"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)
Jian S.
Behind a peaceful thought lies a war between structure and flow.
Who said writing a song is easy?
While Emily thinks of verse after key,
Her mind completely clashes with the melodies that conflict it.
Word by word she hears colors and writes sounds she sees,
Willing to let the battle be.
From an outside point of view there seems to be peace and calm,
But look deep within her mind
and you will encounter a battle that rages on.
Words versus Melodies
each struggling for advantage.
But when the song is finished,
White flags appear on both sides,
Each surrendering to each other.
There is peace once again with new focus on ivory and sound,
Steel strings with hammers and dim lights found.
Now there is a new force taking over that screams to be heard,
Her hands in rhythm, her voice in time.
Microphone check, three, two, one.
Behind a peaceful thought lies a war between structure and flow.
Who said writing a song is easy?
While Emily thinks of verse after key,
Her mind completely clashes with the melodies that conflict it.
Word by word she hears colors and writes sounds she sees,
Willing to let the battle be.
From an outside point of view there seems to be peace and calm,
But look deep within her mind
and you will encounter a battle that rages on.
Words versus Melodies
each struggling for advantage.
But when the song is finished,
White flags appear on both sides,
Each surrendering to each other.
There is peace once again with new focus on ivory and sound,
Steel strings with hammers and dim lights found.
Now there is a new force taking over that screams to be heard,
Her hands in rhythm, her voice in time.
Microphone check, three, two, one.
Jian S.
Behind a peaceful thought lies a war between structure and flow.
Who said writing a song is easy?
While Emily thinks of verse after key,
Her mind completely clashes with the melodies that conflict it.
Word by word she hears colors and writes sounds she sees,
Willing to let the battle be.
From an outside point of view there seems to be peace and calm,
But look deep within her mind
and you will encounter a battle that rages on.
Words versus Melodies
each struggling for advantage.
But when the song is finished,
White flags appear on both sides,
Each surrendering to each other.
There is peace once again with new focus on ivory and sound,
Steel strings with hammers and dim lights found.
Now there is a new force taking over that screams to be heard,
Her hands in rhythm, her voice in time.
Microphone check, three, two, one.
Behind a peaceful thought lies a war between structure and flow.
Who said writing a song is easy?
While Emily thinks of verse after key,
Her mind completely clashes with the melodies that conflict it.
Word by word she hears colors and writes sounds she sees,
Willing to let the battle be.
From an outside point of view there seems to be peace and calm,
But look deep within her mind
and you will encounter a battle that rages on.
Words versus Melodies
each struggling for advantage.
But when the song is finished,
White flags appear on both sides,
Each surrendering to each other.
There is peace once again with new focus on ivory and sound,
Steel strings with hammers and dim lights found.
Now there is a new force taking over that screams to be heard,
Her hands in rhythm, her voice in time.
Microphone check, three, two, one.
