Final: It's A Small World
Itʼs a Small World allows for the exploration of the studio as a viable part of an artistic practice. Working small will give you the freedom to construct realities, which may have never existed otherwise. The studio is a space to explore the interrelationships of control and experimentation. It stands apart from the social world, but it is indirectly connected. The isolation may allow some to explore ideas that involve identity (self and the construction of meaning), while many others will remake or allegorize the outside world. For all, this is an opportunity for the improvisation and execution of elaborately constructed sets and architectural design.
5 Final edited images – TIFF/PSD files with smart object embedded
5 Final edited images resized for web – 1200 pixels long dimension – jpg format
5 Final Prints: 11"x16" or larger
Artist Statement: 250 words minimum
You are required to make a set (use cardboard, metal, objects, foam core, various other materials), 15"x15" base with a at least of 10" height.
Begin with sketch of your potential set. Identify any potential hurtles and accompanying solutions. Identify lighting needs. Construct for set with lighting needs in mind. ie. does a wall need to be transparent or a roof removed. Make at least 5 images of your setup and 5 prints for the critique.
Materials Ideas:
Cut paper and photographs, snow globes, food, toys, models, clay, play dough.
Lighting Ideas:
Hot lights, available lights, any lights (glass lights, light bulbs, disco lights, etc)
Tips
Plan ahead, and have all of the item in hand and ready before you begin.
Have sketch and/or images that you draw inspiration from.
Sketch lighting setup.
Use the hand held meters
Bracket your exposures: +1⁄2, +1, –1⁄2, and –1 stop - Choose an f-stop that gives you the effect that you want -
Minimum of 60-70 images shot to be used to construct images
Due Date: Dec 8th Thursday
Itʼs a Small World allows for the exploration of the studio as a viable part of an artistic practice. Working small will give you the freedom to construct realities, which may have never existed otherwise. The studio is a space to explore the interrelationships of control and experimentation. It stands apart from the social world, but it is indirectly connected. The isolation may allow some to explore ideas that involve identity (self and the construction of meaning), while many others will remake or allegorize the outside world. For all, this is an opportunity for the improvisation and execution of elaborately constructed sets and architectural design.
Requirements:
5 Final edited images – TIFF/PSD files with smart object embedded
5 Final edited images resized for web – 1200 pixels long dimension – jpg format
5 Final Prints: 11"x16" or larger
Artist Statement: 250 words minimum
Artists to Reference:
David Levanthal:http://www.davidlevinthal.com
Sandy Skoglund: http://www.sandyskoglund.com
James Casebere: http://www.jamescasebere.com
Laurie Simmons: http://www.lauriesimmons.net
Thomas Demand: http://www.thomasdemand.info
Duane Michals:http://duanemichals.tumblr.com
Boyd Webb:http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/boyd-webb
Anthony Goicolea: http://www.anthonygoicolea.com
Lori Nix:http://www.lorinix.net
Steps Outline: David Levanthal:http://www.davidlevinthal.com
Sandy Skoglund: http://www.sandyskoglund.com
James Casebere: http://www.jamescasebere.com
Laurie Simmons: http://www.lauriesimmons.net
Thomas Demand: http://www.thomasdemand.info
Duane Michals:http://duanemichals.tumblr.com
Boyd Webb:http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/boyd-webb
Anthony Goicolea: http://www.anthonygoicolea.com
Lori Nix:http://www.lorinix.net
You are required to make a set (use cardboard, metal, objects, foam core, various other materials), 15"x15" base with a at least of 10" height.
Begin with sketch of your potential set. Identify any potential hurtles and accompanying solutions. Identify lighting needs. Construct for set with lighting needs in mind. ie. does a wall need to be transparent or a roof removed. Make at least 5 images of your setup and 5 prints for the critique.
Materials Ideas:
Cut paper and photographs, snow globes, food, toys, models, clay, play dough.
Lighting Ideas:
Hot lights, available lights, any lights (glass lights, light bulbs, disco lights, etc)
Tips
Plan ahead, and have all of the item in hand and ready before you begin.
Have sketch and/or images that you draw inspiration from.
Sketch lighting setup.
Use the hand held meters
Bracket your exposures: +1⁄2, +1, –1⁄2, and –1 stop - Choose an f-stop that gives you the effect that you want -
Assignments will be evaluated on the overall quality of your work, the creativity and content of your work, your technical proficiency of camera controls/image editing, use of composition and digital contact sheets.
Total Points - 100
Overall quality -50
Content and Creativity – 25
Technical – 15
Composition – 10
