would wish to take on 1.1, 1.2 1. Researcher for Exposure (illustrations and text) 1.3 2. Researcher for ISO (illustrations and text) 1.3 3. Researcher on Shutter Speeds (illustrations and text) 1.3 4. Researcher on Depth of Field (illustrations and text) 1.3 5. Researcher on Lenses (illustrations and text) 1.3 6. Editor of imagery 1.3 7. Power-point producer 1.3

NOTE: Place ALL work onto Posterous project blog TASK undertaken PHOTOGRAPHER ACTION Name TAKEN (what you did)

Researcher for Exposure

Researcher for ISO

Researcher on Shutter Speeds

Researcher on Depth of Field

Researcher on Lenses

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative

Photography: E - Block Editor of imagery

Power-point producer

Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative