choose a challenging subject and media to create an independent project.
using art class time wisely by working on it during all time in class.
employing knowledge of good craftsmanship with neatness and care of storage.
developing significant skill and technique with the chosen media.
employing prior knowledge of composition and the role played by the elements and principles of art in the creation of a successful work of art.
In you project, it is my goal for students to develop an artistic work ethic, while fostering confidence, responsibility, experimentation, and originality in addition to developing skills, and techniques with a variety of media by creating a work of art that could potentially be chosen for the art show at the end of the year. THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE GRADED UPON COMPLETION. This should not be rushed because this will count as a summative project grade. If I feel that you are rushing or the work is not satisfactory, I will make you choose to continue pushing the work or create a new project.
You may choose any of the following programs to use to create this project. If there is a program or material that you would like to use that you are not completely comfortable with, I will work with you to show you the best ways to use the material.
Material List:
Photoshop
Illustrator
Imovie
after effects
final cut pro
indesign
We may have some other supplies if requested, but will be issued only with teacher approval. You are welcome to purchase your own supplies if you wish to create using a material that we do not have access to. Some project ideas/topics are:
Music Video
digital illustration
branding
surrealism
abstract
glitch art
package design
highlight real
t-shirt design
In order for your project to be approved, your work should do one of the following:
Be inspired by an artist’s work that is researched.
Portray a theme.
Convey a message that is meaningful to you.
You can use Google as a tool to help inspire you as well as a research tool if you choose to use the work of an artist as inspiration. Once you have decided on your project, you must write a one to two paragraph proposal that is submitted to schoology and is then teacher approved. Make sure to include the topic of your artwork, the type of project you will create, and what materials you will be using.
Did I Complete the Following? Yes_____ No______ Choose a Base Program Yes_____ No______ Choose the Type of Project Yes_____ No______ Choose Content (What will you be focusing on?) Yes_____ No______ Inspired by an Artist, Portray a Theme, Convey a Meaningful Message Yes_____ No______ One to Two Paragraph Proposal Yes_____ No______ Is My Project Detailed Enough? Yes_____ No______ Will I be Able to complete this Project in ON TIME? Yes_____ No______ Will I be Able to complete this at Home if I am Not Able to Finish in Class?