9 Contact Sheet

The defining characteristic of a contact print is that the photographic result is made by exposing through the film negative or positive, onto a light sensitive material that is pressed tightly to the film.

In the dark, or under a safe light, an exposed and developed piece of photographic film is placed emulsion side down, against a piece of photographic paper. Light is briefly shone through the negative. Then, the paper is developed into a contact print. The image in the emulsion has been pressed as close as possible to the photosensitive paper. An exposure box device called a contact printer or a printing frame is sometimes used within a light-controlled space called a darkroom. Enlargers can also be used for this process

Contact Sheet Criteria
Series of negatives shows an attempt to explore the same person with different expressions, poses and props (optional). 2 marks each point for a total of 10 possible marks.
1. The contact sheet shows that there is a good variety of expressions and poses within the portrait “formula”.
2. Good exposure in photo taking,
3. The negatives are well developed,
4. Good exposure in the darkroom printing.
5. Negatives organized, no flaws, printing choices selected the photo paper is not ripped or torn.

10s Inside Out Portraits Check List

InsideOut Project Criteria

•  Journal: Collect 5 JR portrait images and reflect on his work. Find 5 portraits and 5 examples of “Breaking the Rules” of composition.
• Scan: Your best negative and save it to the shared folder.
• Vote/Spread the Word: The InSideOut Project will be available to view online at http://lfasinsideout.blogspot.com/ .We are going to select the final mural images based on LFAS votes.
• Model Release: In order for your portrait to be presented on the LFAS wall, you must have model and parent consent.

JR#1: Digital Breaking the Rules Portraits of LFAS Friends
You will take a series of portraits exploring various ways to break the rules of composition and photography.

• Print/Post a contact sheet
• Post one image to your journal (BW scan your best negative).

JR#2: Portraits LFAS Arts Student- Show Your Art
You will take a series of portraits of one person using the specific portrait “formula” that the class created. To individualize your portrait, explore a variety of expressions, positioning, and maybe some props.

• Print a contact sheet
• Print one 5 x 7 image.
• Scan your best negative, save to share file.
• Paste one photo in your Journal.
• Answer the following questions in your Journal: Describe the person in the photo: Who are they? What is their mood? Is their “Art” obvious? If so, what is their art? If not, explain why not? How does this represent LFAS?

Elements of Design

Take 10+ photos of the elements of design. Try to include a subject, the photo still has to be "about" something. Save one to your blog and the other to the "Share" folder called elements.

1. Line
2. Shape
3. Form
4. Texture
5. Colour

10 Portrait Criteria

• The portrait will be in B/W.
• The portrait expressions should be expressive of their art, enthusiastic, fun, and candid.
• Models should be expressive with body language.
• The models can either hold something that relates to their art, or not.
• Models should wear a similar outfit (simple white t-shirt).
• The models should be framed from the waist up.
• The lighting should be even, from the front, minimal shadows.The portraits will be cut out when presented on the wall, but make sure the background is simple when you photograph them.