Photography: week 6

13 September 2013 (week 6)
Michelle Ngu Wei Tze (0316296)
Introduction to Photography
Assignment 4a Rule of Thirds

LECTURE

The Rule of Thirds

1. The photography rule of thirds tells us to align our subject with one of the points where those lines cross.

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2. The subject is one third of the way “into” the picture space – from either the top or bottom, and from either the left or right. It is not in the middle.

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3. Counterpoint : You can enhance the picture composition even more by creating a counterpoint. If you place your primary focal point at the thirds position, you can place a secondary focal point at the diagonally opposite thirds position.

4. There are also principles of design that underpin composition. These principles can also be used when composing or considering elements within a picture.

Domination/Emphasis, Isolation, Balance, Repetition, Alignment, Contrast, Rhythm, Symmetry/Asymmetry, Harmony

Instructions - 4a Rule of Thirds

4a) Rule of Thirds (5%)

Marking Criteria: The student must show evidence of knowledge and ability to use the Rule of Two-Thirds under the prescribed circumstances. Evidence of composition enhanced by cropping is acceptable in order to heighten the dynamism or intensity of the picture.

Exercise 4a - Rule of Thirds

Capture 3 Images adhering to the Rule of Thirds
Using 1 person
Using 3 persons
Using a scenery

When placing the image on the document for printing; place one image with the Rule of Third lines visible and another without the lines side by side (as instructed in class).