At-Home Activity: On Photography (Due Tues., 1/26)

Here's what I'd like you to work on for Tuesday's class, as we delve more deeply into the idea of composition—regardless of whether it's visual or written (heck, we should think about music, too, don't you think?). The reading material I talked about in class Wednesday is HERE. It's from a book on photographic composition by photographer Jim Miotke.

I recommend right-clicking and choosing to download the reading, since it's nearly 3MB, but try clicking anyway, and just be patient if you have a slow connection. The file is a PDF. You should be able to view it, but if for some reason you can't, it's possible you don't have Adobe Reader (a free download). That's the way it goes sometimes as we get started with tech things :D By all means print up the reading (it's only 15 pages, much of it photographs) so you can mark it up with your own notes and comments. You can bring that to class next time, too, so you can reference it if necessary. It's not a requirement to print it, but marking it up physically helps you engage with and remember things better, and that's a good strategy.

We'll also do what is ultimately Survey #3 this time, too, which you can find HERE. Remember that this needs to be completed by 9 AM Tuesday.

FINALLY. I'd like you to come to class with a photograph on your phone. Use Miotke's advice, and take a photo of some OBJECT of yours. It doesn't have to be special. It could just be something that is interesting-looking to you. It can't be a living thing. Take as many versions as you need in order to find your favorite to share in class.

So to recap, you have READING to do, a SURVEY, and a PHOTO to take. It's not a lot, and you'll likely enjoy it all a great deal. Have fun!