MJC Photography Club (2018) Brainstorming Session for Photography Exhibition
MJC Photography Club (2018) Brainstorming Session for Photography Exhibition
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
PHOTO EXHIBITION
BRAINSTORMING SESSION FOR MJc PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB (2018)
Edmund Heng
EDMUND HENG
- B/W photography in 2000
- Photo-Video Club 2004-06
- Subject Head (ICT)
- Canon EOS 450D
- Canon Coolpix P900
INFORMATION
- Objectives
- Date/ Time/ Venue
- Participants
- Resources
OBJECTIVES
- CCA recruitment
- CCA publicity
- Showcase talent
- Photography skill practice
- Curatorial skill practice
- Critique skill practice
What attracted YOU to join the Photography Club?
What demographic are you targeting for recruitment? Seasoned photographer or new to photography? What would attract each of these groups?
What demographic are you targeting for recruitment? Seasoned photographer or new to photography? What would attract each of these groups?
This is the first event of the college year where you can showcase your individual talent and demonstrate how you work cooperative as a CCA...
PRESENTATION STYLES
HOW TO DISPLAY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS CREATIVELY/ INTERACTIVELY
Is the presentation style the most important? What about quantity and quality? What about styles or modes that suit the Meridian environment and timing eg canteen, study areas, assembly presentations etc? What has been done in the past that was successful? What hasn’t been done before?
ALLOVER STYLE
FLOOR PRINTS, PEDESTAL PRINTS, FURNITURE PRINTS
CLIPBOARD STYLE
STANDARD ROWS AND COLUMNS, REUSABLE CLIPBOARDS, PORTRAIT/ LANDSCAPE (?)
COLLAGE STYLE
DIFFERENT SIZES, SOME FRAMES, PROPS AND OTHER MATERIAL
HOME STYLE
WIREFRAME BACKING, LIGHTS, NOTES
FOLIO STYLE
FLIPPABLE PAGES, NEEDS SPECIFIC MECHANISM, CAN ARCHIVE
LIGHTBOX-CUBE STYLE
BACKLIT PRINTS, SOME EMPTY SPACES, USES A 3d SPACE FOR INTERACTION
RUBIK’S CUBE STYLE
PRINTS ON ALL FACES OF A CUBE, WORKS BETTER WITH UNIFIED THEME OR COMPOSITE THEME
STUDIO STYLE
FRAMED PHOTOS, DIFFERENT SIZES, “RANDOM” PLACEMENTS
ROUND CURTAIN STYLE
STANDARD SIZE PHOTOS, CURTAIN RAILING, IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION SPACE
BACKGROUND-3d STYLE
A LARGE BACKGROUND BACKDROP, FACETED DISPLAYS
GALLERY WALK STYLE
A CONSTRUCTED SPACE, CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AND LIGHTING
CHRONOLOGICAL STYLE
CHRONOLOGICAL THEME, “HISTORICAL-SCIENTIFIC” FEEL
CLOTHESPEG STYLE
LOW COST, CARDBOARD FRAMING, VERSATILE
TABLE FOLIO STYLE
SIMILAR TO FOLIO STYLE BUT SMALLER, CAN HAVE MULTIPLE ALBUMS
OTHER STYLES
SOME OTHER WAYS OF DISPLAYING CREATIVELY
OTHER POSSIBILITIES
CLOCK, FORMED IMAGE, MURAL AND PHOTOS, ROUND PRINTS, SPELLED OUT THEME, SLIDNG
Question: How can you get the viewers to participate?
Studies have shown participation while viewing enhances the viewing experience. Audience who actively participate in the simplest of activities will tend to remember them more or have fonder memories.
Making the photographs ACCESSIBLE to students through engaging or relatable themes. Or INSPIRE them to think that such photographic creations are possible within their reach.
Making the photographs ACCESSIBLE to students through engaging or relatable themes. Or INSPIRE them to think that such photographic creations are possible within their reach.
VOTING STYLE
INTERACTIVE VOTING, PARTICIPATION BY AUDIENCE
This is not a competition and students should not get overwhelmed by likes/ dislikes or any rewards. There are none besides the joy of showing others your creative side.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
- Selection and printing of photographs
- Fabrication of display mechanism
- Setting up
- Interactive element
- Critique session
POSSIBLE THEMES
- Beginnings
- Journey
- Next chapter
- Fork in the road
- College values
- A look at photography today...
SUMMARY
- Adopt a style that is a good balance of what can be achieved within the timeframe and matching your objectives
- Support from your teachers: technical, resources, manpower
- Setting up earlier means more exposure
- Have fun doing this :)
Large scale commercial printing: Botak Signs
