"selfie" was added to Webster's dictionary in 2014. It was titled "the word of the year" by Oxford dictionary in 2013 (a title given for it's prolific use). BUT don't get too exited Get X. You may claim the term "Selfie" but the practice has been around for a VERY LONG TIME. Since the beginning of art, artists have used themselves as a means of creative exploration. There is something so deeply rooted about the need for understanding one's identity. Take a look at some of my favorite "selfie" artist/artworks. You'll probably recognize a few: RembrandtFrida KahloAndy WarholSalvador DaliVincent Van GoghCindy ShermanPablo PicassoVivian MaierOther Great Examples:AssignmentFor this assignment you will create and turn in 2 self portraits. 2 images that show something about you. Unlike a good "selfie" or Facebook profile picture, the driving force behind these images is to communicate something conceptually. To get started, answer 4 of the following questions on a sheet of paper: What do you wish people knew about you? What is an object that represents you? What location do you connect with the most? What is on the inside that people miss on the outside? How are you perceived vs. how you want to be perceived? What are 5 words that describe you? What are two contradicting facts about you? What role do you play in life. Does it suit you? Word Bubble Make a word bubble (old school style) at the bottom of your page and go to town. Don't stop until you have 15 words written down Concept: On the backside of your paper, come up with some different ideas. Thumnail your photos out. Come up with a plan. THE HOW You will need to use either a remote or the self timer function on the camera and a tripod. If necessary, an assistant can be use to press the shutter on the camera but all other aspects of the image must be set up by you, the artist. THESE IMAGES WILL BE DUE IN CLASS COMPLETELY EDITED MARCH 29TH NOTES: What makes a good self portrait? Here are the notes from class of what you decided makes a good self portrait:
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ASSIGNMENT
16 images are due MONDAY MARCH 13TH
What makes a good portrait?
What makes a good portrait lens? The first thing to consider is focal length. If you're using a full-frame DSLR like a Canon EOS 6D or Nikon D750, an 85mm is perfect for portraiture as it enables half-length portraits to be taken from a comfortable distance of around 3m, so you can direct your subject without crowding in and making them feel awkward. Use an 85mm lens on an APS-C camera like a Canon EOS 750D or Nikon D3300, and you'll be able to take head-and-shoulders portraits from about the same distance. One particular advantage of using an 85mm lens for portraiture is that the short telephoto focal length has the effect of slightly compressing any prominent facial features (think noses and chins) for a bit of added flattery. Generally, prime lenses offer superior image quality to zoom lenses. Their killer feature, however, is a wide maximum aperture that's usually between f/1.4 and f/1.8. This enables a tight depth of field, so you can blur fussy backgrounds and make the person you're shooting really stand out in an image. Generally, prime lenses offer superior image quality to zoom lenses. Their killer feature, however, is a wide maximum aperture that's usually between f/1.4 and f/1.8. This enables a tight depth of field, so you can blur fussy backgrounds and make the person you're shooting really stand out in an image. |
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