Outline for Feldman’s Method Photo 1

Masters of Photography Research Project

Directions:
On one page in your sketchbook, complete an artful and creative arrangement that explores and analyzes one
work by your master photographer. The work you choose should represent what interests you in your masterʼs
work. Use Feldmanʼs Method to Describe, Analyze, Interpret, and Judge the work. It could take the form of a
diagram, a collage, a pop-up book, a brochure, an advertisement, etc.
• Definitely be sure to include:
• A clear reproduction of the artwork you are analyzing as a central element
• the title, date, the artistʼs name, and the medium (what kind of photo process is it?).

Use this outline to act as a guide when

completing the analysis of your selected
work by your master photographer. When
you complete this analysis in your
sketchbook, be more creative in your
this page is for the LEAVE THIS
presentation of your information. Use the
Feldmanʼs outline only as a guide!! DESCRIBE, PAGE BLANK!!!
ANALYZE, and
INTERPRET parts because it is for
1. Describe: JUDGE, which
a. Title: (due 4/12/11) isnʼt due until
b. Artist: 5/23/11
c. Date:
d. Medium:
e. (Descriptive Sentence)
f. (Element One)
g. (Element Two)
h. (Element Three)

2. Analyze: Principles of Composition

a. (Principle One)
b. (Principle Two)
c. (Principle Three)

3. Interpret:
a. (What is the artist communicating? What themes or meaning is the photographer exploring? Why
was this photo taken? How does the technique or composition of the photographerʼs support their
ideas?) (Take into account all of your research )
b. (Mood or feeling of the artwork)
c. (How does the technique used by the artist help support their theme or concept for the work?)

4. Judge:
a. Donʼt do this part yet!
b. But do leave a blank page for it.