Pop Art- PSA portrait plus a secret video

Using a current event, we will choose an individual to build a public service announcement around.  You were to have brought in three articles that are current events, from these, choose one to focus on.  With the presidential election coming up there are many stories in the headlines that could be used. (Clinton and email could be a theme)
The objective is to build on our last project by continuing to explore the marriage of words and pictures by creating an image accompanied by text to clearly communicate a public service announcement.  See examples below:

http://elizabethkujbida.pbworks.com/f/1304001553/PSA2.jpg
http://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/gallery/x-men-psas/psa2.jpg
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL32KpbVxlF4HkUVPhumruELeeZ6vCCyxNdQg4J_kAlvo61GPeWiuwZupLboB6_VJh1UARdZwqLRa9dpoIAU9Xq2Frm-mWLwSxe7T__geFeSAaLPLuNHzfMfHciYoizgqXpKNQUKDIPC6/s1600/uncle-sam-batman.jpg
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c9/71/a8/c971a806213099e5dcb85a0cbc9db856.jpg

Begin by sketching and writing concepts which we will critique.  Your final piece will be 11 x 17 oriented any way you choose in full color.  You can choose to work in acrylic, watercolor, gouache or any combination and include colored pencil if necessary.
Choose your font deliberately as it should enhance the image.

You will be graded on:
effective use of color (refer to color information posted on white board)
effective communication of message
craftsmanship of both image and text
effective use of class time

Have fun!

Drawing and Painting- Eight Techniques

Spattering- Using a tool like a toothbrush to flick paint in a controlled manner at the image surface.

Impasto- Building up the surface of the paint so it becomes 3-D

Drybrushing- Removing excess paint from the brush and scrubbing it against the surface to create a scumbling effect.

Knife painting- Using a pallette knife to apply paint to the surface

Rubbing/imprint- Using a three dimensional item of surface to create a texture

Mix with another element- add items like sand or sawdust to the paint which creates a textured surface.

Stencil/masking- Covering an area to keep it from being effected by a treatment on other portions of a painting.

Sgraffito- (pronounced zgra-FI-tow)  Scratching into an existing wet layer of paint with a palette knife, revealing the layer below.

Elements and Principles Of Art

Elements Of Art

Value- the degree of lightness or darkness of an object

Line- the path of a moving point through space

Shape- 2d area that is either organic or geometric.  Has height and width but no depth

Form- objects that have three dimensions

Color- derived from reflected light.  Has three properties:  Hue- names of the colors, Value- lightness or darkness  Intensity- purity of the hue or chrome

Texture- degree of roughness or smoothness of an object, can be tactile or visual

Space- referring to the emptiness or area between, around or within objects

Principles Of Art

Balance- the concern of equalizing or balancing visual forces or elements in a work of art

Movement- to create the look and feeling of action and guide the viewer’s eye through the work of art

Rhythm- Indicating movement by repetition of elements or objects

Pattern- two dimensional decorative visual repetition, pattern has no movement

Emphasis- making one part of a work dominant over the other parts

Contrast- Referring to the placement of opposites near one another.  This creates visual interest, drama and/or excitement

Unity- sense of wholeness in a work of art achieved through effective use of elements and principles of art.  Unity utilizes proximity, repetition and simplicity

Portfolio Final Presentation

PORTFOLIO FINAL PROJECT THE FINAL PROJECT FOR PORTFOLIO WILL BE TO WRITE A TWO-THREE PAGE PAPER ON THE FOLLOWING:

 A. YOUR EXPERIENCE IN PREPARING AND PRESENTING YOUR PORTFOLIO. WHAT WERE THE MOST CHALLENGING AND DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE PROCESS? THE MOST FUN? REWARDING? 

B. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST AND DID THEY HAVE ANY IMPACT ON YOUR PRODUCTION OF THE PORTFOLIO? IF SO, HOW?

 C. WHAT WAS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGE OR DEVELOPMENT IN YOUR WORK DURING THIS CLASS? DID YOU FIND A NEW MEDIUM THAT YOU HAVE EMBRACED, OR SUBJECTS THAT YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH?

 D. DISCUSS AN EXAMPLE OF YOUR FAVORITE AND LEAST FAVORITE PIECE.

 E. WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP? HAVE YOU HEARD BACK FROM COLLEGES YET? HAVE YOU DECIDED ON A SPECIFIC SCHOOL? WHAT DO YOU PLAN ON MAJORING IN?

 IN ADDITION TO THE TYPED PAPER, PLEASE BRING ALL WORK THAT YOU CREATED DURING THIS CLASS TO THE FINAL PRESENTATION. WE WILL BE HAVING A GROUP DISCUSSION AND CRITIQUE ABOUT THE 30-40 PIECES. THIS PRESENTATION AND PAPER WILL COUNT AS 10% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE. PLEASE BE AS THOUGHTFUL ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AS POSSIBLE. (BOTH POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES)

NO LATE PAPERS OR EMAILED PAPERS ACCEPTED.  BE ON TIME FOR THE FINAL PRESENTATION

Pop Art Final

Choose any artist from the Pop Art movement with the exception of Andy Warchol. Write a 2 page double spaced paper with a works cited page.

EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING: WHERE WAS THE ARTIST BORN AND BASIC BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DID THEY HAVE? WHAT WERE THEY BEST KNOWN FOR? WHAT KIND OF SCALE DID THEY WORK WITH? WAS THERE ANY SPECIFIC EVENT IN THEIR CAREER THAT WAS IMPORTANT OR PIVOTAL? AN EXAMPLE OF THEIR WORK THAT BEST REPRESENTS WHAT THEY ARE KNOWN FOR. INCLUDE A FULL COLOR IMAGE THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE ARTIST'S WORK TO SHOW.


We will present on Thursday 1/21. Please have your paper printed ahead of time and be in class before the bell rings ready to present.


No late or emailed papers will be accepted.


paper-40%

duck stamp art- 50%

presentation- 10%


Final project grade counts as 20% of your final grade

Foundations Final Presentation

FINAL PROJECTS WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE EXAM BLOCK.

WRITE (AND TYPE) A 2 PAGE (OR MORE) DOUBLE SPACED PAPER ON AN ARTIST OF YOUR CHOICE. THE ARTIST MUST BE APPROVED BY MR. P BEFORE YOU BEGIN. 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? PLEASE INCLUDE A WORKS CITED PAGE.

IN ADDITION, YOU WILL NEED A FULL COLOR IMAGE OF A PIECE OF ARTWORK THAT REPRESENTS WHAT THIS ARTIST WAS KNOWN FOR.

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.)

 DO NOT PLAGIARIZE IN ANY WAY AS IT WILL RESULT IN A ZERO.
BE ACCOUNTABLE AND BE ON TIME! 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 WITH FULL COLOR EXAMPLE OF ARTIST'S WORK 50%

 DUCK STAMP ARTWORK 40%  

PRESENTATION-10%

Ceramics Final

2 page paper about an artist of your choice who works in any 3D medium. ( Do not serach 3D artists and choose an artist who does 2D art that looks 3D)  Artist must be approved by Mr. P before beginning. Paper is double spaced, listing all sources. Research the artist’s background and their body of work. What are they known for, their training, what medium do they work in, what are their influences…? Please bring in at least one full color image of their work to show the class so everyone leaves learning something about each student’s subject. No plagiarism of any kind.

Please be ready to present when the bell rings.  No emailed or late papers will be accepted.  Please get your work done ahead of time to avoid printers running out of ink, not working, dogs alleviating their hunger etc...

Final project counts as 20% of your grade so please make sure you know your material (including knowing how to correctly prounce your artist's name) as you will be asked questions.