Evaluation
I am happy with the way my zine has come out and I like the fact that the layout is thoughtful. I think the text certainly adds something to the presentation and I think my selection of typography and imagery was successful. If I could do something differently perhaps I would not include the colour page and keep it all black and white, as it may have been a bit more cohesive.
I did this the lasso tool on photoshop and then using the bar below and writing in the description what image that I wanted to appear.
For this image I generated someone skateboarding, a cat and a dog. This helped make the bridge look busier to help highlight my perception of St Malo.
With this image I did the same thing where I edited some children playing and a whale in the sea. Due to the abnormality of the whale being there this picture looks less realistic in comparison to the other one and is clear that it is generatied by AI.
Overall I didn’t really enjoy this experimentation as I struggled to make the images that I generated look realistic, in contrast I am glad the we did it as it is another way that I can incorporate technology into my final exams but yet I probably wont be reliant on this technique as I did struggle with and and I Prefer the way that my final images look without the fake aspects to it.
A Zine is most commonly a small circulation publication of original or appropriated texts and images. There are different types of zine such as art and photography zines, literary zines, social and political zines, music zines, travel zines and food zines.
For my zine I used 16 of my best and strongest images from St Malo, I used a mix of black and white images and images in colour which I felt gives my zine a variety of tones and emotions. Below are the Images that I used.
NARRATIVE
A narrative refers to the structure and presentation of a story, typically involving characters, settings and event. It serves as a means of conveying information, emotions of ideas in a sequential and engaging manner. Narratives can be found in various forms of literature, film and other artistic mediums, allowing for the exploration of complex themes and the expression of diverse perspectives. They often follow a specific structure, such as the exposition of diverse perspectives. They often follow a specific structure, such as the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution to create a coherent and impactful storytelling experience.
EDITING & SEQUENCING
For my zine I had previously edited my pictures on Lightroom and photoshop. I named it “descender à St Malo” which means descend into St Malo. For my inspiration I looked at old zines online and the ones in class to come up with the idea of mine.
Importance of a zine
A zine is an important platform for photographers to showcase their work outside traditional channels. It democratizes art, allowing emerging talents to reach a wider audience. They serve as a tangible and accessible platform to enhance the connection between the artist and the viewer. In an era dominated by digital content, zines preserve the tactile experience of photography, offering a unique, intimate journey through the creator’s vision. Ultimately, photography zines empower artists to share diverse narratives, contributing to a richer, more inclusive cultural dialogue.
Elizabeth castle is located in St Helier, Jersey. The castle was built in 1601, making it 422 years old and for 400 years this contained a priory, and for the last 350 years a castle. It is accessible only on low tide by foot, if the tide is high, you have to get a boat over. Construction of the castle began in 1594, and continued in the first years of the 17th century under the then governor of Jersey, Sir Walter Raleigh, who named it “Fort Isabella Bellissima” (the most beautiful Elizabeth) after Elizabeth 1st.
Today, the castle is administered by the Jersey Heritage Trust as a museum site: among the historical displays are the Jersey Royal Militia Museum holding several centuries of military memorabilia. Every Sunday through the season when the castle is open, a team of historical interpreters recreate the garrison of 1781, at the time of the battle of Jersey. Displays are given of musket firing, cannon firing and civilian life.
Photo archive
Occupation
The Occupation of Jersey by German Forces during the Second World War commenced on the 1 July 1940. The Occupation was to last for nearly five years and eventually ended on the 9 May 1945 – Liberation Day.
Following the defeat of France, Winston Churchill reluctantly made the decision that British troops be withdrawn from the Channel Islands and redeployed. This left the five islands completely demilitarised. Around 25,000 occupants were evacuated to Britain. Almost all of Alderney’s residents were evacuated, along with around half the population of Guernsey and a fifth of the people from Jersey. The United Kingdom government provided ships to evacuate women, children and men who wished to join the forces when it seemed that Occupation was inevitable.
Britain suppressed the news that the islands had been demilitarised, so when Germany attacked it did so with bombings, killing 44 islanders on Jersey and Guernsey. The Nazis occupied four islands – Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. It was the only British territory to be occupied. They would remain there until the end of the War in Europe in May 1945.
Hitler believed the Channel Islands might be a ‘stepping stone’ from which to invade Britain. They were also a useful propaganda tool – to show that the Nazis occupied British land.
German Military
The military consisted of varying numbers of troops, around 25,000 in October 1944, with an additional 15,000 Organisation Todt (OT) workers once fortification of the islands began in October 1941.
Gun Emplacements
To counter any attempted Allied assault, beaches were mined in vulnerable landing spots, anti-tank
walls of steel and concrete were built, large clifftop guns put in place, camouflaged gun emplacements installed, the walls of Elizabeth and Gorey castles reinforced, steel spikes planted in
fields where aircraft might land and a radar station established at Les Landes. In order to ferry the
vast amounts of concrete needed, a railway network was created to link with the Ronez quarries on
the north coast.
Synopsis
This short film will consist of images produced at various artillery sites around the island. A voiceover of an elderly man will accompany the still images, starting at Elizabeth Castle and expanding to multiple heritage sites. Images sourced from the Jersey Archive will be compared to newer images photographed by us. The new images will consist of differing angles of the heritage sites/artillery emplacements (aerial views).
Archive Images for Comparison
Corbiere
Noirmont/Portelet
St Ouens