How to do photography collection? Studying abroad in photography is one of the most popular majors in recent years! How do photography students make their own collections? Lunyi, Huangyi, Edinburgh and Goldsmith College (Goldsmiths) are all good choices for students who want to apply for studying in the UK as a master of photography.

Usually, we use our spare time to invite more models to create and accumulate more collections of works. In addition, we also invite students to participate in Shanghai Fashion Week every year, and we have the opportunity to meet new colleagues and accumulate works, and expose more of our works, so that more people can see it and there will be customers

Although the success cannot be copied, the successful experience can be used for reference, especially some points that should be paid attention to when making the work collection:

　　 Interdisciplinary and cross media

Reflect the interdisciplinary and cross media vision, and be able to examine and think about photography from different angles and levels.

Students can learn from and integrate the knowledge, theories, methods and technologies of other disciplines or fields, such as philosophy, sociology, history, literature, music, painting, etc., to enrich and expand their own photographic language and content.

　　 Fable and Vision

They should have a sense of fable and visual perception, and be able to express their views and imagination of the world through photography.

The creators can use photography to build their own stories or metaphors, and convey their views or feelings through comparison, symbols, metaphors and other means.

No matter how big or small the shooting is, we will do a good job of shooting planning every time, so that we won't have no idea what to do if there is an emergency at the shooting scene. If we have time to go ahead of time, we can already think of where the model will shoot and what actions to take when we go ahead of time.

　　 Use of words

The stories and feelings recorded behind the photos, many students may think that there is no way or even some resistance to writing words or adding words in the works, but a photographer is good at using image language to express his cognition and feelings, and also needs to use certain words to supplement and expand the parts that cannot be expressed by image language, Of course, as long as you have something to say, you can say it well.

　　 Reflection and criticism

They should have a sense of reflection and critical spirit, and be able to use photography to reveal and question the role and function of images in contemporary culture.

Photography can be used to analyze and comment on the mechanism and consequences of image production, dissemination and consumption, such as power, ideology, media, market, etc., and put forward their own positions and attitudes;

Photography can also be used to explore and challenge the nature, form and semantics of images, such as authenticity, credibility, reproducibility, interpretation, etc., and put forward their own questions and answers.

Analysis of photographic works (composition rules and style)

　　 Be sensitive

Do not fall into the creation method of template and routine. Read, think and understand the context of contemporary art. Any creation must be inspired by feelings. In fact, most of creation needs your efforts and can't see any return in the short term. But since you love it, you should stick to it. This is an era of no lack of traffic. As long as you are talented enough, you will be found one day!

　　 What is a good photo?

In the process of using computers to select pictures, we often have difficulty in deciding whether to choose this one or another. After seeing many works, we increasingly find that we can't distinguish between good pictures. Here we suggest that you first sort out all the photos you took, print them into five inch photos, spread them all on the table or even on the ground, screen them, remember what touched you at the moment you took the photo, and feel how the photos can convey feelings, and try to write these feelings on the back of the photos in words, And in the process of selection, complete the sorting of photos.

　　 Good typesetting can catch the examiner

The layout with distinctive style and prominent focus will attract examiners to understand the story behind the design. Here are some tips for layout:

　　 Simple and clean, highlighting key points

There is no need for fancy decorative design, and there is a visual focus that can be captured at first glance. Try to refine the language, refine the works, and avoid too empty typesetting.

　　 Leave appropriate blank, with clear priorities

The layout of the design should not be too full, and it is important to leave appropriate blank. At the same time, the layout should visually highlight the project highlights, so that the examiner can get the [core idea] of the design at a glance.

　　 Unified style, highlighting individuality

It is suggested to select no more than 3 main colors for the whole collection, in a form of unified layout, to better show the distinctive [design style].

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