"Identity, Mediated"
Paired up randomly, students take two pictures to represent their partners after interviewing each other.
The black & white portrait imitates the style of one of the following photographers whose work we have discussed in class: Julia Margaret Cameron, David Octavius Hill, Oscar Gustav Rejlander, Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner, Etienne Carjat, or Gaspard Félix Tournachon Nadar. Students choose their own style and approach they deem appropriate to portray their partners in the color picture.
Students are encouraged to use the essay to help the viewer understand who their partners are, or the essay can even contradict the way their partners are portrayed in their photographs. Alternatively, the photographs and words can give their partners a constructed identity that might be different from their own perception.
*Students: when commenting on the b&w pictures, think about whether or not the evocation of a specific photographer's work is successful. Consider how much effort the photographer/model put into staging the shot (dress/costume, props, lighting, etc.) and what you think should have been done to make the picture better. Consider the composition, contrast, saturation, and image/text relationship when commenting on each photograph.
(Note: the texts and comments have not been redacted, edited, or corrected for typos or errors)
Paired up randomly, students take two pictures to represent their partners after interviewing each other.
The black & white portrait imitates the style of one of the following photographers whose work we have discussed in class: Julia Margaret Cameron, David Octavius Hill, Oscar Gustav Rejlander, Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner, Etienne Carjat, or Gaspard Félix Tournachon Nadar. Students choose their own style and approach they deem appropriate to portray their partners in the color picture.
Students are encouraged to use the essay to help the viewer understand who their partners are, or the essay can even contradict the way their partners are portrayed in their photographs. Alternatively, the photographs and words can give their partners a constructed identity that might be different from their own perception.
*Students: when commenting on the b&w pictures, think about whether or not the evocation of a specific photographer's work is successful. Consider how much effort the photographer/model put into staging the shot (dress/costume, props, lighting, etc.) and what you think should have been done to make the picture better. Consider the composition, contrast, saturation, and image/text relationship when commenting on each photograph.
(Note: the texts and comments have not been redacted, edited, or corrected for typos or errors)
Kevin A.
Some would abandon the idea of ever going through their daily lives in exertion and dealing with other daily hassles. Dredging through her active lifestyle of a world, it is a complicated ordeal for her to uncover moments where she can relax and find quietude and tranquility. Struggling with and juggling twenty hours a week dedicated to service, it is not easy for her to place a smile on her face. To even find the time to merely reflect on how busy her life is, is really unusual and unordinary. Stress would be the best candidate and can single-handedly define the life of this extremely active individual.
But amidst all of the chaos that ensues in her daily life, there is still room for composure. Keeping cool and in control has always aided in the success of every accomplishment achieved. It has been nine years since a horse?s whisper carried through her life and kept her sane. There are not a lot of things she can call her "saving grace" other than the grace of a horse to whisk her away and keep her serene and in the scene. It is a comfort to know that at the end of the day, everything- from her emotions, to her presence, and even her tact are still intact. To understand how this fresh face can undertake the daily demands of our society is to completely understand what strain and anxiety entail; this is something worthy of applause.
Some would abandon the idea of ever going through their daily lives in exertion and dealing with other daily hassles. Dredging through her active lifestyle of a world, it is a complicated ordeal for her to uncover moments where she can relax and find quietude and tranquility. Struggling with and juggling twenty hours a week dedicated to service, it is not easy for her to place a smile on her face. To even find the time to merely reflect on how busy her life is, is really unusual and unordinary. Stress would be the best candidate and can single-handedly define the life of this extremely active individual.
But amidst all of the chaos that ensues in her daily life, there is still room for composure. Keeping cool and in control has always aided in the success of every accomplishment achieved. It has been nine years since a horse?s whisper carried through her life and kept her sane. There are not a lot of things she can call her "saving grace" other than the grace of a horse to whisk her away and keep her serene and in the scene. It is a comfort to know that at the end of the day, everything- from her emotions, to her presence, and even her tact are still intact. To understand how this fresh face can undertake the daily demands of our society is to completely understand what strain and anxiety entail; this is something worthy of applause.
Kevin A.
Some would abandon the idea of ever going through their daily lives in exertion and dealing with other daily hassles. Dredging through her active lifestyle of a world, it is a complicated ordeal for her to uncover moments where she can relax and find quietude and tranquility. Struggling with and juggling twenty hours a week dedicated to service, it is not easy for her to place a smile on her face. To even find the time to merely reflect on how busy her life is, is really unusual and unordinary. Stress would be the best candidate and can single-handedly define the life of this extremely active individual.
But amidst all of the chaos that ensues in her daily life, there is still room for composure. Keeping cool and in control has always aided in the success of every accomplishment achieved. It has been nine years since a horse?s whisper carried through her life and kept her sane. There are not a lot of things she can call her "saving grace" other than the grace of a horse to whisk her away and keep her serene and in the scene. It is a comfort to know that at the end of the day, everything- from her emotions, to her presence, and even her tact are still intact. To understand how this fresh face can undertake the daily demands of our society is to completely understand what strain and anxiety entail; this is something worthy of applause.
Some would abandon the idea of ever going through their daily lives in exertion and dealing with other daily hassles. Dredging through her active lifestyle of a world, it is a complicated ordeal for her to uncover moments where she can relax and find quietude and tranquility. Struggling with and juggling twenty hours a week dedicated to service, it is not easy for her to place a smile on her face. To even find the time to merely reflect on how busy her life is, is really unusual and unordinary. Stress would be the best candidate and can single-handedly define the life of this extremely active individual.
But amidst all of the chaos that ensues in her daily life, there is still room for composure. Keeping cool and in control has always aided in the success of every accomplishment achieved. It has been nine years since a horse?s whisper carried through her life and kept her sane. There are not a lot of things she can call her "saving grace" other than the grace of a horse to whisk her away and keep her serene and in the scene. It is a comfort to know that at the end of the day, everything- from her emotions, to her presence, and even her tact are still intact. To understand how this fresh face can undertake the daily demands of our society is to completely understand what strain and anxiety entail; this is something worthy of applause.
