Exercise 1.3 – Line

THE BRIEF: Take a number of shots using lines to create a sense of depth. Shooting with a wide- angle lens (zooming out) strengthens a diagonal line by giving it more length within the frame. The effect is dramatically accentuated if you choose a viewpoint close to the line. Now take a number of shots…

Exercise 1.2 – Point

THE BRIEF: Take three or four photographs in which a single point is placed in different parts of the frame. When composing the shots use these three rules: the place of the point shouldn’t be too obvious (such as right in the middle), the composition should hold a tension and be balanced (the golden section…

Exercise 1.1 – The Instrument

THE BRIEF: Take three or four exposures of the same scene. Preview the shots on the LCD screen. Now bring up the histogram on the preview screen. Add the sequence to your learning log with the time info from your camera’s shooting data as your first images for Part One. Comparing the histograms with one…

Assignment One

THE BRIEF: Make a series of six to twelve photographs in response to the concept of ‘The Square Mile’. Use this as an opportunity to take a fresh and experimental look at your surroundings. You may wish to re-trace places you know very well, examining how they might have changed; or, particularly if you’re in…