A myth is a traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people. The purpose of myths is to account for the origins of something, explain aspects of the natural world, or delineate the psychology, customs, or ideals of society.
A legend is a traditional tale handed down from earlier times and believed to have an historical basis.
A fairy tale is a story (as for children) involving fantastic forces and beings (as fairies, wizards, and goblins).
Select a myth, legend or fairy tale to illustrate in a painting with light photoshoot. You will work in groups which will include an art director, models, and lighting assistants. YOU ARE EACH RESPONSIBLE FOR ART DIRECTING ONE PHOTOSHOOT LISTED BELOW, AND WILL POST ONE IMAGE THAT IS YOUR OWN IDEA.
Story title:
Synopsis:
Choose a character or scene to portray:
What PROPS could you use to symbolize the events or characters? (You may bring in or create the props by creating a stencil with posterboard.)
How will you set up the scene? What color of lights will you need? (What will the colors represent?)
What will your model or models be doing? Will you need chairs? Will your model be laying? Reaching? What gesture will communicate their character, OR if you have two characters, how will they interact?
How will you illuminate the scene? Will light be cast from above, below or from the front? Will you use colored lights from behind? Will the lights be in uniform lines? Horizontal? Vertical? Spiral?
Assessment:
You created and/or utilized props to illustrate the myth or legend you selected.
You used thoughtful color and light to convey the characters or story.
You positioned your model or models in gestures that communicate a scene or relationship in the tale.
You were able to to technically control the shot through manipulation of focus and shutter speed on the camera and/or editing in Photoshop.
You created an original way to re-tell the story in your own personal voice and vision.