Anthropomorphism

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Anthropomorphism

Concept:  Imbuing animals, plants, or objects with human qualities.

Catalysts:  Analogy, Transfer, Fantasize, Metaphor.

Studio1:  

In the medium of your choice, create a fully developed self portrait.

• Emphasize dynamic composition using foreshortening or interesting perspectives.
• Take multiple 'selfies' and we'll chose one.
• Use contrast and value ranges to enhance drama and meaning.

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Studio 2:

In the medium of your choice, create a fully developed still life image.

• Define your inner personality with an animal, plant, or object.  
• Research your horoscope, zodiac sign and Chinese year you were born.
• Use accurate rendering techniques to portray an animal, plant or object.
• Again emphasize dynamic composition, drama and meaning.

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Studio 3:

In the medium of your choice, create an anthropomorphic self portrait.

• Compositional ideas include:
• Create a playing card
• Create a scene from a graphic novel or movie trailer
• Create a ‘disney’ like cartoon

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