How to make this up- The 3D projects will have a specific theme. The themes for each student's project were chosen randomly during class. Each student pulled words from two bags, which were put together to create a random phrase. The student can interpret the resulting phrase in any way that makes sense to them. In the examples below from previous semesters, the chosen theme is shown beneath each piece. Those who missed class today should either e-mail me and have me pick their phrase for them, or can wait until next week and choose it for themselves. Once you have your phrase, you have two options for making the sculptural piece:
A) Open Front Box Sculpture- An open front box sculpture is a standing object meant to be seen from the front only, as if intended to be hung on a wall. Because it's a box, it has a background, top, bottom, and sides, which can be decorated with painted or collaged materials, or have 3D elements attached. Within the box there needs to be 3 dimensional objects, which can be found objects (things created by others for different purposes) or things you make yourself out of such materials as cardboard, clay, paper mache, fabric, natural materials, or anything else you can think of. (craft stores may have many other options) The box must be a minimum of 12" tall and 12" wide, and 3" deep, but can be a little larger. The piece at the top was made out of wood, but cardboard is acceptable if you don't have access to wood or the tools to build with it. If you can't find an existing box that meets the size requirements, you can make one by recutting existing cardboard or combining two boxes, which I can help you with in class next week.
Impasse Changed
Plowing Through The Nation
B) Freestanding Sculpture- A freestanding sculpture sits on a pedestal or table top and can be seen from all sides. The sculpture must be at least 12" tall, and may include an attached base if you want. As with the box sculptures, you can include readymade found objects, but at least some of it should have elements you make yourself. Below are three examples from previous semesters.
Troubled Uprising
Fallen Merchant
