Since I'm taking AP Studio Art, what's required of me is that I submit a portfolio with 3 categories: Quality, Breadth and Concentration. Quality is 5 physical pieces that I mail to College Board. Breadth is 12 photos (electronically) displaying a variety of different skills using the elements and principles of art. Concentration is another 12 photos investigating a theme in an intellectual or thoughtful way. I still need to knock that category out, so Mr. McDonald suggested that I combine my SRP and AP Art together and kill 2 birds with one stone. For my Concentration, I wanted to tell a story using documentation because we found that it had been my strong suit in previous projects. Some of my well mastered elements and principles of art include shape, movement and value so those are going to be incorporated into the final product of my project which is going to be a photo essay. I chose to focus on religion and the effects of it in teenage behavior because I often photograph a friend group that loves to go out and do things and from what I know, they're not very religious. I'd love to compare their activity with that of someone who is a little more and even devoutly religious and investigate why it may or may not be different.
Sunday: I met with Jonathan and his wife Sharon. He introduced the 360 degree technology he uses, along with the basics of how to use it. He also showed me clips of the 360 films he shot in Alaska of bears to get me familiar with how they looked and generally how to construct the 360 film. He explained that I will be very involved with the filming process, making sure the technology is functioning properly and also shooting behind-the-scenes stuff along with taking my own film stills to distribute (with my name accredited to them!).
Tuesday: I went to the ostrich farm with Jonathan and his friend Jeff who is a photographer/filmographer who will be helping with the project as well. It was my first time ever going so this trip was to acquaint me with the area and different exhibits, and also to start doing tests with the technology to see what material works and what needs improvement for the actual filming. The whole experience of the farm was fascinating and very interactive. I got to feed the birds, the ducks and the goats along with seeing prairie dogs and the ostriches. At one point, we were able to go inside the ostrich pent and let me just tell you, the fear was real. They kept following us and getting close to us and pecking the camera. Getting the opportunity to be up close and personal with these animals is such a privilege. Also, I was able to drive one of the huge monster trucks there for fun. The people who run the farm are pretty cool.
© JEFFSMITH
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