Final Print Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Your final prints are due by Monday, December 12, by 10:00am.

The art office will be open as normal (7:30am-4:30pm), so if I am not in my office, then please go into the digital lab through the art office. Leave your final prints on the front table clearly labeled with your name. I will be emailing you all when everything is graded and ready to be picked up from the digital lab.

Thank you so much for a great semester! I hope you enjoyed the class. If you ever have any questions feel free to email me at ryan.jillianp@gmail.com

Wish you all the best!

Final Work Day

Tuesday, December 6

I would like everyone to have a working artist statement. This is not your final draft but you should have a good idea of what you need/want to say. I want everyone to have something on paper (either printed or handwritten) so that it can be shared with classmates and notes can be made. We will be spending part of the class reading these statements, discussing them and helping each other resolve any issues. In addition to working on artist statements, there will be some time for you to work on editing/printing. I recommend that you take advantage of the fact that I will be there, along with the rest of your classmates, and ask for input and ask any questions you may have. This will be a good time to hang your work, step back, think about details of editing and how you want to present your final prints.

For Tuesday:
- Artist Statement (on paper)
- Working images/prints

Work In Progress Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, November 29

2:20-2:40  Makenzie Pelletier
2:40-3:00  Madison Cooper
3:00-3:20  Jode Gayle
3:20-3:40  Chloe Frye
3:40-4:00  Sohee Kim
4:00-4:20  Sarah Hinzman
4:20-4:40  Rebecca Migotsky
4:40-5:00  Cydney Sloan

Thursday, December 1

2:20-2:40  Melanie Brody
2:40-3:00  Taylor Schwartz
3:00-3:20  Erica Lynch
3:20-3:40  Daniel Dias
3:40-4:00  Mike Lopez
4:00-4:20  Liz Ingoldsby
4:20-4:40  Jordyn Poole
4:40-5:00  Shannon Luck

Artist Talk Write-Up- Podcasts

Due by Thursday, December 8th

Listen to one of the following podcasts and write a one-page response. Your write-up should include a description of what was covered and discussed. Also, include your thoughts on the artist's work and what was said. Mention anything that stood out to you or caught your interest.

No. 7- Brian Ulrich (Soundcloud)
No. 7: Brian Ulrich, Andrew Russeth- Images from talk

No. 102- John Divola

No. 257- Anthony Hernandez

No. 168- Alec Soth

Scheduling Final Critique- Doodle Poll

You guys will all receive an email from me via Doodle, an online poll that will help us schedule a date and time for our final critique. This is an easy way for me to collect all of your schedules and figure out what time would work best for everyone. Simply fill out the times that you are available on the selected days by checking the box when you are free and leaving it blank when you are busy. Click save to submit your responses. You should be able to go back in and edit your responses if anything changes.

Finally, I understand that you all have finals, classes, work, etc. but please be considerate and do not say you're busy if you really aren't (or if you just want to sleep in). There are 16 projects to get through, so I'm asking all of you to be as flexible as possible.

Email me with any questions you have.

http://doodle.com/poll/shrv2hyz4v9wtmuegza77a6m/private

Final Project

Throughout the semester I have developed assignments and projects specifically to help you learn about different aspects of photography. However, a huge part of being an artist means being self-disciplined and self-motivated. So, for your final project you will be responsible for developing your own project. I have determined general requirements and have set a timeline for the next few weeks, but you are responsible for coming up with the idea/topic of your project. Begin by writing down your thoughts in any form you choose, such as a list of subject matter, conceptual thoughts, narrative plots, places to photograph, questions you have, etc. Choose a subject/topic/idea that you are interested in and investigate it over the next few weeks.

You will write a one-page proposal describing your project and what you hope to investigate further through your photographs. You will present your project to the class with preliminary ideas, sketches, inspiration and work-in-progress. On the week of November 29th, each of you will meet with me individually to look at work-in-progress and discuss the development of your project. For the final critique you will write a short artist statement about your work, which will be presented at the time of your critique and posted on your blog along with your final images. For this project I strongly encourage you to print on paper larger than 8.5x11”. Refer to the requirements below for the number of prints required for each paper size.

Requirements:
Written proposal and presentation to class (due Thursday, November 17th)
Work-in-progress meeting (sign up for a slot on November 29th or December 1st)
Number of final prints:
12-15 prints if you’re printing at 8.5x11”
9-12 prints if you’re printing at 11x14” or 11x17”
7-10 prints if you’re printing at 13x19“
Artist statement
Final images and statement posted to blog before critique

Critique 4- Mystery Bag

Thursday, November 10

1. 4 prints ready to hang and turn in (portfolio)

2. Those 4 images posted on your blog before critique

3. Contact sheet of all photographs taken for this project

We will be hanging four students' work at a time. Please begin hanging your work before class so we can begin promptly at 2:10.

Larger Inkjet Paper

For your final project you have the option of printing your photographs larger than 8.5x11 and I strongly encourage you to do so. It is not only great to learn how to use larger paper with the printers, but it will also allow you to see your photos in a different way. If you would like to do so, here are some things you need to know:

- Put your order in ASAP if you're ordering paper online
- The printers in the digital lab can handle paper up to 17" wide (the short side). This means you can buy paper that measures: 17x22", 13x19", or 11x17" (these are the standards)
- Keep in mind the number of prints required for the final plus test prints, test strips and mess ups.
- As the paper gets larger, the price of purchasing a box increases. But, no fear, there are options that won't break the bank. And it is totally worth it.
- Remember that printing on matte paper is a big adjustment from luster paper. And you cannot frequently be switching back and forth between Matte Black and Photo Black.

Some paper suggestions:

Epson Ultra Premium Luster- good basic luster paper
11.7 x 16.5 - 50 sheets
13 x 19 - 50 sheets

Canon Photo Paper Pro Luster- good basic luster paper
13 x 19 - 50 sheets
17 x 22 - 25 sheets

Ilford Galerie Prestige Smooth Pearl- Similar to Epson Premium Luster, a little nicer
11 x 17 - 25 sheets
13 x 19 - 25 sheets

Canon Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte- good basic matte paper
13 x 19 - 50 sheets

Epson Ultra Premium Paper Matte- good basic matte paper
13 x 19 - 50 sheets

Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fiber Silk- Nicer, higher-quality, cotton rag, luster paper
8.5 x 11 - 50 sheets
11 x 17 - 25 sheets
13 x 19 - 25 sheets
13 x 19 - 50 sheets


For each of these brands and types of paper you should search for other sizes and quantities if the link is not the specific amount/size you are looking for

Additional websites:
Adorama
Hunts
Amazon

Inspiration: Abstract + Still Life Photography

For your current project (Mystery Bag) I want you to really experiment with the materials you were given. Use the supplies in any way you would like: break them, cut them, use them to build something else, or use them in their normal state. For some inspiration I wanted to introduce the class to abstract photography and also revisit still life photography. Your images for this project do not have to be abstract or still life specifically, but I want you to be familiar with some alternative ways of approaching photography.

What is abstract photography?

An abstract image is one that has no direct association with the world or the object world. In other words, it is experimental, non-objective or conceptual in nature. Often times in abstraction contextual information is removed or obscured to convey an unreal experience, an idea or a sensation. Abstract photography often focuses on elements of color, texture, shadow and shape. 

 

Aaron Siskind

 

Minor White

 

Wolfgang Tillmans

Ellen Carey

 

Roger Ballen

What is still life photography?

Still life photography depicts inanimate subject matter, most often arranged by the photographer. Unlike abstraction, still life photography directly relates to the object and its context in the world. The photographer has almost all control over the set-up, lighting and composition. As a result of this control, lighting and framing are very important in this genre of photography.

 

Shirana Shabazi

 

 

Jan Groover

 

Sharon Core

 

Brittany Marcoux

 

Hiroshi Sugimoto

(Dioramas Series)

Project 4- Mystery Bag

Photography is all about working with what you’ve got. For this project you will be working with strict limitations that will force you to think quickly and creatively. Inside of the bag I have given you, there are some mystery items that you must incorporate in your photographs. You are to use these materials to create temporary interventions within the landscape. Your images should show your engagement with both the location you have selected and an attentive investigation of the materials supplied for this project. You may work with additional supplies but the materials supplied for this project must play a dominant role in your images. You must go outside into the landscape, you must work alone and people are not to be the focus of your images. You must remove the supplies from the location after the image has been created.

Rules/Requirements:
Incorporate mystery items
Go outside into the landscape
Work alone
People may not be the focus of your images
Remove supplies from location after the image has been taken
4 final prints
         Final images posted on blog before critique
         Contact sheets of all photos taken posted on blog before critique

Critique: Thursday November 10

Tuesday will be a work day

Critique 3- Emulation

Thursday, November 1

1. 5-7 prints ready to hang and turn in (portfolio)

2. Those 5-7 images posted on your blog before critique

3. Contact sheet of all photographs taken for this project

We will be hanging four students' work at a time. Please begin hanging your work before class so we can begin promptly at 2:10.

HW

Due Thursday, October 27

1. Read chapter on lighting posted on myCourses
2. Bring in object(s) for still life setup, and bring a tripod if you have one!!
3. Become an "expert" on the following lighting setups. Write a description of how it works and draw a diagram of the lighting setup with the subject, light source(s), and camera. You will be teaching the other members of your group.

Split Light:
Sarah
Sohee
Jordyn
Madison

Broad Light + Short Light:
Melanie
Shannon
Rebecca
Makenzie

Butterfly:
Jode
Mike
Liz
Cydney

Rembrandt:
Erica
Daniel
Chloe
Taylor

Meet in the Digital Lab at 2:10 and we will head over to the Service Building.

DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERAS!

Batteries charged, memory card, ready to go...

In-Class Activity: Cutting/Pasting and Rearranging Compositions

Part 1:

Cutting and Pasting
Using the photograph of yourself, replace the background. You will investigate 3 different approaches to making selections (magic wand, quick selection, lasso), refining the edge of your selection and how to copy, cut and paste. Repeat the following steps 3 times:

1. Open image in Photoshop
2. Duplicate Background layer
3. Isolate the figure from the background using the Magic Wand / Quick Selection / Lasso
4. Replace the background with another image or color field
5. Save working file as psd. Label w/ tool used to make your selection (Ex: RemoveBackground_MagicWand)
6. Save version for web (jpeg)
7. Post to blog

Part 2:

Making New Compositions
Create new compositions in Photoshop from the images provided. Explore the power of Photoshop’s editing capabilities by rearranging, duplicating, resizing, recoloring objects in the images. You may use any of the Transform functions, cut/copy/paste, adjustment layers, etc. but make sure to follow the rules given for each work of art. Choose to manipulate at least 2 of the following:

1. Kasimir Malevich- Black Rectangle, Blue Triangle, 1915
    Rule: Use the Lasso tool to make your selections

2. Henri Matisse- Blue Nude IV, 1952
    Rule: You have to use all seven parts to make your new composition

3. Kasimir Malevich- The Wood Cutter
    Rule: Change at least one color on the figure

4. Kasimir Malevich- 18th Construction (Left)

    Rene Magritte- Golconda (Right)

    Rule: Use elements of both of these images in one composition

 

HW Reminder- Due Tuesday 10/25

Don't forget:
- Blog Post #6 was due on Friday at 5:00pm. Not everyone has posted yet!
- Points are taken off when you don't post your final images on your blog before each critique. Some people still haven't posted their Show Not Tell/Self Portrait images!
- Post your amalgamation edit from Thursday's class before class tomorrow


Materials for Tuesday:
Hard drive with individual portraits from amalgamation
Inkjet Paper

We will be working in Photoshop again. For one activity we will be using your portraits that were taken for the amalgamation activity (the original photos not the composite). I would also like to go over printing from Photoshop, so please bring your paper.

Blog Post 6- Photographer for Emulation

Due by 5:00pm on Friday, October 21

By Friday evening, choose a photographer for the emulation project and create a blog post. In the post you should explain your reasoning for choosing this particular photographer, describe their work, style and approach, and explain what you hope to focus on while looking at their work. This post should include several examples of their work and the writing component should be at least 2 paragraphs.

HW

Due Thursday, October 20

As part of your research for the Emulation project, visit the library and check out one photobook/art book including the work of any photographer and bring it to class on Thursday, October 20th. Together we will look at the books and build a collection of possible options.The book does not have to contain the work of the photographer you choose, but it is important that you look at a number of photographers before making your decision. I want to see that you have been actively looking at different artists, so I would like to see a short list of names that you have narrowed down. If you already have one particular artist in mind, I still want you to look into other photographers so you can become familiar with more work and see what's out there.

So, where are the photobooks in the library?
If you have already looked online at the library catalog for "photography," you'll know that the photography books can be found on Dimond-Level 2 in the TR section.

Requirements:
Bring photobook
Narrow down and bring list of possible options

Critique 2- Show Not Tell/Self-Portrait

Tuesday, October 18

1. 5-7 prints ready to hang and turn in (portfolio)

2. Those 5-7 images posted on your blog before critique

For this critique, you do not have to post contact sheets of all of your images taken. I have seen your work in progress in class. Your images should show something about yourself. You will not be explaining your work at the beginning of your critique, so make sure that your images express what it is you're trying to say-- don't rely on your words. We will be hanging four students' work at a time. Please begin hanging your work before class so we can begin promptly at 2:10.

Project 3- Emulation

You are to photograph a series of images by following in the tradition, style, process, or technique of another artist or photographer. The derivative work should be the reproduction of the conceptual and/or technical features of the chosen photographer’s work. You should intend to push and express your own vision and views without directly copying. In other words, leave room to develop and find your own ideas within the project. You will build a consistent body of work containing 5-7 images. I want to see variety as well as an in-depth exploration of the chosen photographer’s style, process, or technique.

Choosing a photographer: You may use any photographer for your emulation. As part of your research, visit the library and check out one photobook/book including the work of any photographer and bring it to class on Thursday, October 20th. The book does not have to contain the work of the photographer you choose. Together we will look at the books and build a collection of possible options. Once you have made your decision, you will write a blog post about your chosen photographer. See Blog Post #6.


Requirements:
Choose photographer
5-7 final prints
Final images posted to blog before critique

Related Assignments:
HW- Bring in photobook on Thursday, October 20th
Blog Post #6 due by 5:00pm on Friday, October 21st

Critique: Thursday, November 3

Things to keep in mind: Build a consistent body of work, explore old/new photographic materials and techniques, explore and nurture your own style

HW

Due Tuesday, October 11

1. Edit and print scanned image. Your goal is to make a reproduction (as close a match as possible) of the original document. You will turn in your print along with the original scanned document at the beginning of class.

2. Edit and print Picnic Table image. You should work towards making your print look as natural as possible. Focus on the color casts both on screen and in your prints. Make subtle adjustments. Utilize the tone curve and adjustment brushes in Lightroom.

3. Have work in progress for Project 2: Show Not Tell/Self-Portrait. I will be looking at what you've done so far. Remember: Critique 2 is next Tuesday, October 18.


Materials for Tuesday:
Print of scanned image + original document
Print of Picnic Table image
Hard drive (with work in progress)
Portfolio box/binder (if I don't already have yours)
I will be returning the portfolios that I have with your work graded, you will swap out the images inside and turn in your scan and picnic table prints

Blog Post 5- Person, Place and Thing

For this assignment you will create a group of photographs that work together to describe one thing. You will explain and describe this thing/topic in three photographs: one of a person, one of a place, and one of a thing. The "Person" photograph must include a physical human presence. Photograph one person or multiple people that help describe your topic. The "Place" photograph should show an interior or exterior space the helps describe your topic. This could be the landscape or interior space something occupies or a place where something happened. The "Thing" photograph should include objects related to your topic. Photograph a still life, either found or created. The goal of this assignment is to open your eyes to the different ways you can describe something and explore the visual associations our minds create.

Requirements:
Choose one topic (state in blog post)
Post 3 photos:

   1 portrait (person/people)

   1 place (landscape/interior)

   1 thing (object/still life)