Final major project proposal

The title of my final major project is "Feminism in Fairy tales". I will work towards producing a series of six photographs which aim to portray the feminism within specific fairy tales.

This project extends my knowledge, understanding and creative ability because it takes what I already know and further develops my ability. This project allows me to be creative (as this is MY own chosen project - it is all my own work). Along the way I will have the opportunity to learn new things as I am going along. I will also have the chance to further understand modern day issues and allows me to build on them to create my own images with meaning.

My influences for this project are the more traditional fairy tales in literature. These are relevant to my ideas because my photographs will be based around the feminism and the stereotypes within these stories. The subject areas I intend to research are:

- What is a fairy tale and how are they stereotypically feminist?

- How specific photographers photograph general Disney characters

- Photographers who have taken a different view of certain characters based on their story

- Modern day examples of characters who challenge the roles of women expected by society

The materials, techniques and processes I intend to used are:

Materials:

- Camera (digital)

- Memory card

- Tripod

- Reflector

- Props

Techniques:

- Slow shutter

Processes:

- Photoshop (software)

Obviously I will experiment with other materials, techniques and processes in order to explore different outcomes so that I can develop on these outcomes. I will also experiment with different studio practices, workshop procedures and the use of particular equipment and software.

In order to investigate, develop, produce and evaluate my project, I have divided up my time as follows:

1st three weeks = research

2nd four weeks = test shooting and planning

3rd five weeks = produce final (edited) images 

In order to critically review and analyze my work to determine that it is successful, I intend on reviewing my own work. I will look at the use of props/clothing (as symbols and forms of identity) and the quality of my own work. I also intend on getting reviews from my peers:- I will ask on their opinion and whether or not they understand the meaning behind my work. Lastly, I will ask myself what I would have done differently in order to see if I am satisfied with my own work.