We have begun two new units at the same time. Why? Because one required more thought at the beginning and the other is a quick assignment, meant to be experimental and fun.
The larger assignment is PERSONAL CHOICE art piece. Please see the attached handout for the nitty gritty. Essentially, I am asking you to compose a VISUAL PROPOSAL for a work based on a previous work of art you have created, either this year or in years past. This does not have to be a polished work, it could be a sketchbook assignment or work completed in grade 5!
In this proposal, you are to include the following:
1) Name and description of previously completed inspiration artwork (with photo/sketch of work)
2) Clearly outline the main concepts for your new artwork.
3) Explain the methods, techniques and design principles you plan to use.
4) Create a careful drawing of your artwork idea.
5) Once your proposal has been approved, please bring needed materials or let me know what materials you will need, and begin your artwork in class.
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
The larger assignment is PERSONAL CHOICE art piece. Please see the attached handout for the nitty gritty. Essentially, I am asking you to compose a VISUAL PROPOSAL for a work based on a previous work of art you have created, either this year or in years past. This does not have to be a polished work, it could be a sketchbook assignment or work completed in grade 5!
In this proposal, you are to include the following:
1) Name and description of previously completed inspiration artwork (with photo/sketch of work)
2) Clearly outline the main concepts for your new artwork.
3) Explain the methods, techniques and design principles you plan to use.
4) Create a careful drawing of your artwork idea.
5) Once your proposal has been approved, please bring needed materials or let me know what materials you will need, and begin your artwork in class.
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
vav_3m1_4m1_personal_choice_proposal.pdf |
The shorter assignment is one called Artist Trading Cards.
Artist Trading Cards began in the late 1990s when a Swiss artist decided it was a great idea to collect art internationally like adults and children collect hockey cards.
You each received a plastic card collecting sleeve with 9 compartments. and nine pieces of card stock (1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches).
You don't have to use the paper, you can work on cloth, wood, metal, water colour paper, plastic or whatever suits your fancy, so long as the dimensions fit the sleeve.
You can work in whatever media you wish. Think of watercolour, prints, embroidery, collage, acrylic on canvas, wire sculpture, etc. If you create a print, you can have 9 editions; related art work (similar theme) would be a series; and individual art work would be originals. I encourage you to use a variety of techniques and to think outside the box. This is your opportunity to experiment!
Please watch the attached PowerPoint presentation for inspiration.
Artist Trading Cards began in the late 1990s when a Swiss artist decided it was a great idea to collect art internationally like adults and children collect hockey cards.
You each received a plastic card collecting sleeve with 9 compartments. and nine pieces of card stock (1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches).
You don't have to use the paper, you can work on cloth, wood, metal, water colour paper, plastic or whatever suits your fancy, so long as the dimensions fit the sleeve.
You can work in whatever media you wish. Think of watercolour, prints, embroidery, collage, acrylic on canvas, wire sculpture, etc. If you create a print, you can have 9 editions; related art work (similar theme) would be a series; and individual art work would be originals. I encourage you to use a variety of techniques and to think outside the box. This is your opportunity to experiment!
Please watch the attached PowerPoint presentation for inspiration.
atc_ppt.ppt |
Please look at these websites for further information. The first one is the actual Swiss website for the ATC movement.
And a Toronto site for exchanging Artist Trading Cards, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Gladstone Hotel on Queen Street West at Dufferin Street.
I will post the handout later today.
HAVE FUN!
HAVE FUN!