Semester 1 Reflection

I) Write a paragraph in response to each of the following as they relate to you and your perception of your class experience: 

Quality of Your Work
Effort
Participation
Improvement
Adjustment 

Address the sub-topics in the bullet points below but do not write a list–this should be more of a narrative, describing your thoughts about your work in this class so far.

1. Quality of work

· your actual images (contrast, focus, composition)

· quality of your subject matter

· fulfilling the assignment

· paying attention to the objective of the assignment (and taking it further)

· proper format and resolution

· completing your work on time 

· going beyond your first idea(s)

The quality of my work was pretty good but I’d say I could’ve done better. My images were pretty good, I always tried to take pictures from different angles and perspectives. When doing my assignments I always made sure I fulfilled the requirements. My work was always done on time and I went beyond my first ideas most of the time. 
2. Effort

· actively taking photos

· do you look for the most convenient subject/location/solution?

· how much effort or planning did you put into your photography?

· do you shoot more than is required?

· do you avoid photographic ideas that you perceive as difficult or that you think will take a lot of effort?

· if a shot is hard to get, do you give up?

· do you take risks? creative? conceptual? subject matter? technical?

· do you have a positive attitude when looking at other students work (participation, support for other students, accepting other’s feedback)?

· do you have a positive attitude toward your own photography, images and process?

The effort i put into my work was ok, I never really took risks when creating my projects. When taking a shot, if it is hard to get i will keep trying until i get the picture I want. I always have a positive attitude towards my work because I like my work.

3. Participation

· on time to class

· work throughout the block

· have a plan to work independently

· staying on task and using class time productively

My participation in the class was good, I always made sure my work was done before I did something else. I would work on my projects independently but I would help Brooke and Grace sometimes. 

4. Improvement

· creation of your own style; who am I as a photographer?

· improve technically?

· better composition?

· more compelling images?

· more confidence?

· stronger concepts?

As the semester went on, I feel like my ideas got better and better. My confidence with my work was higher because i felt like i got better at using photoshop everyday. 
5. Adjustment

What are you going to do differently in the 2nd Semester?

In second semester I am going to try to make my images more creative and unique. I’m going to use my time more wisely and create better ideas. 

II) Suggest an assignment.  

Is there something that you've wanted to do with your photography that we are not yet addressing?  Suggest an assignment and I will choose from your ideas hand incorporate one of them into a project. 

Next semester I feel like a cool project would be making an advertisement for a brand or product.