Photography Journal

In the introduction course to photography you will be asked a variety  of questions regarding to photography. The questions will encourage you to think more critically about photography.  You will post your critical reflections on your journal page of your website. 

Create a new blog page on your website and name it "Photography Journal". 
  • Include all responses on this one blog page of your website
  • Always include the title of the question/topic
  • Check your spelling and grammar
  • Don't plagiarize text from the Internet or other students
  • Always reference your source
  • Include a picture related to the topic (if possible)

Assessment

The photography journal is worth 40%.
4-Excellent
Response includes many relevant , thoughtful opinions which show insight.
All questions are answered and explained with an example. 
Correct spelling, grammar, 
and punctuation; complete 
sentences; correct use of 
capitalization 
3-Good
Response includes relevant and thoughtful opinions.

3 of 4 questions are answered with some explanation.
Few spelling and grammar 
errors; correct 
punctuation; complete 
sentences 
2-Satisfactory
Response includes some personal opinions.

Less than 3 questions are answered with little explanation.
Some spelling and 
grammar errors; most 
sentences have 
punctuation and are 
complete; uses upper- and 
lowercase 
1-Needs improvement
Response includes few personal opinions.

One question is answered with no further explanation.
Many spelling, grammar, 
and punctuation errors; 
sentence fragments; 
incorrect use of 
capitalization 

#2: Photography has the Power...

Due date: September 11 (end of class)
  1. In your opinion what is the power of photography. Give at least three examples and explain them.
  2. In your opinion describe what makes in general a great picture .
  3. Insert 5 favourite pictures (personal or not). Describe why each of these pictures is your favourite.
  4. Describe what makes a great photographer. Give at least three examples and explain them.

#1: Type of Photographer

Due date: September 5th (end of class)
Write your personal opinion about the below questions on your journal page. 
  1. What type of photographer are you (snapshooter, expert, the creative angle, the tabletgrapher)?  Explain why.
  2. What is your favorite camera to take pictures (digital camera, iphone, cell phone, DSLR camera, webcam...)? Explain why.
  3. Estimate how many pictures do you take during a day or week. Describe what is your favourite subject to photograph. 
  4. What would you like to learn in the course?