Sunday, 20 January 2008

Assessing a photograph

From the course notes:

Creativity and originality

  • the choice of subject and approach
  • invention in the choice and use of techniques
  • experimentation with ideas, film and equipment

Communication

  • the expression of thoughts and feelings
  • the interest generated by the picture
  • the clarity of message and subject

Design and selection

  • the control of framing
  • the choice of viewpoint
  • composition and organisation

Technical competence

  • the control of focus
  • exposure
  • the correct operation of equipment