Assignment 3: Wunderkammer

The history of collecting runs parallel to the development of art and science. The cabinet of curiosities, or “wunderkammer”, has existed as a microcosm of culture. In this project you will photograph a collection, you can either composite images, or photograph a setup in the studio or at home. This photograph should culturally enlighten and inform, as well as heighten interest in the collection.

SEPT 21ST
1. assemble a collection in class
2. brainstorm3 ways to present this information, share with the class
3. choose one and work on it in class
OVER THE NEXT WEEK
1. photograph some kind of collection - consider the lighting, you do not need to do an extensive set-up for the 28th, but you need to formulate what that setup is going to be for your final image
2. sketch 3 ways you might present it that will heighten interest in the collection- these should be mounted and consist of drawings, diagrams, test photographs

FOR EXTRA CREDIT
VISIT ONE OF THE MUSEUMS LISTED BELOW FOR INSPIRATION:
1. MUSEUM OF JURASSIC TECHNOLOGY
2. YOUR BRIGHT FUTURE: KOREAN ARTISTS AT LACMA, "FALLEN STAR, 1/5"
INSTALLATION BY DO HO SUH
3. IN FOCUS:MAKING A SCENE, A TINY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT THE GETTY

SEPT 28TH
1. present your sketches to the class
2. we will have individual crits and talk about what direction you are taking, you must bring to class a paragraph describing your final image

OCT 5TH
Bring in your FINAL collection image. Full class crit. Required: You must use either staged lighting, or a copystand camera if one is available for use. Image must be larger than 8 x 10 and of good print quality and paper stock, mounted.