A 10:002 or 10:003 Unit ~ Rhetorics of Portraits: Controversies of Representation

In class together, we examined two sets of images of Iowa City. Obviously, the photos from the Heavy Drinkers’ Guide to Iowa City and the University of Iowa photo tour show very different images of Iowa City, crafted with very different audiences in mind. Your task today will be to create your own set of images of Iowa City. Each group has been assigned an audience. Your goal is to take no fewer than 6 and no more than 12 photos, keeping the following guidelines in mind. Your photos may be staged or candid, may include people or not, but must be attractive to your target audience.

Ground Rules:
1)    Photos must be appropriate for classroom use. No nudity or obscenity, and no illegal behaviors. Remember that drinking is an illegal behavior for those of you under the age of 21.

2)    Do not take photos without asking permission of the people you are photographing, unless the photo is from sufficient distance that their faces will not be recognizable.

Group 1: Business investors looking to open new shops and restaurants

Group 2: Movie producers looking for a setting for a horror film

Group 3: Best Damn Sports Show producers

Group 4: Nationally known artist looking for city in which to establish her gallery