1. Photo Montage

2. Objective: Create a visually interesting composition using photographs that have been cut from magazines.

3. Just as in your photographs….. Your montage should have one clearly defined focal point.

4. Your photo montage should….. Show Depth (ie., Foreground, background)

5. Your photo montage should….. Tell a story (real or surreal) or express some sort of emotion

6. Here are some examples…..

22. What not to do……….

23. Creating a Photo Montage Activity: Search Magazines Cut out approximately 15-20 Photos (they should include possible focal points and photos that could form your environment) Begin to lay them out in front of you in different combinations to see what composition works best. Show me (before you begin to glue) Begin gluing once your idea has been approved No, You cannot print photos from the internet.

24. Creating a Photo Montage Upon completion, we will photograph your montage and you will print it in the darkroom. Finally ( time permitting) we will hand tint it with colored pencils, vegetable oil and turpentine.