More on private and public

By traceymeloche on September 22nd, 2009, 11:11 pm 1 Comments

Okay, I’m still working on the public/private project and its driving me crazy! I have some pictures that I’ve put together and I am very happy with them, but there is still something missing. The more I mull it over the more I’m inclined to think that its the “human presence” thats missing. I have shied away from putting people in my finished pieces but I’m not sure if this is the right direction. The more I think about it the more I come back to it. After all it is that human element that gives the final definition of what a public or private space is, we’ve disussed the idea of purpose and use by people as well. One woman I approached showed me her back porch as her private space but it is on public view…the neighbors or anyone walking down her paved alley can see her in her private space. So now I need to decide how to approach the idea of adding a human presence or “stamp” to my final project. Is it too cliche to put a translucent giant eye over the pictures, or a white cut out of the person that showed me the space?

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Project 1: Input / Output

By Justin on September 14th, 2009, 11:28 am 0 Comments

Using Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator, you will create 3 digital files for print, manipulated from source photographs that you take or through illustrations and graphics that you create. You can use text, but it should be conceptually motivated.

Your final images should articulate your thoughts on public and private space. Examples of this binary could include space, healthcare, life, education, culture, etc.

Your files must be prepared at 300dpi and you will print your files at the Document Imaging Services on main campus (Chrysler Hall Tower, Lower Level Rooms 1 & 5). Alternatively, you can print these files at a Staples, FedEx, etc. You will also have the option to project these images in a public space.

Due: September 21

This project is worth 15% of your final grade.

Your mark for this project will be broken down into the following components:

1. Technical Proficiency: 20
2. Conceptual Engagement: 30
3. Print Quality: 10
4. Critique: 20
5. Aesthetics: 20

Other notes: Please review some of the resources at the following link (http://www.pbs.org/art21/education/public/lesson3.html). The examples at this URL mostly involved discussions surrounding public vs. private spaces and artworks dealing with that intersection, but it may help you in understanding concerns around these ideas.

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