Northwest School of the Arts
Charlotte, NC
Score: 6

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Rationale for Score:
Although the student chose the medium of photography exclusively for this section of the portfolio, she explores a broad range of compositional possibilities. The section demonstrates a serious exploration of various approaches to design and application of design principles. The works exhibit subtle tonal values as well as high contrast. The photographs range from highly representational to strongly abstract compositions. Light and shadow are used evocatively to convey form and subtle value progressions. When the student uses color in the digital work, it seems embedded as part of the composition of the photograph. Students can successfully employ many media and approaches when completing the breadth portion of the portfolio. This particular example demonstrates how the requirements for breadth can also be fulfilled within the constraints of one medium.

* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.

1. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" repetition/unity, black-and-white photograph
2. 6" x 8 1/2" perspective/layered image, black-and-white photograph
3. 6" x 9" line, black-and-white photograph
4. 6 1/2" x 9" shape/conceptual balance, black-and-white photograph
5. 6" x 9" texture/space, black-and-white photograph
6. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" light and shadow, black-and-white photograph
7. 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" radial design, black-and-white photograph
8. 9" x 2 1/2" asymmetrical object portrait, black-and-white photograph
9. 14" x 11" symmetry, digital photograph
10. 6" x 6" line/shape/symmetry, black-and-white photograph
11. 6" x 9" color/unity, digital photograph
12. 6" x 9" color/emphasis, digital photograph