SUMMARY OF PROJECT

I had no previous experience with photography, Photoshop, or collaging. This project stretched me to learn new skills and stretch myself while also stretching time and space. I thought that the project was difficult because of the extreme step up in terms of the number of photos. We went from a 7 photo collage to a 75 photo one. I understand that when creating a test collage that it would have been impractical to create one with the final amount of photos. I also had difficulty with the mounting board. It was difficult to find a lightweight material that is readily available in the size I needed. I ended up going with plywood, but in the process of transportation it warped in the extreme cold. This though added to the visual effect of my collage popping out at the viewer.

The area that I chose to photograph, Allen Fieldhouse, was an extremely difficult area to photograph. The lighting drastically changes and is quit harsh. The court is also highly controlled and I had to get special permission to get access. Even with that special permission I still got yelled at during the games I attended. I ended up taking shots from a variety of odd angles because of this.

Through this project I learned many new skills. I really enjoyed getting to learn about resources like the print room. I did find many of the readings very boring. I feel that what I have learned about Photoshop will come in handy in the future.