Cameron Crouch

Digital Photography

Project 4

Creating Paradox Through Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition, juxtapose - The state or position of being placed close together

or side by side, so as to permit comparison or contrast.

Paradox

1 : a tenet contrary to received opinion
2 a : a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true b : a self-contradictory statement that at first seems true c : an argument that

apparently derives self-contradictory conclusions by valid deduction from acceptable premises
3 : one that possesses seemingly contradictory qualities or phases.

Objectives	Objectives The student will create two pairs of images containing/creating paradoxical juxtapositions.
Requirements	· Each student will create two compositions. · Each composition will have two images side by side. · The recommendation is side-by- side, or images paced on top of each other. · If adding more than the required two images, it must be with great discrimination. · Additional images can greatly weaken the power of the contrasting images, blurring the intent of the student’s message.
Description	Project four is designed to force the exploration of paradox. Paradox will be defined through the choice of images and the juxtaposition created when the images are placed together. Paradox and juxtapositions will be thoroughly discussed in class, as will example images. Examples can be found at the following: Juxtaposition Art Politic Political Art Each student should pick a topic/concept that they feel passionately about. Project 4 is not necessarily a political project, but political topics are acceptable. Please select topics that have depth. Ideas that would work include: politics, environment, race, poverty, pollution, war, peace, love, hate, etc. If unsure about the chosen topics, please see the instructor. Have fun, explore, try new ideas, avoid the stereotypical, the obvious, and the banal.
Due Date	12/15
Specifications	As this is a project, grading will be based upon the photo rubric and grading will focus on the technical mastery, as well as the creative effort and concept. It is important that the concept be thoroughly thought out before shooting. Please pay careful attention to every aspect of the image, (i.e. contrast, color, composition, focus, motion, saturation, grain, and format).