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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

MARK

3

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

GROUP 3

GROUP 4

GROUP 5

Part 2 | GROUP DISCUSSION

Discuss these questions as a group. These do not need to be submitted anywhere.

  1. Who do you think took these photographs? Was it a professional photographer or an amateur? Give a reason for your answer.

  2. What special equipment do you think might have been used, if any?

  3. What could be the common thread between the photos? Why do you think that?

  4. 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.

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