- Collect relevant imagery in an attempt to visually represent yourself
- Learn how to do quick visual tests, without overthinking
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Introduction
Aims
Equipment
- Workbook
- Glue stick/tape
- Printer
- Phone/camera
Guiding questions
Think about these questions as you work your way through the lesson:
- What does each item you have collected mean to you?
- How may this relate to your sense of identity?
- When you are collecting these items how are they making you feel? (proud, nostalgic, embarrassed, etc.)
- How you can try to represent these feelings?
Lesson Content
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Now you have done some research into artists and photographic practitioners working in this field, it is time to brainstorm and source your own visual imagery. At this research/hunting and gathering stage, it may be a good idea to look at photographs you have already taken or have been taken of you.
Collect some imagery or objects that represent you (this could be found through family photo albums, social media or even little doodles/sketches, anything goes). In doing this you are creating a visual language purely for yourself, something completely unique to you.
Once you have collected everything, try pairing things together, do some quick tests and photograph these on your phone or camera. These can be rough and don’t have to look polished, it's all about getting ideas flowing.
Self portrait drawing by Andy Warhol
Instructions
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Collect and source imagery related to you
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Look at what you have collected. Analyse what you have picked and HOW it talks about your identity
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Photograph items (together as still lives or separately)
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Stick these photos into your workbook
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Make notes in your workbook as you go. Now you should have a rough idea of what your project is going to look like or what part of your identity it is going to address
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