10/6/10 Intro to Art

Today's Class- Today we looked at slides of monumental 2D art- artworks that cover large walls, ceilings, and occasionally floors- mostly paintings and mosaics. The class also viewed a video showing all the steps in the creation of a 400 square foot mural. After that, students began a new portfolio exercise, a mosaic inspired collage. While students were working, I spoke with them individually regarding their research papers.

How to make this up- The mosaic collage project, an example of which can be seen above, is a portfolio exercise that must be made up by the end of the semester. Full details as to how to complete the piece, as well as additional examples, can be found here.

Homework- Those who have not yet shown me a list of intended artists and artworks and a book source for their research papers should do so as soon as possible, in class or by e-mail. If you do not clear your choices with me, you will be responsible if they are not appropriate to your topic. The paper itself is due at the beginning of class on October 20, 2010.

For next class 10/13/10- We will begin our study of color. Bring all your painting related supplies- watercolor paints, brushes, mixing palette, and some kind of container for water (cup, can, empty bottle, etc), as well as your 18" x 24" pad, pencil and eraser.