Project 1: Visual Pair Project

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Description - Part 1/ Contrast and Juxtaposition:

Using your photographs and found magazine imagery (scanned), you will be creating unique visual "pairings". Parings should be based on formal relationships (between shape, color, value, texture, etc). Feel free to rotate, crop and/or scale your images during your discovery process.

Explore ways in which your found visual pairs begin to tell a specific story or narrative. Convert all images to black and white (adjust levels and contrast accordingly). Select 5 of your best visual "pairs" to layout on five 11x17 sheets of paper. Each visual pair must be consistent in size and proportion. 

Placement of image pairs on a single page spread should be symmetrical, however placement of images from spread to spread can be different.

Description - Part 2/ Crafting the Story:

Using InDesign or Illustrator, you must layout your five visual pairs into a 12 page booklet. Page size should be 8.5"x11" (portrait/vertical or landscape/horizontal in orientation)

Page 1 (front cover) should include at least a title and your name.
Page 2-3 include your first visual "pair" 
Page 4-5 include your second visual "pair" 
Page 6-7 include your third visual "pair" 
Page 8-9 include your fourth visual "pair" 
Page 10-11 include your fifth visual "pair"
Page 12 (blank), 13 include citation of all found print media originate imager via MLA format
Page 14 (back cover) should be blank.

Project Outcomes:
+ Demonstrate technology best practices in regards to image preparation, modification and integration

+ Demonstrate the process of gathering, selecting, and implementing imagery in support of visual communication

Specifications:
+ Use Photoshop to prep and manipulate images (size, resolution, bw conversion, contrast improvements)

+ Use Illustrator or InDesign for layout of Visual Pair Booklet

+ Imagery should consist of your own photographs and/or found magazine scans (no images found online)

Deadlines:
 Phase 1: Print out of top 5 visual pairs on separate 11x17 paper due Tuesday Sept 9, 8:30am.
 Phase 2: Final print out of Visual Pair Booklet due Tuesday, Sept 16, 8:30am.

Grading criteria:
Communication—30% of project 1
Design Aesthetics—30% of project 1
Innovation—10% of project 1
Technical Skill—20% of project 1
Process—10% of project 1

Pair Project: Phase I (Thursday, Aug 27 Homework)

Using a film or digital camera take at least 50 photographs that explore space, form, color and/or composition in an interesting way. You must then bring 25 of your best photos for review to class (next Tuesday, Sept 2). If you use a film camera, get 4x6 prints made by the start of next class. If using a digital camera, be sure to transfer your files to a memorystick by the start of next class.

The subject matter in your photographs is entirely up to you (signs, buildings, objects, nature, etc), however please refrain from photographing smiling posed people. Overall, take into consideration the visual quality of your image: explore intersections of lines and shapes, unique color contrasts, the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your composition. 

Please also bring 3 different magazines that are image intensive (art, design, travel, fashion, cooking) to next Tuesday's class. You will be browsing these magazines for unique imagery that can be used (and scanned) in the 2nd Phase of the Pair Project next week.

Exercise: Five Objects

You must bring in five objects that tell a specific story.

Each student will present their five objects to the class. The class will try to figure out the meaning, significance and interpretation of your five objects.

During the presentations, please refrain from explaining your story until after the class has interpreted your objects

Exercise Restrictions

• Objects must fit within the classroom
• Bring in actual objects, not visual representations (ie photograph of basketball and a basketball represent two different ideas) 
• Be sure your story is clear (revelance and reasoning in objects should be easily understood)
• If your objects will make a mess, it is your responsiblity to clean up after your presentation
• Do not discuss your story with classmates before presentation in class on Thursday, Aug 28.

Thomas Doyle Lecture and Opening Reception at Prichard this week

CAA Lecture Series presents Thomas Doyle lecture

This Thursday, August 28 at 5pm in TLC031

Prichard Gallery Opening Reception

This Friday, August 29 5:00-8:00pm

Work featuring Thomas Doyle (NY), Ellen Driscoll (NY), Gregory Euclide (MN), Lilana Porter (NY), Kurt Moses (MN)

A display of five contemporary artists all f whom work in miniature scale. The pieces vary in materials and media but each of them allow an intimate experience for the viewer to interact with big ideas presented through the intricate, detailed work.

Software Resources

Although there will be some desktop computers available in the classroom with Adobe Software, computers are limited to a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in using your own laptop in class (or using your own computer at home) here are some resources for software purchasing.

**FYI: We will be using Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator throughout the semester (roughly 4 months), Adobe After Effects (roughly 1 month)

Link for Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription Packages
Adobe offers 30 day trial versions as well as Subscription packages to all its software. Depending on your needs for specific software, this may be a more economical option.

Download 30 Day Trial Version of Adobe Software (only good for 30 days)

Adobe Creative Cloud Student Subscription ($19.99) 
Includes: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat XI Pro, Flash Professional Muse, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition,  Encore , Bridge, Fireworks, Prelude, Media Encoder

Syllabus + Student Profile

Download Syllabus

Download Student Profile (fill out and submit via email rfujita@uidaho.edu by end of first class session)