Thursday, September 15, 2011

Paper Hybrids Assignment Guidelines

hybrid |ˈhīˌbrid|
nounBiology the offspring of two plants or animals of different species orvarieties, such as a mule (a hybrid of a donkey and a horse): a hybrid ofwheat and rye.a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture: the final text is a hybrid ofthe stage play and the film.• a word formed from elements taken from different languages, for example television( tele-from Greek, visionfrom Latin).• (also hybrid car)a car with a gasoline engine and an electricmotor, each of which can propel it.adjectiveof mixed character; composed of mixed parts: Mexico's hybrid postconquest culture.• bred as a hybrid from different species or varieties: a hybrid variety | hybrid offspring.DERIVATIVEShybridism |ˈhībrəˌdizəmnoun.hybridity |hīˈbriditēnounORIGIN early 17th cent. (as a noun): from Latin hybrida offspring of a tame sow and wild boar, child of a freeman and slave, etc.




ASSIGNMENT:
Utilize the concepts of hybridity to construct three, small scale sculptures. 


OBJECTIVE:
Provide an opportunity for the student to observe from life using sight and touch. Use the observation portion of the assignment to serve as a source for conceptual development. 


MATERIALS:


  • White copy paper and/or left over white BFK Rives paper. 
  • Gesso (brushes and cup for water)
  • Mask Tape and/or clear packing tape
  • Sewing with needle and thread is an option for this assignment. 
  • Scissors, Exacto knife
  • Winsor Newton Ink Set
  • Colored set of basic pastels
  • Small scale, fabricated objects. We will be making paper molds of the objects. 
  • A collection of objects from nature. We will be making paper molds of the objects. 

STEPS TO FOLLOW:
Step 1:
Read and complete outline for "Touch". See below, Research Part I. 

Step 2:
Find inspiration. See below, Research Part II

Step 3:
Go on a nature walk. Collect as many objects from nature as you can. Do not collect trash. 

Step 4:

Scavenger your house for fabricated objects that would be suitable to make paper molds. Objects should be about the size of your hand. 

Step 5:

Bring your loot to class. Each table is a group - so spread out your stuff on the table. We are sharing our loot. If there is a particular object(s) you wish to covet yourself, make sure to keep it separate from the group pile.

Step 6:

Select at least four objects from the fabricated objects pile and four from the nature pile. 

Step 7:

Complete a color swatch for each object. Use inks and/or pastels. Paint and colored pencil are  additional options. See below, Research Part III.

Step 8:

Make paper sculptures of all eight objects. Employ mold making when necessary. 

Step 9:
Present and discuss inspiration images and color swatches to class. 

Step 10: 

Once sculptures are complete, cut up and reassemble to create three, separate sculptures. Incorporate the use of color. 


RESEARCH, Part I:
  • Complete an outline for the reading handout "Touch". A chapter from the book "A Natural History of the Senses" by Diane Ackerman. A PDF of the reading is posted on LMS. Please be aware that any marks/notes in the scanned copy are not mine. I checked the book out of the Flagler library to scan.
RESEARCH, Part II:

  • Find at least three artist's whose work inspires you for this assignment. 
  • Search the right column under "Paper Hybrids Research", "Paper Hybrids Student Work", "Paper Sculpture Research" and any other category you feel is useful. 
  • Print out images and bring to class. Option - you can bring your laptop to class to present images. 
  • Site all sources and clearly label each piece of research accordingly. For example, "Paper Hybrids Inspiration 1 of 3".
RESEARCH, Part III:
  • Complete a color swatch for each object. 
  • Observe color from life. 
  • Use white paper, approx. 8.5 x 11. 
  • One swatch per piece of paper. 
  • Label all colors. 
  • Clearly site the object you were observing. 

The following information is required for the Digital Journey Assignment:
  • Photographs
    • At least one in process photo. 
    • Professional photo's of the final solution. Photograph all three together as well as individually. 
  • Research (particular to each assignment)
    • Research Part I, Color Swatches. 
    • Research Part II, Outline for "Touch"
    • Research Part III, Inspiration Images. 
    • Photographs of any sketches you did for the assignment are optional. 
  • Artist Statement
    • Writing must demonstrate collegiate writing skills. Writing demonstrates time and effort. Writing demonstrates content, reflective thought and intellect. Writing is free of grammar, punctuation and spelling errors.

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