Project:
Using charcoal pencil, draw a dramatic space within Burlington High School (Below describes the project for the Portfolio class. AP Studio Art students will do a variation that involves fibers.) Some examples of linear perspective on Pinterest Objectives:
Materials:
Parameters Your drawing must have deep space. You should not be directly facing the back wall -- The walls should angle away from you (so position yourself close to a corner of the room.) Grading Criteria:
To Start: Using a light pencil line, indicate the horizon line (You need to imagine this beyond the walls.), and determine the vanishing points. All parallel horizontal lines will go towards these vanishing points. Then, lightly block out the basic arrangement of major shapes in your view. "See the forest through the trees", in other words. Don't get caught up in detail in the beginning. Self Critique Questions As you draw, ask yourself if you are doing the following (You should be!):
Project Description:
Using graphite or charcoal, draw an interior FROM DIRECT OBSERVATION from a low or high vantage point (i.e. a "dramatic" angle), with a full range of tonal value and strong contrast. Provide a printout of a digital photograph you take from the viewpoint you were drawing, for comparison during critique. DO NOT draw based on the photograph, but from real life. Objectives: Organize a space into a strong, dramatic composition Create a convincing sense of depth Distinguish foreground, middle-ground, and background via linear perspective Describe the nature of light and shadow Improve ability to work from "the big picture" into smaller details Materials: Graphite or charcoal Pink eraser Pencil sharpener Drawing paper or charcoal paper - sketchbook size (11 x 14", 60 lb. paper) or larger Parameters The interior must be from direct observation (from REAL LIFE, not a photograph) The interior you reference must have "deep space". The interior must be viewed from a very low or very high vantage point. Use the entire picture plane. Make this a "portfolio-worthy" drawing. Grading Criteria: Composition Range of tonal value; contrast Convincing sense of space (through linear and atmospheric/aerial perspective) Realism of light and shadow Craftsmanship To Start:
Tip Go to a place like the mall or a public library for a really dramatic space. Self Critique Questions As you draw, ask yourself if you are doing the following (You should be!):
Masters Gallery Look at the work of Charles Sheeler, a 20th Century American Realist and Precisionist Images were found at the following sites: www.tendreams.org/sheeler.htm www.flickr.com/photos/americanartmuseum/3663231518/ The Sustained Investigation (or "Concentration") is an in-depth exploration of a particular design concern. It is presented as a series of artworks. The emphasis is on a coherent development of an idea through a body of work. Eventually, you will be planning and creating a series.
Before doing that, you will now have time to work on an artwork of your choice, which may (or may not) later become part of a series/ Concentration/ Sustained Investigation. Have clear objectives for your work. Challenge yourself. Stretch and explore. Do something amazing with your time. Objectives:
Requirements:
Grading Criteria: Studio Habits of Mind, especially the quality of:
Consider DESIGN and COLOR choices:
What are the Possibilities? There are books in the classroom, art school catalogs with student artwork, and online resources that can help spark your creativity. You can check the sample portfolios below for inspiration. It can be drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, graphic design, etc. What would you love to do? Resources for Inspiration:
Learn from Master Artists Learn from the best. Visit the websites of or about particular artists and designers to get an in-depth understanding of influences, inspiration, and process. Start with this Artist List and this folder of masterworks. Explore Google Arts & Culture. Choose categories to discover well-known artists and masterworks. Explore these websites:
Explore art museums from home:
For other possibilities for your choice project, view this Choice Ideas list, or page through the books in the art room. Project Description:
After experimenting with one-, two-, and three-point perspective in your sketchbook, develop a large (18 x 24") three- or four-point perspective drawing in which:
This can be representational or a three-dimensional "abstraction". Bonus points for including life forms and a narrative or a fantasy element. Possibilities include:
Remember to give this larger drawing a lot of character and detail, and use multi-point perspective to the best of your ability. Challenge yourself. Size: 18 x 24" Medium: Pencil and/or ink on drawing paper (Value and color is optional) Resources: Examples can be viewed in this Google Drive folder (Since these works were found online and are currently uncredited, the folder is only accessible by people in the Burlington Public Schools.). There are a few books on linear perspective in the Portfolio classroom and plenty of resources online, including video tutorials. 1. Find and print a photograph of a cityscape, or a painting by Canaletto, that illustrates 2-point or (better yet) 3-point perspective.
2. Tape the print to the center of an 18 x 24" piece of paper. 3. Lay an 18 x 24" piece of tracing paper over the photo/printout. 4. Using a ruler, trace ALL the straight lines of the buildings and streets, continuing them as they go back and converge at a vanishing point. Do this for all orthagonal lines. 5. Using this method, locate the horizon line and the vanishing points. 6. Your final drawing will be a series of many, many straight lines on an 18 x 24" paper. Be prepared to speak about the process, what you discovered, and anything that you found confusing. Due: Part 1: One week (Steps 1 - 6 below) Part 2: Second week Project: Create a narrative composition that uses subject and color to express a mood. You are telling part of a "story" of some kind. This is to be a completely original, well-designed and well-crafted portfolio piece, rich in color and refined in technique. Medium:
Objectives:
To Start (Complete these 6 steps during the first week.):
Tip: Think about how SIZE and PLACEMENT can help to emphasize the most important things in your narrative. Restrictions:
Time Commitment and Planning: This should take a few hours to complete over the next week. Begin it today. Learn from the Masters: Notice how these artists use color expressively. Before beginning your own artwork, look up these artists and read about their work. (Below) Vincent van Gogh was what we now call a Post-Impressionist painter: (Below) These are all oil paintings from Pablo Picasso's Blue Period: (Below) These are from Picasso's Rose Period: (Below) Oil paintings by Henri Matisse: (Above) The Kiss, by Gustav Klimt. (Below) Oil paintings by Marc Chagall: The image below is from studiobinder.com, which has informative articles and videos on the expressive powers of color in movies. And here's a quick guide from nofilmschool.com.:
Within each color are a multitude of hues you can break down to specifically hone in on the exact level of emotion you're seeking.
There is a logic in setting out the paints on your palette. View this video about laying out some of the essential colors we use in Studio Art Honors II, III and AP. The images below show some options for laying out your palette. Notice that colors are grouped based on whether they are warm, cool, or neutral, with white and black in corners. Leave the large central area for mixing your colors. |
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