OLIVE COTTON Assessment Task

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1 GEORGES RIVER COLLEGE PEAKHURST CAMPUS CAPA Faculty NOTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT TASK YEAR 9 PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL MEDIA Year: 9PDM Date due: Week 3 Wednesday 2 August 2017 Subject: Photography and Digital Media Work can be accessed via google classroom Weighting: 10% Task Number: 3B -Theoretical Topic: Still Life The Elements Black and White Photography Syllabus outcomes: 5.7 Applies their understanding of aspects of practice to critically and historically interpret photographic works; 5.8 Uses their understandings of the function of and relationship between the artistartworld-world-audience in critical interpretation of photographic black and white photographs; 5.9 Uses the frames to make different interpretations of photographic works. Assessment criteria: You will be assessed on how well you: Present and complete the following information and activities in your PPD (Photography Process Diary). Task Description: Students will view several YouTube clips as well as own research gathered in class to answer the questions on Australian Modernist Photographer Olive Cotton. Submission Guidelines: 1. All questions must be in question and answer format. 2. Each question needs to be clearly marked with the correct question number. 3. Presentation must be in your PPD s (Photography Process Diary). 4. Creative presentation will also be marked as part of the marking criteria. 5. All images must be printed out in colour. 6. USBs will not be accepted on the date the task is due. OLIVE COTTON Assessment Task Research information from YouTube clips, internet and booklet stimulus information to answer the following questions. Use a variety of websites to make your research more thorough. Be sure to include all references used at the end of this task. 1

2 Question Marks 1. List four themes that Olive Cotton photographed. 4 marks 2. When was her 1 st Solo exhibition? 1 marks 3. Define the following words - Modernist - Asymmetry - Tranquil - Still life 8 marks 4. When did she receive her 1 st camera? 1 marks 5. Whom did cotton 1 st marry and when? 2 marks 6. Describe her style of photography. 4 marks 7. What is the appeal of her work? Why might the audience easily accept her work in the 1930 s 1970 s. 8. Sketch this photograph Tea Cup Ballet show all detail including strong shadows. 9. Using the internet collect 5 other photographs by Olive Cotton not found in this case study. Underneath each image write the titles and dates of completion. (minimum size of each image is 5cm x 5cm). 10. Write a 1 page analysis on Cottons Tea Cup Ballet. Use the worksheet analysing a photograph to help with format of response include a copy of the image as well. 10 marks Creative Presentation in Photography Journal 10 marks 12. Reference list be sure to include a list of all your resources from all sources from internet, books and You Tube. Information on referencing can be found in your school diary. 13. Practical Component Using Olive Cottons photograph Tea Cup Ballet as an inspiration, setup an appropriation of a still-life to try to replicate this image (appropriate) focusing on composition of your objects and use of strong shadows. You will need to take your photograph digitally and print out a copy of your image. Think about using objects that allow light to pass through, casting shadows, and creating the illusion of texture. Ie glassware, mugs, tea cup set etc. Consider composition, lighting, shadows, contrast, texture, shape and camera angles etc. 20 marks 2

3 Be as creative and as imaginative as possible! Examples Total 100 marks Teacher Feedback: /100 3

4 Marking Guidelines Extended Response Extensive understanding of photographic practice is evident: Sophisticated understanding of the conceptual framework evident. Sophisticated understanding of the frames. Clearly structured, articulate essay using a high level of language. Substantial understanding of photographic practice is evident: Thorough understanding of the conceptual framework evident. Substantial understanding of the frames. Clearly structured, informative essay using some level of language. Sound understanding of photographic practice is evident: A B C

5 Sound understanding of the conceptual framework evident. Sound understanding of the frames. Competent essay Basic understanding of photographic practice is evident: Basic understanding of the conceptual framework evident. Basic understanding of the frames. Essay structure is limited, basic language used. Limited understanding of photographic practice is evident: Elementary understanding of the conceptual framework evident. Limited understanding of the frames. Essay structure is limited, basic language used. D 8-11 E 0-7 Plagiarism Information Plagiarism means using other peoples work without acknowledging it. Plagiarism in you essay will result in a zero mark Your answers to these questions must be in your words Cutting and pasting from any source is considered a form of plagiarism. Changing a few words in a paragraph that you have found on the internet is considered a form of plagiarism. IMPORTANT: This task is part of your formal assessment in this subject. Tasks not submitted on the due date will be given a zero mark and may affect the may affect the successful completion of this course. If you are sick on the due date you will have to provide a medical certificate to support your appeal. A medical certificate will need to be presented to Ms Rydstrand or your teacher on the morning of the first day you are back at school. 5