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AP Studio 3-D And Ceramics 2 (Period 5) Assignments

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Due:

Semester 2 Final- Community Art **extra credit**

Essential Questions:

How can art uplift our community?
How can artists use unconventional materials to create a work of art?
How can I use art to communicate a message?
 

Objective:

Create a 2-d or 3-d work of art to be displayed for your community.

 

Startup:

View the resources below to see how artists have brought art to the public:
Los Angeles County-wide exhibition of nearly 100 artists that explores our innate desire for connectivity through sensation. Due to the constraints of the COVID-19 lockdown, the artists in this exhibition have chosen public spaces to display their work.
 
 
 
 
 
 

More Material Options:

 
 

Creating and Presenting your work:

 
Create a slideshow to present your artwork.
Include the presentation a 2-3 sentence explanation explaining the intent of your artwork.
2 process photos of your art.
Picture of your finished piece.
 
Please upload your final to the google drive.
 
Have fun and stay safe!!
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Assignment

Alternative 3-d Art Assignments.
 
Big Idea: How do limitations support creativity?
As our world and lives are changing on a daily basis, we are learning new and creative ways to live our lives and create a new normal. We no longer have access to clay, glazes and a kiln, all the essentials to run a ceramics program. Where do we go from here? 
 
Your assignment: Use unconventional supplies from your home to create a 3-d sculpture. 
 
Startup:
Browse through the links and tutorials below. Consider what supplies you have to work with and design your project. 
 
Design and Experiment: 
After choosing your project and what materials you will use, Sketch out and design your project. Include 3 different views. photograph your design sketch.
Next, play and experiment with your materials. you may need to practice attaching cardboard, rolling paper, or securing found objects. While working with your new material: Ask yourself what works, what doesn't, what can I change to make the project successful? photograph your experiments.
 
Build your Design:
As you are constructing your piece, refer to your sketches and consider your experimentations. be innovative and improvise as needed. Include 2 process photos as you are constructing. As you are completing your piece, be aware of craftsmanship. How can the piece be cleaned up to make it aesthetically pleasing? 
 
Presenting your information:
 
Create a document, visual chart, or presentation of your dates. You may choose google docs, google slides,
 
 
Include in your presentation: 
 
2 photos documenting your design and experimentation
2 photos documenting your construction.
1-2 photos of the completed 3-d assignment.
 
1-2 paragraph explanation of your project.
 
 While writing, consider the following questions: 
 
- Why did I choose it? 
- How did it go?
- Did you like it?
- Why did you like it or not?
- Would you do it again?
-What surprised you?
-Would you change anything if you could? What would it be? Why?
-How might you expand on this?
 
Turning it in:
 
-Download your document as a PDF.
-Upload to the google drive class folder titled Alternative 3-d Assignments.
-Rename and label the file: Last name_Alternative 3-d assignment_class period
 
Participation: 
Read and comment on at least two peer artist dates. Provide specific feedback and helpful resources. Use comments and action items. in google drive.
 
Grading:
 
Content: All content for the assignment is fully developed according to the assignment requirements.
Synthesis: Original thoughts and reflections are a product of connecting the resources to personal experiences and ideas.  
Message: Language style, including diction and tone, is effective. The message is detailed and organized, and written evidence supports visual evidence.
Quality: Writing is proofread and contains no spelling or grammatical errors. Text and imagery work well together and are overall aesthetically pleasing to look at.
 
Participation: Two developed peer responses posted to two classmates’ assignments. Developed peer responses include specific feedback, details or references to outside resources.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Due:

Time

Big Idea: What happens over time?
Assignment: Create an original artwork that explores time.
 
Part 1:
Explore and reflect upon the following resources covering the exploration of time in art. Follow the link here: Time in art rescourcres
Briefly write about 3 takeaways from the sources. Consider why they interested you, and how you might be able to apply to a future artwork. 1-2 paragraphs. Please cite your sources.
 
Part 2:
Sketch and design and artwork that uses the concept of time. Please do not put a clock in any part of the piece.  It's too obvious- think outside of the box. Photograph the visual. 
 
Part 3:
Media play. Choose the media you will work with to create your time-based artwork.
 
If you choose to make something 3-d or sculptural, follow this link for alternative 3-D art. Here you can find unconventional ways to make art from a newspaper and other recycled materials. 
 
Make experiments and technique practices on a piece of paper if you are working 2-d. If you plan to build a sculpture or installation, or practice attaching and building. Photograph your experimentation.
 
Additional Rescources:
 
 
Part 4:
Complete your piece.and reflect on the making of it. Answer the following questions: Why did you choose to make this, How did it go, How does time play into the making of this work.
 
Presenting your work:
Present parts 1-4 on in slideshow, google doc, or PowerPoint presentation.
 
 
Turning it in:
 
-Download your document as a PDF.
-Upload to the google drive class folder titled Time
-Rename and label the file: Last name_Time_class period
 
Participation: 
Read and comment on at least two peer artist dates. Provide specific feedback and helpful resources. Use comments and action items. in google drive.
 
Grading:
Content: All content for the assignment is fully developed according to the assignment requirements.
Synthesis: Original thoughts and reflections are a product of connecting the resources to personal experiences and ideas.  
Message: Language style, including diction and tone, is effective. The message is detailed and organized, and written evidence supports visual evidence.
Quality: Writing is proofread and contains no spelling or grammatical errors. Text and imagery work well together and are overall aesthetically pleasing to look at.
 
Participation: Two developed peer responses posted to two classmates’ assignments. Developed peer responses include specific feedback, details, or references to outside resources.