Photo 1B Space Project -

 

This photo project was originally conceived by Charles Harbutt for use

in his workshops. An MIT faculty member altered it and I am now altering it for you.

 

This assignment is intended to test your imagination, and your ability

to capture your ideas as images.

 

"Assume for a moment that you are going to be leaving earth on a

spaceship, never to return. There will not be any form of

entertainment or decoration on the ship. You will not have any

mirrors, films, works of art, etc. You will be eating processed food

and drinking filtered urine. You may, however, bring 10 photographs

with you."

 

"In a 24 hours period, without consulting any of your classmates, make

10 photographic images that will sustain you on your voyage. We are

not looking for great art; we are looking for personally meaningful

images. Do you want pictures of your dog? Your mother? Or the manhole

cover outside your apartment or home? It's up to you.

 

And even more important, remember that there is one thing that you owe

your subjects, be they your friends or a group of developmentally

disabled adults -

 

Honesty: honesty in your vision; honesty in what you tell your

subjects about your project and its purpose; honesty in your approach

to your subject; and honesty in what you present to your viewers."

 

 

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