Art 80 Assignments, Fall 2013

Assignments

Project #1
Scanogram & Collages
An exercise in creating and composing camera-less images.

This project has two components.

1. Scanogram
   For this project you will need to explore the use of the scanner to create a scanogram. It is recommended that you place a piece of clear plastic down before you scan your items. Please think about composition, as well as what items are being used (Are you trying to tell a story? How do the items relate to each other?).
2. Collage
   Please create a collage using found images and/or text from periodicals, magazines or online sources. You can scan and print your collage, or you can present you collage as is. The collage should encompass ideas that interest you as an artist.

What to bring on critique day: 1 scanogram print and 1 collage. Both images need to be 8x10 inches or larger. Please bring push pins and arrive early to install your work. Grading will be based on composition, content, execution of idea and class participation.

Project #2

Exterior photographs: Capturing the city and the land.

Composing in camera for photographing cityscapes and landscapes

1. Using your understanding of camera function, go outside and photograph the cityscape as well as the landscape. Do not make people the main focus (no portraits). Pay attention to composition, your intention with the image, and the conception framework behind creating the image.
   
   What to bring on critique day: 2 photographs of landscapes, and 2 photographs of cityscapes (they can relate to each other, or contrast each other). All images need to be 8x10 inches or larger. Please bring push pins and arrive early to install your work. Grading will be based on composition, content, execution of idea and class participation.

Project #3

Interior photographs and nighttime photography

Working in low light environments

1. Using your understanding of camera function and how to work in low light situations, use a tripod to stabilize your camera and photography both inside (anytime) and outside (nighttime). For this assignment, it is okay if you have a human subject. Pay attention to how you are using your camera in low light situations technically, how to create or capturing movement, creating mood using available light, and your intent in creating these images.
   
   What to bring on critique day: A total of 4 photographs. 2 photographs of interior, and 2 photographs of nighttime exterior photographs (they can relate to each other, or contrast each other). 2 of these 4 photographs should be capturing movement, so that you understand how shutter speed and ISO works. All images need to be 8x10 inches or larger. Please bring push pins and arrive early to install your work. Grading will be reviewing your understanding of creating images in low light situations, camera stabilization, focus, composition, content, execution of idea and class participation.

Project #4

The Portrait
How to render someones image

1. Using your understanding of exterior, interior and low light photographing ability, select a time and place to photograph a selected individual. The image must convey information about the person, and give a glimpse into their personality. Please shoot 100 images with your subject and spend a total of 2 hours with them. Shoot close up, and from far away.
   
   What to bring on critique day: 4 photographs from your portrait session. Images need to be 5x7 or larger. Please bring push pins and arrive early to install your work. Grading will be based on your effectiveness in capturing a portrait or a person and conveying information or a story about them. You will also be graded on focus, composition, execution of idea and class participation.
   
   EXTRA CREDIT: Present your images in 11x14 or 16x20.

Project #5

The Narrative

How to tell a story through a series of images

1. For the final project, time, place and subject are up to you. A written proposal must be received and approved by the instructor by the date noted in your syllabus. You will need to create a narrative using the technical skill and art historical background you have acquired during this course. You will presenting a total of 5 images on critique day.
   
   What to bring on critique day: 5 photographs that convey a narrative. Images need to be 5x7 or larger (no larger than 8x10 inches). Please bring push pins and arrive early to install your work. Grading will be based on your effectiveness in telling a story (however abstract it may be), content, execution of idea, composition of images, print quality and the sequential ordering of the images.

Essay Assignment

During this course, you will need to write one 2 page essay on a photographer that you find interesting. I suggest going to a museum, gallery, or even your local library to find and research a photographer. In this paper, discuss at least 3 pieces of their work and using the techniques you learned in our critiques – decode and pick it apart. Must be typed in Times New Roman pt 12 font, with 1 inch margins. Make sure to staple your assignment.
Due at the beginning of class on 11/19/2013.