Gastown Scavenger Hunt
It’s time to break out of the everyday point and shoot composition. You will no longer be pointing and clicking. It’s time to stop and think about what it is you want the viewer to see. What story are you telling?
On our field trip to Gastown in downtown Vancouver, you will be completing a scavenger hunt. There is a list of 20 possible photographs to “collect,” from this list you must collect 10 of the possibilities. Much like our Photos of the Week, the list is there for your interpretation.
Each of the photographs you take and submit should follow the Compositional Rules you’ve been developing.
On our field trip to Gastown in downtown Vancouver, you will be completing a scavenger hunt. There is a list of 20 possible photographs to “collect,” from this list you must collect 10 of the possibilities. Much like our Photos of the Week, the list is there for your interpretation.
Each of the photographs you take and submit should follow the Compositional Rules you’ve been developing.
Part 1:
Hunt List
· Automobiles
· Boots · Feet · a Gaffer drinks here · Gaoler Mews · Gassy ______ · Grit · I’m hot & steamy · Light · New vs Old |
· Park
· Planes · Stairs · Stereotypical Tourist Pose · Trains · Trounce Alley · Vancouver · W · Wheels · Working Hard |
Criteria
- DO NOT POINT & SHOOT!
- Aim to make your subject look interesting & original by composing the shot. Don’t worry whether there is something “happening” in the shot; engage the viewer’s eye by what you focus on and how you frame your subject.
- Always ask yourself –“What is my focal point; how does my lighting look?”
- Hunt for interesting things, scenes, to shoot.
- Always shoot more than the assigned number to ensure that you have a bank of images to work from.
Part 2:
Blogging
- Write a brief summary describing each “found item”. You may wish to describe how you used the compositional rules to engage the viewer and bring them into your photographs, describing the placement of the subject. You may also wish to describe your interpretation of item to find. What you liked or disliked about the photograph.
- Remember, it’s all about learning.
- No editing required on your photos. You may wish to “touch” up. You will be shown next class how to do this.
Commenting on Class Blogs
Take the time to visit three class blogs and post a thoughtful comment, or two on each. Providing positive feedback/critique;
- How did the photo engage you? Were you engaged?
- How did it make you feel?
- Did they successfully use the composition rules?
- What stood out to you in the photograph?
- Do you have any suggestions the photographer can try next time?
Marking
Total 71 Marks
- 10 Items “Found” – 5 marks per item
Focus & Clarity – 1
Visual Interest/Composition – 2
Interpretation/Creativity – 2
- Blogging – 10 marks
- Commenting on Class Blogs – 6 marks
2 marks per comment
- Meeting Criteria – 5 marks
- BONUS – Max ____ Marks
Above & Beyond the 10 required “found” items – 2 marks each
Visual Interest/Composition – 1
Interpretation/Creativity - 1