Footsteps To The Future "Designer": Introduction to Photography ( First Class )

7th February 2014 (Week 1)
Chuah Tien Ling
0315670
Exercise 1

Lecture: Introduction to Photography

On the first class of Introduction to Photography, Mr Vinod(our lecturer) briefed us about this elective subject with the marking criteria for our assignments that we will be going through this 18 weeks for our first semester. And yet, he shared his knowledge about the better ways for choosing a better quality camera to us. He taught of the CCD sizes and what are the effects of the power of lens to the quality of a picture. It can be very confusing to understand and is best explained by a diagram showing the various relative sizes of different types of sensors.

Mr Vinod then showed us some of his photographs that he took during his career as a Professional Photographer. After that, he told us about our first assignment which is a presentation of our top 5 best pictures by ourselves and top 5 pictures that we like by many different photographers.

Instructions
1. Log on to facebook and send a request to join the group Introduction2photography
2. We do required to register an e-portfolio; create the ePortfolio by using either wordpress or blogger.
3. We do need to have a manual camera with DSLR/ DSLR(M) in 50 mm lens as well.
4. A tripod that heavier than the manual camera is required.
5. We are required to have a laptop and A4 sized clear pocket files.
6. Finish up Exercise 1 and present it in the next class..
7. The margins is needed with top in 40 mm, right in 30 mm, left in 30 mm and bottom in 30 mm by Microsoft Word.

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Instructions for Exercise 1: Present 10 of your best liked pictures. (Assignment)

In this exercise students will explain the reasons they like the chosen pictures, what they found interesting when taking/choosing or after taking/choosing the picture. Students’ have to choose pictures that are not their own as well but must credit and explain the circumstances of the picture. Student will present 5 pictures of their own and 5 pictures of 5 different photographers. By this process students exercise their ability to discern and reflect on what makes a good picture theoretically.

1. Content (3%): Marking Criteria: The presentation must showcase a variety of pictures: personal(5 self shot), landscape, portrait, still life, etc. AND from 5 different photographers. All pictures must be credited and explained.

2. Clarity of presentation (2%): Marking Criteria: The student must be clear and concise in their delivery and explanation of their pictures. Evidence of understanding can be deduced by their analysis, explanation and confidence of their delivery.

More details are available here: http://yourbrief.wordpress.com/2013/01/30/introduction-to-photography-foundation/

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ASSIGNMENT 1

5 PICTURES OF MINE

Photographer : Me

Location : Home

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S2 (8.0MEGA)

Reason : Feels like not Malaysian; a little bit of fashion, sunshine and cool.

Photographer : Me

Location : Airport

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S2 (8.0MEGA)

Reason : It is actually a normal ring, yet photo make it feels like a love story is hiding behind.

Photographer : Me

Location : Taylor's University Lakeside Campus

Camera: Nikon J1
Reason : Totally different style of myself, another look of myself. I have nice body shape in the photo with the perfect angle.

Photographer : Me

Location : PCB Resort
Camera: Samsung Galaxy S2 (8.0MEGA)

Reason : A perfect combination for wave, sky and rocks. Whenever I look at this picture, I can feel the wind, the sound of nature.. It simply makes me relax and clear my mind.

Photographer : Me

Location : On my bed

Camera: iPad Air

Reason : Relax, favourite colour and lively.

5 PICTURES OF PROFESSIONAL

Photographer : David Neff

Reason :Bullet through Cigarette, high speed of this photo.

Photographer : Ryan Ray

Reason : The power of the light. It simply bring this photo looks alive.

Photographer : Steve McCurry

Location : Afghan

Reason : I can even feel the soul of "Sharbat Gula". The picture is so alive, look through her eyes, it is like she is just right in front of me, looking at me.