9. Analysing images
• Why bother?
• There are lots of things to consider when
looking at and analysing images, such as:
– framing and composition
– depth of field
– lighting – natural or artificial?
– communication and meaning
– use of the formal elements – line, texture……
10. So, what do you write about?
• Describe:
– Literally describe what you see in the image – what is it a picture of?
• Analyse:
– a breakdown of the image into bite size elements to help to uncover
the methods used by the photographer to create meaning.
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Lighting
composition and framing
use of colour (or not)
subject matter
the formal elements
camera settings
communication including socio-political context
• Evaluation:
– What do you think about the overall image – is it effective? discuss
your points made in the analysis to support your opinion. what does it
communicate to YOU? how has it influenced you?
11. Task
• Using the grid, take it in turns to discuss an
image. Use one element from the grid
14. Task
• Head to the library and begin to research into
suitable artists that you feel show the
elements as well as that interest you
• You should have found at least one and
copied/scanned/took the book out (finish as
HW if not)
• Remember to reference
