discussion-of the exam paper

exam brief

writing

words have been an inspiration for photographers and film makers, for both their appearance and meaning. Nancy Hellebrands close-up black and white photographs of handwriting are abstract studies of very personal linear forms. the posters by Jacques mage De La Villegle created from printed lettering that is combined and juxtaposed in torn layers. the title sequence from Wim Wenders film 'wings of desire' shows poetry in the process of being written with pen and ink, in contrast with the credits which appear as chalk on blackboards. produce your own response making reference to appropriate work by others.

the sky

Observations of clouds and skylines have proved inspirational for many photographers and film makers. Stephen shore and Edward Steichen photographed clouds at various times of the day. in the film mistaken memories of Medieval Manhattan. Brian Eno produced a time lapse sequence of new York filmed in a vertical format, with buildings silhouetted against a drifting atmospheric sky. in the photo book solitude of ravens, Masahisa Fukase produced evocative images of birds in flight against dramatic skies. produce your own response, making reference to appropriate work from others.