Architecture Relief Assignment Guidelines

ASSIGNMENT:

Select two architectural time periods. Merge/combine/adapt the elements and principles of each style to create a relief sculpture that demonstrates you were inspired by architecture. I have started the research process for you regarding time periods.  See information and links below.

Important - Research Imagery due the day after I assign the project. We will discuss each students in research in class. You must have images posted on your blog or print out images (see Step 1 below). Make sure all research images, with sources sited and labeled, appear on your blog by end of semester.

OBJECTIVE:
Expose students to historical time periods and introduce relief sculpture. Challenge the student to observe and analyze elements and principles apparent in three-dimension.  Use the information gained to construct a relief sculpture that represents student's own ideas.

MATERIALS:
There is a check list on LMS with the info listed below. ·      

-The following materials MUST be used.

·     -The following materials MUST appear as design elements in the final solution.

·      -The following materials MUST be used with innovation.  Some suggestions are listed under each material. You do not have to use my suggestions – you may invent your own innovative solution.

·      -No colored ink, paper, markers, etc…

·      -Mark the checklist so I am aware of how you used each material and turn in with your final solution. 

1.  White Foam Board (in your kit). Option – purchase additional at any thickness. Can also purchase black foam board.

                        Score it

                        Stack it

                        Sew into it

2.  White Rives Paper (in your kit). Option - purchase black paper.

                        Fold it - to transform or use creases as an element

                        Stack it 

                        Weave it

                        Sew it

                        Cut into it (paper cutting)

                        Peg and Hole

                        Build a three-dimensional form

3.  Balsa Wood (in your kit). Option – use another wood besides balsa – tons of scrap in woodshop.

                        Cut it

                        Carve it

                        Sand it

                        Sew into it

                        Stain it

                        Sew into it

                        Emboss it

4.  Clear Packing Tape (in your kit) AND/OR Trace Paper (in the studio, cabinet left of computer).

                        Roll it (inside out and stick together to make another form)

                        Roll it into a long, tubular form

                        Twist it (into a linear form)

                        Layer it

                        Put something in-between it

5.  Elmers Wood Glue AND/OR Gel Medium AND/OR Gesso (all three in your kit).

                        Mix it with ink for marbling effect

                        Paint layers, peel off for another plane (wood glue and gel medium work best).

6.  Black Ink (Winsor Newton brand in your kit) AND/OR Black Ballpoint Pen/Sharpie. 

                        Dye it (paper or wood or string)

                        Drip it

                        Stipple 

                        Cross-hatching

                        Line

7.  White/Black/Grey Thread (I have some in the classroom). Option – purchase string or wire.

                        Sew with it

                        Dye it in the ink

                        Use it to wrap

                        Embed in glue/gel medium

                        Put in-between clear tape or trace paper

                        Allow to extend beyond main form and onto/into wall/floor

                        Hang objects (that you make) from it

8.  Mask Tape (in your kit).

                        Twist (to make rope/string)

                        Layer it

                        Wrap it

                        Shred it

                        Roll it

                        Make another form out of it

                        Use it to make graphic shapes/lines

                        Crumple into balls

                        Cut a pattern into it

The following materials are necessary for construction:

1. Straight pins (with a flat head).
2. Box cutter/utility knife (must use to cut foam core and balsa).
3. Can use glue to attach elements as long as it does not show. Use the Elmers Wood Glue. 

DETAILS:

1. Final solution must be approx. 24 inches in at least height OR width.
2. Depth must be at least 2 inches approx.  (depth refers to how far off the wall the sculpture extends).
3. Must hang on the wall. 
4. Must use materials 1 - 6 as design elements. The amount of each material is your choice. Innovative use of materials considered when evaluating the final solution. 
5. In addition to the visual examples provided here on the class blog, I have a Pinterest board for Relief Sculpture that you should check out.  Link here.

Step 1:
Select four (4) time periods or architecture style from the links below. Find an image for each time period/style. Print out all four (4) images and bring to class. Option, bring laptop to class and present research on your laptop.
*Note: Eventually all four images need to be posted on your blog. A source link needs to appear for each image. The images need to be posted by end of semester.
Step 2:
In class we will discuss the elements and principles for each image.
Step 3:
In class demo on how to score foam board, cut balsa wood, use straight pins and a few other tricks.
Step 4:
In class - using all the required materials, make a small relief sculpture. Explore materials and innovative ways to use each material.
Step 5:
Homework - come to next class with progress.
Step 6:
Take photos of work while in process.
Step 7:
Post final images on your blog.  Images must be professional and you must have at least three images. 1.) Image of entire piece   2.) a detail   3.) a view from the side, showing how the sculpture comes off the wall, shows depth
Step 8:
Write a brief statement about your piece.  Include measurements of the artwork (H x W x D).


I found the following resources for architecture. You don't have to use the links I have below. You may find your own resources. 

THE GREAT BUILDINGS COLLECTION
This link has a plethora of information and breaks down building types and styles while introducing additional information such as climate and context.  All info gathered in a tidy, chart format.  Link here.

ARCHITECTURE TIMELINE
Prehistoric Time, before recorded history
Ancient Egypt, 3,050 BC to 900 BC
Classical, 850 - 476
Byzantine, 527 - 565
Romanesque, 800 - 1200
Gothic, 1100 - 1450
Renaissance, 1400 - 1600
Baroque, 1600 - 1830
Roccoco, 1650 - 1790
Neoclassical, 1730 - 1925
Art Nouveau, 1890 - 1914
Beaux Arts, 1895 - 1925
Neo-Gothic, 1905 - 1930
Art Deco, 1925 - 1937
Modern, 1900- present
Postmodern, 1972 - present
The above info from About.com.  Info for each time period offered. Link here.

TOP 10 AGES OF ARCHITECTURE
Neolithic 9500BC
Ancient Mediterranean, 3000 BC to 300(?) BC
Islamic Architecture, 600 AD - 1700's
Africa, 2000 BC to 100 AD
Asia, 5000 BC - 300AD
Pre-Columbian 200 BC - 1600 AD
Medieval Period, 500 AD - 1600's
Colonial, 16th - 20th centuries
Early Modern, 1900 - 1940's
Contemporary Architecture, 1950's - present
Source is List Verse.  Each section has a a brief description that offers useful information for this project. Link here.

WHAT TO PUT ON YOUR BLOG:

1. In process photos (at least one).
2. At least three (3) professional images of final solution. Include a detail.
3. Artist statement. 
4. Optional - any sketches or drawings. 
5. Four (4) images of your visual research. All images for visual research should be properly labeled and source sited