PPD3 choice of essay and plan

I have chosen my PPD3 title and have made an initial plan of action... My title is:-

The right to create self expression is more important than the right to privacy or the infringement of particular moral codes (i.e. religious, violence, war, taboo etc.. ) Discuss in terms of two or more visual examples.

And this is my first image choice... Read More....

Photographic Presentations

We have been asked make a presentation about the work of an influential photographer.. I have chosen Cecil Beaton, I think Cecil Beaton was the worlds first celebrity photographer, and his work and life story is fascinating.

I have started a new blog to cover all such presentations that I will make this year.

New Blog

One project completed, and another one beginning.. I have started the blog for my next project... looking at the bridges over the river Hull...

Vanitas Completed

Well, my vanitas project has been completed to mixed reviews.. It could have been better, but I know it could have been worse.. I think having seen everyone else's images mine are not the worst or the best ones.. I thought the whole standard of the class was excellent... so to everyone else... keep up the good work...

More Posts on Vanitas

As I am now preparing my final presentation, I have now posted on doing my first vanitas shoot, and also a piece on modern vanitas, its influences and interpretations.

ppd3 - Written submission - What do I want to achieve?

Ok, I have to submit in writing today... so I have edited together my blog entries, and set out what I hope to achieve..

What do I want to achieve?

Well having seen some of the winners of last year’s awards, I honestly think I can win some kind of prize… I think I can put together some kind of meaningful narrative, and that together with the technical skills I have, make a piece that is beautiful to watch as well as being a moving story… Might as well aim high…

A lazy Sunday afternoon... I have been looking at short films that have won prizes at film festivals.

I met a friend of mine last night, and mentioned about the film competition and I have convinced him to be the subject of a documentary short..

His name is Paul, and he is a pianist. His jobs at the minute include teaching, playing the organ in church, and accompanying students at performing arts classes.. should be a good subject...

http://hullympianfilmfestival.blogspot.com/