Pulling up while throwing on the wheel

http://youtu.be/w-3mBUtplR4

Hsin Chuen's excellent demonstration and explanation for this crucial stage in opening a form and pulling up the clay walls.

Please watch other videos from him. He does a great job throwing and explaining what and why as he goes.

Enjoy!

WK 4

Drawing. Line drawings of plants and bones. 3 days. crit on 4th day.
3D hollowed out internal organ.
3D postcard
slab drawing focus on line.
AP mini concentration 3 words.
AP 2 words 3 pieces. 

Week 3 - 2D

This week there were 2 graded exercises. (unless you were late and have homework)
1. 4- 10 minute drawings of feet. Yours.
1. 3- 10 minute drawings of hands.
A. drawing of your hand with your non dominant hand-no "stop" sign or "turkey" traced hands either.
B. Drawing of your non dominant hand with the hand you write with, holding the pencil like a wand.
C. Drawing the outline of the hand and useing the pencil for a variety of lines outside of the hand. It should look like an outline of the hand on a dark background.
Additionally the class had:
1. Essential Criteria Pre test.
2. Survey from NAA on colleges.

3D week 2 Aug 29-Sept 2

This week we will continue our handbuilding techniques for pinch pots. Students are responsible for having 3 pinch pots by Friday, Sept 2 2011.

• The "blind" pinch pot from week one
• A multi holed pinch pot with legs
• A closed form pinch pot -remember to put a hole in it! (so steam can escape)

In addition, there will be 4 reading bell works that will require a written answer to a specific question from your reading. Pleas answer in complete sentences and use correct grammar and punctuation.

2D week 2 Aug 29-Sept 2

This week we will begin with the introduction to the elements and principals of design as well as the importance of keeping a visual journal/sketchbook.

Please remember to bring your sketchbooks to class each and every day!

This week we will have 4 reading bell work exercises as well as begin a self portrait using a variety of lines.

APes week 2 Aug 29-Sept 2

APes you will be responsible for reading, uploading the AP studio art information for the AP exam you are going to work for. ie. Drawing or 2D or 3D. Each different area has particular information you need to be aware of. A test will be given on Friday Sept 2. 2011. (and don't forget to register for the Zombie proof structure by the 2nd either)

• http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_studioart.html
• link for the course description in pdf http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_studioart.html
• Scoring guidelines http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap11_studio_art_scoring_guidelines.pdf

Week 1, 2D, 3D, and APes

3D students to complete the following:

• Turn in completed Learning Strength Questionaire to the "In" Box
• construct one pinch pot.
• Zombie House design

2D students to complete the following:

• Turn in completed Learning Strength Questionaire to the "In" Box
• Drawing from life-drawing the flag as you see it
• Zombie House design
  
  APes review portfolios from prior year, zombie house

Zombie proof architecture!

http://zombiesafehouse.wordpress.com/

The competition is open to all students. Should you want to receive extra credit along with your zombie proof project that is due Monday, please show verification of registration as well as verification of your submission.

Register by Sept 2, or you will not be able to submit your work!

Counterchange example

Here is student and professional work that is a good example of what counterchange can be in design.

http://roaringwind2007.blogspot.com/2007/09/zac-efron.html


http://todaysinspiration.blogspot.com/2008/02/kossins-technique-spontaneous-intense.html

August the 8th

August the 8th is quickly approaching. I hope all of you had some good success with getting the hard part out of the way over the summer.


Please contact me if you will not be attending. It is a heck of a drive to get to Ridge 
  from Myakka City.  My father really needs the help during this time of the year as I do not have much time during the school year to help him. 


MrG

Papercut Portraits - The Tutorial

Papercut Portraits - The Tutorial

3D

Here is a very cool link for reductive sculpture as you are doing with styrofoam.

http://paulwee.blogspot.com/

Morphing a Form

Whew. Lots of questions on the morph project. Good!

I hope the enclosed PowerPoint will help you understand what is asked of you.

Reminder, this is for the (2) Morphed designs you need. The designs must contain at least 9 transitions.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B0XWKaEHrhurMjBmODUwOWEtNGEwYS00ZDdiLWIzNGQtMjMzOThhM2NjM2Ji&hl=en_US

June 28 and 29th AP Workshop

APes,

The following will need to be completed by August the 8th. 

What am I responsible for again?

• Following the Polk County guidelines/list of topics ( published under "Summer Projects" on this blog.
• Knowing your specific guidelines in your specific AP Studio area (i.e. 2D, 3D, or Drawing)
• Be prepared for a quiz on your requirements on the AP guidelines.

How many pieces do I have to do?  - Depends on which AP Group you are in. 

       

   2D & Drawing

• 2 morph/transformation drawings. work on paper no larger than 18x24 but larger than 8x11, drawings must contain at least 9 total transitions from one object to another. 
• 5 Counterchange drawings/Negative Space drawings. 
• 7 drawings/designs from the Polk county Summer assignment list
• Students will need to have all 300 photographs taken, labeled correctly and available for observation. (students may use a flash drive, or upload to picasa http://picasa.google.com/
• You will have a total of 14 works and 300 photographs due on August 8th. If they are of high quality, it is likely you will have completed half of your assignments for the WHOLE YEAR!

     3D

• 3/1 styrofoam transition/morphed sculptures. From one object into another. 1 beginning, 1 middle, and 1 end. There will be 3 separate pieces to make this 1 piece. 
• 1 piece from the self hardening clay you were issued. Your pick of topic from the Polk County Summer list. 
• 3 Paper sculptures. Suspension and Structure must be the main themes. Abstraction is highly recommended. Size is up to the student. Digital pictures are mandatory - at least 3 different views.

Helpful links to the AP Studio Program

Cantaloupe studies, 2010, G.Wortham, all rights reserved. 

Introductory page for AP Art Studio

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_studioart.html

Scoring Guidelines for the AP studio arts

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap10_studio_art_scoring_guidelines.pdf

Maps- Supplemental information

Suppose you are wondering why bring in a map? 

What is a map? Is it a visual record of "where" something is? Can it be a  way to chart other things like progress, emotions, milestones as well?

Here are a few artists who use maps as a basis for their work. Some links are dead. More may be added. 

http://www.artjunction.org/articles/mapartists.html

http://www.maproomblog.com/categories/art.php

http://www.vortexmaps.com/pattern.php

the most informative in terms of sociology
http://www.worldmapper.org/index.html

Sohai Nishino working on his large scale maps. 

Summer projects! Yaaaaaah!

OK folks-the county mandates (not me) that you have to select 4 projects/topics from the list to complete during summer recess. ( I wanted many more). These are to prepare you for the AP courses you are embarking upon. The majority of these topics seems to be for 2D or Drawing but I can see where 3D students could use many of the same ones. The list is at the bottom of the post.

For students not able to attend all of the sessions, please pick 4 topics and I guess I'll see you when I see you. The work needs to be done with your best, not your so-so. Quality is the result of disciplined and directed practice. Discipline, self discipline, is one friend you need to make for life.

For students attending one or more workshops, please select two topics prior to our first meeting on the 28th of June in the art room at Ridge. Please be there promptly at 9:00. In addition, please bring in The following:

• Cut small pictures from catalogs (small appliances, cameras, shoes, toys, etc) and staple/glue each picture (at least 20) on an standard sized piece of paper. (8.5 x 11). 1 of 3
• A road map. Preferably a free one and especially one that won't mind not being used functionally anymore.  2 of 3
• Sense of humor, patience, and your lucky shoes. 3 of 3 

The List

• Unusual interiors/exteriors
• Something not there
• specific artist or art movement
• Negative space
• Letters as art
• Organic/inorganic forms
• Sequence or transmutation
• Mini Concentrations - Principles of Design
• Simplify and or reorganize
• Current event
• Identity
• Social Justice
• Within/without
• Suspension
• Light/Shadow
• Reflections
• Structures
• Magnify/minimize
• Exits and entrances

Creativity and Confidence

Article by Paul Overton from his blog, everydayisawsome.
Great points. Read it!

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Phillipe Faraut link

Great instruction as well as excellent skills. Hope this helps you to see how armatures and sculpting in clay are possible.
http://philippefaraut.com/index.html