Assignment: Being a human is complicated. Create TWO or more pieces using clone photography that examine the complexity of being human.
Some Specific Prompts if needed: Option 1: Explore of the idea of “self” and the idea of a person meeting many versions of themselves like the work of Daisuke Takakura. Option 2: Stage a situation where you had (or would have) multiple reactions or feelings in response to the situation. Option 3: Recreate a memory or dream where you are all the characters. Think about changing or altering the outcome by adding or subtracting 'selves'.
Grades: Minor Assignment 1: Research and Brainstorm, Classwork Experiments Minor Assignment 2: Contact Sheet Major Assignment 3: Final Edited Pieces
Schedule (5 days): 1/9 - Class Work Experiments 1/11 - Class Work Experiments 1/13 - Research and Brainstorm 1/19 - Work Day (building props and costumes or taking pictures) 1/23 - Work Day 1/25 - Final Photos and Reflection Entry due
Research and Brainstorm: Reasearch Check out the artists and links in the inspiration artist section. below. Create a journal spread where you
Print out2 images by each artists that are examples of our class assignment.
Explain what concepts or themes each artist uses in their clone photography.
Find 2 other examples of clone photography that you find intestering. Explain what the concepts are behind the piece.
Brainstorm: Sketch and write a detailed description of TWO ideas for this piece. Please be sure to explicitly state how you are addressing the complexity of being human.