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Set Essay Brief; ideas generation

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In this module, I am going to write a set of essay within my subject area that is media and communication. The essay should be 1000 words (+/-10%) in length. In  class were given topics to choose according to our subject area. I chose to do a question on film work. In this question, I am supposed to analyze a scene from the ALFRED HITCHCOCK film Vertigo. I am to discuss and analyse the cinematography of the film, the lighting, the sound, camera angles, and mise-en-scene in relation to how this affects the viewers perception of the scene. Before I start working on the essay writing I structured down what the question was about and the main points of discussion. I created a mind map of the topic. Below is the mind map; Before starting writing the essay, I will think about the structure of the essay and the researc h. Name: Mary Muthoni Your Chosen Set Question:   Film analysis   What do you already know about the question?   I have already watched the film and decided ...

SMART Objectives

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Smart Objective, By the end of the project, I will create a photographic project which will be a collection of between 6-10 images. I will be using the concept of architectural photography inspired by Michael Wolf. I will download an app to improve and develop my understanding of manual photography techniques. I will frame and compose my images in-camera. These will be in black and white and will quality check in Lightroom or Photoshop.    SMART OBJECTIVES FOR THE PROJECT. Smart objectives tend to help someone achieve their goals successfully and are organized. The acronym SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound. The following image explains each meaning of the word, the image also explains the DOES and DON'TS when it comes to achieving SMART goals.                                   Source;  5-steps-to-set-smart-objectives When it comes to setting spec...

Developing an idea- Architectural photography

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For this project, I chose to focus on Architectural photography as this is one of my interests in media and communication.   I began this by looking at Eugine Atget's work. He is a French architectural photography who is recognized for his determination to document all of the architectural and street scenes of Paris. I did research on his work and summarised it. In class  today we were taught how to create a summary of this work using VISME below is a download of the work;                                         LINK:  https://my.visme.co/view/kk9vj9ex-untitled-project

Research on photographers using sketchbooks or journals.

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For our self study this week we were asked to research designers, filmmakers, photographers or writers who are using sketchbooks or journals in our subject area. Since my subject area is on photography I am going to do a research on photographers, look at their work and analyse their working process and also discuss what I have learnt from this research. Below are example of photographers i have been looking at their work; 1.Eric Kim Source;   Eric Kim image Eric Kim is a street photographer currently based in Los Angeles. He was born in 1988 in United State. In his article he explains that his interest in street photography happened by chance.The story is quite interesting and inspiring.He says that he was standing at the bus stop but does he does say where he was heading probably he was travelling then he spotted a man with horn-shaped glasses reading a book. He says that he felt a unique moment at that time which lead him to take out his camera. At the time he put the camera to ...

20 ideas in 20 minutes.

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Todays class we did an exercise on 20 ideas in 20 minutes.It was about to come up with the 20 ideas on the topic of my subject area that is photography.Well i did not manage to come up with the 20 ideas within the the given time in class and here is the sheet; Commentary; I feel like most ideas are interesting the fact that all i want as the outcome is be the best photographer.However the idea of research more in details on photography is more interesting and important too.This will help me understand more about photography.The idea of working on camera skills and research on mobile photography is also significant.I will have the best shots of images if i improve on my photography and camera skills. Having someone to mentor me in photography field is also interesting.I will choose the idea of research more on photography  to create a piece in my sketchbook or journal.

WELCOME TO SPRING TERM 2021

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  HEY there, Welcome to the new term, I am so happy to have here , my name is Mary Muthoni, a student in De Montfort University studying Media and Communication.I am from Kenya but currently living in England for my studies.So far I am liking Leicester.Its beautiful and got interesting cultures.With current national lockdown life is kinda hard and boring but am doing every thing possible to adapt.I am interested in football and do a lot of listening to music for my free time.I am passionate in photography. I am not that person who does more of reading but for sure i would like to say I  have loved this particular Novel and I have tried to read it.The Novel is “THINK LIKE A MONK” by Jay Shetty.Jay Shetty is an Indian British Author.He also make wisdom go viral to the world in his Youtube Channel.In simple words he is a storyteller and he inspires me with his messages and videos.                             ...