Procedure

Purchase a normal-sized postcard

Collage over the ENTIRE front of this postcard. Consider scale as the theme. You select the subject matter. Mail it to me and I will bring it in for the critique.

Review the information in chapter 4 and apply to the following project.

Objectives

1. To create an image that deals with an aspect of scale as set forth in the text.
2. To increase skill in collage, glue, cutting: craft.
3. To experience a limited size format, explore the conceptual aspects of scale.
4. To integrate previous material into the current project.
   

Notes

Although digital manipulation can be utilized to create components, there has to be physical cutting, gluing, trimming. Magazines, photos, web downloads, clip art are all acceptable. Respect the integrity of the artist who created the original image. Be original, as this is one element being graded throughout the quarter.

If you are printing from an ink jet printer, especially onto matt paper (glossy recommended), you may damage the image when removing the rubber cement later. Use gloss or some other durable matt. See demo.

If you are trimming thicker paper, you may need to make several passes for a clean cut. Use a sharp knife.

I place my glued elements under a heavy book for flattening.

Craft will be graded heavily. No torn edges, wrinkled collaged elements – unless they are meant to be there

Student gallery - postcards mailed to me