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TMI PHOTOGRAPHY I
Project 5: In The Style Of, Part I
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
-- Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC)
One age-old method of learning about an art medium is to imitate an established artist. In order to understand your craft with depth and thoughtfulness, you must understand what artists have done before you.
For this project, you will research and present on the style/manner of a photographic artist that has been influential in the history of photography. After you complete Part I, you will make photographs in the style of your artist for a separate project grade.
Below is a list of artists. You will each choose an artist that you'd like to research and (later) photograph in their style. Choose a few in case another student chooses your first choice artist. Artists will be assigned on a first come/ first serve basis.
-- Confucius (551 BC - 479 BC)
One age-old method of learning about an art medium is to imitate an established artist. In order to understand your craft with depth and thoughtfulness, you must understand what artists have done before you.
For this project, you will research and present on the style/manner of a photographic artist that has been influential in the history of photography. After you complete Part I, you will make photographs in the style of your artist for a separate project grade.
Below is a list of artists. You will each choose an artist that you'd like to research and (later) photograph in their style. Choose a few in case another student chooses your first choice artist. Artists will be assigned on a first come/ first serve basis.
Artists:
Edward Burtynsky
Gordon Parks
Don Hogan Charles
Cindy Sherman
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Vivian Maier
Robert Frank
Dorothea Lange
William Eggleston
Margaret Bourke-White
Ansel Adams
Dawoud Bey
Stephen Shore
Lori Nix
Edward Burtynsky
Gordon Parks
Don Hogan Charles
Cindy Sherman
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Vivian Maier
Robert Frank
Dorothea Lange
William Eggleston
Margaret Bourke-White
Ansel Adams
Dawoud Bey
Stephen Shore
Lori Nix
Part 1 of this project will consist of 2 components:
RESEARCH -- Biography with bibliography and source images
Write a 3 page biography with at least 10 source artist images including dates and titles:
Your paper should cover:
As part of your research, look at as many images made by your artist as you can. Familiarize yourself with their work, their major themes, their material and process. Look for interviews online (check Art21), look for museums that have their collections, look for source references in the library, online, etc.
PRESENTATION -- 10-15 minute presentation on your artist, their biography, and their work
You will create a digital presentation using Google Slides about your artist. Your presentation must be 10-15 minutes long (no more, no less) and should include high res image files, at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge. We will go over in class how to search for high res images on Google.
Your presentation should include information from your paper, but DO NOT read from your paper as a script. You may use notecards if needed, but ideally you should have your presentation memorized.
On Tuesday, 1/12/21, you will each sign up for presentation dates during class. On the date you choose, you must turn in both your typed biography and presentation.
RESEARCH -- Biography with bibliography and source images
Write a 3 page biography with at least 10 source artist images including dates and titles:
- MLA format
- double spaced
- 12 point font with a cover page
- bibliography
- image list. (Note: your images are not included in your paper length requirement). Write an accompanying bibliography with at least two sources (not including Wikipedia). Try searching JSTOR through the TMI Library Resources for scholarly articles written about your artist. I also have monographs by many artists, which you can look at during class to see and read about their work.
Your paper should cover:
- Biographical information about your artist (who they are, where they are from, how they got into photography, what have they contributed to the history of photography, have they received an awards or recognition for their art, etc)
- Information about their artwork (what kind of photographs they make, how do they make their photographs, what kind of camera do they use, what sort of themes does their work cover, is the artist known for a certain body of work, etc. If the artist is known for producing several famous bodies of work, be sure to touch on all of them.)
- Any other information you feel is pertinent to understanding the style and manner of the artist's work (was your artist inspired by the work of other artists, did they experience a life changing event that influenced their photography, etc.)
As part of your research, look at as many images made by your artist as you can. Familiarize yourself with their work, their major themes, their material and process. Look for interviews online (check Art21), look for museums that have their collections, look for source references in the library, online, etc.
PRESENTATION -- 10-15 minute presentation on your artist, their biography, and their work
You will create a digital presentation using Google Slides about your artist. Your presentation must be 10-15 minutes long (no more, no less) and should include high res image files, at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge. We will go over in class how to search for high res images on Google.
Your presentation should include information from your paper, but DO NOT read from your paper as a script. You may use notecards if needed, but ideally you should have your presentation memorized.
On Tuesday, 1/12/21, you will each sign up for presentation dates during class. On the date you choose, you must turn in both your typed biography and presentation.
PRESENTATION DATES:
Thursday, January 21st:
Mikae
Anaya
Abby
Friday, January 22nd:
George
Chloe
Andy
Monday, January 25th:
Elise
Colin
Tuesday, January 26th:
Jacob
Zac
Mateo
Thursday, January 21st:
Mikae
Anaya
Abby
Friday, January 22nd:
George
Chloe
Andy
Monday, January 25th:
Elise
Colin
Tuesday, January 26th:
Jacob
Zac
Mateo
DUE DATES:
Tuesday, 1/12/21— Choose your artist
Thursday, 1/14/21— Presentation date sign-up by end of class
Friday, 1/15/ 21— Artist source images due (10 JPEGS) -- folder in Google Drive
This is due by midnight in Google Drive - Create a Project 5 - Part 1 folder. Create a folder labeled Artist Source Images and place your files here. Label your files as lastname_firstname_artistname_01, etc. Make sure your source images are at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge.
Thursday - Tuesday, 1/21 - 26 — PROJECTS DUE (Paper and Presentation) before class begins on your sign-up date
Tuesday, 1/12/21— Choose your artist
Thursday, 1/14/21— Presentation date sign-up by end of class
Friday, 1/15/ 21— Artist source images due (10 JPEGS) -- folder in Google Drive
This is due by midnight in Google Drive - Create a Project 5 - Part 1 folder. Create a folder labeled Artist Source Images and place your files here. Label your files as lastname_firstname_artistname_01, etc. Make sure your source images are at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge.
Thursday - Tuesday, 1/21 - 26 — PROJECTS DUE (Paper and Presentation) before class begins on your sign-up date
- You must turn in a digital copy of your biography with bibliography and image list. Make sure this is saved as a PDF under your Project 5 - Part 1 folder in Google Drive labeled as lastname_firstname_biography_final.
- Your presentation must be uploaded to your Project 5 - Part 1 folder in Google Drive labeled as lastname_firstname_presentation BEFORE you come to class on your presentation day. It is essential that you have this file uploaded so that everyone may give their presentation in a timely fashion. If you don't meet the deadline, you project will be counted as late with an automatic 20 point deduction.
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