Costume, Identity & Disguise:
Task 4 Costume & Masks
Halloween is fast approaching so it is the perfect time for you to focus on costumes & masks!
This project can be interpreted in any number of ways and as A Level students we would expect you to work independently and creatively to come up with an individual take on this topic.
2 Suggestions to get you started:
This project can be interpreted in any number of ways and as A Level students we would expect you to work independently and creatively to come up with an individual take on this topic.
2 Suggestions to get you started:
1. Zombie Walk
Sunday, October 22.
The event starts at 11am at Ghoulies Haunted House on Dale Street, where members of the public will be transformed into the undead by a group of professional makeup artists.
Last entry to become a zombie is at 1:30pm but those who would wish to take part can also attend in their own makeup and fancy dress.
You should aim to take at least 500 photographs of this event. Aim to take a mixture of the pre production stage and the main zombie walk.
Your focus should be on taking portraits, group shots and wide shots incorporating landmarks. Use a mixture of low and high angles and look at being as creative as possible.
The event starts at 11am at Ghoulies Haunted House on Dale Street, where members of the public will be transformed into the undead by a group of professional makeup artists.
Last entry to become a zombie is at 1:30pm but those who would wish to take part can also attend in their own makeup and fancy dress.
You should aim to take at least 500 photographs of this event. Aim to take a mixture of the pre production stage and the main zombie walk.
Your focus should be on taking portraits, group shots and wide shots incorporating landmarks. Use a mixture of low and high angles and look at being as creative as possible.
2. Lantern Carnival
Sunday, October 29th
Starting from the Pilgrim Street and Hardman Street junction the parade will start at 6pm.
The main focus will of course be the lanterns but the people operating them will also be in costume.
Starting from the Pilgrim Street and Hardman Street junction the parade will start at 6pm.
- Bold Street - 6.20pm
- Church Street - 6. 25pm
- Paradise Street - 6.35pm
- Thomas Steer Way from John Lewis to the Strand - 6.50pm
- Albert Dock at Salthouse Quay - 7pm
- Finish - 7.15pm
The main focus will of course be the lanterns but the people operating them will also be in costume.
3. Your own interpretation
It would be beneficial to photograph both events but you should try your utmost to make sure you photograph 1! If you cannot then you must find something over Halloween to photograph. It could be a fancy dress party, trick or treating or something else relating to this topic.
You should aim to take at least 500 photographs. Do not come back to school with nothing!!
You should aim to take at least 500 photographs. Do not come back to school with nothing!!
AO1: Research the work of others & Develop Ideas
You must evidence extensive research if you are going to achieve a top grade. The research must be relevant and there should be a clear link between photographer research and your work. In other words you must show that you have been inspired by a photographer and your work should evidence this.
Use the following graphic as a guide to help you layout your research
You must evidence extensive research if you are going to achieve a top grade. The research must be relevant and there should be a clear link between photographer research and your work. In other words you must show that you have been inspired by a photographer and your work should evidence this.
Use the following graphic as a guide to help you layout your research
AO2 / AO3: Experimentation, Ideas & Observations
You have completed your research and your planning. Now you must put the plan into action. Take photographs, experiment with them, present them and then reflect on your work. Don't stop there. Think about how you can improve your work and go again. These are called responses. You should evidence at least 3 for each mini project. There should be evidence of clear progression in your work.
Use the following graphic as a guide to help you layout your research
You have completed your research and your planning. Now you must put the plan into action. Take photographs, experiment with them, present them and then reflect on your work. Don't stop there. Think about how you can improve your work and go again. These are called responses. You should evidence at least 3 for each mini project. There should be evidence of clear progression in your work.
Use the following graphic as a guide to help you layout your research
AO4: Final Outcome / Present a meaningful response
You have completed your research, planning, experimentation and observations. Now is the time to present your response to the question. This should be your standout work deriving from your efforts in AO2 & AO3.
You should present a set of images (3-5) which you think best relate to the project title. The images should be your best work which evidence :
Present this set of images in a different way so that they stand out from the rest of your work. How you do this is up to you a basic example would be to add a frame or a border to your image. A drop shadow would be another technique.
Use the following graphic as a guide to help you layout your Final Outcome
You have completed your research, planning, experimentation and observations. Now is the time to present your response to the question. This should be your standout work deriving from your efforts in AO2 & AO3.
You should present a set of images (3-5) which you think best relate to the project title. The images should be your best work which evidence :
- use of photographic techniques
- use of subtle photoshop techniques
- a clear process of development throughout the project
- clear links to the work of others you evidenced in AO1
Present this set of images in a different way so that they stand out from the rest of your work. How you do this is up to you a basic example would be to add a frame or a border to your image. A drop shadow would be another technique.
Use the following graphic as a guide to help you layout your Final Outcome