AotW 4: Sketches for Indie Project p 56

Whether you are performing, painting, or pursuing some other creative endeavor, starting with a strong concept is key. You developed the concept in the Mme X letter. Now, it is time to sketch. Your Artwork of the Week for this week should be a sketch, collection of sketches, notes, and/or research based on your particular concept.

Artwork of the Week: Page 54

"Big Business 3" by senseteam

• Your alter ego
• Your name and its meaning
• Cut-paper portrait

SAR Cycle Begins: #1

Because we have started a new semester, let's start a new thread in our Gmail. Remember that you'll use the same thread to communicate for all of the semester's SARs. Remember also that the SAR process is about authentically engaging in reflection and the learning process.

Please submit answers to the following questions by Sunday afternoon. 

Also, please submit the final draft of your letter to Madame X with your SAR (it can be attached as a separate document, or embedded in the SAR). 

Reflect on the following (please be as specific as possible):

• What have you done well this semester, especially when compared to last semester?
• What could be better?
• What are your goals for the next two weeks?

Artwork of the Week #2: Page 53

Pick one of the following options and create an artwork:

• Shipwreck
• I bought/sold it on Craigslist
• Unique possibilities for an umbrella (that don't involve rain)

Independent Project & Evening of the Arts

John Singer Sargent "Portrait of Madame X" 1884

Madame X is interested in hiring you to create an artwork that involves a particular theme: Creative Collaboration. The final project(s) won’t be unveiled until April 2012. Write a letter describing your idea  and telling her the reasons why your idea is the best. Your idea should be realistic, because you’ll actually use this letter to begin your actual independent project.
Requirements:
1.     Clearly stated project proposal
2.     3 reasons why your idea is the best
3.     Description of how your work ties into the idea of how humans create collaborative to improve their work.
4.     Correct use of art vocabulary:  line, shape, form, value, color, space, texture, balance, unity, contrast, emphasis, pattern, movement, and/or rhythm

Rough Draft due January 17th.
Peer evaluation due January 17th.
Final Draft due Friday, January 20.

Creativity

10 5 Days of Creativity
Happy New Year! I hope you are all doing superbly. Collect evidence for each of the activities below in your sketchbook, or in your digital portfolio. Make up your own activities if these aren't appealing!


January 4:  Draw the best mustache. Or photograph. Or collage. Or use your dog's hair clippings (please don't hurt the dog!).
January 5:  Robots are taking over the world. Discuss. Draw. Write. Design.
January 6:  Create a mask design that matches your favorite outfit. Now try to make it 3D (empty cereal boxes work great!)
January 7:  Take yourself out on a date. Spend no more than $5. Doodle on a napkin while you're out.
January 8: List 10 tiny changes you'd like to make. Draw, sing, dance one.