Unit 3: Assignment – Video Autobiography

Introduction

The very core of being human is that we all pass through the same stages of life from being born to being children, from (sometimes) having children ourselves to growing old to die. It’s not surprising that this core experience is a rich topic for art.

Unit Learning Outcomes

Discuss some of the ways in which an awareness of our own mortality is reflected in art. (CLO 2,3,4)

Outline some of the narratives suggested by images of youth and aging. (CLO 2,3,4)

Directions

Watch the provided videos of The Brown Sisters, by Nicholas Nixon.

Consider the photographs of The Brown Sisters and reflect on the following:

Think about how you’ve been documented.

What motivated your parents to document you?

What motivates you to document yourself?

Create your own personal video autobiography using 4-5 photos of yourself over a stretch of time.

Be creative in your pieces of art! You may go back to Unit 1 Journal Reflection for different templates to use for your work.

https://youtu.be/LqsK18bLipM