Foundations Final Project
Write (and type) a 2 full page (minuimum) 12 point font, double spaced paper on an artist of your choice.The artist must be approved by mr. P before you begin. (do not chose artists like Van Gogh and Picasso that you already know. Think about the kind of work you like and choose someone you connect with. For example, if you like video games, find an artist who works in that industry. We can use artists who are alive and social media can be a great tool to reach out an ask the artist him/herself questions) If you can not find three different and substantial resources about your artist please find a different one. The artist can be from any era and work with any medium as long as they have contributed to the art world in a significant way. (please avoid writing a paper about an uncle who likes to paint etc…)
Your paper should explain the art movement(s)/period the artist was involved in, their background/history and training, and what makes their work significant in the art world. Discuss why you chose this artist and find out about their creative process; what size was their work, how did they go about creating their work, what kind of subjects did he or she work with? Additional to the two pages, please include a works cited page.
Part two of this project is to create a 9 x 12 or bigger painting ( watercolor or acrylic) of your artist which accomplishes two objectives:
1) an accurate likeness of your artist and 2) a strong demonstration of what their work looks like which should include as many elements of what exemplifies their work. You may choose to focus on brushstrokes, color pallete, composition etc...
Your paper should explain the art movement(s)/period the artist was involved in, their background/history and training, and what makes their work significant in the art world. Discuss why you chose this artist and find out about their creative process; what size was their work, how did they go about creating their work, what kind of subjects did he or she work with? Additional to the two pages, please include a works cited page.
Part two of this project is to create a 9 x 12 or bigger painting ( watercolor or acrylic) of your artist which accomplishes two objectives:
1) an accurate likeness of your artist and 2) a strong demonstration of what their work looks like which should include as many elements of what exemplifies their work. You may choose to focus on brushstrokes, color pallete, composition etc...
Presentations will be brief but please present to the class as though no one has any prior knowledge of the artist. You do not have to read the paper but give a well thought through synopsis along with the image. (it will be helpful to write an outline) You will likely be asked some basic questions as well so make sure you know your topic. (including knowing how to pronounce your artist's name.)
I am available to read first drafts anytime so you can email those to me as you are developing your paper.
I am available to read first drafts anytime so you can email those to me as you are developing your paper.
Do not plagiarize in any way as it will result in a zero.
Be accountable and be on time, (meaning before the bell rings, not two seconds, minutes or hours after) Papers need to be ready to hand in at the time of presentation. Late papers (or emailed papers) will not be accepted.
This project counts for 20% of your grade!
paper 40%
artwork 50%
presentation-10%
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