M2 CP: Photomontage: Image Hijack (Part 1)

M2 CP: Photomontage: Image Hijack (Part 1)
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Matteo Olivier (?) 1430s
Now that you have completed the current module readings and video training tutorials, you are now ready to produce your preliminary work. In this section (Part 1), you will develop your sketches and project concepts for your Photomontage. Be sure to follow the M1 Guidelines for Preliminary Sketches and Concept Development requirements, and take the time to carefully review the design brief, guidelines, format, and resources that are posted below before you begin developing your sketches and concepts.
Much contemporary art serves as commentary or critique, directed at various social and political issues. Often, artists appropriate (or borrow) existing images and then change them, altering their meaning to suit their own agenda. In this assignment, you will hijack a famous image or painting and use it to create a self portrait photomontage.
Please follow these steps in sequence:
Go to National Gallery of Art and choose at least 2 different original images or paintings as options and include them in your post.
Start thinking of ways to adjust (hijack) the images to create a unique self portrait. Options include using an image of your face within the image, adding objects that represent your favorite things, or creatively incorporating issues/values that are important to you.
Sketch 6 possible ‘hijacks’ to share your initial ideas with your classmates.
Write a short essay (100 words at minimum) to explain your direction and line of thinking. 
Create a new discussion topic and put the title of your project in the subject line. To post your work in the discussion space, use “Insert Image” from the menu. Do not add attachments.
You should view as many projects as possible and then choose two (at minimum) students’ designs to critique by replying to their discussion post. Be sure to refer to the Constructive Peer Critique structure when commenting on student work. Your critiques should concentrate on the design elements and use of Photoshop techniques. Collaborating with your peers will help you to build upon and strengthen your ideas, so don’t be afraid to share your project ideas and ask each other questions.
Evaluation Criteria:
the creativity of your sketches (not your drawing ability);
the effectiveness of your written explanation;
the depth and number of your critiques to other students.
You should be posting throughout the week to facilitate discussion. The earlier you post your work, the more opportunity you will have for peer feedback. Proper use of grammar and punctuation are required.
After critical peer feedback and reflection, choose your best option to bring to Photoshop for Part 2.
Resources
Guidelines for All Assignments in the Syllabus and Other Course Information Documents
How to Make a Photomontage
ArtRemix: 26 Modern Takes on Famous Historical Paintings
Definition of Appropriation Art
Examples of Appropriation Art