These are examples of photo collages
They are from students just like you, 2 from a highschool and one from a primary school in the Netherlands. Made during a photography workshop which I gave there.
Now it is your turn to make a photo collage,
Please think about the following points before you start:
- What is your story?
- Who are you and is that somehow visible from the photo-collage?
- Who is it for? Is it for somebody special or for a special occasion?
- What colours did you use? Is that reflecting the mood of the story?
- What elements reflect your culture, mood, or the time we live in?
Ideas in teaching:
Wouldn't it be nice if you could exchange photo collages with students from around the world?
You don't really have to send them, but make a decent photograph with your smartphone and e-mail that instead.
You could even connect to a faraway region like Timbuktu . .
I could then imagine stories like:
"Hi Ashvin, I am sorry to hear you puppy died, but here is a photo-collage to cheer you up"
or:
"Well thank you Ilse for the photo-collage you send, unfortunately here in Syria things are a little difficult right now, but living in a refugee camp gives me plenty time to make a photo collage for you. There is a dump from the UN just next door from us, I am sure I can find plenty material there" . .
page 14-00a Collage Examples
Melissa HRIBAR
I met Melissa when I organised a digital photo contest some 15 years ago. Now she has her own successful design agency in the US., working for large companies such as MTV, Viacom and Twitter www.mmhribar.com
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Collage Examples: 'Send Me a Postcard!'
explanation with school project on this page: page 14-00b
see slide: # 14-00b
page 14-00c Doubleprint
use your printer to help you make collages, check page 14-00c
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page 14-00d Collage Examples: 'Dog is Dead' a clever record cover.
This idea is very clever, but it is not that difficult to make. Not that you should copy it, but you can probably find a picture to paint on. A stairway to heaven, or make yourself floating in space. Try it and have fun
"They’re so busy checking each other out they’re not really aware that they’re about to step into some ’70s astral vortex."
read more about this lovely album cover at Clash Music
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