Today's Class- Today we started a new graded project, making use of textures and colors from found objects, which in this case were cast off manufactured products. Using absolutely no natural materials, students were asked to create something based on an actual 3D item, which could be inspired by an object or a living thing. I posted photos of some good examples on last week's post to give students a chance to think about it and maybe find some suitable materials to bring in. I brought in various bits of packaging that I have accumulated since last year (some of which can be seen below).
Meanwhile, some students had brought in stuff from home, or went out dumpster diving, or even made some purchases at the dollar store, which can be a great source of inexpensive colorful junk.
How to make this up- There are two ways to approach this project. You can start with a bunch of plastic and junk and see if the items inspire any ideas, or you can start with an idea and then search for materials to make it. What you make must be based on a recognizable three dimensional thing. All visible parts must be made with discarded manufactured materials, such as plastic, metals, glass, synthetics. These items can be cut or broken up to make pieces that better suit the appearance of the inspiring item. All color and texture must come from your materials- you can't use paint. For size, it must be at least 8" in one dimension, but can be larger if you want. Below are some student examples from previous semesters.
Homework- This graded manufactured objects project is due at the beginning of class on November 17, 2015, three weeks from today.
***School is closed on Tuesday November 3, 2015 for election day. No class next Tuesday*****
For next class 11/10/15- We will continue with the canon of proportions project, the figures based on a magazine photo. Bring in the figure based on the measurements of the original photo, along with some foam core, bristol board, scissors and/or x-axto knife, and glue. We will explore the idea of the figure in an installation setting.
