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    • Photo III :: Semester I
    • Photo III :: Semester II
    • Photo IV :: Advanced Photo
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Photo I

This class explores the basics of traditional black and white photographic printing as well as digital photographic processes using Adobe Photoshop. We will examine both the aesthetic and technical aspects of the photographic process through several method based assignments. The uses of metering, lighting, composition, and technical aspects of the camera will be reviewed during class to give students a basic understanding of the art of photography.

Photo i Course expectations

Symmetry & Asymmetry

10/22/2021

 
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One of the most common compositional elements that all artists use is symmetry and asymmetry. Symmetry is when all of the compositional elements are equally pleasing on either side of the frame, and asymmetry is the lack of symmetrical elements or when the framing tends to favor one side over the other. The other piece to think about with symmetry/asymmetry is the use of negative space and balance—allowing the negative space to actually become a compositional element to balance out your photograph. 
Assignment:

You must photograph 50 digital frames 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:
  • Our living spaces are filled with symmetry and asymmetry, take a look around the room
  • Think about using the rule of thirds and allowing negative space to be an important element in your composition
  • Take both symmetrical and asymmetrical images in your images, I'd like to see both. 

*Check out the Pinterest symmetry/asymmetry board for more inspiration 

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