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here is some insightful info on abjection in art pratice and art making to assist you with project #2 conceptual development.

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Project #2 Abject Self-Portrait Slideshow
Abject: The term Abjection literally means “the state of being cast out.” The concept of abject
exists in between the concept of an object and the concept of the subject, something alive yet not.
Often, the term space of abjection is also used, referring to a space that abjected things or beings
inhabit.
Tools: We will use Photoshop and flickr.com to achieve our goals. We will build on this
project over a number of days to gain full understanding of our tools and methods.
How to: This project will entail preparing or finding a minimum 20 images of equal size and
uploading them DAILY on flickr.com. The images will work together aesthetically, utilizing similar
design elements. This project will be output to screen in a slideshow format. Find or create
images that represent you. Using Photoshop (or The GIMP!), modify the images to create
continuity over time. an example of a flickr slide show is here
Objectives:
Preparing your images, (cropping, image size, levels) in Photoshop
Integrating images from Photoshop
Montaging your images in Photoshop using layers, opacities, and blending modes.
Using opacity and layering over time to create fades
Screen as output device
Use of both additive and subtractive methods in creating your images (cloning tool)
Questions: Compositionally, how do you lead the viewer from one image to the next? (In relation
to line, plane, shape, texture)
Is there a progression through time?

SINCE FLICKR IS IN THE DISCUSSION, we should consider the implications of Web 2.0 (a definition is here) in the creation of abject works of digital art. I think this can be explored fruitfully and with innovative results, but the challenge will be for the student to make a visual (or aural) connection beyond the slideshow (which easily embeds in your blog). students that are interested in  using a web 2.0 technology besides flickr to create their abject self portrait should have a discussion with me about their ideas. what would be the current or most recent manifestation of the self in digital culture? is it your myspace or facebook? is it your avatar in second life? maybe youtube? google earth? take a look at terrance brown’s youtube portrait here.

here is an example of previous student work on this project:

1.

here is some insightful info on abjection in art pratice and art making to assist you with project #2 conceptual development.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Project #2 Abject Self-Portrait Slideshow
Abject: The term Abjection literally means “the state of being cast out.” The concept of abject
exists in between the concept of an object and the concept of the subject, something alive yet not.
Often, the term space of abjection is also used, referring to a space that abjected things or beings
inhabit.
Tools: We will use Photoshop and flickr.com to achieve our goals. We will build on this
project over a number of days to gain full understanding of our tools and methods.
How to: This project will entail preparing or finding a minimum 20 images of equal size and
uploading them DAILY on flickr.com. The images will work together aesthetically, utilizing similar
design elements. This project will be output to screen in a slideshow format. Find or create
images that represent you. Using Photoshop (or The GIMP!), modify the images to create
continuity over time. an example of a flickr slide show is here
Objectives:
Preparing your images, (cropping, image size, levels) in Photoshop
Integrating images from Photoshop
Montaging your images in Photoshop using layers, opacities, and blending modes.
Using opacity and layering over time to create fades
Screen as output device
Use of both additive and subtractive methods in creating your images (cloning tool)
Questions: Compositionally, how do you lead the viewer from one image to the next? (In relation
to line, plane, shape, texture)
Is there a progression through time?

SINCE FLICKR IS IN THE DISCUSSION, we should consider the implications of Web 2.0 (a definition is here) in the creation of abject works of digital art. I think this can be explored fruitfully and with innovative results, but the challenge will be for the student to make a visual (or aural) connection beyond the slideshow (which easily embeds in your blog). students that are interested in  using a web 2.0 technology besides flickr to create their abject self portrait should have a discussion with me about their ideas. what would be the current or most recent manifestation of the self in digital culture? is it your myspace or facebook? is it your avatar in second life? maybe youtube? google earth? take a look at terrance brown’s youtube portrait here.

yesterday i was talking to a friend who just got hired at a top local design firm. for his position there were literally hundreds of applications. he was hired not just for his portfolio, but for his experience. but how do you get experience? design students serious about working right out of school should do internships and create as much work as you can for the non-profit sector. this was his advice. such an effort helps future art directors (your boss) take you seriously. he then told me about AESTHETIC APPARATUS, who created a name for themselves by designing concert posters (for free) in the minneapolis area as a way to create their own buzz. good design should be something desirable as well as functional. anyway-great posters, great story. you can check them out online here.

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Metro State Communication Design, Digital Art, 2D Design, and Intro To Digital Art students,

The Art Directors Club of Denver, in conjunction with Future Leaders of Design (Metro State’s
Communication Design Club) is holding a student live-design competition called The Brief
on Thursday October 23rd from 5:30 to 10:00pm at the MCA Denver. The event is open to
students at all levels.

Details:
The Brief
Thursday, October 23rd 6-10pm
MCA Denver Basement
Student Registration time is 5:30
Cost: $20 ($15 group rate for 10 or more students registering on 1 credit card.)
Prizes: Registration fees will be pooled and awarded as scholarship money to the winners.

Pre-register by 10/20 HERE!

Event Breakdown: The Brief is a student design competition simulating a late night at the
agency. Approximately 20 intercollegiate teams of 3 students (1 senior, 1 Junior, and 1
Sophomore or Freshman from regional Colleges and Universities) will be directed by 10 local
Art Directors through 2 hours of concepting (pencil and paper only) and 1.5 hours of digital
execution. The teams will respond to a design brief for the “client” Stella Yu the Executive
Director of Arts Street – a local arts-education non-profit focused on serving underprivileged
youth. Each team will have minimum one laptop or imac but the focus is on traditional
concepting and thumnail-sketching skills.

In addition to receiving valuable real world experience, and networking opportunities with
local art directors and with each other, student winners will receive scholarship money. Prizes
will be awarded to the best concept AND the best execution.

Any questions can be directoed to Peter Regenold Bergman at pregenol@mscd.edu

Peter Regenold Bergman
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Visiting Assistant Prof. of Art and Communication Design
Metropolitan State College of Denver
office: Admin 250E
ph: 303.352.4943