1. Research and Analysis of Images
• The formal elements
• Image analysis – the basics.

2. Visual Elements
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Line
Texture
Pattern
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• What is meant by line, texture and pattern in
an image?

3. Line

4. Texture
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5. Pattern

6. Shape

7. Form

9. Analysing images
• Why bother?
• There are lots of things to consider when looking
at and analysing images, such as:
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framing and composition
depth of field
lighting – natural or artificial?
communication and meaning
Contextual info (socio-political and historical)
use of the formal elements – line, texture……

10. Analyse an Image
• 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
Use the grid to help break these down
• 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. Tim Walker
Don McCullin

12. Bill Henson