Today's Class- Tonight was our last meeting of the semester. We looked as a group at the final projects (board games), and I dismissed everyone briefly while I graded those, the portfolios, and some late arriving other projects. Most people came back to the room to claim their artwork and learn the grades for things turned in tonight. Work not picked up by 10:00 pm was placed on our class shelf (top shelf just to the left of the door). I can't guarantee their safety, so if you care about your stuff, get it as soon as you can. Final class grades will be calculated in the coming days and be posted to WebAdvisor. When they will be available to view I don't know.
Enjoy the break.
Today's Class- Tonight we had a critique of the mixed media collage projects, which were graded and returned. We also took a few minutes to fill out the class evaluation forms. Otherwise, everyone was working on the Final (board game) Project.
Homework- The Board Game Final Project is due at the beginning of class on December 20, 2012.
If anyone still owes back projects, such as the limited palettes, or the mixed media collage, they need to be turned in on December 20, 2012 to receive partial credit.
For next class 12/20/12- This will be our last meeting of the semester. We will start with a critique of the Final Projects, then I will dismiss everyone temporarily while I grade those, the semester portfolios (the list of items in the portfolio can be found on last week's post), and any late arriving projects. At a time I will let you know next week, you may return to pick up your graded items. Be on time- the sooner we start, the sooner we will be done.
Painted Dreams
Vincent Van Gogh
Today's Class- Tonight we held a brief critique of the limited palettes graded project, looked at a few slides while discussing aspects of composition, and then began our final project of the semester, a piece based on the work of a chosen fine artist, and using the format of a board game.
How to make this up- You need to choose a well known fine artist (someone included in major museum collections, art history books) from the 20th century or earlier, who works flat (paintings, drawings, prints), representationally (no total abstraction) and in color. You will use elements (figures, objects, interiors, landscape, backgrounds) from two or more of this artist's works and create a new composition of your own. Color and style should be matched as closely as possible. The design will be executed on a piece of mat board or similar heavy cardboard, using your acrylic paints. The board should fold in half, as traditional game boards do. Recommended size is between 15" x 20" and 18" x 24".
Because this is a board game format, your composition must include some kind of game path, and the title of the game. The game should have a theme, a goal for players of the game, so it's not just a collection of artwork. Consider color, value, balance, and other design elements in your composition, as the finished piece will be judged as a painting just as much as a game. Student examples can seen above and below. More details, the story behind my example, and additional student examples, can be seen here.
Love Story
Roy Lichtenstein
Magritte, The Game
Rene Magritte
Homework- This Game Board Final Project is due at the beginning of class on December 20, 2012. This is also the last meeting of the class. No class work will be accepted after this date.
The mixed media collage projects begun last week are due at the beginning of class on December 13, 2012. If you haven't yet received your randomly generated topic, you must e-mail me as soon as possible to get it, or you can't start the project.
Some students still owe back projects, such as the woodcut and the limited palettes. Turn them in next week for partial credit.
*****Semester Portfolio*****
On the last day of class, I'll be grading the semester portfolio, which is all the things done in class that weren't individually graded projects. Collectively they count for 20% of your semester grade. If you didn't miss any classes, you should have all these done. If you missed time, or just need a reminder of what I'll be looking for, here's the list, along with the dates you'll find them on the blog:
9/13/12 Wallpaper with dots
9/20/12 Contour Line Drawing (shoes)
10/4/12 Value Drawing (charcoal)
10/18/12 Color Wheel and Mixing
10/25/12 Text and Logo
For next class 12/13/12- We will open with a group critique of the mixed media collages. After that it's a general work day for the class. Most will use the time to work on the game board project, but you can work on class related project, including the portfolio exercises, that you need to finish before the end of the semester. Bring whatever materials you need to work on whatever you plan to work on.
