Magazine Cover Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to create a magazine cover in order to demonstrate both your photo-taking and Photoshop skills.

Procedure:

1. Look below this assignment to see examples of magazine covers. Further research magazine covers to give yourself a better idea of how they should look. 
2. You only need to create ONE magazine cover. You do NOT need to appear in the image, but you must take the photo yourself. It can be of anything (yourself, others, nature, roads). 
3. Add text to the magazine that will make the reader interested in your magazine. Ensure there is also a title on the magazine itself. 
4. Add a 100-150 word description that explains/outlines what would be included in your magazine and why. 
5. This assignment will be due on Thursday, December 20th

Rubric:

Photograph(s) (5 Marks)

Magazine Cover (10 Marks)

Description (5 Marks) 

Overall (20 Marks)

Examples of Magazine Covers:

Photo-Essay Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to tell a story using only photos.

Procedure: 

1. Think of an idea where you can tell a story or highlight a global issue. 
2. This assignment has NO written component. You may add the occasional caption, but do not add any descriptions. 
3. You are permitted to use Photoshop to edit your images. This is NOT mandatory. 
4. Take between 15-20 pictures that focus on only one story or event. Do not try to encompass multiple stories or global issues into one assignment. 
5. Ensure your photographs are posted in order onto your class blog. 
6. Title the assignment "Photo-Essay Assignment." 
7. This will be due Wednesday, December 12th

Rubric:

Photographs (10 Marks)

Logical and Sequential flow/Creativity (10 Marks)

Overall (20 Marks)

Photo-Essay

What is a Photo-Essay?

A photo-essay is a series of photographs that is trying to illustrate a story. Usually, it aims to capture the emotions of the viewer. A photo-essay will be able to tell more than what is possible in a single image.

A photo-essay can be divided into two parts: Thematic (addresses a topic or issue) Narrative (tells a story, usually in a sequence). The thematic portion of a photo-essay will generally look at a global issue that is relevant to today's society (homelessness, the environment etc). Your photographs alone should be able to illustrate your message without any words. The narrative component also aims to tell a story. However, it aims to do so through a sequence of actions or events over time.

When creating a photo essay, you should have all of the following components:

1. The story - this means that upon looking at your photo series, it should convey exactly what kind of a message you are trying to send to your viewer. 
2. A variety of photos (wide, viewpoint, portrait etc). 
3. Sequence - ensure your photos are in a logical order.
4. Information and emotion - your photos must evoke emotion, but at the same time provide information to the viewer about an issue. 
5. Captions - briefly describe something in your image if necessary 

Examples of a Photo-Essay





Helpful Video on Photo-Essays

Please watch this video to get a better understanding of photo-essays.