Project 3: Multiplicity

Due 11/8

Create a digital photo that utilizes at least 5 copies of yourself in the same environment.  They should match the perspective, lighting and coloring in the environment.  The clones should be positioned differently (shouldn’t just be 5 copies of the same photo) interacting with the environment or otherwise feel like they belong.  The integration should be seamless.

Student Examples

Related Articles/Artists:
Chino Otsuka inserts herself into childhood photos.
Man Photoshops himself into photos with Kendall Jenner
Photoshop Battle (100 Pictures)

The Real Fake Cameras of Toy Story 4

A fascinating video about how the digital cameras in Toy Story 4 were designed to emulate real cameras, and why certain shots used certain 'lenses' and techniques.

Assignment 4: Written Response

Due 10/25

Go to the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.  Find one piece in the museum that resonates with you, and write a one-page response.  It would help to record the artist's statement and use it to inform your response.  Post a sample of the image (if possible), the name of the artist and your response on your blog.

What is it about the piece that caught your eye?  What part of their technique or approach would you be interesting in possibly integrating into your own work?  What critiques do you have, if any?  What would you have done differently if you tried the same idea/technique/subject?

We will be attending the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts as a class on 10/18 at 11am (when it opens).  If you are unable to make it that day, you may go on your own time to complete the assignment.

Address:
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
400 North Ashley Drive Cube 200
Tampa, FL 33602

Cost: $8 (Bring student ID)

Project 2: Portrait

Due 11/1

Shoot a series of portraits that result in 10 final images. You can either photograph the same person in ten variations, or you can photograph 10 people in single image. 

You may enhance and edit the photos as you see fit.

Post the 10 images on your blog along with an explanation of your process, what decisions you made, what theme, mood or intent you were going for and why.

Artists for Reference:
Nan Goldin
Cindy Sherman
Sharon Lockhart
Alec Soth
Tina Barney - Artnet Profile / Website
Rineke Dijkstra
Diane Arbus
Sally Mann - Artnet Profile / Website
Thomas Ruff (warning: some of the photos are blurred but explicit)
Christopher Williams
Sophie Calle
Robert Frank

Articles
Eric Pickersgill photo series "Removed" where he removed the smart phones from his subjects before taking a picture, to emphasize how lonely and strange the world seems.
Photographer Helps to Save Lives of Pitbulls with Flower Crown Portraits



Student Examples
Jerry Gilchrist
Joshua Campbell
Jack Dean
Zane Willard
Lanie Jones
Steph Schaffer
Keri Behles