WORDSMITH: (noun) a person who works with words; especially : a skillful writer —word·smith·ery. First known use: 1873
DIRECTIONS: Flick through the dictionary and stop at a random page. Close your eyes and pick a word with your finger. Read the associated definition and then illustrate your word. Carry out the exercise three times to construct a short visual sentence. No, the sentence does not need to make sense. Yes, they can be three disassociated words.
DIRECTIONS: make 10+ silhouette photographs for uploading to your blog next class.
MAKE THEM INTERESTING. CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT MATTER INTELLIGENTLY. ASK YOURSELF: "What in my photograph is going to hold the viewer's attention?" If your answer is not decisive - and if you don't feel for what you're photographing - make a different picture.