Today's Class- The first part of today's class was spent discussing composition and balance. I went through definitions from a textbook, showed some art historical slides and demonstrated how it worked in each case. Then the whole class participated in a group exercise where I had them solve composition and balance problems on the wall using a variety of shapes of color. Below is an example. After that, I introduced the Final Project of the semester. I also collected the museum papers and returned the graded season/temperature collages.
How to make this up- The final project this semester will be to design a board game based on the art of a historical fine artist. Like any board game, there should be some kind of game path that players must follow, and the design should include a title. However, all the other visual elements must be taken directly from the work of your chosen artist. You will create your own composition using the figures, objects. interiors/exteriors, colors and textures previously used by your chosen artist. The project will be painted on a piece of matboard, which provides a smooth, sturdy surface to paint on and will allow the finished piece to be folded like traditional game boards. Below are two student examples from previous semesters. Additional student examples, the full requirements, and the example that I made can be found here.
Dance Star
Edgar Degas
Painted Dreams
Vincent Van Gogh
Homework- This game board final project is due at the beginning of class on December 22, 2014.
The limited palettes graded project is due at the beginning of class on December 15, 2014.
Museum papers can still be turned in for partial credit before the end of the semester.
For next class 12/15/14- After a critique of the limited palettes project you'll have most of the class to continue working on the Final Project. We will also likely set aside some time for the class to take a short assessment test, not part of your semester grade. Bring whatever materials you need to work on whatever you plan to work on.
