Protest or Persuade

Students must select a topic in which they protest, or persuade. The primary photo used for the topic, must be taken by the student. The topic must be presented clearly, as well as their stand on the topic.

Quilts

Students will be creating four individual projects into one final piece. Each square has a specific theme.

How I see myself on the inside
How others see me on the outside
My Past
My Future

Each square must be 8 X 10, contain at least one photograph student has taken, text or words, one or more personal symbols. Create an emphasis in each square, so our eyes know where to go first. This will provide unity within the whole piece.

Know Your Motto

Colorado, Justin Fuller

Nevada, Katie Lee

Arizona, Erin Finsrud

Michigan, Friends of Type

 

 

 

"Know Your Motto" was originally started by Dan Cassaro. This project was to illustrate the state's motto. Students are making their own rendition of this concept. They are to choose a state, stick with a purple and gray palette, then come up with a concept that depicts the motto of the state they have chosen to make this representation.

Reflection

Students learned how to draw a realistic eye using Photoshop. Then, they had to choose what would appear as the reflection. Why is this image so important to be seen?

A Day in the Life of . . .

Students are to create an essay using photos. The photos should tell a story and reflect a day in their life. This can be a particular event, or just an average day. Keep in mind that the pictures should have good composition, good exposure, and be aware of the content in the background.

Social Issues

We will be using Barbara Kruger's artwork as the jumping off point for our Social Issue Project.

When we talk about social issues in class, what we are actually talking about are the ideas and beliefs that society as a whole presses down upon us, that end up effecting our lives in one way or the other. Some social influences are very general and effect most people, and then they individualize themselves depending on who you are, and where you are in life.

In this project you will be challenged to identify a social issue that affects you and your life directly. The concept for this project is the MOST important part. The first thing you will need to do is complete a brainstorm sheet.

When you find the issue you would like to address then you need to take photos for it. It can be one photo or many. All photos will be desaturated black and white. If you would like to combine photos in photoshop it will be entirely up to you. It will all depend on what you are trying to accomplish.

You will need to come up with a statement. Remember, Barbara's statements are not obvious. She doesn't say, "all of us have something we fight with" She says, "Your Body is a Battleground". It is a statement, a strong statement, but also one that allows us interpretation. Your statement is perhaps the most important part of this assignment.You will add your statement to your image on an 8x10 document. You will ONLY use RED, BLACK, and WHITE for your lettering. You can add boxes and borders with those colors as well. The font you choose needs to be one of the simplistic block fonts.

While the project will be simple in the set up, the meaning should extend to great depth.

Advanced Camera Setting Contact Sheet

Five labeled examples of each setting. The design element is up to the student, and they will use the skills they have previously learned to display their examples. Students will also post which example is their strongest, and why.