HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY:
WHY TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS?
This course poses the question 'Why do we take photographs?' and then goes about answering that question with 5 reasons. Over the duration of the course, we will explore and experiment within these 5 reasons and learn to photograph using different styles and approaches, based on the answer to this big, guiding question.
So.
Why do we take photographs?
KEY
TAKE-AWAYS
The reasons we take photos and how those reasons have evolved over time.
Part 1 | REVIEW & THINK
Review your groups' assigned set of images. Once you have seen them all, spend a few minutes discussing the set within your group. Does anyone recognize any of the photos? Are there any which no one recognizes?
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Once finished, read the questions in Part 2.
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COMPLETION
TASK
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GROUP 1
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GROUP 2
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GROUP 3
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GROUP 4
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GROUP 5
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Part 2 | GROUP DISCUSSION
Discuss these questions as a group. These do not need to be submitted anywhere.
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Who do you think took these photographs? Was it a professional photographer or an amateur? Give a reason for your answer.
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What special equipment do you think might have been used, if any?
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What could be the common thread between the photos? Why do you think that?
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This activity is called ‘Why take photographs?’ Based on your answers, what might be the reason the photos in this set were taken?
Part 3| SUBMISSION
Brightspace | SUBMISSION
THINK:
Look through the photo roll on your own phone. Thinking about the 5 reasons we take photographs, which of the 5 reasons we take photographs do most of your photos fall into? Do you have photos from all 5 reasons? Are there any categories for which you don't have any photos?
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APPLY:
Select one photo. Describe the photo. Explain which category it falls under and why.