Friday, April 26, 2024

Post Research Reflection

 Once you have completed the research you have to explain (Reflect) on why it is useful...

The research should have helped you generate some ideas about the kind of photography you intend to produce (Genre) and given you some ideas about your practical approach. 

This is your Initial intention. 

  • Operational context of your own work explain/analyse your thoughts on what type of work your project is going to be based on at this point. Are you producing Stock images; Social Photography; Editorial photography or something else? Or, are you uncertain at this point and you're going to see how your work comes together over the next couple of shoots? Explain where you are in terms of your photography's operational context (Type of photography) and your initial intention. 
    •  If you're unsure - offer a few suggestions where your work might fit into the world of photography? 
    • If you've got a good idea of the type of photography you're aiming to produce - explain its attributes - who typically might your client be, where might the images be seen, what is the purpose of the images potentially and what audience are you aiming at in terms of demographics?


  • Progression/Value explain/analyse your thoughts on how useful the knowledge you've gained from this research task is in terms your progression...
    • Has the research given you ideas or helped in terms of lighting/techniques/materials/approach? How will the research inform your own work? What aspects of their work will you borrow for your project? 
    • Do you think the research and knowledge gained will be useful as you progress through your course enabling you to attain passes, merits or distinctions? 
    • Do you understand that the research will be useful in terms of progressing onto a Degree course at the end of your 2nd year - explain your understanding. 
    • Can you see that the research you've done generally expands your knowledge of the options available to you as a potential photographer in the future - explain this in detail in your own words being specific about the research you've produced in this instance. 


  • Note These details can change as the project develops as long as you explain and detail the changes in your reflective practice. 


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