Reflections on the Readings

Reflections:

Parts of the letter:

            The reading, Parts of the Letter, pertained to this specific project because both dealt with the use of learning how to create typography. The reading taught me the basic vocabulary of typography, which I was able to use correctly while my group and I constructed our three-foot letters. I think the reading was very helpful because as a graphic designer, I will deal a lot with different types of typography and now I know the basic vocabulary of type.

Photo Ops:

            In the reading, Photo Ops, I learned that there are many different techniques to think about when taking a picture. Whether it’s taking pictures with friends, pictures on vacation, or portrait style pictures, it is essential to think about your technique. All the techniques talked about in the reading, symmetry, repetition, close-up, framing, continuous, exploration, movement, and serendipity, pertained to this group project. We, as a group, were challenged to step outside the box of an ordinary photograph and get creative. We were challenged to find unique angels to take our photo from and also creative sites around campus.

Photography Steve Edwards:

            The reading taught me things I never knew before like how photography was first used and when it was first documented. It talked a lot about how photography was used in prisons and documentation in prisons. I actually found this chapter very interesting because I never knew much about the history of photography. This reading covered all the history from when photography first started until now. Although I am not one much for history, I actually wanted to read more. I’ve always been interested in photography even though I don’t think it’s really for me. Steve Edwards’ chapter pertains to this project we are doing in class because we are actually documenting our own creative work and being challenged to make our photograph make sense without words.