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Friday, November 12th 2010 - Lost Identities
==== For my photographs I have chosen the theme lost identities. This is based upon not knowing who you are or what you're worth and for these photos I plan on using my brother and sister for the subjects. I want them to all have messages in them which are probably going to be written either on their skin or on cardboard. Things such as; ====

I have been experimenting with my camera, trying to create different shots using colour and lighting. All of the photos have been taken by me in the last few weeks.


==== Number one is a girl called Kristine. I took this photo when I was with her while she was walking her dog. I put it on here because it is a really good example black and white photography. I think this photo has a raw quality and if I did photoshoot I would like to include some of that quality in the shoot. ====

Number two is Just something I did when I was bored. I was trying to get the colour and contrast of a vivid photograph using bright colours. I actually really like it.
==== Number three is my sister. I liked the idea of opposite colours and even though I had to bribe her to let me take this photo I think the result was good. This photo is based on some of ideas I learnt from my mum about interesting patterns and colours in photos. ====

17/09/2010 - settings and locations.
==== Today I have been looking at settings that I could use for a photoshoot such as fields, forests, parks or the beach. i definitely want to do something outside because I prefer natural lighting and it is also a lot more fun to go out somewhere for the day with the intention of taking photos. Some of the areas within Adelaide that I have found that are pretty or interesting are the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. It is larger than the one near the city and also a lot nicer, It has a wider range of themes in their plants so can provide a lot of different settings. ====

Another place that I feel positive would work is the beach. I still am not sure about the theme but I know I want to do something about adolescence or childhood.
==== The third place I thought would be a good idea was Kuitpo Forest up in the hills near Meadows. It is a Pine forest and has a magical feel about it. I have been there many times throughout my life because it is a fantastic place. ====



14/09/2010 - themes and characters.
This past week I have been looking at some specific Photographers for some ideas on technique and subject matter. One of the photographers whose photos have been stuck in my head was Diane Arbus. I have been looking at some of her photos of children such as 'Identical twins' and ' Child with a toy hand grenade in central park'.

30/08/2010 This week I have been looking at themes for a photoshoot. Some of the themes I am interested so far are: Childhood; what children will become in the future, what they dream of, who they want to be. Being lost; I was thinking about maybe doing a shoot about being lost and being unable to return home. Dreams; either fantasy eg fairies or magic. Ghosts or memories were also an idea I had that kind of ties in with dreams. I havent really achieved much so far, and I dont really kow if I have learnt anything. ==== **24/08/10 - 'How can I create an effective photoshoot?'﻿﻿﻿** This week I have finally found a topic, I have chosen 'How can I create an effective photoshoot?' I haven't been able to ask Mrs Woud what I have to do because she has been away a lot. I don't really understand what I am supposed to be doing. I have started looking at photographers I like and photographic genres for ideas for a shoot. I'm not sure if that what I was supposed to do but as I said I actually have no idea what I am doing. I dont have a computer at home at the moment and this is making it difficult because I cant do my homework. ====

Hi Amber, ﻿ This week I will be giving you an assessment grade for your journal out of 10/30 on your wiki page. This grade will go up or down each week depending on how much of your journal you complete. Each week highlight on the rubric where you think your journal grade is at starting from week 3, term 3. Amber your grade is an C Grade 16/30. Research plan not submitted or uploaded please make a time to discuss this with me.
 * Grade || Mark/30 || Journal questions || Wiki page design ||
 * A || 26 - 30 || Wiki journal 7 questions finished each week to a high degree || complete and attractive and creative design ||
 * B || 21- 25 || 5 - 6 questions completed to a high degree || complete and interesting design ||
 * C || 15 - 20 || 3- 4 questions completed to a satisfactory standard || <span style="background-color: #ffec00; color: #800000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">complete with some design ||
 * D || 9 - 15 || 2-3 questions commenced || incomplete no design ||
 * E || <span style="color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">0 - 8 || <span style="color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">0 -1 questions attempted || <span style="color: #00ff00; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">not attempted to blank page ||

Caroline Woud 15/09/2010

Unfortunately you have not begun your journal. Is there a reason for this? Are you having problems accessing your page or with the internet?

Please see me ASAP so I can help you get started and improve your grade. Cheers Caroline Woud13/08/2010.