Because of their usual
hidden identity, a college mascot, or any mascot for that matter, seem to get
little thought or recognition. To few people’s knowledge, many hours are put
into preparing for and performing at any sort of appearance or game. A good mascot is not just a random person
who throws a costume on. Days of proper hydration, care for the costume, skit
and prop development, appearance coordination and finally the performance or
appearance itself are all equally important aspects of a job as a mascot. Boko
does not simply show up and go. Instead, a team of student athletes work
together to make the presence of Boko enjoyable and memorable for all who see
him.
So, for the project, I have
decided to showcase what goes into a game day performance for Boko here at
Texas State. I plan to photograph myself in Boko’s feet, from mid-shin, down
standing on the stadium field. I think this mix of mascot costume and human
legs will help the viewer feel a connection to the subject. Other important
images I plan to include are those of the wild student section, a water bottle,
and the Texas State hand sign. For the hand drawn portion, I will include Boko’s
autograph. If space and design allow, I would like to include some aspect of
the cheer team, as the mascot program falls under the cheerleaders. Other
images that could be included are those of tailgating, football players, and
maybe the photographers on the sideline.
Hopefully this sort of “tribute”
to Boko will give the viewer an understanding of a hobby (or profession, for
some) that they would not otherwise have.
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