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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Collaborative Presentation
Collaborative Presentation Project
Concept
A collaborative project in which two (to three) people will conceive of a curated exhibit which describes and provides information about two (or more) artists whose work is relevant to the discussions in our textbook: "Digital Art", by Christiane Paul.
The two artists must be working in different media and/or using digital media in different manners and could be, but not necessarily, working at different points of time. For example: Nancy Burson (Digital Imaging-Photography and Print) and Grahme Weinbren (interactive-narrative video).
The artists should be selected based on a thoughtful comparison of similarity and difference. The similar and different elements can be visual, aesthetic, contextual, conceptual, technical. Much as you studied the work of Frida Khalo and Cindy Sherman to develop a thoughtful paper which compared and contrasted their media, concepts, imagery, etc. you should research the text and online sources for two 'digital' artists whose work could offer a similar challenge in comparative dialogue. You should research artists outside of our text book extending your investigation of digital art.
Based on your readings and research, you should select artists who meet the standards/concepts described above. You will need to prepare an oral presentation with visuals of approximately 10-15 minutes using a presentation program (such as PowerPoint) as well as a paper* describing your concept/theme. You should create a 'title' for your 'exhibit' which relates to its theme. You should present examples of the artists' work which help to explain the theme.
Project Requirements
1. Research beyond the Digital Art Textbook
2. Meaningful and compelling choice of artists; your choice of artists to compare should not be one made by Christiane Paul in the Text
3. Prepare oral presentation with visuals in PowerPoint of approx. 15 minutes
4. Presentation should include: A title relevant to your theme
A paragraph stating basic theme/rationale for choices
Visual examples which clarify your theme
Research Sources
*5. Approximately 500 word paper which describes why you chose your artists, the educational value of your 'exhibit', which artist's works are in the exhibit, how the work of the collaboration was divided (who did what), and a list of resources (bibliography).
Project Assessment/Criteria
The quality of the comparison and artist choice.
The development of the overall theme or concept of the exhibit.
The rational for the theme and the artists.
The presentation: information, visuals.
Due Date
Due on the 9th week of semester (March 25).
Concept
A collaborative project in which two (to three) people will conceive of a curated exhibit which describes and provides information about two (or more) artists whose work is relevant to the discussions in our textbook: "Digital Art", by Christiane Paul.
The two artists must be working in different media and/or using digital media in different manners and could be, but not necessarily, working at different points of time. For example: Nancy Burson (Digital Imaging-Photography and Print) and Grahme Weinbren (interactive-narrative video).
The artists should be selected based on a thoughtful comparison of similarity and difference. The similar and different elements can be visual, aesthetic, contextual, conceptual, technical. Much as you studied the work of Frida Khalo and Cindy Sherman to develop a thoughtful paper which compared and contrasted their media, concepts, imagery, etc. you should research the text and online sources for two 'digital' artists whose work could offer a similar challenge in comparative dialogue. You should research artists outside of our text book extending your investigation of digital art.
Based on your readings and research, you should select artists who meet the standards/concepts described above. You will need to prepare an oral presentation with visuals of approximately 10-15 minutes using a presentation program (such as PowerPoint) as well as a paper* describing your concept/theme. You should create a 'title' for your 'exhibit' which relates to its theme. You should present examples of the artists' work which help to explain the theme.
Project Requirements
1. Research beyond the Digital Art Textbook
2. Meaningful and compelling choice of artists; your choice of artists to compare should not be one made by Christiane Paul in the Text
3. Prepare oral presentation with visuals in PowerPoint of approx. 15 minutes
4. Presentation should include:
Project Assessment/Criteria
The quality of the comparison and artist choice.
The development of the overall theme or concept of the exhibit.
The rational for the theme and the artists.
The presentation: information, visuals.
Due Date
Due on the 9th week of semester (March 25).
Homework, Due 03/04/08
Read Chapter 3 in Digital Art.
Finish Frida Kahlo/Cindy Sherman paper.
Present initial ideas for collaborative presentation.
Continue work on Project #2.
Think of something to bring in to scan.
Finish Frida Kahlo/Cindy Sherman paper.
Present initial ideas for collaborative presentation.
Continue work on Project #2.
Think of something to bring in to scan.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Tuesday, 02/26/08, 7pm on NBC
Turn to NBC 10 on Tuesday, February 26th at 7pm, for "FRIDA," a program that explores the life and times of Frida Kahlo. This renowned female artist from Mexico rose from her physical challenges and became a 20th Century icon. NBC 10 and the Philadelphia Museum of Art collaborated on this one-hour specail, hosted by NBC 10 Anchors Renee Chenault-Fattah and Lori Delgado.
"FRIDA" will highlight the artist's most important and powerful self-portraits, still life pictures, and paintings. This special tells the story of her dramatic life from her passionate love affairs and tumultuous marriage to the famous Mexican muralist painter Diego Rivera to her influence on the feminist movement.
This is in conjunction with the exhibit at the
Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
In Class Writing Assignment
Using the information from Chapter 2 in Digital Art, write a one page journal entry that compares and contrasts two forms of digital art. Give examples of artists' and their work to back up your argument.
Post on your blog or email it to me: spradlin@tcnj.edu
Post on your blog or email it to me: spradlin@tcnj.edu
Monday, February 18, 2008
Dia:Beacon Field Trip
Friday, February 29th
$6 (CASH) collected on bus
2 buses:
8:30am leaves TCNJ, leaves NYC 2:30, return to TCNJ 5:30pm
9:30am leave TCNJ, leaves NYC 3:30, return to TCNJ 6:30pm
*You might want to bring money for lunch or your own lunch. There is a cafe at Dia.
$6 (CASH) collected on bus
2 buses:
8:30am leaves TCNJ, leaves NYC 2:30, return to TCNJ 5:30pm
9:30am leave TCNJ, leaves NYC 3:30, return to TCNJ 6:30pm
*You might want to bring money for lunch or your own lunch. There is a cafe at Dia.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Homework
Read Chapter 2 in Digital Art
Do Lessons 6, 7 in Photoshop Classroom in a Book
Complete Project 1, print out the two images and put on your blog.
Next Week:
Discuss Chapter 2
Critique on Project 1
Discuss Project 2
Do Lessons 6, 7 in Photoshop Classroom in a Book
Complete Project 1, print out the two images and put on your blog.
Next Week:
Discuss Chapter 2
Critique on Project 1
Discuss Project 2
Monday, February 11, 2008
Project 2:
PhotoShop Digital Image Collage [Self Visualizaation]
Project Concept
Your concept should be of a self-portrait which is a composition of three aspects of your personality/persona. You are encouraged to take risks and experiment.
The image can be an abstract, surreal or realistic interpretation, or one which is a combination of those styles or approaches.
Consider the following while developing your concept:
—your feelings about and views of your body
—those aspects of your persona that may work together or in opposition or in states of change
—your relationship to your world, your family, friends, environment, job, school, etc.
—color, light, form, etc. that you will use to make your 'statement' about yourself
Specifically, you will create a large work in a collage format that uses your digital images and, optionally, other media. This can be a wall piece, a free-standing "sculpture", or combination of these. Craftmanship is important in constructing the work.
You'll begin with the digital photo(s) of yourself as a starting point to develop a more complex self-portrait visually and contexturally. You need to include three environments for your body photos which suggest the present, the past, and the future. You can include scenery, other people, objects. However, the main focus will be your body in some form. The image could be a metamorphosis, a transition, and or composed of separate states.
Image/Software Requirements:
DIGITAL IMAGES:
We'll be looking at different forms of the "self-portrait". This will include older and contemporary works that show a range of interpretation and possibilities. Consider these images/concepts as a point of departure. The completed project will be a collage of several associated images that comprise your self visualization.
Project Concept
Your concept should be of a self-portrait which is a composition of three aspects of your personality/persona. You are encouraged to take risks and experiment.
The image can be an abstract, surreal or realistic interpretation, or one which is a combination of those styles or approaches.
Consider the following while developing your concept:
—your feelings about and views of your body
—those aspects of your persona that may work together or in opposition or in states of change
—your relationship to your world, your family, friends, environment, job, school, etc.
—color, light, form, etc. that you will use to make your 'statement' about yourself
Specifically, you will create a large work in a collage format that uses your digital images and, optionally, other media. This can be a wall piece, a free-standing "sculpture", or combination of these. Craftmanship is important in constructing the work.
You'll begin with the digital photo(s) of yourself as a starting point to develop a more complex self-portrait visually and contexturally. You need to include three environments for your body photos which suggest the present, the past, and the future. You can include scenery, other people, objects. However, the main focus will be your body in some form. The image could be a metamorphosis, a transition, and or composed of separate states.
Image/Software Requirements:
DIGITAL IMAGES:
- SIZE = Any size and proportions within the minimum size of 8" x 10" and maximum size of 11" x 17" for printing on the Color Laser or 13"x19" for printing on the Epson R1800.
FORMAT: Horizontal or Vertical
RESOLUTION = 200 ppi working image/300 ppi print image
MODE = RGB
FILE FORMAT: save as a TIFF file only WITH all layers saved.
- PRINTING: Understanding color systems, resolution
SCANNING: Output planning, Resolution, File Size
BASIC TOOLS: selecting, feathering, erasing, copying and pasting, painting, rubber stamp, healing, and crop tools
LAYERS: understanding layers, layer adjustments
COLOR: understanding color palettes and systems
TRANSFORMATION: scale, rotate, etc.
SAVING: file formats, submitting final artwork to SHARE drive
- FINAL SIZE = a minimum of 22x30 (H or V format); beyond that size, any proportions are acceptable.
COLLAGE is to include a minimum of three digital images that you developed and created in Photoshop. You could print it as one large image, collaged digitally, or as separate prints which you physically collage for the final piece.
Research/Writing Assignment:
[Frida Kahlo and Cindy Sherman] Due March 4, Week 7
Temple University: Photographers: Cindy Sherman
MOMA, 1997 Cindy Sherman Exhibit
Cindy Sherman Interview
Cindy Sherman.com
Frida Khalo
Frida Kahlo at The Tate
Artcyclopedia: Frida Khalo
National Museum of Women in the Arts: Frida Khalo
Using the resources below as a beginning, research the works of Cindy Sherman and Frida Khalo and submit (electronically through SOCS virtual dropbox on your course SOCS site) a approximately 500 word summary comparison of these two artists' work as "self-portrait". This is not to be a retelling of their biographical information; this is to be a creative and critical look at their bodies of work which you will develop into a thoughtful comparison of their uses of portrait/self-portrait--contextual, conceptual, and aesthetic. I am looking for IDEA not REGURGITATION.Cindy Sherman
Temple University: Photographers: Cindy Sherman
MOMA, 1997 Cindy Sherman Exhibit
Cindy Sherman Interview
Cindy Sherman.com
Frida Khalo
Frida Kahlo at The Tate
Artcyclopedia: Frida Khalo
National Museum of Women in the Arts: Frida Khalo
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Homework
*Read Chapter 1 in Digital Art
*Continue work on image. Remember the final product will be two images that will look very different but use the same source image.
*Also, do Lesson 4, 5 in your Photoshop Classroom in a Book
Next Week:
Discuss Chapter 1
Continue work on digital images.
Intro to color printing
I will go around and meet with you individually, look at your completed "lessons" (should have Lesson 1, 3, 4, 5 done).
We will discuss your next assignment and the short writing assignment you will have.
*Continue work on image. Remember the final product will be two images that will look very different but use the same source image.
*Also, do Lesson 4, 5 in your Photoshop Classroom in a Book
Next Week:
Discuss Chapter 1
Continue work on digital images.
Intro to color printing
I will go around and meet with you individually, look at your completed "lessons" (should have Lesson 1, 3, 4, 5 done).
We will discuss your next assignment and the short writing assignment you will have.
Lab Hours
Monday 8am - Midnight
Tuesday 8am - 3am
Wednesday 8am - 3am
Thursday 8am - Midnight
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 8am - 3am
Wednesday 8am - 3am
Thursday 8am - Midnight
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm
Monday, February 4, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
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