Checklist

Mindmap – with 3 levels of detail

Create TWO mind-maps on two topics from the paper.  Generate ideas for the assignment topic….

The detailed mind map relates to the exam topic that you wish to explore, the three levels of detail relates to the primary, secondary and tertiary (branches) ideas generated within the mind map. Annotate your thoughts and opinions associated with the exam question (one paragraph length) identifying the most likely ideas that you wish to pursue as part of the exam topic.

Discussion– of exam paper (chosen topic) including artist research complete and illustrated. (Add One or two image examples from each photographer within the topic and discuss how their work relates to the exam topic) Definition -  a breakdown of the exam paper with definitions relevant to the exam and how you wish to explore the paper, also add 4 visual examples that relate to the definitions post with annotations.

Illustrated Discussion, this should include your possible approaches- .you want to explore and examples of work on the photographers within the paper

Image Bank - complete with 30 images you can use this to record pictures that inspire you or that you want to use the ideas  (this can be done throughout the period and can be updated/renewed, if the direction of your work changes). YOU SHOULD BE ANNOTATING some of the images, discussing why the images were chosen  & how they might contribute to the project.

Research Log Here you need to post 20 photographs from different photographers, adding the URL address, and critically analyzing the images (through use of denotation, connotation and context).  Briefly state information about the photographer (context) if available, what is the name of the series/concept, when was it made, how does this relate to your project? (the exam board encourages a diverse range of photographers therefore where possible include be non American or non European) (remember connotation, denotation and context)

Photographer Research (connotation, denotation and context)

   No1 why picked..... 4 photos......evaluations....... influence....sum.....

   No2 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

   No3 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

NB The next two should be non American or European

   No4 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

   No5 why picked..... 4 photos..... evaluations....... influence....sum.....

Work Records - Shoot No 1…. Shoot No 2….  Shoot No 3….  Shoot No 4….  Shoot No 5….  Shoot No 6….  Shoot No 7….  Shoot No 8….  Shoot No 9….  Shoot No 10…. 

Computer experiments - image within image.... image and text........ duotone....overlay....selective colour....repetition.....montage... framing......

Physical experiments - one...two...three....four....five

Connecting your work to others - one.. two... three.. four... five...

Follow the same three paragraph format as the component 1 checklist… 

Contacts prep shoots- Shoot No 1…. Shoot No 2….  Shoot No 3….  Shoot No 4….  Shoot No 5….  Shoot No 6….  Shoot No 7….  Shoot No 8….  Shoot No 9….  Shoot No 10…. 

Straight images-  Shoot No 1…. Shoot No 2….  Shoot No 3….  Shoot No 4….  Shoot No 5….  Shoot No 6….  Shoot No 7….  Shoot No 8….  Shoot No 9….  Shoot No 10…. 

As with component 1 select your best images from each shoot.

Electronic portfolio (Powerpoint on blog)........... 

Interim Evaluation.........

Here you will evaluate your progression for the preparatory shoots.

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FOR THE MODERATED EXAM TIME. Students MUST within the available time conduct THREE SHOOTS, have a written evaluation, work records, etc. and conduct a final evaluation.    You will receive an additional sheet for how to lay-out this part of your work.  

Overall project Evaluation.........  This will be completed at the end of the exam.

Here you will need to summarise how your work has developed as a result of the shoots that you have undertaken.

·         How has your research influenced the final series of images that you have created?

·         What new insights have you gained as a result of the project, this can be:

o    technical (learning new techniques in camera operation, shooting)

o   aesthetic (new ways of presenting work)?

·         A critique overview of how successful you were in responding to the exam paper identifying areas where your work is strong and areas where you might want to improve your work further.