Technical Objectives: To gain an understanding of digital composite process using multiple images. Apply hi-resolution print process. Students must use at least five images for this project. One image must be an original student photograph.
Conceptual: To introduce the element of “Appropriation and Erasure” to the production of digital imagery
Overview: Your challenge is to create a series of images from a collection of appropriated and original photographs exploring the concept of Altered Histories and Erasure creating new perspectives of history and aesthetics.
Resources:
Images - Library of Congress, Archive.org , NYC Public Archive, Flickr Commons
Student Examples
Artists
Artists
Mishka Henner
Mark Klett
Mark Klett
Step 1: Explore Public Archives
Step 2: Select a historic narrative you would like to explore
Step 3: Collect images from archives and your own photographs
Step 4: Start designing your project
Step 5: Remember to save as .psd as you work
Step 6: Prep images for web viewing and printing
Step 2: Select a historic narrative you would like to explore
Step 3: Collect images from archives and your own photographs
Step 4: Start designing your project
Step 5: Remember to save as .psd as you work
Step 6: Prep images for web viewing and printing
