Pinhole Photography Assignment for Photo II and Photo III - Majors and Minors
For each and all of the following, you may choose to work either independently or as part of a small group (pair or group of three).
Photo II Minors
- one image incorporating a ghost image
- one image incorporating symmetry when negative and print are matted side by side
- one image presenting a dramatic contrast between near and far, demonstrating the infinite depth of field of the pinhole camera
You may choose to combine two or even all three of the concepts listed above in one image: it is possible. To do so effectively -- such that all three concepts are conveyed clearly and reinforce each other in a coherent and expressive image -- would be a great challenge!
- one double exposure (must involve aiming the camera at different subjects/scenes: NOT just another double exposure
Photo II Major
- one image incorporating a ghost image
- one image incorporating symmetry when negative and print are matted side by side
- one image presenting a dramatic contrast between near and far, demonstrating the infinite depth of field of the pinhole camera
You may choose to combine two or even all three of the concepts listed above in one image: it is possible. To do so effectively -- such that all three concepts are conveyed clearly and reinforce each other in a coherent and expressive image -- would be a great challenge!
- two double exposures
- creation of a pinhole image that shows creative use of significant spatial distortion. (You'll almost certainly need either to create and use a curved inset with one of our standard pinhole cameras, or to make/adapt a cylindrical camera for use
(see reverse side for Photo III Minor and Photo III Major)
Photo III Minor
- one image incorporating a ghost image
- one image incorporating symmetry when negative and print are matted side by side
- one image presenting a dramatic contrast between near and far, demonstrating the infinite depth of field of the pinhole camera
You may choose to combine two or even all three of the concepts listed above in one image: it is possible. To do so effectively -- such that all three concepts are conveyed clearly and reinforce each other in a coherent and expressive image -- would be a great challenge!
One of the following:
- creation of a pinhole image that shows creative use of significant spatial distortion. (You'll almost certainly need either to create and use a curved inset with one of our standard pinhole cameras, or to make/adapt a cylindrical camera for use
- use of an alternative form of pinhole camera, with two strong suggestions being: 1. a double-slit camera to create stretch-distorted imagery; and 2. an adaptation of a 35mm camera or a DSLR as a pinhole camera
- creation of a false color image based on a scan of one of your pinhole images and made using Photoshop by manipulating the color channels ("Curves" control)
Photo III Major
- one image incorporating a ghost image
- one image incorporating symmetry when negative and print are matted side by side
- one image presenting a dramatic contrast between near and far, demonstrating the infinite depth of field of the pinhole camera
You may choose to combine two or even all three of the concepts listed above in one image: it is possible. To do so effectively -- such that all three concepts are conveyed clearly and reinforce each other in a coherent and expressive image -- would be a great challenge!
Plus all three of the following:
- creation of a pinhole image that shows creative use of significant spatial distortion due to curvature of the photo paper you use in the camera. (You'll almost certainly need either to create and use a curved inset with one of our standard pinhole cameras, or to make/adapt a cylindrical camera for use.)
- use of an alternative form of pinhole camera, with two approved options being: 1. a double-slit camera to create stretch-distorted imagery; and 2. an adaptation of a 35mm camera or a DSLR for as a pinhole camera. Other alternatives you may envision should be proposed for consideration and possible approval.
- creation of a false color image based on a scan of one of your pinhole images and made using Photoshop by manipulating the color channels ("Curves" control)