ePortfolio Week 7 - Assignment 4b Composition

24.9.13 (Week 7)
Vanessa A/P Ah Lir, (0315830)
Introduction to Photography
Assignment 4b Composition


LECTURE

Composition

There are also principles of design that underpin composition. These principles can also be used when composing or considering elements within a picture.

Domination/Emphasis, Isolation, Balance, Repetition, Alignment, Contrast, Rhythm, Symmetry/Asymmetry, Harmony

Exercise 4b - Principles Underpinning Composition

4b) Principals underpinning composition (5%)

Marking Criteria: The image must show evidence of the dominant principle used and the supporting principles (if any) underpinning the composition. The principles underpinning the image must be named and should be visible within the image. Students must showcase their knowledge on exposure using the zone system.

Instructions

Capture 4 Images adhering to any of the mentioned principles below:

Domination/Emphasis • Isolation • Balance • Repetition • Alignment • Contrast • Rhythm • Symmetry/Asymmetry • Harmony

Print all 4 images on an A4 as instructed in class.

Repetition, Rhythm

[Credits to Chan Yi Qin, Jessy Chen, Jessica Gan and June Chai]

Repetition, Balance

Domination, Harmony

[Credits to Yazmin]

Harmony, Contrast

Screenshot

Exercise 4b

FEEDBACK

Specific Feedback

• Exercise 4b - Picture 1. The picture was appropriate of the principles chosen. Picture 2. The picture showcased the principles chosen. Picture 3. The principles chose were not very applicable and did not quite fit. Picture 4. Acceptable but could have been better.

REFLECTION

Each and every shot is done in different approach to suit and bring out the fullest potential of the subject captured. Whether it is domination or repetition, it is done in a way that it pulls the attention of the viewer - which decides the degree of quality of that particular photograph.