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Writing a GCSE Photography coursework can be a challenging task, as it requires a combination of

practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Students are often required to demonstrate their
understanding of photography techniques, composition, and the ability to critically analyze their own
work and that of others.

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aligns with the exam board's criteria can be challenging. It requires creativity and a deep
understanding of the subject matter.
3. Research and Analysis: Conducting research on relevant artists, photographers, and styles,
and effectively analyzing their work in the context of your own project, is a crucial aspect of
coursework that demands time and effort.
4. Time Management: Balancing practical work, research, and the actual writing process
within the given timeframe can be difficult. Procrastination can lead to rushed and subpar
outcomes.
5. Meeting Criteria: Adhering to the specific guidelines and criteria set by the exam board is
essential. Failing to meet these requirements can result in a lower grade.

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The orange in the image creates warmth, however, these colours in the photo are surrounded by
blacker darker colours. Where the fireworks overlap onto the portrait they become slightly faded
which could suggest that this is something which won't become a reality. In the second image rule of
thirds has also been used as the main part of the image falls into the main section of the rule of
thirds. The photographers I plan on exploring are Dan Mountford, Jasper James, Jerry Uelsmann and
Greta Tuckute. The coursework is marked by the Tutors at the end of the Spring Term, before being
submitted to the scrutiny of a Moderator nominated by the AQA. I then erased the rest of the image
so it fit directly into the shape of the hole. The image has a large depth of field meaning that the
whole image is in focus. I am also going to explore how to make my photographs look abstract
whether this is through the taking of the photographs or through manipulating them through
Photoshop. Poll Ask the community Find out what other deviants think - about anything at all. It
combines well with more traditional subjects, providing an outlet for creativity. I think this
photograph is about abandonment and neglect created by a gloomy atmosphere. Mountford is a
photographer who explores double exposure within his work. The images used in the second series
are ones which use similar techniques which Jasper James use in his work, this creates a similar
looking image to what James creates. As I continued to manipulate my images I decided I wanted
them to tell a story, but I didn't want this to be an obvious one to figure out. Instead of using images
of buildings and architecture I have used a variety of different images. I am inspired by his work
because of the way that they look abstract. When I was happy with the position I then altered the
opacity of the portrait which means that the base image is still visible through the portrait. Write a
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Luxemberg inspired me because she was interested in capturing the beauty in decay and making her
photographs look abstract. The ideas which I have explored and developed was the idea of
combining two images and creating different effects within them by manipulating them differently.
Also, I would like to experiment by turning some of the images black and white and exploring the
effects of contrast. I decided that I like the effect when this type of paper is burnt so I am
considering using this type of physical manipulation in my final outcome this is because I thought
that it would link to my theme for my final outcome of abandonment. In this photograph the light
has caused the trees to become like a silhouette, for this reason I think this is a successful
photograph. I want the viewer to think about there being a sense of beauty within the decayed area. I
plan to take inspiration from his work called 'City Silhouettes'. I changed the opacity of the top layer
to make the under-layers still visible. The part that I have focused on had rusted and corroded. When
burning the paper I tried to follow the outline of the image which was printed on it as it gave the
impression of the decay 'eating away' at the beauty within the image. This ambiguity may allow the
audience to relate to the subject. I have incorporated some other aspects of Mountfords work such as
using a black and white filter.
In this image the circular parts of the picture act as a frame for the images placed over the top of
them, this causes my image to become stronger as there is a clear pattern within my work. Due to this
reason I think this is a successful photograph. Subscription Get your fans' support Fund your
creativity by creating subscription tiers. The main parts of the image are placed within the central
parts of the image which help to draw the viewer into it. The image has a large depth of field
meaning that the whole image is in focus. Later Callahan persuaded Siskind to join him as part of the
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Candidates should be aware of the four assessment. I will also consider the use of landscapes in my
manipulations. I find this incredibly inspiring and want to create similar work exploring these ideas.
Also, I should use a thinner sized brush so I could fit more onto the image. The bicycle wheel is
monotone whilst the images on it are colourful, this causes a contrast to be formed within my
outcome and draws the viewer in because of the bright colours. They both use elements of portraiture
landscapes and architecture within it. However, I could have done more experiments on both
photoshop and physically to widen the variety of images created in my outcome, I think this
would've strengthened my outcome images. This is one of the images which I have chosen to be
apart of my final outcome. I think this photograph is about abandonment and neglect created by a
gloomy atmosphere. This image is one of my successful images, so I will be using it within my final
outcome. The part that I have focused on had rusted and corroded. A serene quality is created within
this photo by the blue in the sky and the fluffy textures of the clouds, overall this makes my image
have a calming atmosphere within it. I think each of these help to draw the viewer in to the
photograph as they are mysterious and make the viewer imagine the connection between them. He
has also worked with brands like Urban Outfitters, The Economist, EMI Records and New Scientist
Magazine. There is a possible streetlight shining down on the scene that indicates it is night time. I
chose the background, which was a hole in a wall, and put a filter onto it which made it black and
white. Help Center Here you'll find an answer to your question. After the paint had dried I scratched
the paint with scissors to give the impression of neglect. I don't think this image is as successful as
others which I have created so it won't be used in my final outcome. The base of this image is black
and white and the images overlaid are in colour. Video Say more by seamlessly including video
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later Not quite what you were looking for. My outcome did create the response I intended from the
viewer as the meaning I wanted to imply was the one which I created through the whole outcome.
Before the 1990’s Gursky didn’t digitally manipulate his images. This image has been taken outside
meaning the lighting is natural resulting in there being a low contrast. He has received a Guggenheim
Fellowship in 1967 and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in 1972. The meaning created
by my outcome was that beauty can be found even in the most decayed of areas if you look hard
enough, my images depict this. Working within this group he produced many significant series of
images in the 1930's. I changed the opacity of the fireworks so that the base of the image is still
visible. To create this image I selected a portrait and used the magnetic lasso tool to select the outline
of the portrait, when I had selected it all I used the cursor tool to drag it onto a blank document
within Photoshop. These are the themes that my final piece will be based on and around. Related
Post of Dissertation writing services in sri lanka; Custom coursework writing service xfinity. He is a
Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, a founding member of The Society of
Photographic education and a former trustee of the Friends of Photography. Rut Blees Luxemburg
also inspires me, as I would like to photograph things and then make them look abstract and unusual.
I have used shallow depth of field in my photograph to make part of the foreground become blurred
making the viewer focus on the main part of the destroyed wall. The girl in the portrait is looking
away from the camera suggesting what she is looking at could be what she wants to achieve or
where she imagines herself being. Resources Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that
interests you. Due to this, I think that these images are successful. The bottom part of the
architecture has a low opacity which could suggest that her dream is fading away. I then decreased
the contrast to -50 which creates a lower contrast within the image. It's like a masterclass to be
explored at your own pace. I don't think this is one of my successful physical manipulations as the
paint came out a thicker consistency. I have changed the opacity of the Bullring picture so it gives
the impression of the new slowly disintegrating. Earlier on in his career Siskind was a member of the
New York photo league. I did this because in my physical manipulation I experimented burning with
a flame and wasn't keen on the outcome so I experimented without the flame. Mountford was
inspired by Indian architecture which suggests why this particular image has a picture of the Royal
Pavilion in it. Also, I should use a thinner sized brush so I could fit more onto the image. I got a
black fine tipped pen writing words which I related to the word 'Abandonment' writing them around
the image. The ideas which I have explored and developed was the idea of combining two images
and creating different effects within them by manipulating them differently. A serene quality is
created within this photo by the blue in the sky and the fluffy textures of the clouds, overall this
makes my image have a calming atmosphere within it. I then started to erase parts of it so they fit
together. Due to the central part being in black and white and being a bold image it causes this image
to be a strong one and draws the audience into it.

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