Here is a great example of a stop-motion film that was created for the video to the song Lost Things by A Fine Frenzy. (click here if it won't load). Below are a few student examples. Click on them to see the full gif.
Assignment: You must photograph 50 digital frames of “close-up” and/or abstract objects. You are responsible for making something appear unique and interesting, even if it isn't. Think about color, shapes, black and white tones, line, texture, light, and shadow. Steps:
*Check out the Pinterest abstraction board for more inspiration
Assignment: You must photograph 50 frames of your chosen theme. You are responsible for making your audience understand what the theme is by looking at all of your images together as a group. Think about color, shapes, line, texture, light, perspectives, etc. Steps:
           Nathan Siket :: class of 2016 Your project is to choose one famous paintings and recreate it using any interpretation you think would be appropriate. You must approve your choiceswith me before you begin. You will pass in the recreations along side the original image. Things to think about:
Resources: Recreate A Famous Painting Pinterest board  Pablo Inirio, master darkroom printer for Magnum Photos, shows off his incredible skills in this marked up print of Dennis Stock’s iconic portrait of James Dean in Times Square. The photography midyear is a major assessment with a personal explanation. The technical assessment will be worth 80% and the rationale will be worth 20%. In this assessment you must show me the ability to burn and dodge your images in the darkroom and in photoshop. Choose one film image and one digital image that you have not used before or passed in, You must approve your choices with me before you begin. You will be creating a google slideshow to show your work and write your rationale. Assignment
Your assignment is to show us the foundational skills that you have learned throughout the first semester in photo, both in the darkroom and the digital lab. Steps
Via Wikipedia: The word "photography" was created from the Greek roots (phōtos) "light"and (graphé)"drawing"; together meaning "drawing with light". The root of photo means "light" while graphos means "drawing".  André Kertesz "The Fork" Light is the very basis of photography; everything we do with photography is related to light and how it is captured. Good light, interesting light, needs to be discovered. In this project you are going to explore the differences between light and shadow or reflections. I want you to focus on strong contrasted light and the resulting deep shadows that are produced. Use the natural effects of light and shadow to either enhance or remove the actual object that is creating the shadow to bring us out of context. These images should be interesting in composition and even slightly abstract in their final printed version. Because we must have a sunny day to create the contrasted light for light and shadow you may also focus on reflections if the day is overcast. Think about interesting reflections—like the way the light reflects in the window, or your reflection in a spoon or shiny metal object. You can not use a mirror in a traditional manner. Assignment: You must photograph an entire roll of film (24 frames) that focus on light, shadow ,and reflections. Think about how to make your compositions interesting using only strong light or reflected imagery. You can photograph people, objects, or even just the design that is created by shadows. Take multiple images of different designs of light, shadow, or reflection. Use your imagination and think about how the final image will look. Steps:
Resources: Light & Shadow Pinterest board and Reflection Pinterest Board
Assignment: You must photograph an entire roll of film focusing on symmetrical and asymmetrical elements. You can photograph architecture, people, still life, or anything you see that is either balanced or not. Think about shapes and arranging objects in a pleasing manner if you cannot locate naturally occurring symmetry. Steps:
*Check out the Pinterest symmetry/asymmetry board for more inspiration  This project will be your first project in film and using the film cameras. There is a LOT to consider with film and you need to be more aware of your camera settings, composition, and focus. Your assignment is to find the beauty in nature through the use of pattern and texture. Pattern is identified as a repetition of a certain element or elements. Texture refers to the properties held by an external surface. Although we cannot actually feel the texture in a photograph, implied texture will give the viewer the feeling that he or she can actually reach in and touch the image. Assignment:
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Tips to Get Started: You should decide how you are going to frame your subject. Use the rule of thirds. Consider your outdoor lighting. Is it sunny or cloudy? You must use the focusing ring so you do not get blur. *Remember, do not use a shutter speed lower than 1/60th. Guiding Questions:
Resources:  Richard Avedon What is a portrait? What makes an image of someone a portrait instead just a snapshot? Intention. For portraiture you need to make an interesting photograph of someone with intent. A portrait grabs our attention. People are fascinated by other people and since the advent of photography, images of people have saturated our lives. You cannot get through a day without seeing a portrait of someone, whether it be in advertisements, on walls, or on a Facebook profile. Almost all professional photographers have worked with people taking portraits. Artists to consider: Man Ray, Richard Avedon, Alfred Eisenstadt, Annie Liebowitz, Helmut Newton Assignment: Your assignment is to photograph multiple portraits using 50 frames. You must photograph: yourself (self-portrait), and then photograph someone else in three different settings: 1. in the studio with lighting (using either side lighting, back lighting, full lighting, bounce lighting, or a combination) 2. a full crop of the face (breaking the frame) 3. using natural light in an interesting setting. Be careful not to take a snapshot (Tell your friend to stand over there and smile brightly, saying “cheese”). Photography as a fine-art does not allow for snapshots or cheesiness. In this project you must focus on the figure. Try to express the personality and expression of your subject through photographs. Put your viewer in familiar situations, so they don’t think about the fact that they are being photographed. You must not forget about the background however, your subject should be complemented by his/her surroundings. You must turn in the following: 4 images uploaded to google classroom (the three of someone else and one self-portrait) and one final 8x10 print* of your favorite image. *A high quality print includes: Full range of values, pleasing composition utilizing the elements and principles, utilization of contrast (s-curve), manipulation of lighting. In addition, the print should be evenly mounted on black paper with all edges glued down. Steps:
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Objective: Use the studio to learn how to direct models/subjects to capture portraits. Use lighting to enhance and add emotion to imagery. Resource: Pinterest Board for portraits
Resource: Still life pinterest board, 5 lighting tips for beginners Assignment: Your assignment is to photograph 50 frames of a still life. You will pass in 3 high quality images to google classroom from the shoot and print your most successful still life. You will manipulate lighting. You will also learn about ISO and shooting with a tripod. One final 8x10 print must be mounted on the front of black paper. Steps:
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Objective: Use the camera to capture still life, both in studio and outside of the studio. Use lighting to enhance the image and shallow depth of field to focus on specific pieces of a composition. Resources: Still Life pinterest board |
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