Collage Def:
The word Collage is derived from the French; "to glue" or to "stick together". Different types of collage have been explored by artists that include various materials.
A Photo montage uses photographs or parts of photographs.
Dadaists worked to expand notions of art by making art that was the opposite of art. They used collage, assemblage, and found objects to create new forms with new meanings.
Different approaches have been used to categorize collages. The Dadaists and others used a form of Photo montage that displays the TAMED CHAOS approach.
Step 1
- Search and collect images from the Metropolitan Museum's Open Access Library
- To save image in Google Chrome > Right + Click > Choose > Save Image As
- Collect at least 15 source images to include in the Photo montage. Save ALL IMAGES IN A SINGLE FOLER.
- Collect a variety of objects including 2D works and 3D works.
- Following guidelines in Step 2, create a Dada inspired photo montage in Photoshop
Step 2
- Create a NEW DOCUMENT in Photoshop that is 7.5 inches by 10 inches (resolution 300 pixels/inch)
- Using Photoshop and the tools for making selections, SELECT elements from their backgrounds to manipulate on different layers in Photoshop.
- COPY selections to your clipboard and PASTE into your new document.
- USE at least 15 different source images in your collage including both 2D and 3D works.
- REUSE one of your items at least 10 times.
- SAVE your file as firstname_lastname_collage.psd with ALL LAYERS SEPARATE
Objectives: Adobe Photoshop
- Understanding file types - TIFF, JPG, PSD
- Photoshop Selection Tools - Marquee, Lasso, Color Range, Object selection, Quick Mask, Select and Mask
- Layers Panel
- Transform Objects (Move, Rotate, Scale)
- Resolution, File Size, Saving
Objectives: Collage Idea
- LAYER objects on many layers to create overlap
- Make clean, natural selections of each objects that are smooth and natural looking.
- Organize your elements into some sort of arrangement.
Parameters
- Prohibited items: ANYTHING THAT DOES NOT COME FROM THE MET OPEN ACCESS
(IE. Brushes, Gradients, Paint, Solid Shapes, Type, Text, Textures ,Lines, Paths.,etc. ) - No Filters or Effects or Adjustment layers - leave source images in their natural state
- Maintain the integrity of the objects so they aren't distorted. Allow the imagery to represent itself as you found it.
- Fill the entire area with collaged content, leaving no blank areas.
Criteria For Grading and Evaluation:
focus |
7.5 x 10 inch document - 300 ppi |
use of ALL Met Open Access Images |
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use of at least 15 objects including 2D and 3D works. |
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use 1 element a minimum of 10 times |
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submitted - file sized, saved and submitted to D2L with correct name |
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design |
clear strategy for organizing and arranging objects |
use of color, shape, space, and other 2D elements of design to support composition |
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craft |
demonstration of accurately selecting elements from source images. (simple, random selections will not be acceptable for all sources included in the collage) |
demonstration of accurately scaling, rotating, and moving elements from source images |
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demonstration of correct use of Photoshop tools, layers, file types |
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creativity and ambition |
demonstration of a developed theme with consistent use of imagery to support a theme |
demonstration of time and effort invested in exploring and developing a theme |
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| demonstration of a variety of visual elements and a deliberateness to how they are used (how elements are selected from source images) | |
demonstration of attention to details |
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| 5 POINT DEDUCTION FOR USING ITEMS NOT FROM THE MET OPEN ACCESS WEBPAGE. | |
15 pts |
Total |
When your photo montage is complete:
- In Photoshop, from the Image Menu, choose Image Size
- Make sure the box for Re sample Image is checked.
- Choose Pixels for your Width and Height.
- For Pixel Dimensions, set the longest side to 2000 pixels
- Save your file with a new name so you don't overwrite your original.
- Submit your new PSD file to MyCourses.