08 February 2018

PROJ #2: METAPHORIC SCAVENGER HUNT

met·a·phor
ˈmedəˌfôr,ˈmedəˌfər/
noun
a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
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EXPLANATION. For the first project, you will make a photograph for half of the words/terms on the list below. Each photograph should be a visual metaphor that represents and is symbolic of that word/term.

DIRECTIONS. 
Put your DIGITAL camera on "auto" function for the time being. Think outside the box and make a photograph that is a visual metaphor for each of the following words/phrases. Brainstorm your ideas first.

DUE: Save to your Google Drive/Photos PRIOR to your class date on 
Friday, Feb. 16 -or- Tuesday, Feb. 20 (whichever is yours).

-Save your photos to your Google Drive/Photos PRIOR TO CLASS TIME. 

-There are 26 items on the list. Choose any 13 to earn full credit for the assignment.
-They do not need to be in order.
-Complete the entire list for extra credit.

THE CHALLENGE.  You are creative and clever so challenge yourself beyond the literal translation. 

THE LIST:
high point
familiar
too much
12 midnight
the end
love
three
contemplation
warning!
electric
sharp
red
reflection
movement
soft
cold
closed
new/old
single
oversized
intimidating
hot
energy
music
community
shadow

The apple above is a photo a student made for the word "forbidden." The photo tells a story in relation to the word? Good, huh? ;) Use this as an example to inspire your creative thinking. Go beyond the obvious. Push your brain to make unusual/unexpected connections to images.