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Students will work to create a series of images that have a cohesive theme. We will look at several digital artists that work in series. The series gives the artist the option of exploring a theme in depth. Communication and unity will play a large role in this assignment. You will need to answer several questions before you start. Again, what do you want to communicate to the world? How are you going to create a connection between the viewer and the art? How will the viewer know that the multiple works are part of the same series? What elements and principles of design are you going to use to create unity? How will you set a mood?
Artist through out history have worked in series. Sometimes they have focused on portraits or landscapes. Picasso worked in several series. One of his most memorable was his blue period 1901-1904.
Learning Targets:
Students will learn/demonstrate how to create a series of images that are related using photoshop.
Students will learn/demonstrate how to communicate through the visual arts.
Students will seek out and develop new photoshop techniques via online tutorials/practice. Demonstrating self-teaching and discovery.
Assignment:
Students will create a series of images using Adobe Photoshop tools to create their finals. Minimum of three are due at time of turn in, however, more may be created. Students will have to construct a theme and the images must portray a mood. Students may use new ideas and tutorials online to complete the project. This assignment is a culmination of all of the tools and features we have used in class. It will be up to you on how you want to use the tools to complete your art.
Examples of Tom Chamber's series Dreaming in Reverse
We will also study the work of Duane Michaels. He creates photographic series dealing with different emotions and perspectives. We will watch a short video about his work in class.
Classroom Books:
Photography Textbook
The Photoshop CS6 book
Time Frame:
3 to 4 weeks
Materials:
Props
Lighting
Tripod
Camera
Computer
Pencil/paper
Adobe photoshop
Vocabulary:
Photoshop tools: Full list
Actions
Layers
Foreground
Mid-ground
Background
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