Sunday, January 8, 2023
Natural History of The Senses Relief Sculpture Assignment Guidelines
Note:
A research presentation accompanies this assignment. Information from the presentation influences decisions made for the relief sculpture.
What is Relief Sculpture? Relief sculpture is any work which projects from but which belongs to the wall. Reliefs are traditionally classified according to how high the figures project from the background. A relief has a degree of real three-dimensionality, just like a proper sculpture. There are three basic types of relief sculpture: -low relief (bas-relief), where the sculpture projects only slightly from the background surface. -high relief (alto-relief), where the sculpture projects at least half or more of its natural circumference from the background. -sunken relief, (incised or intaglio relief), where the carving is sunk below the level of the surrounding surface and is contained within a sharp incised contour line that frames it with a powerful line of shadow. The surrounding surface remains untouched, with no projections. Sunken relief carving is found almost exclusively in ancient Egyptian art, although it has also been used in some beautiful small-scale ivory reliefs from India. |
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| The Parthenon, Greece Temple, Classical 432 BC |
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| Cavalry from the Parthenon Frieze. |
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| Procession of tributes from the Apadana, Persepolis, first half of the fifth century. Possibly an inspiration for the Parthenon Frieze |
ASSIGNMENT:
Use the information you accumulated when researching sections for the book A Natural History of The Senses to develop an idea for your relief sculpture.
OBJECTIVE:
Practice developing three-dimensional ideas that demonstrate content and meaning.
MATERIALS:
- Select wood or foam board for the surface area of relief surface. These materials available in the studio.
- All other materials are your choice.
GUIDELINES:
- Final solution to measure at least 14 x 14 inches in surface area.
- Relief (area that rises from surface, depth) to measure at least 1 inch. Can be achieved by adding materials to a surface or carving/cutting into a surface.
- The amount of relief should be 75%. This means 75% of the surface will be raised.
- The final shape does not have to be a square. The final shape can be random.
- Materials can hang off of surface. Consider how materials that extend beyond the surface contribute to the visual meaning.
- Final solution must be sturdy, stable and able to hang on wall.
EXAMPLES OF RELIEF:
- See images above.
- Also, go to category in right column entitled "Relief Sculpture Artists". Or click on link below.
EXAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK:
- Important - examples of student work are not for this particular assignment. However, you can still be inspired by the materials and ideas students used to communicate a different idea.
- Go to category in right column entitled "Relief Sculpture Student Work" or click on link below.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
- Step 1 - Apply the skills learned in Memento regarding developing a visual work with content and meaning. Gather your research, thoughts, ideas in writing and sketches. Reflect and develop an idea.
- Step 2 - Begin building.
WHAT DO I POST ON MY BLOG:
- A separate document contains blog guidelines and a checklist. The document can be found in the File Section in Canvas.
Creativity I Admire Assignment Guidelines
Awareness of professionals practicing creativity on a global scale is necessary for students to develop their creative practice in the field of art and design. This assignment serves as introduction to engaging with online content. The list below is a small sample of what is available to you on the internet.
Step 1
Select four (4) different online magazines from the list below.
https://sculpturemagazine.art/
https://www.ceramicsnow.org/artists/
https://graphicmama.com/blog/global-design-magazines/
https://rawvision.com/blogs/whats-on
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/
https://aestheticamagazine.com/
Step 2
For each online magazine, select an artist/article.
Post at least one image of the artist's work.
Include the source link underneath the image.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Students Attending Events on Flagler College Campus
Artist Talk, Lenny Foster
Artist Talk, M. FLORINE DÉMOSTHÈNE
Artist Talk, Erin Kendrick
Artist Talk with artists Meredith Laura Lynn and Katie Hargrave
Artist Talk, Sasha Wortzel
Monday, January 2, 2023
Cardboard Replica Assignment Guidelines
ASSIGNMENT:
Create a to-scale cardboard replica of a coffee maker (all students use the same coffee maker that I have in the studio). All shapes, angles, raised surfaces, textures will be replicated with cardboard. If you can feel a shape/texture with your hands, then you have to replicate with cardboard. Use black and silver duct tape for color.
OBJECTIVE:
A beginning challenge that exposes students to basic construction methods for a three-dimensional structure.
OBJECTIVE:
A beginning challenge that exposes students to basic construction methods for a three-dimensional structure.
EXAMPLES OF ARTISTS WORKING WITH CARDBOARD:
Go to right column and click on category "Cardboard". If right column does not appear, go to bottom of screen and click on "web version". Or you can go to link below.
STUDENT EXAMPLES:
Go to right column and click on category "Cardboard Replica Student Work". If right column does not appear, go to bottom of screen and click on "web version". Or you can go to link below.
MORE STUDENT WORK:
If you want to see the various student projects using cardboard, scroll through the link below. Go to right column and click on category "Cardboard Student Work". If right column does not appear, go to bottom of screen and click on "web version". Or you can go to link below.
MATERIALS:
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
Step 1:
- Cardboard
- Utility Knife
- Scissors
- Paper/pencil/mask tape (for the small paper model - can be any kind of paper)
- Silver Duct Tape
- Black Duct Tape
- Vinyl Measure Tape (available for use in the studio)
- Ruler (available for use in the studio)
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
Step 1:
- Must use the coffee make I provide so I have the object available to grade your work.
- Draw a diagram of the coffee maker. Use a cloth measuring tape (available in the studio) to take all measurements.
- Measure every shape, angle, line.
- Make note of all measurements on the diagram. Below is an image to help with measuring. If you need help measuring, let me know so I can help.
- Scroll through student examples to see examples of diagram, paper model and final solution. Link above.
Step 2:
Step 4:
- Build a small scale model of the coffee maker. The model does not have to be "pretty" - you can use copy paper or scrap paper, scotch/mask tape.
- Model should be approximately six inches in height (hint - a dollar bill measures six inches).
- Model should be the basic form. Do not have to build three-dimensional details on the paper model. Note - you will build all details on the final solution.
- Do include the cord on the paper model.
- Spend approximately 30-minutes to 1 hour building the model.
- Think of the model as a three-dimensional sketch.
Step 3:
- Before you begin building, select three artists working with cardboard (see link above) and post on your blog as research for this assignment.
- Begin building final structure out of cardboard.
- A demo will be done in class to show students how to safely use a utility knife to cut the cardboard with the following techniques:
- Score
- Stack
- Hinge
- Tab
- Use mask tape to hold pieces in place while building.
- Once structure is sturdy, apply sliver and black duct tape to reflect the black/silver colors of the appliances.
- All shapes, angles, raised surfaces, textures will be replicated with cardboard.
- Do not draw on the sculpture.
- If you can feel a shape/texture with your hands, then you have to replicate with cardboard.
- Option to add red color for switch on coffee pot and use a fine point black Sharpie for words on blender.
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 document includes a checklist and due dates from when information needs to appear on your blog.
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.
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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.
Guidelines
- Three separate sculptures, non-representational and demonstrate 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" in at least two directions.
- 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
- Available in the Innovation Center, located next to the Student Center.
- 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
- 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 or Wood
- Braid
- Stitch. Ask me for a sewing needle.
- Roll
- Twist
- Wrap
- Paper Pulp
- Use Wood Shop Machines/Tools
- Make Shapes with Gorilla White Glue or Elmers Yellow Glue.
- Make Shapes/Textures 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, Engraving, 3D Printing (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.
A lightweight wood that can be cut without the use of power tools if needed.
Steps to Follow:
Step 1
Look
- Look - Student Work
Over the semesters this assignment has had varied guidelines. However, all student work offers inspiration.
There are over 32 posts with student work so be sure to look at them all. Go to this link:
Or you can search right column for Experimental Sculpture Collection Student Work. If on your phone and don't see right column, scroll to bottom and click on "web version".
- Look - Artist Inspiration
- The artists I collected for inspiration are not necessarily using the same materials as required for this project. However, their use of materials, formal use of elements and principles and/or ideas can most certainly provide inspiration. Be sure to look at all the posts. There are over 42 posts. Click on link below.
- https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Experimental%20Sculpture%20Collection%20Artists
Or you can search right column for "Experimental Sculpture Collection Artist Inspiration". If on your phone and don't see right column, scroll to bottom and click on "web version".
- Look - Student Work in Plastic bin in 3D metal cabinet.
- 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 or on the rolling class shelves. Students are encouraged to examine these examples for inspiration.
- Look - Ideas for how to use materials.
Look - Review Elements and Principles
https://foundations3ddesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Elements%20and%20Principles%20Visual%20Examples
- Three Different Artists:
- Refer to the first five blog posts you completed at the beginning of the semester. (Creativity I Admire, ART 21, Artist Inspiration, Elements and Principles).
- Look over the artists you selected.
- Print out images of three different artists. If you can color print this is best option.
- For each artist image:
- Write three words that you think describe the work.
- Must have print outs to bring to class so we can share and develop ideas as a group.
Step 2
Three Different Artists
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Experimental Sculpture Document in File Section in Canvas
- Experimental Sculpture Document in File Section in Canvas.
Print out document in file section of Canvas entitled "Experimental Sculpture Collection Checklist".
Use this document to help you stay on track with the guidelines.
And fill out document to turn in (hard copy) with your sculptures on due date.
Step 3
Innovation Center
Wood Shop
Demonstration of Skeleton/Skin.
- 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.
- Russell Maycumber, Wood shop Manager, will give a demonstration in the wood shop.
- Demonstration of skeleton/skin process.
- Students will follow along to make their own small sculpture using wire, tracing paper and modge podge.
- Note: One of the three sculptures will include this process that counts as three materials.
Step 4
Complete Three Experiments
- Complete Three Experiments and Bring to Class
- Utilize the materials listed above 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.
- Think of these as small, 3D sketches.
- Size - about the size of your hand.
Step 5
Discussion for Three Experiments
- In class we will discuss ideas present in each student's experiments.
Step 6
Explore Ideas for Final Solutions
- Start building final solutions with the intention of EXPLORING.
- I suggest working on all three sculptures at the same time.
- Don't make final decisions on one sculpture. The assignment is structured so students can reflect on how each sculpture can be developed for innovation.
- Turn forms upside down, on their side - make sure to explore all possibilities.
- Keep asking "WHAT IF...."
Step 7
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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