PRODUCTION
OF DESIGNERS
Principle
4
From
novice to expert
Below
we can see the Novice-to-Expert scale which provides certain criteria for each
stage of becoming an Expert. It is used within various areas to rate peoples
capabilities within that area and puts measures in place for overall
performance.
In
my opinion I consider myself to be between beginner and competent depending on the
area and subject I am working on.
Throughout
my practise and projects I have always been able to deliver a good quality of
work. Each time I try to find the best solution for problem solving for the
given brief. So far I have managed to be on time with final outcomes. Nevertheless
I could improve on that in the future and be even more organised. Completing my
previous course in the college contributed to my knowledge and understanding of
photographic techniques on a satisfactory level. However after my first term at
the University I know I have to place more consideration on the target audience
of my work and inspirations as well as recording all my ideas in the RVJ. My
weakness is drawing. That is why I prefer to put images or photographs of other
practitioners which might influence my work in the future.
Below
are examples of my work which, to some degree, confirm my knowledge of camera,
post-production techniques and quality of work.
The
experts
I
feel like I have to master many aspect of a photographers ‘life’ and obtain
more experience in order to go beyond those standards to become an expert. However
there is many experts around that I can be inspired by and their work will have
an impact on my creativity. I don’t have a favourite photographer and generally
I don’t like the word favourite. In my opinion many historical and contemporary
photographers deserve attention for the work they have produced which also
impacts on how the photography has been formed.
One
historical artist whose creations I admire is Henri Cartier-Bresson. He was a French
photographer considered to be the father of modern photojournalism and a master
of candid photography. He helped develop the street photography and life
reportage style that has influenced the photographers of future generations. He
created the concept of ‘The Decisive Moment”.
‘’The
decisive moment, is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of
the significance of events as well as the precise organization of forms which
gives that event its proper expression’’.
Another
expert of this kind is contemporary British photographer Martin Parr. He is
known for his photographic projects that take a critical look at certain aspects
of modern life and society in England. For me personally the most outstanding
project is ,,The last resort’’ where Martin Parr, in a very innovative way,
documents the seaside of Brighton. The very colourful images show the truth
about British culture in the mid 19th
century.
Image source
http://www.swiatobrazu.pl/100-najwazniejszych-zdjec-swiata-henri-cartier-bresson-decydujacy-moment-21062.html
http://iconicphotos.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/hyeres-cartier-bresson/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/photography/genius/gallery/parr.shtml
