12. Assignment Three - 24/7 Project

Assignment Three - 24/7

This assignment is a a 24/7 narrative assignment, and in depth documentary recording of 24 hours in the life of someone who is employed, this will allow the chance to capture the person in work and out of work. 

It is required to find a subject to photograph over the 24 hour period, to create a 'day in the life of' feel.This can be carried out over several days and then brought together to create the narrative. 

The work has to show the subject at both time of work and time of rest and at least one photograph should be in the style of Richard Avedon, this should include a white background, and one photograph in the style of August Sander. It must be completed in Black and White, but can be shot in either digital or film. 

It must be clear where the subject works in the photographs, what that work entails. It's important to keep your eyes open for the decisive moment! and look for composition within your photographs and in the surroundings. Think about what will work well and it's important to hold the viewers attention throughout all of the images.

Between 10 and 15 images in total.

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