Starko: Chapter 3

Thinking About the Classroom

“Those of you who like to play with digital photography may want to experiment with Rothenburg’s homospatial process. In one exercise, place two photographs side by side and use them to stimulate a writing or art activity. In the ext class, try using two photographs that have been merged into a single image. See if you notice any differences in the originality of processes” (Starko, 2010, p. 49).

Rothenberg (1990) believed that the homospatial process inspires students to create metaphors. By doing both of these exercises in the classroom, I can see how creative my students can be regarding the homospatial process. Some students may feel uncomfortable describing the pictures because they do not want to be wrong. Others, however, may view this activity as challenging and fun. I would use the images for creative writing at first. I would assess their creativy through their writing responses. Exposing all students to this activity can help them look outside the box. After using this process for the first time, I would have an open discussion about what everybody wrote. I would explain to my students the different ways to interpret the image. If my students really enjoyed this exercise, I would follow up with an art exercise. Students would have to create their own images side by side or that have been merged. Once they are completed, I would project the student made images on the projector screen and discuss with the class about the meanings of the image.