Wrapped Human Body In Space Assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

Visually communicate content and meaning by placing a "wrapped" figure in a space. 

wrap | rap | verb (wraps, wrapping, wrapped) 1 [with object] cover or enclose (someone or something) in paper or soft material. 

Materials not limited to paper and fabric. 

You chose how to respond to the term "wrapped". 

OBJECTIVE:
-Use elements and principles to develop an idea. 
-Evaluate and implement strategies to utilize an interior or exterior space for the placement of an obscured figure.  

-Experience actual space and the spatial relationships of a form (the figure) within a space. 

INSPIRATION:
Search right column for "Wrapped Human Body Artists". If you are viewing this blog on your phone and right column does not appear, scroll to bottom of page and select "web version". 

MORE INSPIRATION:
Watch David Kornis TED Talk. Search right column for "Wrapped Human Body Watch". 

STUDENT EXAMPLES:
Search right column for "Wrapped Human Body Student Work". Note: A few examples were photographed in a photo studio. You will not use the photo studio. You will use an existing interior or exterior space. The environment is part of the content so you will have to think carefully about the space you select. 

RESEARCH PACKET:
This assignment includes a Research Packet to help develop your concept. The document posted in Canvas, in Files and assignment module. 

GUIDELINES:

• You do not have to use yourself - you can select someone to serve as a model. 
• Your face, or the face of your model, cannot be visible. However, one or two facial features may be visible. 
• At least 95% of the body must be covered. Use entire body. 
• You choose the materials. You may choose more than one material to "wrap". 
• You have the option to use two bodies. 
• When scouting out sites and posing model in the location, consider colors, textures, shapes and lines present at the site. Be mindful of distractions. For instance, is there a tree behind the model, giving the appearance of a tree growing out of the models head? 
• Several class meetings, where each student presents their progress, are scheduled so we can discuss and offer feedback as idea develops. 
• Do not use any materials that prohibit the model from breathing or wrap the body tightly to prohibit circulation. 
• Do not use plastic wrap. 
• You have the option to use Photoshop. However, work in photoshop should be minor and discussed before implementing. Do not rely on Photoshop to create the image. Your challenge is to experience actual space and the relationship of a form (the figure) within the space. 
• Important - Final solution is one photograph. Final solution must be presented during the scheduled Zoom meeting date for work to be considered turned in on time. Those who do not present images during the Zoom meeting will receive a late grade for the work. 

Step 1:
Complete Research Packet. Research Packet document included in the assignment module and posted in the "file" section in Canvas. The packet will help you develop an idea. 

Step 2:
Bring completed Research Packet to class and verbally share ideas with the class. Be prepared to offer your peers constructive feedback.

Step 3:

Come to class with at least three forms of visual progress. Visual progress defined as images of possible locations, possible materials for "wrapping", possible model poses. Upload all images to your blog so you can share with the class. Important - must upload on your blog so we can use our time efficiently and discuss each person's ideas. Be prepared to offer constructive feedback to your peers. 

Step 4:
Come to class with continued visual progress. Upload all images to your blog so you can share with the class. Important - must upload on your blog so we can use our time efficiently and discuss each person's ideas. Be prepared to offer constructive feedback to your peers. 

Step 5:

Come to class with continued visual progress. You should be close to a final solution. Upload all images to your blog so you can share with the class. Important - must upload on your blog so we can use our time efficiently and discuss each person's ideas. Be prepared to offer constructive feedback to your peers. 

Step 3:

Last class meeting for feedback before final image due. Upload all images to your blog so you can share with the class. Important - must upload on your blog so we can use our time efficiently and discuss each person's ideas. Be prepared to offer constructive feedback to your peers. 

POST THE FOLLOWING INFO ON YOUR BLOG:

• Final image. Place this image in a separate post from all the "working/progress images" you completed to arrive at this final solution. 
• Title the work. 
• Artist statement. Reflect on info in your Research Packet to help you write statement. Take time to reflect on the information you gathered and how this information influenced your decisions.  Discuss the overall meaning you assign to the final solutions. Writing should be free of spelling and grammar errors. Use capitalization. Writing should be efficient - do not ramble. Do not submit the first statement you write. Take time to review and edit your writing at least twice before submitting. See "file" section in Canvas for a document with guidelines and examples.