Social Dynamics & Communication Skills

Understanding Framing

Understanding Framing

Garry Winogrand was one of the great American street photographers. Roaming the city streets with his small Leica camera always at the ready, he captured telling fragments of the life around him. Composed in a split second, Winogrand’s photographs used the picture frame to isolate slices of daily reality. Within the rectangular picture frame, he balanced geometric shapes and drew dynamic lines toward significant points in the picture that piqued the viewer’s curiosity and imagination. In this Discussion, you analyze the framing elements of a Winogrand photograph.

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Read Chapter 1 in your course text, Photographer’s Eye
  • Review the Garry Winogrand photograph, Untitled, 1950s.
  • Review photographs from all the websites listed in this week’s Learning Resources.
  • Consider the type of frame used by Winogrand and how the framing draws the viewer into the picture and sets the stage for the telling of a story.
  • Consider the orientation of the Winogrand photograph, Untitled, 1950s:
    • What considerations might Winogrand have taken when filling the frame?
    • How did Winogrand divide the frame?
    • Where is the subject of the photograph in relation to the space surrounding that subject?

With these thoughts in mind:

By Day 3

Post a response that describes at least three elements of framing used by Winogrand in his photograph, Untitled, 1950s. Evaluate the decisions Winogrand made about what to include in the frame and what to exclude from it. Analyze how those decisions impact Winogrand’s meaning. Evaluate the extent to which Winogrand’s photograph may be described as loosely framed. Describe how Winogrand uses the edges of the frame. (Approximately 500 words).

PLEASE USE THE TEXTBOOK WHEN ANSWERING THE QUESTION. PLEASE REFER TO THE WINOGRAND SITE SPECIFICALLY TO THE FIRST PICTURE ENTITLED “Untitled, 1950s”.

Sources:

Freeman, M. (2013). The photographer’s eye: Graphic guide: Instantly understand composition & design for better digital photos. Burlington, MA: Focal Press.

  • Chapter 1, “Framing” (pp. 8–29)

    This chapter of the course text sets up one of the more fundamental elements of photography by explaining how framing is more than simple composition. The author explains that sometimes what is left out of a photograph can be just as important as what is included.

The following blogs from Damon Guy explain how to make note of elements in photography that offer constructive assessments.

Guy, D. (2012, 27 July). Doing a photo critique—part 1: Respect and sensitivity [Blog]. Retrieved from http://www.photokonnexion.com/doing-a-photo-critique-part-1/

Guy, D. (2012, 29 July). Doing a photo critique—part 2: The method [Blog]. Retrieved from http://www.photokonnexion.com/doing-a-photo-critique-part-2-the-method/

The following websites comprise galleries that allow you to experience the fundamental elements of photographic art.

Perivolaris, J. (2014). Garry Winogrand. Retrieved from http://pear.ly/57IT

Perivolaris, J. (n.d.-a). ARTS 2001Fundamentals of photographic arts. Retrieved from https://pathbrite.com/portfolio/PvSKUPp5J/arts-2001-fundamentals-of-photographic-arts-week-1

Photography Now. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://photography-now.net

William Eggleston. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.egglestontrust.com/

Winogrand, G. (n.d.). Untitled, 1950s. Retrieved from http://www.masters-of-photography.com/W/winogrand/winogrand_untitled_1950s_full.html

The following websites include transcripts of interviews with the individual photographers regarding their approaches used in their works.

Meyer, P. (2001). Some background thoughts. I photograph to remember. Retrieved from http://www.pedromeyer.com/galleries/i-photograph/work.html

 

Diamonstein, B. (n.d.). An interview with Garry Winogrand. Retrieved from http://www.photoquotes.com/showinterviews.aspx?id=22&name=Winogrand,Garry&InterviewID=14

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Social Groups and Deviance

Social Groups and Deviance

Choose one of the following questions:

1. Using what you have learned about groups, organizations, and bureaucracies this week, compare and contrast two different groups or organizations of which you are a member. Describe the two groups. How do they differ in terms of leadership, membership, purpose, and activities? What is your role in the group? Provide examples in your discussion.

2. Do you agree with Emile Durkheim that deviance is functional and is a necessary part of society? What functions might deviance provide? In your answer be sure to describe Durkheim’s main thesis regarding the function of deviance. Think of a time when you used informal negative sanctions. To what act of deviance were you responding? How did your reaction help maintain social control?

Meet the following objectives:

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APA Format, No plaigarism,Discussion Board, No references required, Follow rubric please

APA Format, No plaigarism,Discussion Board, No references required, Follow rubric please

For this forum discussion, students will post a reflection identifying THREE important legal concepts covered on the BON and discuss in detail how each of those concepts impacts clinical practice. THREE concepts as follows: 1.Good Professional Character 2. Professional boundaries, 3.Unprofessional Conduct. see picture below.

No references required. Then, students will post a reply of 100-200 words to at least two peers. Peer post will be downloaded after initial post is submitted in order to reply.

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social phenomenon

social phenomenon

For this paper we are going to practice examining the same social phenomenon through the three sociological perspectives. Sociology examines social problems in contemporary society and this paper will allow you to begin to examine problems sociologically. Utilizing the three perspectives will demonstrate the various types of questions each perspective can address.

Directions

Choose a current social issue, read at least one or link article relating to the issues. Use APA format. Pick one from the selection below

1. Structural Functionalism– What are the functions of this issue for society? What purpose do they serve, and how do they maintain stability and order? What social systems and institutions support this issue? Are they any dysfunctions in the issue?

2. Conflict Theory- What forms of inequality are revealed in the social issue? What do these stories have to say about race, class, and gender inequalities? What are the power dynamics related to the publication of these stories? Did any of the stories contribute to social change in society?

3. Symbolic Interactionist Theory- What does this issue mean to society as a whole? What do they mean to individual members of society? Can they have different meanings for different individuals or groups? How do those meanings get constructed in interaction? Does this issue influence everyday life?

4. In your analysis, which perspective gives the most accurate and comprehensive explanation of the issue? Why? What do the other perspectives fail to address?

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Journal 15 Developing Self Confidence

Journal 15 Developing Self Confidence

For this assignment you must Complete Journal 15: “Developing Self Confidence on page 133 . Please bid only if you have access to the book For this assignment you must have access to the book On Course, Study Skills Plus Edition / Edition 3 • Author: Skip Downing • ISBN 978-1-3053-9748-4

The word count should be 400 words .Please complete in MLA style

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