Create a dramatic and imaginative photo-illustration that visually describes a specific phobia.
Phobias are irrational fears. Apparently there are quite a lot of them as you can see from this list here. Read through the list and find some that pique your interest. Do rough sketches (yes, pencil on paper) of possible solutions for at least three different phobias. Run them past me; together we'll choose one of the ideas to develop further.
Shoot any and all photos needed. You may use some scanned photos (stock photos) for minor details, textures or elements you can not shoot yourself, but all major elements must be your own work.
Compose your image in Photoshop. Make liberal use of masks and compositing. Feel free to use any effects or techniques that you want.
Note that this piece does not have to look photo-realistic when done. It can be more expressive, impressionistic, even semi-abstract, as long as it communicates the concept effectively. You could incorporate hand-painted elements, collaged elements, whatever works.
This assignment will exercise your ability to express a dramatic visual narrative. You will have an opportunity to use metaphor, symbolism and other forms of visual story telling. You can use expressive devices such as cropping, composition, lighting, focus, depth of focus, point of view, lens length, color lighting, distortion or special effects to express the story. You may juxtapose elements that would not naturally appear together.
Categories |
Points |
|---|---|
Concept |
20 pts. |
Technical achievement |
40 |
Artistic merit |
40 |
Total |
100 |
Adjustments |
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Missed deadline |
-10/week |