Final Portfolio

The final portfolio consists of the very strongest work created in this course. Images can be pulled from projects and/or assignments. All work should be original work created for this course.

The portfolio will be evaluated as a separate entity from the original projects from which images were drawn. So this provides an opportunity for images to be improved for the portfolio. Editing is also important—choose images carefully. Do ask classmates and instructor for feedback on choices. 

The portfolio consists of two parts:

1. Digital.
• 12 images, 1600 pixel jpegs, high quality
• Due 12/5
2. Print. You have a few options here...
• 8 of the above images, high quality inkjet prints, presented in either a portfolio book (plastic sleeve pages), or window matted.
• Images may be printed by you, or purchased from the print lab.
• Print quality is important. Pay attention to tone, color, and problems such as banding. Laser prints or low quality inkjet prints not acceptable.
• Due 12/5

Open/Final Project

The third project is open. Proposals must be approved. Use most appropriate studio lighting techniques.

The proposal should include specific examples from your visual research, including images. How do you contextualize your starting point, conceptually, aesthetically, lighting design?

Create something completely original—really go for it! Creativity will be rewarded.

Grading criteria:

• Originality
• Creative and refined lighting
• Technical (camera and photoshop work)
• Sufficient development of project from preliminary through final critique

Proposal:11/14, 1-2 pages, graded.

Preliminary critique: 11/28, graded.

Final Critique: 12/5. Final files and prints due.