FMP (Unit 8) 1:1

Analysing the requirements & Parameters

In order for me to complete the Final Major Project assignment I must first create a proposal consisting of what my project concept will be based on; that will be then shown through my final images. This of course can be edited during the time period set to complete this project if perhaps I plan to change the main concept that it is best suited to my personal preference.

Other aspects of the requirements needed to complete unit 8 is good quality research from a range of sources (both primary and secondary research) that will be then analysed with regards to how useful it is to me when accumulating knowledge of significant photographers that will then impact on how I progress forward when planning the structure of my final images based on the influential photographers I will have chosen. In addition examples of images of the photographers work will be included that will then meet specific criteria factors ("analyse a range of research sources to support an art and design project") that will ensure I have completed of what is asked of me in this unit.

In terms the practical side of this assignment I must show clear consistency of being able plan what I intend to do with test-shoots as this will show that I have set specific targets beforehand that will then be achieved through the images produced that will then build up to the preparations being made for my final shoot. However this is a form of 'trial and error' as I will be expecting to come across problems when producing test-shoots, although this can be taken as an advantage as I will be aware of the problems and be able to overcome them as I will find solutions to those problems that I may face. (This will be shown in my reflection of each practical work that will be contributed to this assignments as well as the analysis section of the practical work).

The final aspects that will be completed last in this assignment will be producing my final images and final evaluation.

I will present my final 6 images in an A3 gloss format that will then be put in an A3 wallet folder (spate folder from my research work/ A4 wallet folder). Following on from that I will write up my final evaluation (Gibbs Reflection) consisting of my overall feeling and thoughts of how I felt when completing this unit, what I thought was good and bad, offer solutions on how I could improve my work for my next assignment.  

Some of my own personal parameters that I will follow during this assignment will be to organise the time I spend hourly each day and set out specific aspects of the criteria that needs to be met that I intend to complete each week i.e Week 1- “Analyse the requirements and parameters of an art and design project”, “Week 2- Analyse a range of research sources to support an art and design project.”  

FMP Photographer ideas (Tamara Voninski)

My initial response to the work of Tamara Voninski is that my feelings are drawn to the negative factors of what i personally do not agree with. My reasons for this is because of what he has chosen to shoot in particular he's first image of what can i assume is a member of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) this organisation was seen as negative influence at the time due to there practices ( I.E they discriminated against Black people, Roman Catholics, Jews and Mexicans.

Following on these we're photos that were more than likely dating back as far as 1865 because of the fact that the 'KKK' was found during that year. However his images would be seen as subjective due to the quality and structure of his images  baring mind that technology in terms of cameras was not advanced enough to allow photos to be published  the way Tamara Voninskihas has produced his body of work. However despite my personal opinion of what Tamara Voninski has chosen to shoot his images show the viewer what life was like in America decades ago in addition perhaps the significances of what generally influenced american during that era. To justify this in my opinion i think the photographer has deliberately shot images that signify specific aspects. ( I.E 'KKK, Alcohol, Music, leisure') all off which factors that were mentioned relates to official American history kkk- racism in america, Alcohol- Prohibition etc. 

FMP Photographer ideas (Andrew Quilty)

My initial response towards the work Andrew Quilty is that they personally maker me question the purpose of these images and what his message is attempting to portray across to the viewer. i feel that his images could possibly be miss lead due to the ambiguity of each picture as they do not identify an source of location where the viewer can make the assumption of where Andrew Quilty shot his images, however because of the fact that the photographer does not included this factor it could possibly indicate a meaning in itself to represent that the location where he shot his images was in a very remote area that would empathise how unknown the area and people are. 

In terms of colour the photographer has chosen to shoot his images in 'black and white' this caught my attention immediately as this affects the mood of an image as well as the meaning.The effect of 'black and white'  has lead me to believe that it could represent an aspect of 'past' meaning that despite in this day and age a majority of countries live in a 'modern world' Andrew Quilty's work counters my statement that expresses the fact that not all countries whether they consist of a small or a large population of people, there will always be parts of the world that still live same consistent way for decades whilst the rest of world has evolved and progressed on further with things such technology. For example in these images there is no sign of modern technology that would indicate these people Andrew Quilty shot lived in a very basic living life style that was purely based around surviving.   

FMP Photographer ideas (David Maurice Smith)

My initial response to the work of David Maurice Smith is that the way it has been structured in a very objective manner as there is no evidence to suggest otherwise that his images was staged in a particular way, in addition because of my assumption of his work being objective it would be relevant to assume David Maurice Smith's would be categorised under as 'Documentary Photography' because of the way that he has shot the people in his photos as they do not relativity take any notice of the photographer. (no particular eye contact was made to show that the subjects was aware the photographer was shooting them) This intrigues me to question why this is?  
  

 Furthermore I personally feel the body of work has great impact on how the development of society is built upon; I personally feel that the photographer challenges modern society as we are considered in this day and age. From and educational view I think these images counters the idea that we all live in an era where a majority of the western world population lives an a stable manner where basic living standards are met and that there is only a small percentage of people live that below the poverty line. Focusing on one specific image where David Maurice Smith has shot a dead animal that has been left on the table along with an infant observing the image creates other qualities, where I can infuse these two aspects that he has included to build upon the assumption of a great issue that has been presented to the viewer. In my opinion I can elaborate on this and concluded that there is no emotion shown by the infant for the viewer to expresses the fact that the child is uncomfortable in any way by the presence of the dead animal. I suspect that this sort of events must occur often enough where the infant doesn't see it as a problem however from someone else’s point of view it could be accepted due to there up bringing and background. 

Furthermore this brings to my next controversial idea that David Maurice Smith's work can be either agreed or disagreed with. As an individual I have grown and have been part of a what is referred to as modern society based on where I'm from, I have to express feel that living in overwhelming conditions such as what David Maurice Smith has presented to the viewer creates the idea of other countries operate so differently of what I think is unacceptable. In comparison to some that was view David Maurice Smith's work that is from a different country there thoughts and opinions could potentially be the exact opposite; where perhaps in certain cultures and societies it would be accepted and be overlooked as images of what they would considered as 'normal'. 

David Maurice Smith's work has impacted my perception of society and as people observe and judge what is accepted and what isn't accepted; based on what we as individuals have been brought up to know of a specific lifestyle that we are accustom to.  

http://oculi.com.au/photographers/david-maurice-smith/living-in-the-shadows/

FMP Photographer ideas (David Hockney)

My initial response: In my opinion judging these images as a collective not as individual photos, i can clearly observe a distinctive theme/structure as to how the photographer has constructed these particular images. In addition to the fact that these images look as if they have been taken which was then printed and physically stuck together, which also gives the indication that when the images were taken it clearly was before technology further advanced. However i do personally think there is one aspect that remains inconsistent with all these images is that the contents of each image shows no relationship to each other which leads me to infer that there was no real narrative behind each image describing as a collective of images or looking at them as individual images.

FMP Photographer ideas (Ed Burtynsky 'Pentimento')

My initial response to the collective images relating to the work of Ed Burtynsky (Pentimento) is that the main content is based around the broken down pieces of what appears to be a ship of some sort, I assume a cargo ship perhaps due to the sheer size of the ship its self, I personally think that the ship was abandoned therefore no longer eligible for use which would explain why in one of the images it shows the scrap pieces of the ship; from that i can infer that the scraps from the ship of been broken down further for scrap metal of prosily melting for other purposes as a resource material.

Further more the fact that the photographer has chosen to present his images in black and white. From this particular aspect I have identified I can convey the fact that due to the time period at that moment the factor of colour images was not available hence why the photographer has included the use of dark borders in his work to increase the uses of black and whites to achieve a more contrasted appeal possibly.

Secondary research sources

journals 

• Written by & edited by industry experts . 
• Sufficient ideas, concepts & inspiration.
• The newest contemporary photography. 
• Short, concise articles with analysis & info that is need for my research. 

Books 

• written by experts- authoritative info'.
• Experts views & opinions. 
• Access to in-depth information.
• historical data 
• overviews 
• Some books are divided into specific chapters therefore easier to use. 
• Charlotte cotions- Books