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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Experimental Sculpture Collection Assignment Guidelines

Assignment

  • Create a collection of three non-representational sculptures.
  • Utilize the elements and principles of art and design.
  • Strive for innovative ways to use the materials to visually provoke curiosity.
  • The final solutions will be ambiguous.

am·big·u·ous| amˈbiɡyəwəs | 

adjective(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning: 


Objective

  • Explore how materials can be manipulated to achieve innovative results.
  • This approach to exploring gives permission for students to take risks and exercise curiosity.
  • Utilize the elements and principles of design to create sculptures that are visually unified and balanced.


Student Work

Over the semesters this assignment has had varied guidelines. However, all student work I gathered can offer inspiration.


There are over 32 posts with student work so be sure to look at them all. Go to this link:

https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Experimental%20Sculpture%20Collection%20Student%20Examples



Guidelines

  • Three separate sculptures, non-representational, innovation.

  • Sculpture #1 - Repetition
    • Repetition must dominate the sculpture. 
    • Consider how making marks on a surface or using textural forms/marks can create repetition. 

  • Sculpture #2 - Focal Point
    • Create a sculpture that visually communicates an innovative focal point.
    • Focal point achieved by having one, small area, drastically different from the majority. 
    • Think of two opposite elements. Example, a small area of texture painted white while the rest of the sculpture is smooth and painted red. 
    • Creating a "center" area does not necessarily create a focal point - especially in sculpture. 

  • Sculpture #3 - Negative Space
    • Create a sculpture that visually communicates innovative negative space. 
    • Negative space are spaces that "a bird can fly through". 
    • Pay attention to how negative space contributes to a design experienced in 3D. 

  • Size
    • Each sculpture needs to measure at least:
      •  8" (height) x 8" (width) x 8" (depth). 

  • Materials - Use with Innovation
    • Use 3 or 4 materials for each sculpture. 
    • Do not use the same 3 - 4 materials for all three sculptures. 
    • One sculpture must use the skeleton/skin process. 
      • This counts as three materials - wire, tracing paper, modge podge. 

    • Materials to choose from: 
      • WOOD
        • Balsa Wood. 
          • Available for students in 3D Metal Cabinet in Studio 3. 
        • Hard Wood Scraps. 
          • Available in Wood Shop. 
      • TAPE
        • Clear Packing Tape. 
          • Available in 3D metal cabinet in Studio 3. 
        • Masking Tape. 
          • Student purchase. 
      • PAPER
        • Tracing Paper. 
          • Student purchase. 
        • White Watercolor Paper. 
          • Available in 3D metal cabinet in Studio 3.
      • GLUE. Attaching with glue is not innovative. 
        • Modge Podge. 
          • Available in 3D Metal Cabinet in Studio 3. 
        • Hot Glue. 
          • Students purchase glue sticks. 
          • Glue guns available on Karma Kart in Studio 3. 
        • Gorilla White Glue. 
          • Student Purchase. 
        • Gorilla Construction Glue
          • Available in 3D metal cabinet in Studio 3.
        • Elmer's Yellow Wood Glue
          • Available in 3D metal cabinet in Studio 3. 
      • THREAD
        • Available on Karma Kart in Studio 3. 
      • WIRE
        • Student Purchase
        • Wire cutters available on the Karma Kart in Studio 3. 
      • 3D PEN AND 3D PRINTING, PLASTIC

    • Color 
      • Use paint or thread for color (you can use your own or find on Karma Kart). Can also use the inks you purchased. However do not use all your ink as you will need ink for next assignment. 
      • No more than two colors per sculpture. 
      • Can be the same color(s) for all three sculptures.
      • Black, white or gray counts as a color. 
      • Amount of color can be very little. Focus on demonstrating how color can make an impact on your sculpture. 

    • Innovative Processes
      • Use at least three processes from the list.
      • Can have more than one process on a sculpture. 
      • Do not repeat a process on another sculpture.
      • *One sculpture required to have Skeleton Skin process.
        • Weave
        • Layer
        • Stack
        • Cut Negative Shapes in Watercolor Paper
        • Braid
        • Stitch. Ask me for a sewing needle. 
        • Roll
        • Twist 
        • Paper Pulp
        • Make Shapes with Gorilla White Glue or Elmers Yellow Glue.
        • Make Shapes with Hot Glue
        • Shapes/Textures with Gorilla Construction Glue
        • *Skeleton/Skin
          • Build skeleton with wire, cover with tracing paper and modge podge. 
        • Tracing Paper and Modge Podge Forms
          • Cover tracing paper in modge podge, use hands to "scrunch", "twist" paper into a form(s). 
        • Laser Cutting and Engraving (Innovation Center)
          • Option for student to purchase acrylic sheets for engraving. Can also engrave on wood or cardboard. Cardboard not a  material on our list, so see me if you are interested in laser cutting or engraving on cardboard. 
          • Go to link below for website for innovation center, scroll down to box that states "technology use request". Submit your request. 
          • https://www.flagler.edu/student-life/student-spaces/brown-innovation-center

    • Materials needed for construction:

      • Purchased by student:
        • Utility Knife
        • Exacto Knife
        • Pencil
        • Cut Matt
        • Brushes
        • Scissors
      • Available for students on the Karma Kart
        • Ruler 
        • Wire Cutters
        • Thread
        • Safety Glasses - Must wear when working with wire or in the wood shop. 
      • Wood Shop
        • Must complete training before using any tools or machines in the wood shop. 

    Balsa Wood
    A lightweight wood that can be cut without the use of power tools if needed. 




    Steps to Follow:


    Step 1

    Introduction to Materials and Processes

    Elements and Principles

    • Innovation Center
      • Located in the Student Center. 
      • We will visit as a class for an overview of equipment. 
      • Date of visit announced in class. 
    • Wood Shop Introduction. 
      • The wood shop located next to 3D studio. 
    • Demonstration of skeleton/skin process. 
      • In Studio 3 during class time. 
    • Tangible visual examples of student work. 
      • The tangible visual examples are available for students to look at. I encourage students to spend time exploring the examples. All examples are located in a plastic bin, located in the 3D metal cabinet. 

    Step 2

    Homework

    Gather Ideas




      • Look - Student Work

      • Plastic bin in 3D metal cabinet.



    • Write and Bring to Class
      • Three basic ideas derived from your personal blog.
      • Refer to the posts Creativity I Admire, ART 21, Artist Inspiration, Elements and Principles.
      • For example, an artwork you selected for Creativity I Admire uses a red and white color palette. A red/white color palette is an idea for color.
      • Another example, an artwork you selected has a lot of bold line work. Bold line work can be your second idea.
      • Write down your ideas and bring to class - can be in your sketchbook or on a piece of paper.

    • Complete Two Experiments and Bring to Class
      • At least two experiments utilizing the materials and/or processes listed above under "Innovative Processes".
      • Experiments should demonstrate time and effort and risk taking.
      • Focus on risk taking - not final solutions.
      • The pieces should demonstrate exploration, not a finite idea.
      • Refer to past student work and the list above of innovative processes.
      • think of these as small, 3D sketches.

    • Print and Bring to Class
      • The document in File Section in Canvas, Experimental Sculpture Collection, Information for each sculpture.


    Step 3

    Continue Exploring Materials/Processes

    • Take the time to explore, take risks. 
      • Beginning ideas are "three-dimensional" sketches because you are learning what the materials can do by exploring the materials and taking risks. 
    • If your process includes sketching, make sure you complete outside of class. In class, I want to see you exploring the materials. 
    • Remember to take in-process pictures as you are working. 
    • Remember to make notes on the document


    Step 4
    Resolve Ideas
    • Start pulling together ideas for final resolutions. 


    Step 5
    Complete the hard copy document that lists information for each sculpture. 
    • Print out document in File Section of Canvas, Experimental Sculpture Collection, Information for Each Sculpture. 
    • Turn in document with your sculptures. 
    • The document asks for the following information for each sculpture:
      • The 3 - 4 materials used. Remember, cannot use the same 3 - 4 materials for all three sculptures. 
      • The one or two colors used. No more than two colors. 
      • At least three innovative processes from the list above. At least one for each sculpture. See list above entitled "Innovative Processes".



    Evaluation Criteria: 
    • Refer to the document in File Section in Canvas entitled "Evaluation Criteria". The document has the evaluation criteria for all assignments.



    What do I post on my blog?

    • Refer to document in File Section in Canvas entitled "Blog Guidelines and Checklist". 
    • The required information due during finals week. Date announced in class. No late work for blog postings. 







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