The evolution of photo project ideas

Young Sivapithecus, "Bob" to his friends, hasn't a clue. Past work can't be used on any course, and besides, how is he going to learn if he doesn't try something new, or talk to his tutor?

The "snap it and see" cherry-picking attitude of Australopithecus can sometimes bear fruit, but he is missing the benefits of having a theme and working to a plan. He can easily be distracted, and his project will end up looking too diverse. Also, anything he takes will be difficult to repeat or improve upon. He will learn in hindsight, but he should talk to his tutor.

Homo erectus here has a strong idea of what he wants to photograph but perhaps not how he wants his pictures to look. His research will be ok. But it will not link to his own work very well - he is putting the cart before the horse.

Homo sapiens is thinking clearly, making sure of his inspiration and how he wants to work before he settles on his subject matter. His work will be in context and also show a personal response to a theme that he has chosen carefully in consultation with his tutor!