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ASSIGNMENT
Devise an alter-ego for yourself- an alternate, transformed or idealized self- that reveals some of the dreads, hopes
or observations that you have about yourself, your culture and/ or human nature.
Your alter-ego can be a compilation of the real (Michael Jordan), impossible (invisible), fictional (Tom Sawyer), historical
(Cleopatra) or non-human (animal, plant, alien).
Incorporate your alter-ego into a local setting/ scene found in the
Kansai region.
PURPOSE
-use narrative strategies in artmaking
-research into the sociocultural and historical context of one culture to
create content that is clearly and strongly integrated with your life and cultural context
-develop techniques to heighten
the emotional climate or mood of the setting
-develop new technical skills (digital images, lighting, etc.)
THE CREATIVE CYCLE
1. Investigate
-Define ALTER-EGOS
-Brainstorm examples of alter-egos
-Case Studies: the Beatles and David Bowie
Questions for Case Studies
QUESTIONS TO START THINKING ABOUT
RESEARCH AREAS
Influential Artists:
-artists who adopt alter-egos for their work
-artists who use narrative strategies
-artists
who create dramatic mood and setting
Your Life and Cultural Context
2. Plan
3. Create
4. Evaluate
ASSESSMENT
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