Images are made up of points, lines and shapes. According to Michael Freeman, a point "has to be a very small part of the total image, but to be significant it must contrast in some way with its setting—in tone or color, for example" (p.66). A series of points creates a line. In some cases lines are clearly defined edges of things; but sometimes lines are implied, and are created when the viewer "connects the dots" within an image. Shapes are made up of lines (triangles, circles, rectangles, etc.). Once again, these shapes can be clearly defined (the rectangle shape of a building for example) or implied by the placement of several objects and/or lines.
Create three images; one should emphasize the concept of point, one should explore line, and one shape.
Read Freeman, chapter3. Note especially pages 66–91.
Shoot photographs that demonstrate/explore the concepts of point, line & shape.
For point, create an image with a single point as the main focus. Look at Freeman's examples on pages 67–69.
For line, you may use horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or curved lines as your focus.
For shape, you may use triangles, circles, rectangles, or other common geometric shapes.
The goal of this assignment, as with the previous ones, is to make interesting photographs. The use of point, line & shape is the starting point, not the finish. Taking a photograph of a round object—like a plate for example—might satisfy the requirements of the assignment, but in all likely hood will produce a rather dull picture. The challenge is finding inventive ways to frame & suggest point, line & shape. Consider gestalt for example (chapter 2). On page 38, Freeman shows us an image that makes use of two circles. However, the circles are implied by the subtle curves in the figures and patterns of shadows. In the image on page 85, a triangle is created by the leaning doctor, bed rails, and patient lying in bed.
As with the first assignment, the images may be in color, black-and-white, or whatever color scheme you prefer. The subject matter is up to you (people, objects, landscapes, architecture, etc.), as long as the images meet the requirements spelled-out above.