AESHM 222Creative Mini-Project 1:Square Challenge
Challenge:For this mini-project, we are going to practice a
getting tone exercise (refer to p. 13 of the text) and do
photo-exploring. You will need a digital camera or use your cell
phone. You are off for a scavenger hunt.
What to do:Your task is to take TEN pictures of TEN different
squares (note: perfect squares, NOT rectangles). It is recommended
to take more than ten pictures so you could choose the ten best.
The requirement for the pictures is that each square should take up
the same amount of space and be framed in the same place in the
photograph each time you take one. The point is to see familiar
things (that you see every day and take for granted) in new and
different ways. This ability is essential for creativity. Try to
take pictures of something no one else in class would think of.
What to turn in: Select ten pictures of your favorite squares
and copy and paste them in a Word file so you have five or so
pictures per page. Important: before proceeding, you have to reduce
the size of your pictures (see the next page for instructions)
otherwise you will probably NOT be able to upload your project on
to Blackboard. Add a caption for each photo explaining what it is.
Convert the file to PDF format and submit through Blackboard.
Reducing the size of your pictures: In a Word file, click on a
picture which size you want to reduce and Picture Tools will become
active:
Click on the Picture Tools and select Compress Pictures a pop-up
Window will allow you to select Options
In options, under Target output, select E-mail (96 ppi; minimize
document size for sharing)
Exercise is adapted from Mamaw, S., & Oldfield, W. (2006).
Caffeine for the Creative Mind.
