Advanced Art final

What is art? An often difficult question to answer, especially in contemporary work. Look at the following three artists and choose two pieces of each of their work. Louise Nevelson, Bridget Riley and Elizabeth Murray. Make a color copy of the pieces (6 total) or find a color copy in a publication and bring them for your presentation.
Choose the element and principle that you feel is best represented by each artist in their work and describe how they have utilized them in their work. (no repeats, asign two to each artist) Do you see meaning or value in these artists' work? What is is it? What do you respond to and why? Base your opinions on facts, not subjective likes and dislikes.

Have fun!

Final will be 20% of your final grade.  Typed papers and images must be printed and ready to hand it at the time of presentation.  No late papers or emailed papers will be accepted.  Do not wait until the last minute to avoid the printer running out of ink or breaking etc...

Foundations Final Project

 FINAL PROJECTS WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE EXAM BLOCK.
WRITE (AND TYPE) A 2 PAGE (OR MORE) DOUBLE SPACED PAPER ON AN ARTIST OF YOUR CHOICE. THE ARTIST MUST BE APPROVED BY MR. P BEFORE YOU BEGIN. THE ARTIST CAN BE FROM ANY ERA AND WORK WITH ANY MEDIUM AS LONG AS THEY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ART WORLD IN A SIGNIFICANT WAY. (PLEASE AVOID WRITING A PAPER ABOUT AN UNCLE WHO LIKES TO PAINT ETC…) YOUR PAPER SHOULD EXPLAIN THE ART MOVEMENT(S)/PERIOD THE ARTIST WAS INVOLVED IN, THEIR BACKGROUND/HISTORY AND TRAINING, AND WHAT MAKES THEIR WORK SIGNIFICANT IN THE ART WORLD. DISCUSS WHY YOU CHOSE THIS ARTIST AND FIND OUT ABOUT THEIR CREATIVE PROCESS; WHAT SIZE WAS THEIR WORK, HOW DID THEY GO ABOUT CREATING THEIR WORK, WHAT KIND OF SUBJECTS DID HE OR SHE WORK WITH? PLEASE INCLUDE A WORKS CITED PAGE.
PART TWO IS TO ACCOMPANY YOUR PAPER WITH A FULL COLOR WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT OF YOUR ARTIST. UTILIZE THE FOUR TECHNIQUES THAT WE LEARNED IN CLASS. (WET ON WET, WET ON DRY, DRY ON DRY AND DRY ON WET) IF YOUR ARTIST IS FROM A LONG AGO ERA AND BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES ARE ALL YOU CAN FIND, PLEASE USE YOUR CREATIVITY TO BRING FULL COLOR TO THIS INDIVIDUAL.
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE BRIEF BUT SHOULD PRESENT TO THE CLASS AS THOUGH NO ONE HAS ANY PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ARTIST. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE PAPER BUT GIVE A WELL THOUGHT THROUGH SYNOPSIS ALONG WITH THE IMAGE. (IT WILL BE HELPFUL TO WRITE AN OUTLINE) YOU WILL LIKELY BE ASKED SOME BASIC QUESTIONS AS WELL SO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR TOPIC.
 DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA AND DO NOT PLAGIARISE IN ANY WAY AS IT WILL RESULT IN A ZERO.
Papers need to be ready to hand in at the time of presentation.  Late papers (or emailed papers) will not be accepted.
THIS PROJECT COUNTS FOR 20% OF YOUR GRADE! PAPER-60% FULL COLOR IMAGE 30% PRESENTATION-10%

Ceramics Final Project

CERAMICS FINAL PROJECT
PART 1
 2 page paper about an artist of your choice who works in 3D. Paper is double spaced, listing all sources. Research the artist’s background and their body of work. What are they known for, their training, what medium do they work in, what are their influences…? Please bring in at least one full color image of their work to show the class so everyone leaves learning something about each student’s subject. No use of Wikipedia and no plagiarism of any kind.


PART 2 GROUP PROJECT Students will choose a group to work with which could be their entire table or you could switch things up as long as you have a total of 3 people in your group. As a class, we will choose a topic and then each group will create a set of pieces that explores a sub category of that topic. For example, if the class votes on ZOO as the topic, one group could choose arctic animals, another could choose reptiles, another insects etc… Your work should include some kind of environment for your subjects to inhabit.


These two topics are independent of one another and do not need to relate in any way.  Papers need to be typed and ready to be handed in at the time of presentation.  Late papers (or emailed papers) will not be accepted.


Group project-50% of final project grade Paper-40% of final project grade Presentation-10% of final project grade FINAL PROJECT IS 20% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE HAVE FUN WITH THIS PROJECT!

Pop Art- Color Theory. Response due by Halloween (no tricks)

http://changingminds.org/disciplines/communication/color_effect.htm
Please read this and choose two popular establishments and identify why they use the colors that they do to "brand" their business.

2014-2015 Junior Duck Stamp Contest

http://www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ArtContest.htm

POP ART. Current event trading cards

Create 2 trading cards on 2.5 x 3.5 boards. The subject matter will be from one of the three articles we chose earlier in the month. First trading card will be a likeness of the person featured with biography on the back. The second card should be an image that summarizes the point of the article with text on the back. Utilize the background as an element to clearly communicate information. Below is a strong example. 

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS MY FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT EXPECTATION IS THAT YOU DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST. THERE ARE NO “WON’TS” OR “CAN’TS”.

YOU WILL NEED TO GET A SKETCHBOOK THAT IS 9 X 12 OR LARGER. WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE GIVEN ON MONDAYS AND DUE ON FRIDAYS. THESE COUNT FOR 20% OF YOUR GRADE.

RESPECT For class environment- Students are expected to arrive on time. Please be seated and ready for class to begin once the bell has rung. The three strike policy is in effect. At your third tardiness without a valid pass, detentions begin. Talking about class-appropriate topics at your own table is fine unless it is disrupting to you, others or Mr. P.

Music will be allowed in class when dialogues are not in progress. Feel free to bring in music that is appropriate for school. Headphones are negotiable but they are a privilege, not a right. The use of cell phones during class time is not allowed even if it your parents calling/texting. Phones should be off and out of sight during class. Texting in class will result in the following: 1st offense is a warning, 2nd offense results in your phone being taken for the class period, 3rd results in your phone being handed over to Mr. Dredge for you to pick up at the end of the day, and 4th offense will require your parents to see Mr. Dredge to get your phone back. If there are occasions that phones can be used for reference or purposes directly related to classroom activity, please ask Mr. P for permission.

For others- You are expected to extend common courtesy to others. Be helpful and pleasant. Never make fun of another student, or his/her artwork. Please make marks on your artwork only. Keep criticism constructive please. Use language responsibly please! For materials- Use materials only as directed. Do not use materials that you do not have permission from Mr. P for, some can be dangerous. Let’s not waste materials, they are expensive and often not easily replaced. For Mr. P- Please ask before removing anything from Mr. P’s desk or cabinets etc...

Please be attentive when the class is being addressed. One cannot effectively talk and listen simultaneously.

For time- Since we do not have a lot of time and setting up/cleaning up uses up that time, please use class time wisely. A large part of your grades are dependent on how you use your time. Never leave the room without letting Mr. P know your destination. Please remain seated until the bell rings, no lining up at the door.

SAFETY Do not throw anything Always act with regard for safety Be aware of evacuation procedures

CLEAN-UP If you use it, put it away properly. If you spill it, wipe it up. Clean at least one quarter of the worktable each day Do not leave a single thing on the table top (including eraser shreds, which you are expected to brush into the trash, not the floor) Put your chair up at the end of class Never leave anything in the sink

HAVE FUN The goal of all my classes is to learn new skills and grow as an individual and an artist. If the above information is adhered to, we will have fun and learn at the same time. -remember, our focus is process before product.