Click #13 "Double Exposure" Winner: Heather McCarl

"Multiple exposure" by Heather McCarl

Photo Sculpture (Juniors only)

Problem: Using a sculptural element, modify the presentation of a photographic image in order to represent its subject matter or formal qualities in a new and interesting way.

Considerations: How might the subject matter influence your sculptural element? Or, how might the photo fit to the form of a sculptural element of your choice?

Grading Criteria:

-Your sculptural element must be well executed, and demonstrate clean and careful use of studio tools (scissors, glue, matte-board, etc.)

-It should also demonstrate well-executed studio techniques including cutting, folding, and gluing.

-The design of your sculpture should show a visual connection between the form and the subject matter of the image.

Because of time constraints, this assignment will no longer be required for seniors. Juniors will develop these works for critique on Tuesday, June 1st.

*Click* Winner for Line: Matt Holloway

"Leaf Lines" by Matt Holloway

Independent Series

Final Independent Series Presentations will take place on Monday and Tuesday, May 24th and 25th for seniors. Please have the following ready to submit the day of your presentation:

- contact sheets, (uploaded or printed)

- final prints, (uploaded or printed),

- self-evaluation, reflection questions (on Flickr), and exit survey (seniors only)

Presentation/Critique Schedule:

Tuesday, May 25th:

Katie B.

Collin M.

Reneé H.

Matt H.

Kathleen H.

Norma F.

Jennifer L.

(click #13 finale)

Wednesday, May 26th:

Zoe B.

Chloe B.

Megan B.

Matt D.

Lisa G.

Kelly J.

Thursday, May 27th:

Sunny K.

Becky L.

Heather M.

Becky S.

Nicole V.

Alex Z.

*Click* #11 Winner: Norma Fonseca

"Opposite Composite" by Norma Fonseca

Gum Bichromate Printing

For one of our last alternative processes, we will learn the technique of gum bichromate printing, or "gum" printing as it's often known. Gum printing is one the earliest color photographic process, invented by efforts of William Fox Talbot (who invented the first paper negative) and Mongo Ponton. Essentially, when a metallic dichromate (such as potassium) is combined with a colloid (a large moleculed gel or emulsion) like gum arabic, it becomes UV light sensitive and hardens proportionally to the amount of light striking it.

Unlike any of the other alternative processes, gum printing can be any color, because the gum arabic that's mixed with the dichromate can be tinted with watercolor. Layering multiple hues of color can create even create the illusion of a full-color image! (we'll talk about how Photoshop can be used to "split" a color image into three color spectrums and three different negatives to make a full-color bichromate print!)

While you are shooting your independent series, we will experiment with gum printing in class. To begin, create 2 new 5x7 ortho-litho negatives with which you can contact print with. You will need more than one to be able to layer imagery. Then, you can size and tone your paper with the dichromate solution to print with.

Here are two fantastic websites that explain the process and history of gum bichromate printing far better than I can:

Gum Bichromate Photography

Alternative Photography

Be sure to check out the Flickr group "Gum Bichromate" here to see a ton of examples of this printing process. You can also check out the simple slideshow below:

*Click* #10 Winner: Raissa Rosenbaum

"Red Ants" by Raissa Rosenbaum.