Today's Class- Tonight we looked at slides that had in common the use of text- letters and/or numbers. This included art from the medieval period through the present, as well as images from advertisements from the mid 20th century. What all had in common was that the text elements generally provided content (information), but also the text was part of the compositional design and often the style of the text related to the style of art, or had a relationship to the theme of the piece. This was all in preparation for a few related portfolio exercises. Meanwhile, I helped all students who had finished blocks to print their woodcuts, which can be seen above.
How to make this up- The students did two exercises using markers. One involved choosing words from a list, and then designing them on the page so that the meaning of the word was apparent from the way it was written. Another required students to create logos for imaginary businesses, symbols that would sum up the nature of the business. Example of both exercises and the full directions can be found here. Though the work can be made up at any time before the end of the semester, I recommend getting to it soon, as the lesson here will be helpful for some future graded projects, and starting next week, there will be assigned homework after every class.
I am not likely to bring all the printing supplies with me next week, but students can still turn in their completed wood blocks, and I'll print them at my studio and bring in the results the following week.
Homework- Nothing new, but only half the class has printed their blocks. Finish them as soon as possible to receive partial credit.
For next class 11/1/12- We will return to our study of color. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencil and eraser, all your acrylic paints, brushes, palette, palette knife, and water container. Also bring scissors and glue.
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